Hi all. This is just a very short note to let you know that the new Hong Kong Visits store is now online. If you need anything to do with Hong Kong, from travel guides to souvenirs from one of the most vibrant cities in the World, then we should have something for you. Click here to get to the store or click the shop link at the top of the site.

The guys over at Lonely Planet have launched a new range of guides aimed at people who will be making brief visits to the World’s best known cities. The ‘Encounter’ guides allow you to create an itinerary that will fit in with your short stay and in their words allows you to see twice the city in half the time.

The guides include useful pull out maps, unique itineraries and highlights of the city you are visiting so that you can get the most out of your visit.

They have launched with 8 guides covering Paris, London, Barcelona, San Francisco, Hong Kong, Istanbul, Las Vegas and New York. The price is a very reasonable £6.99 for UK purchasers ($11.99 for U.S. buyers).

Click here if you would like to check out the new guides over at Lonely Planet.

The first low fare airline to fly to Hong Kong is today celebrating a successful first quarter. Since its launch on 26th October the airline has taken over 70,000 bookings and carried 34,000 passengers with an average 76% load factor out of the UK over the first three months of operation.

97% of the flights operated on time in January – exceeding the industry average of 75% on the London – Hong Kong route. The company now employs 308 staff, including 58 experienced pilots.

The airline now provides daily service between London and Hong Kong. Oasis’ air fares start from an incredible GBP75 + tax one way in economyOasis and GBP470 + tax one way in businessOasis. Online booking is proving most popular with UK travellers with 70% of bookings being made through www.oasishongkong.com …read full articles of "Oasis Hong Kong Airlines Takes off in UK Market"

If you’re traveling to Hong Kong on business or vacation, you’ll need to know the cost saving ways to get around the city without it costing an arm and a leg. This handy guide will show you how to save money when visiting Hong Kong on your next trip…. …read full articles of "How to Save Money when Visiting Hong Kong"

If tranquility and serenity are adjectives you would use to describe the perfect trip, leave Hong Kong out of your itinerary. The boisterous energy of 14 million inhabitants leaves the visitor wondering if insomnia is contagious in this city. Hong Kong is the quintessential representation of east meets west, boasting its own Times Square along with artifacts from the Paleolithic Age. The far-reaching history and booming capitalist economy has propelled Hong Kong to the forefront of modern technology and commerce. The best way to navigate this urban jungle is to allow extraordinary diversions to lead where they may, while visiting a few key sites when you travel to Hong Kong…. …read full articles of "Hong Kong Travel: Not for the Faint of Heart"

Hong Kong is an eclectic mix of Chinese and British influences mixed with a massive amount of adrenaline. Fortunately, you can find places to stay when visiting Hong Kong without much problem.

Finding Places to Stay When Visiting Hong Kong

Hong Kong is both a modern and ancient city. First appearances reveal a modern metropolis teaming with commerce, crowds and traffic you would expect to find in any major city in the world. Walk down an alley, however, and you will find all kinds of oddities and a feel for the underlying currents of the city. Big business is done in Hong Kong, but so is a unique way of life. Whichever you pursue, you will need a good base to survive this hectic city…. …read full articles of "Finding Places to Stay when Visiting Hong Kong"

If you have visited Hong Kong in the past, you should have tried the typical HK street food stalls and had a taste of the famous curry fish balls there. If you haven’t, then you must make sure you will try it the next time you are there.

What is so special about it? Standing in front of a food stall like this, you will be able to see a wide selection of food choices. My favourite would be the curry fish balls and the pig intestines. Of course these may not sound mouth-watering to some of you but I am sure you will be able to find something which you fancy eating. Octopus balls, beef balls, minced pork balls, octopus, squids, chilli wrapped with fish meat, chicken wings or tips, fish balls and lettuce in soup, fake shark fin soup, cow tripe and many others are all available…. …read full articles of "Hong Kong Street Food"

1 - Easy Access and the World’s Best Airport: You must visit Hong Kong if you plan to travel China. Hong Kong is a major transportation hub in Asia and is a gateway to China. It is extremely easy to find your way here. There are daily direct flights connecting Hong Kong to major cities in Europe and N. America. Boeing long-range aircrafts 747, 767, 763 are widely used.

Here are some flight durations (non-stop) for your reference. From New York is 16Hr20m, London is 11Hr45m, Sydney is 9Hr20m and Tokyo is 4Hr45m.

Once you land in Hong Kong, you must be convinced by its customer services and efficiency in immigration and customs checks. Hong Kong Airport is voted the World’s Best Airport from 2001-2005 (Skytrax online survey)…… …read full articles of "Five Reasons You Must Visit Hong Kong"

There are many islands located at the foot of Hong Kong’s Kowloon peninsula. These islands offer beautiful scenery and a look at the culture of Hong Kong locals. There are many walking tours available on the islands that allow you to get a good look at the true culture of the people. There are many islands and many offer a look at Hong Kong and its culture.

Before heading off to the islands you should visit The Peak first. The Peak allows you to get an overview look of the city and the islands. From The Peak you can see the city’s skyscrapers, ships in harbor, islands and the lush green mountains. The Peak is a Hong Kong Signature Tourist Spot. The Peak also offers great dining, shopping and theme attractions. The restaurants and shops are open late; until about 10 or 11pm. …read full articles of "Hong Kong Islands"

Horseracing has become a national tradition in Hong Kong . Almost as important to the country of Hong Kong as it is to the state of Kentucky . Hong Kong has made major technological advances in the “Sport of Kings.” Horseracing is an integral part of Hong Kong and the most popular spectator sport in Hong Kong.

The first horserace was ran in 1846 at Happy Valley Racecourse. Today, Happy Valley is among the most modern horse racecourses in the world. They feature giant television screens allowing visitors to see the race throughout the track facilities. They also feature computerized betting which has led to the highest turnover in gambling. The Happy Valley Racecourse is also home to the Hong Kong Racing Museum. …read full articles of "Horse Racing in Hong Kong"