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The much anticipated American Express Hong Kong Wine & Dine Month returns for its best year yet. Whether you have a whole month to indulge or simply a few days, our host of epicurean events will ensure your glass is always half full!

The American Express Hong Kong Wine & Dine Festival, October 31 – November 3 reinvents itself for its fifth – and best – year ever. This four-day extravaganza made it onto the Forbes Traveler top 10 list of international food and wine festivals in its inaugural year. Since then it has reached new heights with more than 188,000 visitors in 2012.
 
Great Outdoor Hong Kong: November 10, 2013 – February 21, 2014
Great Outdoor Hong Kong: November 10, 2013 – February 21, 2014
The annual event allows nature lovers to discover the amazing great outdoors of Hong Kong with a series of guided hiking and cycling tours that allow you to explore Hong Kong’s diverse outdoor attractions – from the Hong Kong Global Geopark of China to spectacular cityscapes, remote beaches, rustic villages, serene islands, and historical and cultural landmarks.
Explore Hong Kong Tours
Explore Hong Kong Tours
Come and discover a different side to the city with this series of tours that reveal its local foodie secrets or show you what cultural artefacts exist on its doorstep. These one-off special interest adventures will make your holiday unforgettable!
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal
Located at the former Kai Tak Airport Runway is one of the world’s foremost cruise terminals. It features light-filled passenger and service areas, efficient passenger circulation between drops-offs, waiting halls, concourse, jaw-dropping views of Victoria Harbour and an impressive slew of amenities. The terminal will be able to accommodate two mega cruise ships with a gross tonnage of up to 220,000 tons when fully commissioned. Above the terminal, you’ll find the largest rooftop garden in Hong Kong, which offers spectacular views of the city skyline.
 
Hong Kong WinterFest: November 19, 2013 – January 1, 2014
Hong Kong WinterFest:  November 19, 2013 – January 1, 2014
During Hong Kong WinterFest, the city will be dressed up in its best Christmas finery, with beautiful decorations adorning skyscrapers and thoroughfares across town. Not to be outdone, shopping malls will entertain shoppers with carollers, Christmas villages, winter sales and other festivities, while restaurants will serve up tempting holiday menus. To end on a high note, Hong Kong will welcome 2014 with a spectacular pyrotechnics display over the beautiful Victoria Harbour.
Hong Kong SIM Card – The Best mobile roaming deal in Hong Kong
Hong Kong SIM Card – The Best mobile roaming deal in Hong Kong
Update your Facebook status as soon as you touch down in Hong Kong, using a prepaid Discover Hong Kong Tourist SIM Card. Just plug in and go – no subscription charges, no top-up & no hassle!
144-hour Convenient Visa to the Pearl River Delta, Guangdong Province
144-hour Convenient Visa to the Pearl River Delta, Guangdong Province

Foreign nationals in Hong Kong can visit China’s Guangdong province for a maximum of 144 hours (six days) via entry ports in Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, Zhaoqing, Huizhou and Shantou using the 144-hour Convenient Visa. To be eligible for the 144-hour Convenient Visa, visitors must:

  1. Join a tour organised by a registered Hong Kong travel agent.
  2. Travel in a group consisting of a minimum of two persons and a maximum of 40 persons.
  3. Choose ports of entry or exit in Guangdong province.
  4. Enter and leave the areas together in their group via the ports of entry stated above.
 
NEW HOTELS
 
Mira Moon Hotel
Mira Moon HotelMira Moon, conceived under the creative direction of Wanders & yoo, is the latest boutique design hotel within the Mira brand portfolio located in the heart of metropolitan Wanchai. A unique 91-room hotel and member of Design Hotels™, Mira Moon presents a playful reinterpretation of Chinese tradition in contemporary Hong Kong. Mira Moon is set to open on November 1.
Address: 388 Jaffe Road, Wanchai, Hong Kong
Telephone:  (852) 2315-5618
Fax:  (852) 2292-3001
Website:  http://www.miramoonhotel.com/
Hotel Pennington by Rhombus
Hotel Pennington by RhombusProminently situated at the centre of Causeway Bay and just a minute away from the MTR Causeway Bay Station, Hotel Pennington by Rhombus offers easy access to famed attractions including Times Square, SOGO, Hysan Place and the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.
Address: 13 Pennington Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Telephone:  (852) 3970-0688
Fax:  (852) 3970-0699
Email:  pennington@hotelpennington.com.hk
Website:  www.hotelpennington.com.hk/default-en.html
 
Ovolo Hotel Shek Pai Wan Road
Ovolo Hotel Shek Pai Wan RoadTaking inspiration from old-world Hong Kong’s fishing community and fusing it with fresh ideas, the new 2013 Ovolo is a unique lifestyle hotel that combines ultra-modern interiors with all-inclusive signature services, sweeping sea side views, and the latest tech for an effortless living experience in authentic Aberdeen.
Address: No.100 Shek Pai Wan Road, Tin Wan, Aberdeen, Hong Kong
Telephone:  (852) 2165-1000852
Fax:  (852) 2790-5490
Email:  info@ovologroup.com
Website:  www.ovolohotels.com/hotels/100SPW/en
Pentahotel Hong Kong, Kowloon
Pentahotel Hong Kong, KowloonPentahotel Hong Kong, Kowloon, the first international brand hotel situated in the famous Kai Tak area of the fast-emerging Kowloon East, offers modern technology features and uncomplicated services for stylish, independent-minded travellers and digital nomads.
Address: 15 – 19 Luk Hop Street, San Po Kong, Kowloon, Hong Kong
Telephone:  (852) 3112-8222
Fax:  (852) 3112-8233
Email:  kowloon@pentahotelsasia.com
Website:  http://www.pentahotels.com/hotels/hkgph-kowloon/everything/
 
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