Hongkong Travel & Tourism

Travel Health Service - http://www.travelhealth.gov.hk/eindex.html Provides disease outbreak alert at specific destinations, useful health advice on protection against insects and other disease vectors, safety issues in different environmental settings, and recommended vaccinations.

Discover Hong Kong - http://www.discoverhongkong.com/ Website of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, the official organisation overseeing tourism. Contains highlights of attractions and tips for tourists.

Hong Kong Wetland Park - http://www.wetlandpark.com/ Provides visitor information, an introduction to ecotourism, and educational resources on wetland ecosystems and conservation.

Hong Kong Young Ambassador Scheme - http://www.yas.org.hk/ Trains young people to be ambassadors for Hong Kong, and provides them with an opportunity to contribute to tourism development.

The "No Fakes" Pledge - http://www.ipd.gov.hk/eng/promotion_edu/nofakes.htm Describes a scheme of the Hong Kong Government that promotes the sale of genuine goods. Includes a list of retailers who have signed up to the pledge.

Free Duty - http://www.freeduty.com/ Includes chain profile, information on wines, liquors and cigars and a duty guide.

Travel Industry Council of Hong Kong - http://www.tichk.org/public/website/en/index.html Provides the council's profile, information for travellers and the industry, a list of travel agents, course information and the council's publications. 12hk : The Unofficial Guide - http://www.12hk.com An unofficial guide according to locals through western eyes; with photos and information on the sights, transport, shopping, food and language. Hong Kong - Fun in 18 Districts - http://www.gohk.gov.hk/ Introduces the unique characteristics of the 18 districts of Hong Kong, and provides a showcase of local attractions and events in the districts. Frommers.com: Hong Kong - http://www.frommers.com/destinations/hongkong/ Accommodations, dining, attractions, nightlife and travel information. Dr Martin Williams - http://www.drmartinwilliams.com Nature guides for the SAR, with photos and tales from east Asia. Also contains information about nature conservation. Hong Kong Travel - http://www.hong-kong-travel.org/ Guide to transport, attractions, markets, and shopping areas. Also features maps, a forum, and local tips. rec.travel Guide to Hong Kong - http://www.math.toronto.edu/~joel/hongkong.html Usenet compiled guide to travelling in the country. Footprint Guides Hong Kong - http://www.footprintguides.com/Hong-Kong/ Travel information with guides to Hong Kong. Explore Sai Kung - http://www.exploresaikung.com/ Provides a business directory of the district, transport information, articles about the community, and an event list. The Incredible Journey of Yuen Long - http://www.go2yl.com/ Showcases the historical monuments, natural resources and cuisine of Yuen Long. Operated by the Yuen Long District Council. Hong Kong Streets - http://www.hkstreet.com/ Offers guides to shopping and restaurants, links for tourist bookings, and event listings. PassPlanet.com - Hong Kong - http://www.passplanet.com/HK/index.htm A practical travel guide covering information for backpackers visiting the country. Walk The Talk - http://www.walkthetalk.hk/ Provides audio guided walking tours of Hong Kong, accessible via mobile phone. Hong Kong Travel Guide - http://www.luketravels.com/hong-kong/ Travel guide with photos, tips for the traveller, history, and sights. Hong Kong FastFacts - http://www.hkfastfacts.com/ Provides facts about Hong Kong with advice for the traveller or tourist. Includes photographs, panoramas, and tips on eating, shopping and sightseeing. Hong Kong Tourist Guide - http://www.yp.com.hk/yptourist_e03/en/html/tourist_index.aspx Guide to attractions, hotels, restaurants, and shops with interactive maps. UnRealHongKong.com - http://www.unrealhongkong.com/ Provides insights and travelling tips. Travelocity's Destination Guide - http://dest.travelocity.com/DestGuides/geo_main/0,1743,TRAVELOCITY%7C2771,00.html Background information, photos, sights, has hotel and restaurant reviews. Writing, Photography and Nature Tourism in East Asia - http://martinwilliams.tripod.com/index.html Nature guides for the country. Lonely Planet - Hong Kong - http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/asia/china/hong-kong/ Includes information on attractions, travelling and events, has an active forum. Regi Tour - http://www.regit.com/regitour/hongkong/regitour.htm Has hotel list, Chinese festivals and related legends, history and useful Cantonese phrases. Travallo: Hong Kong - http://www.travallo.de/laender/asia/china/hongkong.html Includes information on shops, sights and food. Travel Agents Registry - http://www.tar.gov.hk/ Administers the Travel Agents Ordinance and the Travel Industry Compensation Fund. Provides a directory of licensed travel agents and tips for travel protection. The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, Limited - http://www.hshgroup.com/ Operates hotels and facilities in various Asian countries. Cheap Flights Hong Kong - http://www.cheapflights.com.hk/ Provides links and information for flights out of Hong Kong. Saffron Cruises - http://www.saffron-cruises.com/ Operates a luxury Chinese junk boat in Hong Kong, offered for corporate days out, cocktail evenings or private functions on the water. The Travel Advisers Ltd. - http://www.traveladvisers.com.hk/ Offers specialised trips and conference management services. [ Travel Agents Licence No. 350289 ] Sunny Tour Service - http://www.sunnytour.com.hk/ Offers chauffeur-driven limousine service, luxury car hiring, luxury tours, airport pick-up and escort service. Hutchison-Priceline (Travel) Limited - http://travel.priceline.com.hk/ Offers online reservation for hotel and airline tickets, vacation and travel packages. [ Travel Agents Licence No. 351033 ] PanaOceans - http://panaoceans.com/ Offers Chinese and western style cruiser rental, short-term and long-term cruiser contract, and tour planning services. [ Travel Agents Licence No. 351879 ]