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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 taxis with
RMB50 or RMB100 bills.
Michael
Gohu Yu
manager of a
multinational
company
CHINA
GUANGZHOU
HK's the Peak Tram commenced
services in May 30, 1888.
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 a boat trip with HK
Dolphin Watch (
com
)
and visit the pink dolphins native to
this area. Traveling with a big group? Rent
an all-in "Junk Trip" to enjoy the sun, food,
cocktails and water sports as the captain
takes you to the nearest beach in the area.
SLEEP
LKF Hotel is aptly located in the
middle of everything, especially to Lan
Kwai Fong which is the city’s party central.
EAT
Try the Mandarin Oriental Café for
breakfast. Then hit Spicy Crab Under the
Bridge Restaurant in Wan Chai for dinner.
MUST-TRY
Take the Peak Tram up to the
top of the hill and enjoy the Hong Kong
skyline from a different perspective.
INSIDER TIP
Always bargain at the
markets. If they don’t give in, walk away.
Ann Louise
Diokno-
Stewart
preschool teacher
CHINA
HONGKONG
