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Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 9:56 am Post subject: About Hong Kong |
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Come and experience 2006 Discover Hong Kong Year, a lifetime of fascination and excitement packed into one visit, all in one place - incomparable Hong Kong.
This year there are several new and exciting attractions to enjoy, including magical fun at Hong Kong Disneyland, nature up close at the Hong Kong Wetland Park, and the timeless culture of Ngong Ping 360.
There will also be a wide range of special festive ‘Mega Events’ to celebrate the whole year through. And for insatiable shoppers, Hong Kong offers an unrivalled shopping experience running the full range from international designer brands to hard-won bargains at local open-air markets. Take time out to enjoy the famous Hong Kong food scene with delicious international cuisine and tasty local delights.
From captivating natural beauty to fascinating heritage, Hong Kong is filled with special moments that make treasured memories. With so much to see, do, and discover - Hong Kong is a destination to truly inspire you.
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Sooth your soul and broaden your mind
with a journey of enlightenment at
Ngong Ping 360 on Lantau Island.
Revel in the astounding views over
the South China Sea from your cable
car on the Ngong Ping Skyrail as it climbs
5.7 km from Tung Chung, close to Hong Kong
International Airport, up into the mountains to
the delightful Chinese village of Ngong Ping.
Here, you and your family can experience the thrill of discovering an historic culture. The village, covering an area of 1.5 hectares, features three main attractions, ‘Walking with Buddha’, ' Monkey’s Tale Theatre’ and ‘Ngong Ping Tea House’, as well as a range of shopping and dining experiences. Located nearby are the Po Lin Monastery and the serene Giant Buddha, the world’s tallest outdoor seated bronze Buddha statue.
About the Giant Budda:
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Giant Buddha
Few statues anywhere in the world have such a powerful pull on the imagination as the Giant Buddha gazing serenely on the Po Lin (Precious Lotus) Monastery from its hillside site at Ngong Ping on Lantau Island.
The eyes, lips, incline of the head and even the right hand raised to deliver a blessing to all, combine to lend great depth of character and dignity to this extraordinary statue, whose very glance brings calm and introspection to those who look into those seemingly all-seeing eyes.
The majestic figure of the seated Buddha (or Tian Tan) is 34 metres high, was cast in China and took 10 years to complete. Weighing 220 tonnes, it was unveiled in 1993 amid deep religious ceremonies.
Besides attracting Buddhists from all over Asia, the magnificent figure with its compelling presence almost instantly transformed the remote Po Lin Monastery with its devout monks into a must on tourist schedules.
Besides studying the massive statue there is also much to see and do at the monastery itself with its various figures of Gods and other colourful manifestations of aspects of the Buddhist religion.
If you dare, place in your hands a bamboo cylinder containing a mass of fortune sticks, and by shaking it carefully, one numbered stick will finally and tantalisingly fall to the ground. Match it with the relevant printed Fortune Paper and learn what the Fates have in store for you. Good luck!
Lantau (aka Big Fish Mountain) is almost twice the size of Hong Kong Island and as far back as the Northern Sung Dynasty (AD 960-1127) was famous for producing salt, then a highly valuable commodity.
Take a ferry to Silvermine Bay (Mui Wo) from the Central Pier, and Bus No 2 to Po Lin. Or take the MTR to Tung Chung station, and Bus No 23. Allow a full day for the trip and, depending on your schedule, consider a meal at Silvermine Bay or Tung Chung before undertaking the long bus ride.
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Hong Kong DisneyLand
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Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland invites visitors into the legendary fairytale kingdom that celebrates the spirit of fantasy, the world of tomorrow and a forever-young sense of adventure. Mickey Mouse will welcome you to the happiest place on Earth complete with attractions exclusively designed for Hong Kong.
Families visiting the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort will have magical journeys through four themed lands, namely Main Street U.S.A., Fantasyland, Adventureland and
Tomorrowland, plus two Disney-style hotels. Hong Kong Disneyland will offer a diverse range of food at various restaurants in the park. In addition there are specialty stores selling Disney memorabilia and souvenirs in each themed land and at the two hotels.
For more information, please visit www.hongkongdisneyland.com
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Asia World-Expo
Planning major events in Hong Kong becomes even easier in December 2005 with the addition of Asia World-Expo's 70,000 square metres of state-of-the-art rental space for conventions, exhibitions, meeting and events. Integrated with the Hong Kong International Airport with easy access to urban areas, the complex has 10 column-free, high specification exhibition halls, one of which is a purpose-built entertainment arena - Hong Kong's largest indoor seated venue for an audience of 13,500, making it ideal for large events.
