Hong Kong

A Taste of Hong Kong

Hong Kong used to be called “the pearl in the dragon’s mouth”.  And this romantic image still holds good, for the city is a capitalist gem treasured by a Communist colossus.  Since China took over from Britain in 1997, Hong Kong has made the most of its unique position as the crossroads between East and West.  And today it’s a unique mixture of modern dynamism and ancient magic.

Futuristic skyscrapers compete for space with tiny Dim Sum bars and joss-scented temples.  Gleaming shops offer the lowest price on a huge range of hi-tech goods while alley-way stalls display anything from rare antiques to fantastic fashions – all helping to make Hong Kong the globe’s greatest hypermarket.  The fabulous harbour is a kaleidoscope of vessels, ranging from jetfoils to junks, from sampans to supertankers.  Jostling streets, a medley of colour, life and sound, give way to tranquil retreats, from charming Victoria Peak (reached by the world’s steepest tramway) to the sandy beaches of Lantau Island.  You can drink expensive cocktails in grand hotels and dine finely at one of the many floating restaurants.  Or you can buy a tasty snack and a cold beer from a street vendor for a song.  Hong Kong is a city of spectacular contrasts with something wonderful for everyone.   

With Dosomethingdifferent.com.you can pre-purchase the treat of your choice.  You can book exciting days at the Hong Kong horse races (a passion with the Chinese) or you can fix a more relaxed excursion, such as the pink dolphin watch.  You can see the city from a boat ride around the harbour or from a revolving restaurant at the top of a high-rise building.  Or, for a higher thrill still, book a helicopter flight.  We can arrange a ten-course Chinese banquet or a tour to see a giant bronze Buddha and ancient monasteries.  Hong Kong has something to suit every taste or fancy.  And you can’t do better than buy it through Dosomethingdifferent.com