Victoria Bay

Suggested Itinerary(Reserve the cheapest flights/Hotels Online)
The final price depend on how many your group (more tourist cheaper price) and optional service including meals, the hostel or star hotel, flight or hard & soft sleeper on train or private car, scenic spots and English Tour Guide. Or Planning your tour.
Travel in best time
Anytime especially in November and December.
In January and February cold will pass and the temperature will drop into below 10℃(50F) and Relatively dry climate. so it is OK that take thin sweater, coat or windbreaker.
In March and April, the weather is fine but visibility is very poor. Plane, ferry and other transportation service will be interruption.
From May to October, the weather will gradually become hot and humid with rainstorm. So it is the best that take umbrellas and raincoats when out.
In August and September is the more serious by the typhoon. So had better stay room.
It enjoys a mild climate from the middle of September to the end of February, while the weather from May to mid-September is rather warm and humid. Eighty per cent of Hong Kong's precipitation occurs between May and September, with August registering the highest rainfall. Typhoon season is May to November. Temperature range in Spring is from 64.4F to 80.6F, in Summer is from 78.8F to 91.4F, in Autumn is from 64.4F to 82.4F and in Winter is from 57.2F to 68F.
Distance from Beijing
Beijing (1988 km) Hong Kong
Beijing (2350 km) Shenzhen City (80 km) Hong Kong
How to go from Beijing
By Airplane:
Beijing—Hong Kong—Beijing FOUTY-TWO FLIGHTS DAILY
DISCOUNT: Depend on tourist season
FLIGHT TIME: 3 hours 25 minutes one way
Beijing—Shenzhen City—Beijing THIRTY-TWO FLIGHTS DAILY
FULL PRICE (economy class): RMB 1750+100(tax)
DISCOUNT: Depend on tourist season
FLIGHT TIME: 2 hours one way
By Train:
Beijing—Kowloon of Hong Kong—Beijing
Train No: T97B (13:08—12:56) / T98B (15:15—14:51)
Run Time: 23 hour 48/36 minutes one way
Price: lower hard sleeper(RMB 480) lower soft sleeper (RMB 738)
Distance: 2475 km
Beijing—Shenzhen City—Beijing
Train No: T107 (20:00—19:45) / T108 (14:29—14:13)
Run Time: 23 hour 45/44 minutes one way
Train No: K105 (23:50—05:02) / K106 (11:06—16:08)
Run Time: 29 hour 12/2 minutes one way
Price: lower berth (RMB 467) coach lower berth (RMB 720)
Note: “T” means limited express train with air-conditioner; “K” means express train with air-conditioner.
By Overland:
In Shenzhen taking by bus to Luohu Port is about RMB 20/person lasting 1 hour then go through the Luohu Bridge into Hong Kong.
By Waterway: In Shenzhen taking by bus to Shekou Port lasting about 30 minutes then by boat from Shenzhen Fuyong Dock to Hong Kong is about RMB 185UP/person.
Ticket
No ticket.
Around Landscapes
The Peak, Madame Tussauds Hollywood Road, Man Mo Temple, Happy Valley Racecourse, Jumbo Kingdom, Ocean Park, Repulse Bay, etc.
Travel tips
Hong Kong is one of the safest cities in the world even at night, when people may walk alone with confidence.
Visitors from most countries can enter Hong Kong without a visa for periods of seven days to six months, depending on nationality.
Hong Kong is compact, so visitors are never too far from shopping and major sights. Hong Kong also has an excellent transportation system so visitors can easily reach other areas, no matter where they stay.
Public transportation via bus, ferry or train is efficient, relatively inexpensive and user friendly.
Most restaurants will levy a 10 per cent service charge but waiters will expect to be given some loose change.
The standard electrical voltage in HK is 220 volts AC, 50HZ, so you will need an adaptor for your 100-volt appliances and electrical equipment.
Most hotels have Internet access. You can also access the Internet free at many coffee shops, large shopping malls, major MTR stations and public libraries in town.