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An outdoor wooden replica of the centuries-old Heart Sutra, one of the world's best known Buddhist sutras or prayers, has been erected near the Giant Buddha on Lantau Island.
The island's latest tourist attraction called the Wisdom Path is a wooden version of this famous 260-word prayer. It is made up of 38 wooden rectangular beams or obelisks varying in height from 8-to-10 metres in the shape of a figure eight to represent infinity. Each obelisk bears a portion of the prayer, which is written in traditional Chinese characters.
This unique attraction is based on calligraphy by the renowned Chinese scholar, Professor Jao Tsung-I who first saw the Heart Sutra at Mount Taishan in Shandong in 1980. This inspired him to do a calligraphy of the prayer. Once this masterpiece was completed, Professor Jao presented it to the people of Hong Kong in 2002.
The Hong Kong government decided to reproduce this artwork in the form of a large-scale outdoor wooden display at the foot of the Lantau Peak near Ngong Ping on Lantau Island, the home of the Giant Buddha at the Po Lin Monastery.
The outdoor exhibit is in the form of a figure eight to symbolise the idea of immeasurable splendour and infinity. The topmost obelisk has no inscription to exemplify the idea of "Emptiness".
The location and height of each of the timber obelisks has been carefully planned in order to fit into the natural landscape.
Even if you have no particular interest in calligraphy or Buddhism, you should not miss this opportunity to view such a unique artwork in such a spectacular setting.
How to get there:
Tung Chung MTR Exit B, take Bus 23 to Po Lin Monastery, follow the directional sign to Tea Garden, walk along the hiking trail from the entrance of Tea Garden for 15 minutes.
Introduction to the Heart Sutra
The full name of the Heart Sutra is Prajna-paramita Heart Sutra. Prajna means wisdom, paramita means perfection, thus prajna-paramita means the Perfection of Wisdom. This sutra is more commonly referred to as the Heart Sutra. It is called Heart because it implies the Perfection of Wisdom of the Buddha. The sutra has been extensively transmitted throughout China, Japan and Korea, and for over a thousand years has been recited daily by East Asian clergy and the laity alike.
The Heart Sutra articulates the doctrine of Emptiness. What it teaches is that everything is dependent on conditions: an event occurs if, and only if, the adequacy of the conditions exists. The doctrine of Emptiness also spells out the relativity of all views. When one acquires the wisdom of Emptiness one realises that all physical and mental events are in a constant process of change, and accordingly everything can be changed by modifying the conditions.
Understanding the relativity of all standpoints will prevent one from becoming irrationally attached to things. In this way one will come to be free from all mental obstructions, and attain perfect harmony and bliss. At the same time, with the understanding that all things are dependently arisen, one will treasure and make good use of the conditions that are available, realising the ideal of benefiting ourselves and others.
There have been 21 translations of the Sutra since the 3rd century AD and the one by Xuan Zang is the best known.
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[b]Cheung Chau Bun Festival[/img]
One of Hong Kong's most unusual and colourful celebrations is the Bun Festival staged every year on the island of Cheung Chau to mark the Eighth day of the Fourth Moon (usually in early May).
The Festival climaxes with a spellbinding procession through the main streets featuring the images of old and much venerated gods, yet given an ethereal atmosphere by young children assuming seemingly impossible poses as they virtually float by aloft slow-moving floats.
Hidden inside the children's colourful costumes depicting them as legendary characters are steel rods to ensure that they "float" by in perfect safety.
This fascinating procession is accompanied by the bedlam of musicians loudly beating gongs and drums to scare away evil spirits. It is led by a spectacular image of Pei Ti, the God of Water and Spirit of the North, to whom the island's Temple of the Jade Vacuity is dedicated.
Spectator stands are provided at parade vantage points, with seats available at a price. The higher up you are seated, the better the pictorial opportunities to record this exciting occasion.
Since Cheung Chau is traditionally an island of fisherfolk, Pei Ti is its most revered divinity because it is believed that he has the power to bestow smooth sailing for the fishing boats and good catches for their crews.
True believers know him as "Pei Fang Chen Wu Hsuan T'ien Shang Ti" (True Soldier and Superior Divinity of the Deep Heaven of the North).
The second of the important deities whose images add a further splash of Oriental mysticism to the parade is the much-revered Tin Hau (Goddess of the Seas and protector of all fishermen and boat people).
