http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com Welcome to China Hong Kong Travel Guide, your friendly companion in the exploration of this unique world city, fusion of eastern and western life, one of the most energetic places in the world. Chinese people and their customs, superstitions, beliefs and aspirations dominate Hong Kong. And yet Hong Kong is very Western in the order, skysrapers, restaurants, hotels and government en-us Hong Kong Travel Guide Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:23:04 GMT Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:23:04 GMT china-hongkong-travelguide.com http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/index.html Welcome to China Hong Kong Travel Guide, your friendly companion in the exploration of this unique world city, fusion of eastern and western life, one of the most energetic places in the world. Chinese people and their customs, superstitions, beliefs and aspirations dominate Hong Kong. And yet Hong Kong is very Western in the order, skysrapers, restaurants, hotels and government Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:23:04 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/china-country-study.html Robert L. Worden, Andrea Matles Savada and Ronald E. Dolan, editors. China: A Country Study - Washington: GPO for the Library of Congress, 1987. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:12:30 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/china-religion.html About China Religion article - Traditionally, China's Confucian elite disparaged religion and religious practitioners, and the state suppressed or controlled organized religious groups. The social status of Buddhist monks and Taoist priests was low, and ordinary people did not generally look up to them as models. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:09:03 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/about-china.html Historical Setting The Ancient Dynasties The Zhou Period The Hundred Schools of Thought The IMPERIAL ERA - The First Imperial Period Era of Disunity Restoration of Empire Mongolian Interlude The Chinese Regain Power The Rise of The Manchus EMERGENCE OF MODERN CHINA Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:09:02 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/aberdeen_country_park.html Hong Kong Aberdeen Country Park is widely spread across 410 acres along with its Aberdeen Upper and Lower Reservoirs at the center. Exercise units are built up in between so as to warm up or stretch before starting up the hiking process. Mon, 06 Sep 2010 04:09:01 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/hong-kong-disney-tomorrowland.html Let your imagination roll as you take a peek at just what the future will look like at Disney Hong Kong Disney Tomorrowland. First conceived in other Disneyland parks, this theme park is the only one of its kindand it is right in Hong Kong Disneyland Resort! Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:42:46 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/hong-kong-disneyland-attractions.html Hong Kong Disneyland attractions and performances that are sure to give you an experience of a lifetime. Whether you are with your friends, your special someone, or your entire family, you will never run out of exciting things to do inside this fifth magical kingdom. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:42:41 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/hong-kong-disneyland-events.html More than exciting and thrilling rides, there are practically dozens of things to look forward to in Disneyland Hongkong. Not the least of these include its remarkable events and special programs. These special events, however, do not occur at a regular basis. As such, guests may want to check the upcoming events and special programs before visiting the Resort.</p Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:42:38 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/hong-kong-disneyland-experience.html Hong Kong Disneyland attractions and performances that are sure to give you an experience of a lifetime. Whether you are with your friends, your special someone, or your entire family, you will never run out of exciting things to do inside this fifth magical kingdom. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:42:35 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/hong-kong-disneyland-food.html With the park's capacity of 34,000 people, it is not surprising to know that there is a wide range of shopping and dining places scattered around Hong Kong Disneyland. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:42:31 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/hong-kong-disneyland-hotel.html Hong Kong Disneyland Park isn't the only star on the scene for vacation-minded families in Asia. The magical theme park -- Disney's first-ever in China -- comes with its own supporting cast of two magnificently-themed hotels -- Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel and Disney's Hollywood Hotel. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:42:29 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/hong-kong-disneyland-main-street.html Be transported back in space and time as you set your first step in Hong Kong Disneyland. Just a few steps in this fifth magical kingdom will open your eyes to the structural designs that are akin to those in America, but in a place closer to home. Any visitor passing by Main Street will surely get the right dosage of classics pulled off brilliantly, with the presence of recreated buildings, vehicles, and stores to keep everyone amused. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:42:27 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/hong-kong-disneyland-parades.html Exciting Hongkong Disneyland Parades and Fireworks, Hong Kong travel Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:42:24 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/hong-kong-disneyland-shopping.html Shopping and dining are activities that will never get outdated. And Hong Kong Disneyland knows just that. With the park's capacity of 34,000 people, it is not surprising to know that there is a wide range of shopping and dining places scattered around the theme park. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:42:21 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/hong-kong-disneyland-tickets.html Whether you plan to visit Hong Kong Disneyland in a week's time or during Christmas, it is best to get a head start by securing your tickets early. Booking your tickets and reservations prior to the day of your visit will spare you from any unfortunate eventof tickets being sold-out or rooms being fully-booked. