DRAGON BOATING EVENT: HONG KONG & MACAU
HONG KONG fact fi le...
FLYING TIME: 12-13 hours
VISAS: British passport holders do not need a visa to visit Hong Kong
CLIMATE: Hong Kong is an all-year- round destination. It enjoys a mild climate from mid-September to the end of February. May to mid- September is warm but humid
WHERE TO STAY: Most hotels are located in the heart of the city and Hong Kong is so compact that visitors are never far from shops, restaurants and places of interest. Hong Kong also has an excellent transportation system, making getting about quick and easy
LEARN MORE:
hongkong.traveluni.com www.DiscoverHongKong.com
MACAU fact fi le...
GETTING THERE: Macau is just a one- hour ferry trip from Hong Kong or clients can take a heli-transfer.
“Macau is a unique mix of Chinese and Portuguese cultures and has two great beaches”
TEST YOURSELF... A few questions from the quiz...
1 HOW long does it take to cross between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon on the Star Ferry?
2
HOW many outlying islands are there in Hong Kong?
3
HOW long does it take to get to Macau from Hong Kong on the fast ferry?
4
From left: British Airways clinch their victory; Mariott stays on the beat; The Ocean Marketing post-race; A calligrapher was on-hand to write guests' names in Chinese characters; The Shangri-La team claps the entertainment; The lion dance; winners, BA; Paul Nunn accepts his prize of a Far East holiday.
WHAT is the most iconic attraction in Macau?
5 MACAU'S culture is a mix of China and which
European country? For the answers see right...
“Beyond the main island of Hong Kong there are over 260 outer islands to explore”
ATTRACTIONS: The Historic Centre is Macau's big attraction with imposing churches, temples and museums, plus the iconic Ruins of St Paul. Beyond this there are shows, casinos, fi ne dining and malls plus a smattering of spas, golf courses and beaches. Recommend Coloane village for a more rural laid-back vibe.
LEARN MORE:
www.macauspecialist.co.uk
Learn more on Macau...
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ANSWERS: 1. 8 minutes; 2. Over 260; 3. 1 hour; 4. Ruins of St Paul's; 5. Portugal
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