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  Hi there,

Christmas is fast approaching so this edition contains details of what’s on in Hong Kong over the festive season as well as new hiking and cycling tours available during the cooler months. As always we have also included a Lucky 8 travel testimonial as well as a recipe and the much loved monthly Hong Kong Funny. Enjoy!

Best wishes,
HKTB



   
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In this edition
 
 
 
Fast Five
 
Cheap and Cheerful Public Transport Options
1.    Airport Express Link Train
2.    Mass Transit Rail (MTR)
3.    Star Ferry
4.    Hong Kong Trams
5.    Buses

 
 
   
 
 
 
 
Lucky 8
This month’s Lucky 8 travelling tips have been provided by Liz Johnston- General Manager, Randall Marketing who is pictured on right with Paula Watson (House of Travel) and Rohanna Adamy (Asia Escape Holidays) at 8th Estate Winery in Hong Kong.
1.'When in Hong Kong...'- what is your must-do local experience? 
Shopping of course!!  Eating dim sum.  Foot reflexology.  Going to the markets for a bargain!


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How to spend Christmas in Hong Kong
Hong Kong WinterFest celebrates Christmas in a truly East-meets-West style with a stunning Christmas centrepiece in downtown Hong Kong, colourful decorations and lights radiating off the city’s giant skyscrapers, festive themed activities at popular attractions and enticing winter sales at Hong Kong’s shopping malls and department stores.

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James Blunt in Hong Kong
English singer-songwriter James Blunt returns to Hong Kong for a live concert in celebration of the release of his new album Moon Landing. His second solo concert in Hong Kong - James Blunt Moon Landing 2014 World Tour Live in Hong Kong will take place at AsiaWorld-Expo, Arena on 12 January 2014. Click here for more details.
 
 
 
Wan Chai – An Interesting Neighbourhood
Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, located in Wan Chai on Hong Kong Island has recently produced a video that showcases the local neighbourhood of eclectic Wan Chai. Click on the video below to check it out!
 
 
 
Did you know?
Hong Kong has more than double the number of restaurants of Sydney and Melbourne combined!
 
 
 
Hiking and Cycling Tours
The cooler months are the perfect time to explore Hong Kong’s green side and from 10 November, 2013 to 21 February, 2014 visitors can take part in a series of guided hiking and cycling tours through Great Outdoors Hong Kong.
 
 
 
Recipe
Burrata cheese, anchovies and tomato
This month’s Burrata cheese, anchovies and tomato recipe comes from Conrad Hong Kong’s celebrated Italian restaurant- Nicholini’s. Nicholini’s specializes in Northern Italian cuisine and delicious homemade pastas and has spectacular views from the eight floor location.
 
 
 
Competition
Be the first to send us your correct answer to the following question to win a Hong Kong gift pack- click here for a hint.

Over how many shops does Hong Kong’s largest shopping mall- Harbour City – contain?

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Ask an Expert
Dear HKTB,
I have clients wanting to visit Shenzen for a day of shopping whilst they are in Hong Kong. Can you advise me how they get there from Kowloon? Also, do they require a visa?
Best regards,
Michelle


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Hong Kong Funny
A cruel breakfast.
 
 
 
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