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Fodor's Hong Kong, 20th Edition: With Macau and the South China Cities (Fodor's Gold Guides)
Fodor's Hong Kong 20th Edition With Macau and the South China Cities - Fodor's Gold Guides Author:Fodor's Is there any place more contemporary and timeless than Hong Kong? The country's 8 million residents are sailing rapidly into the new millennium in dragon boats. Modern commercial temples rise not far from ancient Buddhist ones. Brand-new boutiques offer retail therapy, while age-old markets tender more time-tested treatments. FodorR... more »17;s Hong Kong 20thEdition takes readers straight to the best of the city—both the new and the old—with more wit and wisdom than ever.
• Brand-new illustrated features include topics such as "All the Tea in China: Culture in a Cup," "Philosophies, Beliefs, and Lucky Charms," "Traditional Prescription: Pins, Needles, and Pressure," "Tailor-made to Suit You," and more
• A fresh look at shopping and golf. Valuable insights from local gurus focus on what to shop for---and where and how---and what to avoid. In-depth course reviews make it easy to select the best places to play.
• New neighborhood coverage: Three-to-six page profiles describe places of interest, set the contemporary scene, and give historical highlights, bits of trivia, and at-a-glance geography
• Full-color pullout map
• 8-page color insert
• Includes side trips to Macau and other cities in the Pearl River Delta—an up-and-coming destination« less