Hong Kong (Frommer's City Guides) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764562576 ISBN 13: 9780764562570

Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S., 2001

Synopsis

You′ll never fall into the tourist traps when you travel with Frommer′s . It′s like having a friend show you around, taking you to the places locals like best. Our expert authors have already gone everywhere you might go –– they′ve done the legwork for you, and they′re not afraid to tell it like it is, saving you time and money. No other series offers candid reviews of so many hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. Every Frommer′s Travel Guide is up–to–date, with exact prices for everything, dozens of color maps, and exciting coverage of sports, shopping, and nightlife. You′d be lost without us! Meticulously researched, Frommer′s Hong Kong is the only guide you′ll need to experience the best of this exotic city. Since Hong Kong reverted to Chinese control in 1997, it′s been swept by many changes, including economic trends that spell bargains for you! Frommer′s brings you all the latest developments, with practical tips on how to get around, and valuable advice on how to communicate and how to navigate the local etiquette and culture. Look for candid reviews of the best accommodations, from plush, high–tech business hotels to moderately priced bargains. You′ll also discover the best of the Hong Kong dining scene, including its world–renowned dim sum palaces, and the hottest places to play after dark. Detailed walking tours help you discover the hidden treasures of this fascinating city, and a complete shopper′s guide covers everything from open–air markets and traditional Chinese antiques to tailor–made suits and the latest electronics. You′ll even get a free, full–color fold–out map!

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer's, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer's. Your guide to a world of travel experience. Choose the Only Guide That Gives You: Outspoken opinions on what's worth your time and what's not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget. Off–the–beaten–path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions. The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews. The expert guidance you need to take charge and travel with confidence. Great trips begin at frommers.com Book flights, hotels, and rental cars. Get free updates on attractions and prices.

About the Author:

About the Author Beth Reiber worked for several years in Germany as a freelance travel writer writing for major U.S. newspapers and in Tokyo as the editor of the Far East Traveler. Now a freelance travel writer residing in Lawrence, Kansas, with her husband and two sons, she's the author of several Frommer's guides, including Frommer's Japan and Frommer's Tokyo, and is a contributor to Frommer's Europe from $70 a Day and Frommer's Southeast Asia.

About this edition

• Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S.
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0764562576
• ISBN 13: 9780764562570
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 6
• Number of pages: 306
• Editor: Reiber Beth