Best of Hong Kong & Macau
Hong Kong
Hong Kong welcomes with an iconic skyline, a legendary kitchen, and lush, protected nature where rare birds and colourful traditions thrive.
Neighbourhoods & Islands
Hong Kong's enchanting neighbourhoods and islands offer a sensory feast. You may find yourself swaying along on a historic double-decker tram, cheering with the hordes at the city-centre horse races, or simply gazing out at the glorious harbour. What most visitors don't immediately realise is that over 70% of Hong Kong is mountains and sprawling country parks, some also home to geological and historical gems. Escape the city limits on one of the world’s smoothest transport systems and spend your day wandering in a Song dynasty village, hiking on a deserted island or kayaking among volcanic sea arches.
Cuisine
One of the world's top culinary capitals, the city that worships the God of Cookery has many a demon in the kitchen, whether the deliciousness in the pot is Cantonese, Sichuanese, Japanese or French. So deep is the city's love of food and so broad its culinary repertoire that whatever your gastronomic desires, Hong Kong will find a way to sate them. The answer could be a bowl of wonton noodles, freshly steamed dim sum, a warm pineapple bun wedged with butter, a pair of the sweetest prawns, your first-ever stinky tofu, or the creations of the latest celebrity chef.
Shopping
From off-the-rack Chinese gowns to bespoke speciality knives (and vice versa), the sheer variety of products in Hong Kong’s shops is dizzying. Every budget, need and whim is catered for in 'can do' spirit by a similarly impressive assortment of venues: glitzy malls where the moneyed shop, chic side-street boutiques and vintage dens where fashionistas find their gems, nerdy gadget bazaars, and a mix of markets where you can haggle to your heart’s content. The city has no sales tax so prices are generally attractive to visitors.
Culture
Underneath the glass and steel of Hong Kong’s commercial persona is a dynamic cultural landscape where its Chinese roots, colonial connections and the contributions of its home-grown talent become intertwined. Here you’re just as likely to find yourself dissecting art in the dizzying number of contemporary galleries as joining in dawn taichi or reading the couplets of a local poet to the drumbeat of a dragon boat. Culture could also mean indie music by the harbour or Chinese opera in a bamboo theatre, not to mention the thousands of shows staged year-round at the city's many museums and concert halls.
Macau
Known as the 'Vegas of China', Macau is indeed an epicentre of gambling and glitz. While luxury entertainment here is world-class, the city has much more to offer than that. Macau was a Portuguese colony for 300 years, a heritage marked by a wonderful cultural hybridity that manifests itself in all aspects of life: Chinese temples stand on maritime-themed Portuguese tiles; the sound of Cantonese permeates streets with Portuguese names; and when you're hungry, it could be Chinese dim sum, pastéis de nata (Portuguese egg tarts) or Macanese minchi (ground meat stir-fried with potatoes) that come to the rescue.
Macau Peninsula holds the Unesco World Heritage–crowned old city centre. Further south are the former islands of Taipa and Coloane, joined together by a strip of reclaimed land named Cotai. Taipa has lovely Macanese houses and quaint boutiques; Cotai hosts the new megacasinos; while Coloane is a laidback village with shipyards and beaches.
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Itinerary
- Day 1
Arrival Hong Kong / Ferry to Macau
Upon arrival at Hong kong, proceed to Ferry terminal at HK airport for a catemaran ride to Macau
On arrival at Macau, meet & greet by our representative, Transfer to Hotel for check in
Tourism is a major industry in Macau. It is famous for the blend of Portuguese and Chinese cultures and its gambling industry, which includes Casino Lisboa, Macau, Sands Macau, The Venetian Macao, and Wynn Macau. ... Given it's such a densely populated small area, the flow of tourists to Macau have been impressive.
