Symphony of Lights
Symphony of Lights is a laser light show that starts every day at 8 pm. The best place to watch is from the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront. The show is a combination of musical effects and lightening up 37 buildings on the Hong Kong side of Victoria Harbour.
All buildings light up in turn, spotlights move up and down and left to right. Multi-coloured light beams shoot up into the sky. The Bank of China is illuminated by strips of white light. These turn on and off as if the building is dancing. HMSC buildings lights up completely in red or a mixture of white and red.
I read that the show comprises five major themes: awakening, energy, heritage, partnership and celebration. To tell the truth I had not realised this when watching more
Yoshinoya No. 12-13, G/F, Concord Bldg,
Yoshinoya is a franchise that offers healthy food with fast food service.
A bowl of rice, marinated chicken or beef or similar and a big helping of super fresh vegetables. Order at the counter and your food is served in a big bowl within minutes and really tasty too. Dinner for 2 $50 HK dollars, just over $5. more
BP International
Run by the Scout Association don't let this put you off - this is a clean, modern hotel on a great location with comfortable rooms and amazing views. more
Gung Hay Fat Choy!
Chinese New Year Also called Lunar New Year, Spring Festival.
Observed by Chinese, Korean, Vietnamese, Mongolian Japanese people both in their home land and where they live today.
Significance The first day of the Xia Dynasty-Chinese calendar (lunar calendar)
Date: February 18, 2007, is the Year of the Pig (former name of Ding Hai).
Eat some red candy for luck. more
Asian New Year
This is the best time to be in Asia. In Feb. 18th will be celebration of their New Year.
You might call it the Chinese New Year but it is the Asian New Year that is celebrated in eastern Asia.
This is the year of the Boar. If you were born in 1911, 1923, 1935, 1947, 1959, 1971, 1983, 1995 & 2007 this is your year to shine.
By nature, BOARS are peace loving, trustful, honest and sincers.
People born in the year of the Boar will be lucky and successful in handling money, business and academic matters.
They have a deep desire for knowledge and are generally well informed.
Boars are the finishers & the ones who put the last touches to a project.
Boars are suited to be doctors, bankers, businessmen, scientists and entertainers.
Ideal Partner: Rabbit, Ram more
Regal Kowloon
A great location in Kowloon. Clean and efficiently run. Close to the Subway, Nathan Road, and a beautiful view of Hong Kong Island more
City Hall Maxim's Palace
Giant hall that gets really crowded for a dim sum lunch. Pick what you like from the ladies with the moving trolleys.
[photo taken from sc.lcsd.gov.hk] more
Involvementstay
Island resort
Located on Lamma Island, fresh and wonderful environment, cafe, stores and resturants are nearby. Close to Central. Flats with sea view or flats are provided with own kitchen and fridge for cooking. Kind of special accommodtaion. Many people go for retreat and relax
http://www.involvementstay.com/ more
YMCA SALISBURY ROAD KOWLOON
Great priced accomodation considering the location. Less thanfivemiutes walk from the star ferry and on the corner of Nathan Road. Rooms are of a high standard and service from hotel staff excellent. This is not typical YMCA but more like 4 star accomodation. Ground floor has cafe which serves very reasonably priced snacks and meal deals with a mixture of eastern and western foods available more
The Feel Good Factor
get a manicure, pedicure, or facial at this great place in Central. I go here on HK stopovers. more
Sukhothai
yummy thai food right on stanley beach in a cool upstairs restaurant...windows often open too. more
La Kasbah
excellent maghreby cuisine,sensual atmosphere, my fav date spot!!! Medina is upstairs...cool&sexy! more
dragon-i
hip place for the young and cool HK crowd...VIP area a bit pretentious though more
Le Jardin Club
great place off the lively Lan Kwai Fong strip...cosy for a date/drinks...casual & cool. more
East End Brewery
Want pub grub? This place has beers and bangers and mash. Good for a western-style meal. more
Thai Place
My friend Eleanor took me here. Great food, good prices, nice Manager (Benly Wong). more
Taco Loco
Mexican place that serves fish tacos and a few other classics. Be wary of a bitchy female though... more
Le Rendez-vous
Good milkshakes and crepes. Go up outdoor escalator to Mid-Levels, turn left, it's on the left. more
Cosmic Guesthouse
Really clean and safe. 120HKG$ but bargaining for 1 week stay could be 100$. AirCon. more
New Garden Hostel
14 beds dormitory with shared batroom, not so clean but the cheapest in HKG. 60HKG$. more
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