Victoria Bay in Hong Kong: Skyscrapers Mirrored on the Sea Ten thousand years age this place was an extension of the mainland mountains. Later, the mountains sank into the sea, forming the bay that separates Hong Kong Island from the mainland. It was given its present names by the British conquerors after their Queen Victoria 150 years ago. The Victoria Bay is 1.3 kilometers wide, 10 kilometers long east-west, and has a water area of 59 square kilometers. Thanks to its advantageous location and conditions and massive development since the mid-19th century, it has now become a famous international center for finance, transportation and shopping. Victoria Harbor is one of the world's busiest and most impressive natural harbors. Hong Kong's striking coastline and the countless container vessels, junks, sampans and pleasure craft gliding around the harbor create an exciting view. The spectacular backdrop of Hong Kong Island's stunning skyline will fire your imagination as darkness falls and a dazzling neon cityscape emerges. Cruises set sail from piers on either side of Victoria Harbor. A Symphony of Lights Harbor Cruise Discover a wonderland of dancing lights set to music around Victoria Harbor as waterfront buildings come alive in an awe-inspiring multimedia show. With buildings in Tsim Sha Tsui joining those on Hong Kong Island, A Symphony of Lights is best viewed from the harbor itself! Take our Harbor Cruise and be amazed by the most spectacular harbor in the world. The highlight comes at 8pm when buildings on both sides of the Harbor erupt in colored lights, laser beams and searchlights to perform a synchronized 20-minute display to music and commentary. The show has been named "The World's Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show" by Guinness World Records. Afternoon Western Shoreline and Tsing Ma Bridge Cruise Enjoy a leisurely harbor cruise by stepping aboard a Chinese-style tour boat. Sail around the Harbor and take in the spectacular skyscrapers of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, the former British Royal Naval Base at Tamar, now turned over to the Chinese People's Liberation Army, HSBC Main Building, the Victoria Peak and more. The cruise takes in one of Hong Kong's oldest typhoon shelter in Yau Ma Tei, the Tsing Ma Bridge, and world's longest suspension bridge, which links Hong Kong Island to the new airport. The world's busiest container terminal is also nearby. Star Ferry's Harbor Tour Step aboard the fabulous double-decker "Shining Star" ferry, a beautiful recreation of the ferries that plied Victoria Harbor in the 1920s. Relax and enjoy the magnificent view while sipping a cup of fine coffee in an air-conditioned, on-board cafe or enjoy the cooling sea breezes on an open deck. This tour is a great opportunity to take in the awe-inspiring splendor of the Hong Kong skyline, the green mountains of Hong Kong Island, and the fascinating shipping activity in the world's busiest port. You can buy a round-trip ticket and follow a circular route around harbor for all about an hour or buy a half-day pass and hop off and hop on at any of the four Star Ferry piers. Evening Harbor Cruise At dusk, the skyline around Victoria Harbor stands tall among Hong Kong's must-sees attractions. Even local people never get enough of it. It looks so serene, yet bubbles like champagne with action. This wonderful panorama is best experienced from the water. Harbor Night Cruise This romantic nighttime cruise aboard a Chinese-style tour boat offers fabulous views of Hong Kong as you cruise around Victoria Harbor, taking in the Western District, Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade, Causeway Bay typhoon shelter and the neon-lit red-light district of Wan Chai. Unlimited complimentary drinks are available. Pearl of the Orient Dinner Cruise Savor a sumptuous buffet dinner while a live band plays aboard the Harbor Cruise Bauhinia. Dance the night away, or relax and enjoy a view of the glittering city and the magnificent harbor. Allow about an hour for a circular route through Victoria Harbor or simply buy a 2-hour night pass and you can enjoy A Symphony of Lights show that lights up prominent buildings very night starting at 8 pm. Morning Harbor and Noon Day Gun Firing Cruise Enjoy a leisurely harbor cruise by stepping aboard a Chinese-style tour boat. The tour sweeps past some of SAR's most famous landmarks in Central including Hong Kong's tallest building, the award-winning Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai as well as the former British Royal Naval Base. The tour also sails east to Shau Kei Wan typhoon shelter where local fishermen moor their fishing boats and it concludes with the firing of the legendary Noon Day Gun at Causeway Bay. Pre-Dinner Cocktail Cruise Join a leisurely cruise on a Chinese-style tour boat around Victoria Harbor while enjoying a magnificent sunset view and Hong Kong's magnificent harbor and city views. Comprising some of Hong Kong's most dramatic vistas, this cruise takes you on a circuit of the harbor and sails to Lei Yue Mun on the eastern tip of Kowloon Peninsula. Relax with the unlimited free drinks is served on board.
The top six of China's Eight Most Beautiful Coastlines, World's three major natural harbor, The world's three night.
Accommodation (Preferential Price)
BP International House, Bishop Lei International House, Caritas Oswald Cheung International House, Central Park Hotel, City Garden Hotel, Conrad Hong Kong, Cosmo Hotel, Cosmopolitan Hotel, Disney's Hollywood Hotel, Dorsett Far East Hotel, Dorsett Olympic Hotel, Dorsett Sea-view Hotel, Eaton Hotel Hong Kong, Four Seasons Hotel, Grand Hyatt, etc.
There are all 112 hotels and guesthouses and some are accredited to the Quality Tourism Services Scheme in Hong Kong. Under the scheme administered by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, QTS-accredited establishments must pass stringent annual assessments showing that they meet high standards of product quality and service.
Note: Hong Kong has a wide variety of accommodation to suit every budget, from luxury six-star equivalent hotels to modest guesthouses, some accredited to the Quality Tourism Services Scheme and youth hostels. Most hotels and guesthouses are situated on Hong Kong Island and in Kowloon. Most of the more expensive accommodation has views over Victoria Harbor. Many of Hong Kong's luxury hotels are ranked among the best in the world. Most of the major international chains are represented along with a large selection of local and regional hotels.
You can stay among the big city lights, in the verdant countryside or near the beach, the choice is yours. No matter where you stay, all of Hong Kong's attractions are close at hand. The excellent public transport system means you are only a short journey away from the hustle and bustle of the city or the tranquility of the outlying islands.
Local Snacks and Specialties
Handcrafts, Chinese Clothing, Chinese Tea, Gold Jewellery, Chinese Tableware, Chinese Assorted Cakes, etc.
Favoring telephones and helpful website
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