Famed for providing warnings of impending storms and saving untold lives from shipwreck, she is in many ways Pei Ti's competitor for the affections of the fisherfolk.
Two more Gods complete the celestial divinities taking part in the parade: Kuan Yin (the Goddess of Mercy with her serene and ever benevolent smile) and Hung Hsing (the terrifying God of the South with his menacing head-dress, cruel face, bushy black beard, and stave at the ready to punish all enemies).
Meanwhile, bamboo towers on the waterfront are festooned with thousands of buns guaranteed to bring good fortune to those who manage to get one. But the frenzied midnight scrambles of yesteryear to seize the topmost, and therefore luckiest, buns are no more following a dreadful accident some years ago. Today this closing ceremony is more sedate - and much safer.
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Love is where we express our feelings for somebody...
Love is where we send gifts like flowers, chocolates for them to feel our feelings for them...
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Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 9:56 am Post subject: |
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Cheung Po Tsai Cave
There is no escaping Cheung Chau's seafaring heritage. As your ferry pulls into the pier, you pass an assemblage of huge fishing vessels moored in the typhoon shelter. The praya or main street is dotted with restaurants selling some of the best seafood you're likely to find in these parts. Less obvious to the visitor is a small cave at the western tip of the island, reputed to be the hiding place of one of the area's most famous pirates, Cheung Po Tsai.
Dubbed the Prince of Pirates, Cheung's band of brigands raided fishing boats in the Pearl River area. One of his favourite hiding spots was a small cave on Cheung Chau that you can still visit today. Some people believe that Chung hid his booty in the cave; but none has ever been found.
Cheung was the son of a fisherman who was captured by Cheng Yat, a pirate chief. The 15-year-old boy became good friends with Cheng and his wife. So much so that when the pirate was killed in a storm, his wife made Cheung her right-hand man and lover. Invigorated, the young man rose to become the head of the pirates. He is believed to have built up an army of some 20,000 men along the coast.
Legend has it that Cheung and his band of brigands stored their loot on Cheung Chau or at least hid from the navy who were trying to capture him. The cave where Cheung hid out is small and difficult to crawl into.
Cheung is well regarded by the fishing folk. Apparently he had a high level of moral integrity and his gang was well disciplined. They shared the booty they made from robbing fishing boats and they were not allowed to inflict physical harm upon any women they encountered.
Eventually Cheung surrendered and was later offered a position in the government. However he couldn't escape his criminal past and some government officials blocked his appointment. He died at the tender age of 30.
Transportation: Take the ferry from the outlying island ferry pier in Central to Cheung Chau. Once you arrive, you can rent a kai to (small motorised ferry) right beside the ferry pier for HK$10 - $15 per person for a one-way trip to the cave. The trip takes 5-10 minutes. Or you can walk from the Cheung Chau ferry pier (head to the right) and follow the coastline for about 25 minutes. The cave is right near Sai Yuen Farms.
Note: The cave is dark and slippery. Vistors are advised not to enter.
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Love is a mysterious thing like inside a box...
Love is where we express our feelings for somebody...
Love is where we send gifts like flowers, chocolates for them to feel our feelings for them...
Love is when a relationship build and build until it became pure...
That's my meaning of love. What's yours and who's your valentines?
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Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 3:09 pm Post subject: |
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WHAT do u think guys  _________________
Love is a mysterious thing like inside a box...
Love is where we express our feelings for somebody...
Love is where we send gifts like flowers, chocolates for them to feel our feelings for them...
Love is when a relationship build and build until it became pure...
That's my meaning of love. What's yours and who's your valentines?
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Posted: Fri Apr 21, 2006 6:58 pm Post subject: |
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thanks to http://www.discoverhongkong.com
I got dizzy at the bbcode bold and img  _________________
Love is a mysterious thing like inside a box...
Love is where we express our feelings for somebody...
Love is where we send gifts like flowers, chocolates for them to feel our feelings for them...
Love is when a relationship build and build until it became pure...
That's my meaning of love. What's yours and who's your valentines?
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Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 12:21 am Post subject: |
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Post more images of Hong Kong. I think posters prefer to look at photos than read about the facts! Great work Bianca!!! I'll try to help you tomorrow when I am free.
2 extra points for your effort!  _________________
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Nobody’s p e r f e c t,
You just have to learn to l o v e that.
You know what I wanna be?
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really hx,thanks!! =)
Im still searching , I almost my head coz I can't find many _________________
Love is a mysterious thing like inside a box...
