Cruisers’ FAQ: Do I need to stay in hotel close to the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal? NO!

Cruisers don’t need to stay in hotels close to Kai Tak Cruise Terminal After its completion in 2013, all the big cruises sailing to Hong Kong berth at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal. Cruisers, who will start or end their cruise holidays at Hong Kong, have a frequently asked question (FAQ), do I need to stay at…

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Please don’t confuse Hong Kong’s two cruise terminals

Please don't confuse Hong Kong's two cruise terminals

Cruise passengers often mix up Hong Kong’s two cruise terminals Confusing Hong Kong’s two different cruise terminals is cruise passengers’ common mistake.   Although Hong Kong is a small harbor city, the busy Hong Kong has the Ocean Terminal and the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal.   After booking their private shore excursions, some clients emailed…

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Should leisure travelers stay in Hong Kong Island or Kowloon?

Leisure travelers should stay in hotels in Kowloon A lot of leisure travelers have the same question when they plan their Hong Kong trips. They want to know they should stay in hotels on which side of the city, Hong Kong Island or Kowloon. Made in Hong Kong Frank the tour guide thinks that leisure…

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Where should cruise passengers stay in Hong Kong?

Cruise passengers should stay in hotels at Tsim Sha Tsui Hong Kong is a famous and popular port of call.   Cruise passengers may fly to Hong Kong to board their cruises. Cruise passengers may disembark to fly back home in Hong Kong. A lot of cruise passengers need to choose their hotels in Hong…

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What is the best Hong Kong sightseeing point for cruise passengers?

When cruises sail into Hong Kong, cruise passengers can enjoy the great view.

The best Hong Kong sightseeing point for cruise passengers is Victoria Peak When the big cruises sail into the Victoria Harbor in bright sunshine, cruise passengers can enjoy Hong Kong’s good view from the cabins.   Cruisers can also see the Hong Kong skyline from a low angle at the lookout points of the Ocean…

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Hong Kong may have cruise to nowhere in this high summer

Cruise berths at the Ocean Terminal

Citizens may be able to cruise to nowhere from Hong Kong in summer According to the Hong Kong SAR Government official, in this high summer, vaccinated Hong Kong citizens may be able to join the “cruise to nowhere” program.   This is really a boost to local tourism industry after the second postponement of the…

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Differences between the four animals on Dragon and Lion Dance Special Stamps

Stamps for lion dance, pixiu dance, unicorn dance and dragon dance

Differences between dragon, lion, unicorn & pixiu The special stamps for “Intangible Cultural Heritage – Dragon & Lion Dance” of Hong Kong Post show four Chinese mascots, lion, dragon, unicorn and pixiu.   As they look so much alike, a lot of Western visitors cannot tell them apart. Frank the tour guide is going to show…

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TIY (tour it yourself) the cattle-related places in East Kowloon

Cattle artwork

Visit East Kowloon’s cattle-related places by yourselves Travelers can find a lot of cattle-related places in the map of Hong Kong. All of their names have the sound “Ngau” (牛, cattle).   Most of them are in the New Territories and the rural areas. Frank the tour guide is going to show travelers the cattle…

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Did all VIPs get good weather during their Hong Kong visits?

Victoria harbor clear view, foggy view, Grant, Connaught, Zaifeng, Chaplin

Everyone is equal before the weather! All travelers want to meet pleasant weather during their trips. Travelers like enough sunshine, mild temperature and high visibility at their destinations.   Some clients once asked Frank the tour guide whether the VIPs got good weather or not when they visited Hong Kong.   Frank is going to…

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Hong Kong Victoria Harbor seems larger and calmer under Covid-19…

Star Ferry leaves Tsim Sha Tsui Pier duirng sunset. Ocean Terminal on the right is empty.

Larger and calmer Hong Kong Victoria Harbor under Covid-19? Under Covid-19 pandemic, the beautiful Victoria Harbor of Hong Kong looks bigger and calmer. The reasons are the disappearance of giant cruise ships and suspension of border crossing high speed ferry services, like Turbojet between Hong Kog and Macau.   Frank the tour guide shows you the…

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