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DIALING CODE
+852
CURRENCY
HKD1 = PHP5.34/US$0.13
TOUCHDOWN
The Airport Express
takes 24 minutes to Central at HKD100
(
PHP534). If you take a taxi from the
airport, it will cost you at least HKD300
(
PHP1,602), depending on where you
alight.
SEE &DO
The buildings of Central are a
must-see if you’re a big architecture fan.
The nightlife in Soho and Lan Kwai Fong
is some of the best in the world. You’ll
get to meet and socialize with people of
different nationalities. If you want a more
laid-back trip, hop on a boat and visit
Lamma and Lantau islands.
SLEEP
Stay at Conrad Hotel, near
Admiralty station. The hotel really takes
customer service to another level.
Tel:
+852 2521 3838
EAT
Have breakfast at Café Loisl. It’s an
artisan Vienna-style coffeehouse hidden
in the residential area by Tai On Terrace.
SHOP
Check out H&M in Central or the
small yet interesting boutiques in Soho.
MUST-TRY
The hot chocolate and éclairs
at La Maison Du Chocolat are a must-try.
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
The Pearl River Night Cruise
is a great way to see the Guangzhou
skyline, including the famous Canton
TV Tower and the colorful bridges.
Guangdong Overseas Chinese Museum
is also worth checking out. It shows the
locations of Chinese emigrants during
the wars.
SLEEP
Shangri-La Hotel Guangzhou
is located very conveniently for the
convention and exhibition centers.
Tel:
+86 20 8917 8888
EAT
The majority of restaurants and food
stalls offer simple barbecued dishes like
cha-siu or steamed dimsum like siumai.
SHOP
Beijing Lu Pedestrian Street is one
of the hippest places to shop.
MUST-TRY
Yamcha is a great way to
try different kinds of Chinese teas, eat
dimsum and to socialize with the locals.
Gwen
Chan
account
executive
CHINA
GUANGZHOU
The Hong Kong Dragon Boat Carnival
will be held from June 21-23.
DIDYOU
KNOW?
Alex Terol
banker
CHINA
HONGKONG
