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COUNTRY CODE
+852
CURRENCY
HK$1 = PHP5.49/US$0.13
TOUCHDOWN
The Airport Express takes 24
minutes to Central and costs HK$100 (PHP549).
If you take a taxi from the airport, it will cost you
upwards of HK$300 (PHP1,646), depending on
where you alight.
www.hongkongairport.com
BY DAY
When you’re done with your shopping
in Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui, visit Hong
Kong’s outlying islands. Lamma or Cheung Chau
serves great seafood lunches and offers a break
from the urban jungle.
BY NIGHT
Looking for a night spot that not
everybody knows about? 001 along Graham St.
near 99 Sense is a chic, hidden speak-easy bar
that serves the best Earl Grey Martini and grilled
cheese sandwiches in Hong Kong.
SLEEP
With interiors designed by Andre Fu, the
117-room Upper House in Admiralty boasts the
largest hotel bedrooms in Hong Kong, with 300ft
2
bathrooms.
www.upperhouse.com/en/
CHINA
MACAU
COUNTRY CODE
+853
CURRENCY
MOP1 = PHP5.24/US$0.12
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
Relish the rich history of Macau’s World
Heritage Sites: the A-Ma Temple, which existed
even before Macau came to be; the Moorish
Barracks, which date back to 1874; and Lilau
Square, Macau’s main source of spring water.
BY NIGHT
Dine on excellent Chinese and
Portuguese fare around the island, then order coffee
a la Portuguese, Italian and American style around
Travessa de S. Domingos and Rua Pedro José Lobo
in the city center.
SLEEP
Macau has everything, from deluxe hotels
like the Four Seasons and Crown Towers to more
budget-friendly guesthouses. Check your options at
www.macautourism.gov.mo/en/info/guesthouse
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
CHINA
HONGKONG
BEST BRUNCH
Oola! Nothing
beats a casual brunch in such a cozy
environment.
BEST BUYS
Instead of the main
malls, try the alley shops in Gough St.,
Staunton St. and Sheung Wan.
BEST DINNER
Private kitchens
like Magnolia, TBLS or Comilonas serve
mouthwatering dishes better than those
you’ll find at the usual restaurants.
Ces Yee
marketing
campaignmanager
LESTER LEDESMA