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  Hi there,

In this month’s edition of Postcards, we feature one of the most exciting cultural events in Hong Kong- the Cheung Chau Bun Festival! Explore a unique tour around Lantau Island, a recap of the latest famil group in Hong Kong and as always, a delicious recipe and some great Hong Kong travelling tips. We are also proud to announce our winners from the Hong Kong Specialist incentive! Enjoy!

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In this edition
 
 
 
Fast Five
 
Restaurants for seaside dining in Hong Kong 
1.Castle Peak Bay Seafood Kitchen 
2.Happy Garden, Shek O
3.The Bay, Lamma Island  
4.The Stoep, Lantau Island 
5.Cafe bord de Mer, Discovery Bay 

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Tai O Eco Tour 

Escape the manic pace of downtown Hong Kong with a relaxed tour of Lantau Island’s scenic environs.

The tour begins with breathtaking panoramic views of the island from a 5.7km cable car journey to Ngong Ping Village, the spiritual (and physical) home of the Tian Tan Buddha.

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Cultural Celebrations- Cheung Chau Bun Festival
The Cheung Chau Bun Festival (3-7 May 2014) is one of the most exciting cultural festivals in Hong Kong.  The people of Cheung Chau get busy making papier-mâché effigies of deities, preparing costumes, baking buns and building a bamboo tower.

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Escape Travel Marketers take on Hong Kong! 
HKTB, Qantas and Marco Polo Hotels recently hosted Escape Travel Marketers in Hong Kong for 4 nights.  
The group stayed at the lovely Marco Polo Hotel Hong Kong and experienced a range of new product including a day at Hong Kong Disneyland (pictured) a ride on an authentic junk boat and the Hong Kong Foodie Tour around Sham Shui Po.  

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Hong Kong Cultural Kaleidoscope 
Hong Kong Cultural Kaleidoscope has now ceased operation. The programme was recognised as successfully providing a special opportunity for worldwide tourists to truly appreciate Hong Kong’s unique living culture through meeting the local experts who share their knowledge on Hong Kong’s traditions.

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Did you know?

The Tsing Ma Bridge in Hong Kong is the world’s longest road and rail suspension bridge. The total length of the bridge is 2.16km!  

 
 
 
Lucky 8

This month’s Lucky 8 travelling tips have been provided by Lauren Stuchbury, Sales Executive from Qantas Holidays. She is pictured here showing off her dim sum making skills at Superstar Seafood Restaurant!  

1.'When in Hong Kong...'- what is your must-do local experience? Must do local experience is to take the MTR everywhere. Such good value and so easy to get around. And even if you get a little bit lost no worries to change platforms and jump on the next one…. Or the locals are so friendly they will help if you ask!

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Ask an Expert
 
Dear HKTB,
 
I have a family visiting Hong Kong in September this year and they want to go to Disneyland for a day. What is the best way for them to get there, would a taxi be the quickest way?  
  
Thanks for your help. 
 
Kind regards, 
Mike

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Hong Kong Specialist Winners!
Congratulations to the first ten Hong Kong Specialists who successfully completed the online training modules. 

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Recipe
Grilled Marinated Cod Fillet with Soybean Paste
This month’s delicious recipe comes from the master chefs at Nadaman, the authentic Japanese restaurant in Kowloon Shangri-La in Hong Kong. 

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