Hong Kong

Holidays in Hong Kong often occur as part of a longer journey as it is a great stopover on trips to Australia and New Zealand. Therefore cheap holidays to Hong Kong can be picked up as part of a long-haul package. Make the most of even just a few days in the city and visit skyscraper-packed Central with its markets, shops and museums, take a trip by tram up Victoria’s Peak or enjoy a boat ride around the harbour. Holidays in Hong Kong should also include a visit to the peaceful Lantau Island. Hong Kong hotels or Hong Kong resorts tend to be oriented towards the business traveller as well as the holidaymaker. Expect slick, modern furnishings and state-of-the-art facilities in the 4 and 5* hotels. Hong Kong is not only the domain of the luxury traveller. Cheap Hong Kong holidays can be put together by staying in more basic accommodation and taking advantage of cheap and tasty seafood meals and economical travel around the island. Hong Kong is modern and sophisticated yet is also a place of ancient culture and history. Fast paced business takes place in the high-rise offices and banks, whilst incense-filled temples provide respite from the hustle and bustle. At Hong Kong’s heart is Victoria Harbour, a beautiful area to visit to get a taste of the city. To get around Hong Kong, hop on the underground trains or take a trip on one of the many bus routes. Hong Kong holidays may be primarily an urban experience but in spite of its dense population, the city is in close proximity to countryside, parks and outdoor areas.  Your Hong Kong Holiday can easily be extended to take in the sights surrounding the city; mountains, beaches and deserted islands. There are many opportunities to hike, swim, sail and explore in these areas. Holidays to Hong Kong provide an excellent opportunity to shop. The city is a great destination for shoppers, packed with malls, markets, boutique shops and bargains. Causeway Bay is full of shopping opportunities at its many markets and malls. The area of Mongkok is home to the famous and busy Ladies Market, a street market selling souvenirs, clothes, toys and bric-a-brac.

Visitors will also enjoy the Bird Market. The Times Square Mega Shopping Mall in Causeway Bay is a contrast with its ultra-modern facilities. It has over 230 shops and is divided into retail, entertainment and dining sections. Hong Kong holidays will take in the sights of the Central area, home to the Times Square shopping centre, the Hong Kong racecourse and numerous towering skyscrapers. Take a look at the metropolitan skyline from one of Central’s buildings. The tallest of these is Hong Kong’s Two International Finance Centre (2IFC), 88 floors high with double-decker elevators. Also worth a look are the Jardine House with its 1,700 round windows and the ‘most expensive building ever built’, the Hong Kong Bank. Towering over Central is the 200ft Victoria’s Peak. Take the Peak Tramway up the mountain for amazing views of the city below. The Peak Tower has three floors of shops and restaurants and can be found at the top among the bamboo and rhododendron forests. Take a short ferry ride on your holiday in Hong Kong for a visit to Lantau Island. Lantau Island is home to Po Lin Monastery and its 34m high seated bronze Buddha statue. Cheng Sha Beach on Lantau Island is Hong Kong’s longest beach and a good place to escape the summer heat. It is connected via a suspension bridge from Central and Kowloon. Kowloon is a bustling market and shopping district that covers the end of the peninsula with hotels, restaurants, apartments and houses. Take the Star Ferry from Central to arrive in Kowloon. Your package holiday Hong Kong may include a visit to New Kowloon and its Walled City. Visitors can take a walk through the historic site and gardens. The park is popular with families and with early-morning Tai Chi devotees. Hotels in Hong Kong are modern, spacious and serviced with all amenities. Cosmopolitan Hotel 4* is situated close to both Causeway Bay shops and attractions and the Wan Chai commercial area. The Cosmopolitan Hong Kong Hotel offers rooms and suites ranging in size from 240 to 520 sq ft with views over the racecourse and Hong Kong cityscape. All rooms have a massage shower and Theme Suites come with 42-inch plasma TV, pantry and bathtub. The luxurious Harbour Grand Hong Kong Hotel 5* has 828 rooms and serviced suites, most of which enjoy views of Victoria Harbour. There are 122 luxury suites equipped with pantries and seven Harbour Club floors provide a personalized service to business travellers. The Le 188° Restaurant & Lounge is on the 41st Floor and serves modern European cuisine. Sister to the Harbour Grand, Hong Kong hotel the Harbour Grand Kowloon Hotel 5* offers first-class business and leisure facilities. Its 554 luxury rooms and suites include 48 serviced suites. Almost all the rooms boast sea views and come with wireless broadband Internet. Or choose another of the hotels Hong Kong offers, the Regal Hong Kong Hotel 5*. This luxury option has 482 rooms and 20 function rooms. The hotel provides four dining experiences including casual dining at the Café Rivoli, Italian cuisine, western food and the Michelin-starred Regal Palace Cantonese restaurant. The Regal Hong Kong Hotel offers guests use of the rooftop swimming pool and gym. The Kowloon Hotel 4* is located at the heart of the city, near Nathan Road's shopping facilities. Guests can choose from the hotel's 734 Standard and Superior Rooms, Deluxe and Harbourview, in double or twin bed options. There are also Junior and Executive suites. The hotel showcases a boutique Chinese restaurant, the Window Cafe and the Middle Row Bar. Hong Kong Late Deals can be acheived with more than 70 international airlines flying between Hong Kong International Airport and around 130 destinations across the globe. British Airways, Air New Zealand,  Qantas Airways and Virgin Atlantic among others serve Hong Kong from the UK. Hong Kong International Airport opened in 1998 and is on a man-made island to the north of Lantau. Holiday Hong Kong for shopping, culture, city life and nightlife. The city likes to work hard, play hard and you’ll be spoilt for choice with restaurants, pubs, bars and clubs. Hong Kong has a subtropical climate making it hot and humid in the summer and cool and dry in the winter. October until December is the best time to visit when temperatures are reasonable and the skies are clear. January and February tend to be cloudy but dry. Humidity is high in June through August. Escape to the beach if you visit during these months; try Big Wave Bay which is an hour from the city centre. June to August is also the rainy season while September is typhoon month. Get good Hong Kong Deals outside of the peak holiday season around Christmas and New Year (Chinese and Western).