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Hong Kong Highlights

Tuesday, December 7, 2010 2:35 PM TOIP
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Hong Kong is a vibrant never-say-sleep city. Neon-lit skyscrapers, tightly packed sidewalk, molasses-slow traffic, steam-filled eat outs identifies this overwhelming harbor city. In addition to the Cantonese Chinese and British influence, one can notice a diverse influence from Vietnam to Vancouver making Hong Kong a unique destination.

Photo Courtesy: http://www.photos4travel.com/
Quick Facts:
Language: Chinese (Cantonese/Mandarin), English
Currency: Hong Kong Dollars (HKD)
Time Difference: 2 ½ hours ahead of IST

Best time to visit:
Oct – Dec: Warm, dry and sunny.
Jan – March: Cool, less humidity

Events:
Chinese New Year in month of February
Hong Kong Arts Festival, a month long festival of international performance, in Feb and March

Get – in:
Visa: Indian Passport holders can get visa on-arrival for a stay not exceeding 14 days
Airport: Hong Kong International Airport/Chek Lap Kok
Flights: ex-Bangalore (Dragonair, Cathay Pacific), ex-Delhi (Air India, Jet Airways, Cathay Pacific, Kingfisher Airlines), ex-Mumbai (Air India, Kingfisher, Jet Airways, Cathay Pacific)
Budget Flights: JetStar Asia (via Singapore), Bangkok Airways (via Bangkok)

Getting around:
Hong Kong is very convenient when it comes to getting around. Whether by taxi, ferry, rail, bus or tram, you can get around easily and catch wonderful glimpses of the city along the way.
For more information
Octopus card is a must if using the public transport. It provides instance electronic access to Hong Kong's public transport system and also in many convenience store and restaurants. Basic Octopus card costs $150 with face value $100 and $50 is refundable deposit.
For more information

Top Attractions:
  • Hong Kong Museum of Art
  • Hong Kong Museum of History
  • Ocean Park
  • Hong Kong Disneyland
  • Victoria Peak
  • Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront
  • Temple of Ten Thousand Buddhas
Must-do:
  • Take a gamble in Horse Race
  • Shopping in Street Market
  • Learn Tai Chi in Hong Kong Museum of Art
  • Ride in the Central Mid-level Escalator (World's longest outdoor covered escalator)
  • Sail away in the Star ferry
  • Taste the Hong Kong street food
  • Stroll along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront
Night Life: Lan Kwai Fong

Get out:
Macau, China - the most populous and richest cities in China
Shenzhen, China - the most populous and richest cities in China
Zhuhai, China – nicknamed as City for Lovers and city of a hundred islands

Glacier Express – A train to fall in love with

Friday, December 3, 2010 11:21 AM TOIP
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Some of the most spectacular train journeys one can make is in Switzerland. Topping the list is the “Glacier Express”. During this 7 ½ journey, expect to see gorgeous villages, soaring steeples, red sloped roofed houses, brown cows munching away the lush green grass, ice melting into little water falls, green forests and wild meadows. This St. Moritz/Davos - Zermatt panoramic train journey, crosses 291 bridges, 91 tunnels, and the Oberalp Pass which is 2033 meter above the sea level.

Quick Facts:
  • The Train has two classes 1st and 2nd class, with table, air-conditioning and information channel.
  • It does not operate from 31st Oct to Mid December.
  • There is a onborad catering service, serving both veg and non-veg lunch.
  • There are few intermediate boarding and de-boarding points.
  • Seat Reservation has to be done in advance. It can be done online or at the most major railway stations about 90 days in advance.
Ticket Price: (St. Moritz - Zermatt)
  • 1st Class – 221 CHF (Rs. 9945)
  • 2nd Class – 133 CHF (Rs. 5985)
        [*VAT is included. Excludes seat reservation fee and any food or beverage.]
Seat Reservation Fee:
  • Summer – 33 CHF (Rs. 1485)
  • Winter – 13 CHF (Rs. 585)
Tips:
  • Using Swiss Pass/Swiss Flexi Pass/Swiss Youth Pass/Swiss Saver Pass, ticket price is free.
  • Using Swiss Card/ Swiss Half-fare Card, half the ticket price has to be paid
  • Eurail Pass gets 25% discount on Ticket price
    [*Discounts only on ticket price]
Budget Tip: Lunch on board is costly, it will be a good idea to bring your own lunch.

Note: Data provided in the article are accurate at the time it was posted. Exchange rate is considered as (1 CHF = Rs. 45)

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