Rest of the day at leisure to relax or explore the Macau hotel
Evening House of Dancing Water Show
The House of Dancing Water is housed in a purpose-built theater designed with many breakthroughs including a stage pool that holds a record-breaking 3.7 million gallons of water, equivalent to 5 Olympic-sized swimming pools
Evening at leisure to try your luck at Casinos
Overnight at Macau - Day 2
Macau City Tour
After breakfast, City tour of Macau visiting Lotus Square, A-Ma Temple, Ruins Of St. Paul Church, Fishermen Warf & Entrance to Macau Tower Observatory Deck
Lotus Square
Located on the Rua Luis Gonzaga Gomes, Golden Lotus Square, also known as the Lotus Square, is a famous tourist attraction and a landmark of the city. Its area is 16,500 square meters (4 acres). The sculpture "Lotus Flower in Full Bloom" in its center is spectacular
A-Ma Temple
A-Ma Temple, located in the southeast of the Macau Peninsula, is the oldest temple here. The A-Ma Temple was constructed in the year of 1488 of the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) to commemorate Mazu, the sacred sea goddess who blesses the fishermen
Ruins of St. Paul Church
The Ruins of St. Paul's (also known as Sam Ba Sing Tzik) stands adjacent to the famous Mount Fortress and Macau Museum. The front façade and the grand stone stairs are the only remains of the greatest church
Fishermen Warf
Macau Fisherman's Wharf is Macau's first theme park and imitation Fisherman's Wharf shopping center of Europe and America. It is located at Freguesia da Sé in Macau Peninsula, near the Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Pier and a 15-minute ride to the Macau International Airport
Macau Tower Observatory Deck
From the moment you step into the glass-fronted elevator, you are in for a treat. Soar up the tower to a breathtaking 223 meters in under 60 seconds. Phew! Watch Macau take shape beneath your feet as you travel up. There's so much to see – the Macau skyline changes so quickly
Evening at leisure to try your luck at Casinos
Overnight at Macau - Day 3
Macau to Hong Kong
After breakfast, transfer to ferry terminal for catamaran to Hong Kong
On arrival, meet & greet by our representative, Transfer to Hotel for check in
Rest of the day at leisure to explore streets of HK on your own
Later in the evening visit the Promenade for Symphony of Lights from Kawloon side
Overnight at Hong Kong - Day 4
Hong Kong City Tour
After Breakfast, proceed for half day City Tour of HK
Hong Kong was once a simple fishing village. Today, it is one of the world's most cosmopolitan cities where East truly meets West. Be amazed by this exciting City of Life with this half-day tour that takes in many aspects of this fascinating place.
Discover and enjoy the sights, sounds, scents and essence of Hong Kong.
Tour highlights �
- Victoria Peak, famous for its spectacular views, including a one-way ride of the Peak Tram
- Star Ferry Ride
- TST Promenade
Evening at leisure
Overnight at Hong Kong - Day 5
Hong Kong at Leisure
After breakfast, day at leisure for shopping
Alternatively you can also visit the Ocean Park
Ocean Park Hong Kong is one of the most spectacular oceanariums in the world with the largest marine theatre. It is also an amusement park perched around two mountain peaks, with an area of 870,000 square meters. Come and experience the largest marine theatre as well as sea lions, dolphins, sharks, penguins and killer whales. They are all housed in similar to their own natural habitat. If you love the thrill of excitement, you may wish to ride the exhilarating Rollercoaster, Spider, Space Wheel and Raging River. Perfect day out for families!
Some examples �
Polar Adventure � Explore the North and South poles in one day - Ocean Park�s newest attraction, Polar adventure lets you explore the North and South poles from the exhilaration of a bob sled ride, to the wonder of meeting king penguins up close. You�ll also see long-tusked Pacific walruses, spotted seals, arctic foxes, snowy owls and other extraordinary animals. And when you need a break, Tuxedos Restaurant serves refreshments with a view of more than 70 penguins frolicking on the ice.
Thrill Mountain - In this zone, guests can dangle off a cliff on the floorless roller coaster, Hair Raiser, or hang upside down while swinging on The Flash. Soar with The Aviator to feel the sensation of flight, before knocking around on bumper cars. Don�t leave without a ride on Rev Rooster, a high speed and energetic classic.
Overnight at Hong Kong - Day 6
Hong Kong to Disneyland
After breakfast, transfer from Hong Kong Hotel to Disneyland, check in at hotel on arrival
Full day visit to Theme Park
Hong Kong Disneyland invites visitors into the legendary fairy tale kingdom that celebrates the spirit of fantasy, the world of tomorrow and a forever-young sense of adventure. Mickey Mouse will welcome you to the happiest place on Earth complete with attractions exclusively designed for Hong Kong. Enter a magical kingdom inspired by fairy-tale dreams and explore 7 lands�Adventure land, Grizzly Gulch, Mystic Point, Toy Story Land, Fantasyland, Tomorrow land and Main Street, U.S.A.�filled with beauty, excitement and Disney Characters. Hong Kong Disneyland offers a diverse range of food at various restaurants in the park. In addition there are specialty stores selling Disney memorabilia and souvenirs
Overnight at Disneyland Hotel - Day 7
Departure Hong Kong
After Breakfast transfer to Hong Kong Airport for return flight
Notes
Round the Year Destination ... Extention available to Main land China & Other Destinations across Asia
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