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Discount Rates at The Ritz Carlton Hong Kong

Ever Wanted to Know what is the 3 Things not to do in Hong Kong?

Just pack T-shirts and shorts Yes, Hong Kong is hot. Yes, the humidity will reduce you to tears. But, no, no one will thank you for turning up for dinner in your best Bermudas. A pair of shorts to the beach or even sightseeing is fine but expect to attract the unwanted attention of the door staff if you want to have a sit down meal or a drink. And for those of you who think shorts are OK for the boardroom, they aren't – and they certainly aren't in snappy dressing Hong Kong.

Speak Chinese or Mandarin.

There is no such language as Chinese. Instead there are a variety of languages and dialects defined as Chinese. The one you have probably been learning is Mandarin which is the official language of China and spoke in large parts of the country. It is not spoken in Hong Kong where the official language is Cantonese. While Hong Kongers have lessons in Mandarin there is enough resentment towards the dominance of the language that Hong Kongers don’t appreciate it when people try to communicate with them in Mandarin. Stick to English, or, if you know it, Cantonese.

Only eat western food

Yes, it’s possible but you’ll be missing out on the best Cantonese food in the world. From Dim Sum to honey roasted pork and rice and a dozen brilliant dishes in between. And it’s cheap. A bowl of noodles from a cafe will be delicious and cost little more than a fistful of dollars while some slap up seafood will still be less than $10.

Only eat Chinese food

Tell some people you had a fantastic burrito in Hong Kong and they’ll accuse you of a grand cultural betrayal. But Hong Kong doesn't have to mean rice, noodles and wantons with every meal. This is a fantastic international city with a split Chinese and western character and that’s something that’s reflected in the food on offer. There are some fantastic western restaurants here and having a pint in a British pub or some bread and butter pudding in Jimmy's Kitchen is every bit as much a Hong Kong experience as the clattering of a Dim Sum restaurant.

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Best new attractions in Hong Kong 2015?

There’s always something new in Hong Kong - whether it’s the Guinness World record breaking light show at the ICC or a pair of new attractions at Disneyland and Ocean Park. Below we pick the latest and greatest new attractions in Hong Kong from the past twelve months.Not content with the world’s biggest light show, Hong Kong has now bagged the title of world’s biggest light show on a single building. And it is an absolute showstopper. The stage is the 118 story ICC skyscraper the tallest in Hong Kong - and it’s decked in hundreds of individual LED lights. During the 10-minute show you’ll see footballers juggling balls, horses galloping and space invaders all passing across the facade of the building. The show is aimed at those sat across the harbor on Hong Kong Island and the best seats are at the IFC mall on the waterfront. The show runs at 7.45pm and 9pm each day and is not to be confused with the much bigger Symphony of Lights.

Hong Kong Disneyland had a rough time when it first opened in Hong Kong, suffering from a lack of rides and a string of PR missteps. Things have improved considerably and the park can now claim to match its rivals around the world. This year saw the addition of a night parade. Featuring floats filled with Disney’s favorite characters parading down main street it’s a pleasing piece of American Pie. Stars of the show for the kids include Cars and Monsters while older Disney fans can watch old favorites Tinkerbell the Little Mermaid in action. The curtain closer is of course everyone’s favorite mouse, Mickey.

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Ever Wanted to Know where is the Best Christmas shopping in Hong Kong?

Hong Kong is a fantastic place to shop and a fantastic place for a spot of Christmas shopping.

Whether you want to pick up a handmade Christmas bauble or a tree or you want some tips on the best stocking fillers and gifts with a little local style  we've profiled the city’s best festive malls, markets and shops.It might be balmy outside but that doesn't mean Hong Kong can’t pretend to welcome in a white Christmas. head over to the Elements shopping mall in Kowloon to enjoy an ice skating rink dressed in all the usual Christmas trimmings.
All of the Hong Kong malls will be in an arms race to produce the most attractive Christmas decorations. The gargantuan Harbor City is promising Santa’s train, including the bearded man himself holding court, while nearby 1881 Heritage will offer a more artistic interpretation of the festive season with its themed enchanted forest.The best place in town to pick up traditional Chinese cheongsams, jackets and handbags with a modern twist is Shanghai Tang.There are sections for men and womens clothes as well as a small selection of home ware. While there are now stores in most major world capitals, anything you buy here is still likely to be unique and very Hong Kong.

For something a little less pricey but still with plenty of local flavor, why not try a little tea. The Best Tea Shop is as the name suggests - one of the best in town, offering dozens of local green, red and black teas from their flagship store in Kowloon as well as tasting sessions.

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How Does Hong Kong Differ from Shanghai?

Although Hong Kong’s has grown vertically due to the density of the population, Shanghai’s population of more than 24 million people makes it the most populous city in the world. Not to be confused with autonomous regions such as Tibet or special administrative regions such as Hong Kong, Shanghai is considered to be a ‘direct controlled municipality.’ In September 2013, Shanghai became mainland China’s first official free trade zone.

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Why Is Hong Kong So Important?

Hong Kong’s deep harbor has made it a key strategic location for trade as well as a world economic powerhouse. Hong Kong ranks fifth in the Global Cities Index, only surpassed by New York City, London, Tokyo, and Paris.Along with performing as a top financial center for the international community, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated cities in the world.

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Is it Hong Kong a Country or a City in China?

Although Hong Kong enjoys a certain level of autonomy and even issues its own passports,it is a special administrative region in China.After 156 years of British rule, Hong Kong was transferred back to the People’s Republic of China on July 1, 1997. Hong Kong is now considered one of two special administrative regions belonging to China the other is Macau.

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Looking for Best New Hong Kong restaurants 2015?

Mrs Pound Restaurant

Dressed up like a traditional Chinese chop shop and serving Asian street food, this place couldn't be more of a hipster if it grew a fashion beard and pulled on a turtle neck. But look past the pretension and the neon draped, disco inspired interior and what’ll you’ll find is absolutely fantastic food. It’s nominally fusion food but everything is sensibly paired, such as beef rending poutine or double fried Sichuan peppercorn chicken wings. It’s rare to say this but at Mrs Pound you’ll find new flavors and tastes – and you’ll like them.

Mott 32 Restaurant
Probably the most talked about restaurant of 2014, Mott 32 has an interior straight from the pages of a magazine and food that has its eyes on a Michelin Star. While it’s named after the famous main drag of Mott Street in New York’s Chinatown, Mott 32 is a homage to everything Hong Kong. The World Interior of the World award winner features rooms themed on Hong Kong history; from the swinging chains inside the fishing village room to the decked in red mah-jong parlor. On offer is both Dim Sum and tarted up local dishes of abalone, pork belly and noddle combinations. Some say the char siu (BBQ pork) is the best in the city.

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