Love is where we express our feelings for somebody...
Love is where we send gifts like flowers, chocolates for them to feel our feelings for them...
Love is when a relationship build and build until it became pure...
That's my meaning of love. What's yours and who's your valentines?
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Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 8:53 am Post subject: |
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Hong Kong's International Airport
The Hong Kong International Airport, which opened in 1998 and replaced the old airport at Kai Tak, is located on Chek Lap Kok Island, just to the North of Lantau Island.
Airlines based in Hong Kong are Cathay Pacific and Dragonair. Cathay flies all over the world, while Dragonair covers Asia. Dozens of other carriers fly into the SAR, including: Air Canada, Air France, Air India, Air New Zealand, Alitalia, All Nippon Airways, Ansett Australia, Asiana, British Airways, Canadian Airlines, China Airlines, China Southern, Delta, Eva Airlines, Garuda Indonesia, Gulf Air, Japan Airlines, KLM, Korean Air, Lufthansa, Malaysia Airlines, Northwest, Philippine Air Lines, Qantas, Scandinavian, Singapore, Swissair, Thai, United, and Virgin Atlantic.
One of the best things about the new airport for visitors to the Special Administrative Region is the new appreciation that you'll have for the green hills of Hong Kong. In the past, most visitors saw only its manmade skyline and numerous shopping centres and none of the natural beauty of the region. Hopefully - the hills of Lantau will entice travellers to learn more about what nature has to offer throughout the region.
Departure tax at the new HK airport is a low $50 (HKD) per person (1/2 the rate of the old, Kai Tak, airport). This tax is usually included in your return ticket but not always. If there is a chance you'll be down to your last HK dollar as you leave, we suggest you contact your travel agent to make sure.
(me : yeah,I know .. we go that time when we will go back and go hong kong )
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The Kowloon-Canton Railway
The Kowloon-Canton Railway (KCR) runs from Hung Hom Station, in Kowloon, through the New Territories and to the border at Lo Wu. From Lo Wu, with a valid Chinese visa, one can cross into Shenzhen, in China. From Shenzhen, there are rail and bus links into the rest of China.
There is a rail service available between Kowloon and Beijing through Guangzhou, Changsha and Wuhan. Trains leave daily from Hung Hom Station. For more information and for bookings, head to the nearest KCR station. The closest of these to the main tourist areas are Mongkok, Kowloon Tong, and Hung Hom.
(me: we go either here,when it's time to go home when finish shopping)
By Roads
There are some international bus services, running between Shenzen/Guangzhou/Dongguan and Hong Kong. Hong Kong company Citybus handles some of the HK-China routes. Check detailed travel guides for information on the Hong Kong-China border crossing and potential hassles you might experience.
By Water
Regular, quick, hydrofoils run between Hong Kong and Macau, a service run by Turbojet. Hydrofoil routes also run from Hong Kong to Guangzhou. There are also some slow ferries to China; all of these leave from the HK-China City Ferry Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui. Services include those to Hainan Island and Xiamen. Besides the aforementioned, international ferry services seem to be going out of style in Hong Kong: few regular long-distance services operate.
Again, best to consult a detailed travel guide for further info.
From the Airport
As the airport is a fair distance from central Hong Kong, there are a number of transportation services available. A four-level ground transportation centre, conveniently located directly in front of the passenger terminal building, houses the station for the Airport Express and a public transport interchange.
Airport Express trains run at 135 kilometres per hour to downtown Central in under half an hour and to points in Kowloon in between. There are ranks for 24 taxis to line up for boarding at any time, 18 positions for tour coaches and 17 pick-up bays for public buses.
For those heading to Southern Kowloon or to Central Hong Kong, we recommend the Airport Express above all other options; it is inexpensive, fast, and comfortable. Fares are HK$70 one-way, or $70 for a same-day round-trip. Many of the major hotels have collaborated on a shuttle bus service from both Kowloon and Hong Kong Island stations.
Buses are also inexpensive, if a lot slower, and are the best way to get from the airport to other areas of the SAR. The Hong Kong Airport Authority Access pages have detailed information on all buses to all parts of the SAR.
We only recommend taking a taxi to your destination if time is short and/or you are going to a location that is not convenient to the MTR or airport buses. Fares are relatively high and they can take much longer than the door to door service of the Airport express. Taxi lines at the airport are divided into the regions served (red cabs for Kong Island and Kowloon, green for the New Territories, and blue for Lantau Island).