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:42:17 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/hong-kong-disneyland-trip-planning.html You will have to do some planning if you and your family are about to go to Disneyland HongKong Resort. You must make all necessary preparationshow you will manage to go to and around the park, when the best time to visit the place is, and where you are planning to stay. Going to Disneyland unprepared will leave you more time trying to figure out how to go to a particular area than time to enjoy your stay in the self-proclaimed best place in the world. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:42:14 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/hong-kong-disneyland-with-friends.html Hong Kong Disneyland: Have fun with friends, Hong Kong travel Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:42:10 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/hong-kong-disney-fantasyland.html has heard in every Disney creation, happily ever after. The rides and attractions here are themed after some of the most well loved characters from the creation of Disney until its more recent creations. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:42:07 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/hong-kong-disney-adventureland.html Brace yourself for a day filled with fun and exciting activities as you set your foot on the largest region in Hong Kong DisneylandAdventureland. This magical park, which is a fusion of African, Polynesian, and Southeast Asian styles, will definitely give you the experience that you will treasure for the rest of your lives. The place boasts not only of lush greens and placid to bustling waters, but also of numerous attractions all of which are sure to give you the kind of refreshment, recreation, and relaxation that you need. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:42:03 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/hong-kong-maps.html he Map of Hong Kong in all their information centers. Get your copies at the airport, the star ferry terminals and even the hotel desk, maps are readily available and they are usually free for the taking. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:36:18 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/hong-kong-disneyland.html Hong Kong TravelGuide: Hong Kong Disneyland is a theme park at Hong Kong Disneyland Resort. Nestled on a bay against a backdrop of green hills on Lantau Island in the South China Sea, the 310-acre park is 10 minutes by light rail from the international airport and 24 minutes from Hong Kong. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:36:14 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/hong-kong-airport.html The Hong Kong Airport is four times bigger than the former Kai Tak Airport and is located just north of Lantau island on Chek Lap Kok island and reclaimed land, about 32km (20 miles) from Hong Kong Central, Airport Facilities, Information, Getting Into Town Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:36:10 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/hong-kong-shopping.html Hong Kong Shopping - If Hong Kong is the &lsquo;City of Life&rsquo;, then life is a mall. Some speculate that Hong Kongers need to shop to escape their cramped dwellings. Others simply ascribe the shopping mania to disposable income and greed. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:36:03 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/hong-kong-food.html Hong Kong Food and Drink: Hong Kong is one of the great centres for international cooking. Chinese regional variations on food include Cantonese, Northern (Peking), Chiu Chow (Swatow), Shanghai, Sichuan and Hakka. Apart from Chinese food, which is superb, there are also many Indian, Vietnamese, Filipino, Singapore/Malaysian and Thai restaurants. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:35:55 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/hong-kong-fast-facts.html Facts About Hong Kong - Hong Kong is located in East Asia, just south of the Tropic of Cancer. Hong Kong Island is 32km east of the mouth of Pearl River and 135km southeast of Canton. It is separated from the mainland by a good natural harbour. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:35:51 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/hong-kong-travel.html Hong Kong Travel and Tourism: Hong Kong tourists now come virtually year-round, especially from neighboring mainland China. We suggest that you make hotel reservations in advance, particularly if you're arriving during the Chinese New Year or one of the festivals described below. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:35:47 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/hong-kong-phooey.html Hong Kong Phooey was a 16-episode Hanna-Barbera animated series that first aired in 1974. The star, Hong Kong Phooey, is the secret alter ego of Penrod Pooch, or Penry, a mild-mannered police station janitor. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:35:44 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/junk-trips.html Hong Kong Junk Trips, Enjoying the breeze and the views from the sun deck. A junk generally holds up to 30 people get all your friends to bring food and drink for a great day out. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:35:39 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/hong-kong.html The territory is full of events and attractions. Below are a some of the must-see Hong Kong Tourism Sights, Big Buddha Enlightenment, Alfresco Seafood Restaurants, Up the Peak at Night, Unique Dragon Boat Races, Aboard the Tram Ride Across the Island, Horse Racing Fix, Symphony of Lights Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:35:36 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/flights-to-hong-kong.html With several major Airlines offering flights to Hong Kong, you have a variety of choices and options. Your schedule, itinerary and particularly your credit limit will point you to the right travel method. Since the trip is so long you should consider joing one of the mileage program so that your long round-trip flight will earn you a lot of miles. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:35:32 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/travel-hong-kong.html Travel Hong Kong: Getting There and Away by Plane, Land, Sea or from Shenzhen, Macau and elsewhwere. Thu, 26 Aug 2010 06:19:04 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/china-bibliography.html China Bibliography - China Studies Bibliography Wed, 25 Aug 2010 07:13:15 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/concourse-hotel.html Concourse Hong Kong Hotel is conveniently located in Mongkok, the city centre of Hong Kong. Set in Prince Edward, the hotel is only a minute walk from the MTR station and is close to the major tourist attractions such as Ladies' Market, Fa Yuen Street, Aquariums Market, Bird Garden and Flower Market. