Hong Kong

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Glamorous hotels and shopping arcades, serene Buddhas, joss sticks and haute couture—this is Hong Kong, a city of endless contrasts. Wander down narrow alleys of stalls brimming with discount clothes; explore the early morning markets; take afternoon tea while enjoying a breathtaking view of the famous harbour. Hong Kong cannot be summarized with a short list of well known sights—its magic is in the streets—and this book offers a superb general introduction to the best this fascinating blend of East and West has to offer.
Shoppers will find a practical overview of where to find everything from antiques and handicrafts to cameras and electronics. The Arts and Entertainment section reveals a wide range of options, from avant-garde jazz to Chinese opera. Nature lovers will be astounded by the wide open spaces that con still be found on the' Outer Islands and in the New Territories. And every reader will appreciate the detailed descriptions of fifty of the colony's best restaurants.... Tovább

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Glamorous hotels and shopping arcades, serene Buddhas, joss sticks and haute couture—this is Hong Kong, a city of endless contrasts. Wander down narrow alleys of stalls brimming with discount clothes; explore the early morning markets; take afternoon tea while enjoying a breathtaking view of the famous harbour. Hong Kong cannot be summarized with a short list of well known sights—its magic is in the streets—and this book offers a superb general introduction to the best this fascinating blend of East and West has to offer.
Shoppers will find a practical overview of where to find everything from antiques and handicrafts to cameras and electronics. The Arts and Entertainment section reveals a wide range of options, from avant-garde jazz to Chinese opera. Nature lovers will be astounded by the wide open spaces that con still be found on the' Outer Islands and in the New Territories. And every reader will appreciate the detailed descriptions of fifty of the colony's best restaurants.
Special essays examine such topics as the Mai Po nature reserve, where to take afternoon tea, 'Hong Kong on $65,000 a Day', and the implications of the Chinese takeover in 1997. There is also a generous selection of excerpts from literature about Hong Kong, including Bruce Chotwin on the ancient art of geomancy, Jan Morris on the Walled City of Kowloon, Pico Iyer on parallels between Hong Kong and New York, Han Suyin on extremities of rich and poor, and Timothy Mo on honouring the dead. Vissza