Hong Kong Airport Authority Access are excellent pages from the HK Airport Authority that provide schedules, prices, etc. for both rail and road links to the airport. Print off the relevant pages before you go!
By Rail
The MTR, Hong Kong's subway, is extremely efficient, very easy to use, and serves Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. The original network of three interconnecting lines with two spurs which link Central, Kowloon and the northern coast line of Hong Kong Island now has a fourth spur north and west to the airport on Lantau Island. Single journey tickets are available from machines at station entrances or there is also a special tourist pack which, for $35HK contains a "specially designed tourist souvenir ticket", valid for two single journeys to any destination on the MTR (except the Airport Express) and a ticket pouch. The tickets are returned after they have been used and there's also a pocket-sized MTR tourist guide and coupon booklet complements of the MTR. Longer term visitors may find it more convenient to buy a multi-journey card which can be used for selected vehicles on other transit systems as well (including some ferries) and to which you can add value as needed (note - there's a one-time refundable fee of $50 which includes a deposit on the card, and up to $35 negative value that can be accrued). Check out the MTR website for a system map and additional information.
Two aboveground rail services, the KCR and LRT, carry passengers throughout the New Territories. The KCR operates a commuter railway that runs from Hung Hom in Kowloon (interconnected to the MTR at Kowloon Tong station) to the mainland China boundary. The Light Rail Transit (LRT) connects the New Territories towns of Tuen Mun and Yuen Long.
By Roads (part2)
Bus service within the city is incredibly efficient. Buses come in various shapes and sizes, the most popular for locals being the privately-owned sixteen-seat minibuses. These come in designer shades of green or red top with the former indicating those with designated stops, and the latter those without. There's no standing allowed on these buses so they won't stop for you unless there's a seat. Signs indicating the fare (which varies with the time of day and the route) are usually visible in the front window, as is the ultimate destination.
Three bus companies: KMB, First Bus, and Citybus all operate hundreds of double-decker bus routes throughout the SAR. Bus service is cheap and usually efficient, though heavy traffic makes the MTR a better option in South Kowloon and on the North side of The Island. Most companies have air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned buses - you must decide whether you wish to freeze or bake (and keep in mind that the law states that the windows on the non-air-condition variety must be opened on the upper deck during typhoons)! Fares vary according to these amenities, the route, and sometimes the length of trip. Exact change is required. New buses are slowly being equipped with the multi-transit "Octopus Card".
First Bus is a relatively new entrant into the local transportation scene - they and KMB took over the Hong Kong Island franchise from the historic China Motor Bus Company (now fully retired from the bus business). They have an excellent site - with lots of information, great route locators and maps for both the commuter routes and the sightseeing tour buses, and tourist route maps that are sprinkled with attraction tips and pictures. They even have a downloadable paper bus model and electronic cards (woohoo)! Check also their extensive bus photo collection!
Cabs are more than plentiful, at times clogging the streets while waiting for fares, so they're never hard to find. They are, of course, more expensive than other options, but are quite reasonably priced compared to some other cities. Flagfall is HK$15, with every 1 kilometre or one minute of waiting setting you back $1.20.
With a valid international driver's permit, you can drive in Hong Kong, and rental agencies are located in many areas, most notably at the airport. However, this is a not a recommended course of action; public transit is so good and so extensive, and driving in Hong Kong is such a hair-raising experience, that you're better off sticking to the subway and buses. Plus, both petrol and car rental are very expensive.
Although not as much a transportation system now as a tourist attraction - at one time the Peak Tram was the means of transportation for senior government officials who had houses in the relative cool breezes of Victoria Peak. Now this funicular tram or cable railway, which has been operating since 1888, attracts thousands of visitors per year. It climbs the 373 metres to the highest point on Hong Kong Island in eight minutes. The current fare is HK$18 (HK$28 return).
Popular for both tourists (for their distinctive look) and locals (for their low fares) are the trams which run from Kennedy Town on the West side of Hong Kong Island, to Shau Kei Wan on the East side, and South to Happy Valley. These will set you back a mere two dollars (exact fare required) - no matter what distance you go. You get on the back door of the tram and work your way to the front door, either upstairs or down, to get off (and you pay as you alight).
(BUS at Hong Kong are double)
By Water (prt2)
The Star Ferry, an institution in Hong Kong for a century, runs boats between Tsim Sha Tsui and Hung Hom, in Kowloon, and Central and Wanchai, on Hong Kong Island. This is far and away the best way to see the skyline, and it's very inexpensive, at $2.20 for upper deck seating. The lower deck is recommended at least once for those who wish to get a better picture of local colour (as long as you don't mind sitting beside a chicken or two).