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 05:33:47 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/metropark-hotel-causeway-bay.html Metropark Hotel, A most relaxing and soothing place to stay in Hong Kong is at the Metropark Hotel by the Causeway Bay. Causeway Bay or East Point is one of Hong Kong's major shopping districts. It includes the 13-storey Japanese department store Sogo and Times Square, an indoor shopping complex. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 04:51:21 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/victoria-harbour.html Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong travel Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:45:49 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/dragon-boat-races.html Among the fastest growing team water sports Hong Kong Dragon Boat Races are traditionally held to commemorate the death of Qu Yuan the patriotic Chinese poet, and its only sport to be celebrated as National Holiday Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:13:34 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/cheap-hotel-hong-kong.html Cheap Hotel Hong Kong - Best bets. Some rooms can be had for as low as $47 per day in our reservation system. The Novotel Century Harbour Hotel Hong Kong is located near the waterfront of world renowned Victoria Harbour. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:13:32 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/central.html Central was one of the district in the Victoria City. The English name Central became prevailing after the Island Line of the MTR metro system was built, and the connected stations of Pedder and Chater renamed - Hong Kong travel Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:13:31 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/causeway-bay.html Causeway Bay is one of Hong Kong's prime shopping districts, while Happy Valley is centred on its racecourse. Causeway Bay boasts upmarket clothing boutiques, department stores such as Sogo and large shopping malls like Times Square. Causeway Bay are built almost entirely on reclaimed land - the tram line traces the original shoreline to some extent. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:13:29 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/hong-kong-hotels.html Compare discounts from top Hong Kong Hotels which are naturally among the best in the world. These hotels offer unparalleled service, state-of-the-art business and health-club facilities, guest rooms equipped with everything you may need, some of the city's best restaurants, and views of famous Victoria Harbour. Tue, 24 Aug 2010 07:13:26 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/china-components-of-reform.html About China Politics of Modernization article - covering cultural, political, economic, social, security and institutions Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:54:32 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/china-constitution.html About China Government article - covering cultural, political, economic, social, security and institutions Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:52:17 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/china-ccp.html About China CCP Membership article - In 1987 the CCP had 46 million members (4.3 percent of the national population). To qualify as party members, applicants must be at least eighteen years of age and must go through a one-year probationary period. Emphasis is placed on the applicant's technical and educational qualifications rather than on ideological criteria. Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:51:27 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/china-central-military.html About China Central Military Commission article - The CCP's Central Military Commission is also elected by the Central Committee and exercises authority over the military through the General Political Department of the People's Liberation Army (PLA). Since 1982 the party Central Military Commission has had a counterpart organization in the state Central Military Commission. Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:50:36 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/china-central-committee.html About China Central Committee, Political Bureau article - Political power is formally vested in the much smaller CCP Central Committee and the other central organs answerable directly to this committee. The Central Committee is elected by the National Party Congress and is identified by the number of the National Party Congress that elected it. Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:49:36 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/china-communist-party.html About China Chinese Communist Party article - covering cultural, political, economic, social, security and institutions Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:46:47 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/china-third-world.html Next in importance to its relations with the superpowers have been China's relations with the Third World. Chinese leaders have tended to view the developing nations of Asia, Africa, and Latin America as a major force in international affairs, and they have considered China an integral part of this major Third World force. Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:42:02 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/china-state-council.html In 1987 the top executive apparatus of the government was the State Council, the equivalent of the cabinet or council of ministers in many other countries. Although formally responsible to the NPC and its Standing Committee in conducting a wide range of government functions both at the national and at the local levels, the State Council was responsive mainly to the CCP Secretariat, under the Political Bureau and its Standing Committee. Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:41:29 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/china-soviet-relations.html About China China-Soviet Relations article - Soon after the establishment of the People's Republic, Mao traveled to Moscow to negotiate the 1950 Sino-Soviet Treaty of Friendship, Alliance, and Mutual Assistance. Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:41:03 GMT http://www.china-hongkong-travelguide.com/china-secretariat.html About China Secretariat article - The day-to-day work of the CCP is carried out by the Secretariat and its various departments--all placed under the direction of the Political Bureau and its Standing Committee. Sat, 14 Aug 2010 13:40:21 GMT