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Kowloon |
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New Territories |
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Ride the ferries – The green and white
Star Ferry has been in operation for over a hundred years, chugging back
and forth between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. The trip doesn't take long,
but you get a great view of the harbor, junks, hydrofoils, sampans, and
barges. You can also pick up a ferry to go to Lantau, Lamma or Cheung Chau
Islands. |
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Dolphinwatch Cruise – Take a cruise to look for the very
endangered pink dolphins in the waters around Lantau Island. The pink
dolphins (they really are pink) only live in the waters around Hong Kong
and their existence is threatened by boat traffic and polluted waters.
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Tin Hau Temples – Look for Tin Hau
(Queen of Heaven) temples all over Hong Kong. Tin Hau is the goddess of
the sea who watches over seafarers. She is one of the most beloved goddesses
in Hong Kong and there are many temples in her honor. At the Tin Hau Festival
(April or May), people sail colorfully decorated boats on Hong Kong's waterways
and pray in the temples. Tin Hau temples are at these locations: Hong Kong
Island – Causeway Bay, Repulse Bay, Wan Chai, Aberdeen; Kowloon –
Market Street; New Territories – Joss House Bay, and on the islands
of Peng Chau, Lamma, Cheung Chau. |
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Fun food – |
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Dim Sum restaurants in Hong Kong are fun food
for kids. You can stop into Dim Sum restaurants at all hours. It is invariably
busy, noisy and full of families. After you've sat down at a big round table,
wait for ladies to come around wheeling carts with different dishes. As
they come by, point at dishes you want. The ladies pluck the food off the
cart and plunk it down on your table. Keep requesting dishes until you're
stuffed! |
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Shopping – |
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Hong Kong has many shopping areas, but a good
bet is the Jade market in Kowloon. Here you can find jade earrings and jewelry,
plus carved animals, such as tigers and dragons. Some jade may not be genuine,
so unless you are knowledgeable, look for less expensive pieces. |
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Tip: Use public transportation in Hong
Kong to get around – it's varied and fun. The subway is the easiest
way to get between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. Take the double decker
buses and trams for a bird's eye view of the city. To get to the New Territories,
there is a good bus system. Ferries are a must. The shortest ride is the
Star Ferry between Kowloon and Hong Kong. For a day trip, take the ferries
to the outlying islands. |
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"In
a busy harbor, on the faraway Island of Hong Kong, there is a floating
restaurant." Sparkling story of Chopsticks, a mouse who lives
in the restaurant, and a magnificent carved dragon, who yearns to
fly. Irresistible illustrations will take you soaring over Hong
Kong too. (Picture book)
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Take
a trip through Hong Kong, the "Fragrant Harbor" –
panoramas from Victoria Peak, colorful junks and sampans, floating
restaurants and locals foods, arts and crafts, flowers, firecrackers
and festivals, filled with illustrations that capture the color
and excitement of Hong Kong.
(Picture book)
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Charming collection of poems, inspired by the author's childhood growing up in Hong Kong. Poems about bowls of dan lai (milk custard), shopping for jade jewelry, eating special wontons, riding the tram, fireworks and flower markets on New Year's Eve. (Chapter book)
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All about how Chinese New Year is celebrated, from acrobats to the zodiac,
calligraphy for good luck, firecrackers scare away evil spirits,
steamed dumpling are a special treat, eating noodles will ensure
a long life, the New Year starts with a new moon. Wonderfully
illustrated, like stepping into a Chinese family today. (Picture
book)
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All
about five major Chinese festivals – Chinese New Year and
the Lantern Festival, Qing Ming, Dragon Boat Festival, Mid-Autumn
Moon Festival, plus holiday tales, recipes, riddles, arts and
crafts activities. Sparkling illustrations. (Picture book)
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"Little
dishes on carts, little dishes on tables," dim sum is fun
for everyone in the family. Ma-Ma likes pork buns, Ba-Ba
eats fried shrimp, Mei-Mei picks sweet tofu. A charming story,
plus a picture glossary of dim sum dishes. (Picture book)
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Engaging
photo story of eight-year-old Tsz Yan, who lives in the New Territories.
Follow Tsz Yan as she rides the school bus, studies English, plays
badminton, goes to Ocean Park amusement park, and eats dim sum with
her family on Sunday morning. (Picture book)
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