Lonely Planet Hong Kong (City Guides Series) | Damian Harper

Lonely Planet Hong Kong (City Guides Series) | Damian Harper | TMI...(too much information)...!

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	Lonely Planet Hong Kong (City Guides Series) Damian Harper Lonely Planet Publications, 1998 - 224 pages average customer review:based on 2 reviews view larger image
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Post-colonial Hong Kong remains a bubbling fusion of east and west, spiced with history and modernity. Experience the essence of Asia's most vibrant city - from Chinese temples and hiking trails to bustling markets and skyscraper panoramas - with this fully updated guide. Catering for all budgets, this book includes: 15 easy-to-read colour maps; practical information for both business visitors and independent travellers; up-to-date details on bars, restaurants, nightclubs and shopping; accommodation options from five-star to no-star; getaways to the Outlying Islands and the Portuguese enclave of Macau; concise language sections with Chinese script

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typical travel guide book

i found this book to be extremely helpful and easy to read. the "overload" of information didn't bother me. in fact, i liked it! for people who have time to do some serious sight-seeing, this book will not only highlight the major sights; it will also clue you into the lesser-known places worth looking into. and a definite plus to this book is its size. it was small and light enough to be carried everywhere in my sidebag (much to the embarassment of my best friend). the only reason i can't give this book five stars is because of a common flaw (i'm told) found in lonely planet guides: the economic places suggested are TOO cheap!

my advice to fellow hk tourists is to: 1) plan to spend at least two weeks there so you don't miss out and 2) be adventurous, don't just stay in central!

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TMI...(too much information)...!

I've just returned from a week in Hong Kong, and, halfway thru my stay, chucked this book in the dustbin. It appears it tried to cover everything, and, in doing so, in effect, covered nothing. I found Fodor's guide to be much superior, in locating what might be of interest to me. Oh, by the way, "do" go to Hong Kong, it was the most eye-opening trip I've made in 35 years. But...leave this book at home!