New World First Ferries took over the franchise for services to the more populated outer islands from Hong Kong Ferries in January 2000, ending a seven decade tradition. Take these to the islands of Cheung Chau, Lamma, Peng Chau, and Lantau. Approximately half of the ferries are "fast ferries" which tend to get jolted a lot in choppy water and many regular commuters complained of seasickness when they were first inaugurated. If you think you might have problems, the schedules are clearly marked to show you which sailings are fast and which are "ordinary" ferries. These pages also provide up-to-date prices for each.
To get to less populated islands, there are some smaller, independent, ferries ("kaidos") which run from Aberdeen and Stanley, while private sampans and junks (with engines, not sails, sorry) can be hired in Aberdeen, Stanley, Causeway Bay, and Sai Kung.
STAR FERRY:
Around and About Macau
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Buses are plentiful and provide the opportunity to really 'experience' the local environment. Public buses run from 7:00 am to midnight and a single trip costs just MOP$2.30 within the city, MOP$3.00 to Taipa island, and MOP$4.50 to Coloane island. The local government has put up a Bus Network website with schedules by route, and a handy search function which allows you to enter your current location and where you want to go and it tells you the route number, bus company and where to get on and off.
Taxis, some painted black with a cream-coloured roof, and 100 radio-called taxis in yellow colour (Tel: 519519) abound. The initial fee for the first 1.5 kilometres travelled is MOP$9.00 and subsequent 220 metres are one pataca each. There's a surcharge from the airport of MOP$5.00.
Pedicabs, a sort of tricycle carriage with seating for 2 passengers, are a little slower but a fun way of getting around. The hourly hiring fee including both passengers should be about MOP$80.00-100.00. The Ferry Terminal and Hotel Lisboa are the 2 main pick up locations. A ride along the Praia Grande Bay is recommended bit it is advisable to settle on a fare before starting the journey.
Check your travel guide for more information on these services.
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Gotta go
gotta check more at the pix and asky momi! _________________
Love is a mysterious thing like inside a box...
Love is where we express our feelings for somebody...
Love is where we send gifts like flowers, chocolates for them to feel our feelings for them...
Love is when a relationship build and build until it became pure...
That's my meaning of love. What's yours and who's your valentines?
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NICE ONE!
I passed on all of the facts..LOL. _________________
and all she wants is to dance
thats why youll find her on the floor
shes freaky
and she knows it
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Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2006 4:50 pm Post subject: |
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lol ratri,
if you post here about places (cattegory :PLACES in the World)
you might get 10 points at your grade at ASC school,
but if not too much, maybe 9 or 8!
but If you add some - might go to 10!! _________________
Love is a mysterious thing like inside a box...
Love is where we express our feelings for somebody...
Love is where we send gifts like flowers, chocolates for them to feel our feelings for them...
Love is when a relationship build and build until it became pure...
That's my meaning of love. What's yours and who's your valentines?
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Posted: Thu May 18, 2006 8:55 am Post subject: |
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ive been to hongkong, only in the airport...wish i could stay.....
but the airplane/the agency of the ticketing thingy said that
| Quote: | | your trip from sanfransisco-hongkong is on june 2. you are in the june 5 trip from hongkong-sanfransisco. pending for june 2 trip from hongkong-cebu |
i wish that will happen :)
my dad is reserve in the june 2 trip from hongkong-cebu.
my mom n my brothers are reserve in june 5 from hongkong-cebu trip[that includes me!!!!!] |
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Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:45 am Post subject: |
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| maybe hong kong is a great holiday place to go.... |
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Posted: Mon Jun 05, 2006 10:53 am Post subject: |
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It is!! and we're going to HK DL!!
it's really fun there,we've been at Hong Kong since Im grade3,3days there...
with mom,well it's almost my birthday that time,I love my mom's gift...
and Tuesday is my birthday.. without mom... :sigh:
at least we've been there for 3days with her!!  _________________
Love is a mysterious thing like inside a box...
Love is where we express our feelings for somebody...
Love is where we send gifts like flowers, chocolates for them to feel our feelings for them...
Love is when a relationship build and build until it became pure...
That's my meaning of love. What's yours and who's your valentines?
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cherryblossomgrl NEWBiE
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| wow i would love to go there! |
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