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COUNTRY CODE
+852
CURRENCY
HK$1 = PHP5.40/US$0.13
TOUCHDOWN
The Airport Express takes 24
minutes to Central and costs HK$100 (PHP540).
If you take a taxi from the airport, it will cost you
upwards of HK$300 (PHP1,621), depending on
where you alight.
www.hongkongairport.com
BY DAY
Theme parks, anyone? At Hong Kong
Disneyland, the new Grizzly Gulch attraction is a
must for the kids to ride and enjoy. Ocean Park’s
latest addition is the Old Hong Kong themed area,
filled with nostalgic sights and sounds.
BY NIGHT
Hit Lan Kwai Fong for the street party
vibe. For private gatherings with stellar night views
of the city, perch yourself at Ozone on the top
floor of the Ritz Carlton hotel. Sip their signature
cocktails and taste their Asian tapas as well.
SLEEP
The Hyatt Regency Hong Kong in Sha
Tin is home to Melo Spa, where you can enjoy
relaxing rubdowns before turning in.
hongkong.
shatin.hyatt.com
CHINA
MACAU
COUNTRY CODE
+853
CURRENCY
MOP1 = PHP5.25/US$0.13
TOUCHDOWN
Upon arriving in Macau, board
the Bus AP1 from the airport to the Barrier Gate
(China border). A taxi ride into the city only takes
15 minutes and will cost you around MOP40–50
(PHP210–262).
BY DAY
If you’re not into casinos, see the
Portuguese side of Macau instead. Most attractions
are concentrated in Largo de Senado, so you can
be done in a little over three hours. Do make time to
see the Dom Pedro Theater and Moorish Barracks.
BY NIGHT
Catch
Taboo,
a provocative performance
by Franco Dragone. The unique cabaret show
combines edgy and innovative elements such as
flamenco dance, aerial hoop, chain gymnastics and
sword swallowing.
City of Dreams’ Club Cubic
SLEEP
Mandarin Oriental Macau towers right over
the waterfront, offering stupendous views of the sea
and lake. It’s also connected to a shopping mall.
www.mandarinoriental.com/macau
CHINA
HONGKONG
BESTSOUVENIRS
Wander
around the Temple Street Night Market
to find some interesting trinkets.
INSIDERTIP
In the market, always
make sure you haggle over the price.
You might snag a good bargain.
BESTDINNER
Not in the mood
for meat? Feel healthy with a nice
meal at the Vegetarian Light Restaurant
in Jordan.
Eilidh
Blacker
graphic designer
LESTER LEDESMA
LESTER LEDESMA
Macau is called “The Las Vegas of
the East” because of its casinos.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
BESTBREAKFAST
Spicy
mackerel sandwich and the best coffee in
Macau at Café Honolulu.
BESTDINNER
It’s a toss-up
between Wing Lei at Wynn’s or Tim’s
Kitchen at the Lisboa.
BESTSOUVENIRS
Some
baccalhau
(Portuguese-style dried salt
cod) from the wet markets, or little shops
near Rua de Cinco de Outubro.
Mark Parren
Taylor
photographer