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DIALING CODE
+86 (20)
CURRENCY
RMB1 = PHP6.53/US$0.16
TOUCHDOWN
Board the Airport
Express bus from the airport for about
RMB10–30 (PHP65–196). Taxis from the
airport cost about RMB120 (PHP784) for
the 28km-long ride to Haizhu Square in
the city.
SEE &DO
Behold the natural beauty of
White Clouds Mountain with its majestic
peaks and network of valleys. On a clear
night, opt for a cruise along the Pearl
River. A one-hour tour will take you from
the Canton Tower down to the jetty. The
gorgeous lights on the buildings are perfect
for photo ops — so take lots of pictures!
SLEEP
The recently renovated White
Swan Hotel has a big swimming pool, and
clean rooms with great views of the Pearl
River.
EAT
Southern China for dim sum, and
Deluxe Restaurant in Tianhe for late
morning
yum cha.
MUST-TRY
Try Bing Sheng Cantonese
restaurant. Be ready for long queues,
though, as it’s very popular!
INSIDER TIP
Avoid paying for taxis with
RMB50 or RMB100 bills.
Michael
Gohu Yu
manager of a
multinational
company
CHINA
GUANGZHOU
This year's Hong Kong Arts Festival
is from February 21-March 22.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
DIALING CODE
+852
CURRENCY
HK$1 = PHP5.34/US$0.13
TOUCHDOWN
The Airport Express
takes 24 minutes to Central at HK$100
(
PHP534). If you take a taxi from the
airport, it will cost you at least HK$300
(
PHP1,602), depending on where you
alight.
SEE &DO
Take the kids to Ocean Park,
a marine mammal and amusement park.
Then visit Hong Kong Park — it has
an aviary, a greenhouse, the Flagstaff
House Museum of Tea Ware, the Hong
Kong Visual Arts Centre, fountains and
playgrounds. At night, head to Aqua for
drinks, and Lan Kwai Fong for partying.
SLEEP
Live on the lap of luxury at the
Four Seasons Hotel. They have harbor
view rooms and a great spa.
fourseasons.com/HongKong
EAT
The Dining Room at The Pawn in
Wanchai offers fine British dining in a
restored pawn shop.
MUST-TRY
Enjoy shopping around
Causeway Bay’s back alleys for interesting
finds.
INSIDER TIP
Take home Hong Kong
tourist number plates as souvenirs.
Mei Mei
Chow
projectmanager
CHINA
HONGKONG
LESTER LEDESMA
