Tip 1: How to get to Hong Kong

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Tip 1: How to get to Hong Kong

In order to get to Hong Kong, it is enough to purchase an air ticket, because to travel to this administrative district of China for up to two weeks, Russians do not need to issue a Chinese visa.

Instructions

Get a ticket for a plane from Moscow to the airport Hong Kongbut Kai Tak. The most convenient variant of the flight is offered by Aeroflot, the flight is non-stop, and the duration of the trip is 9 hours and 45 minutes. Aircraft depart from Sheremetyevo. Cathay Pacific Airways and Hong Kong Airlines LTD also operate non-stop flights in this direction.

Use the services of other airlines,carrying out flights in this direction with one change. Some of the variants of the flight in this way are much cheaper than the non-stop flight of Aeroflot. One-stop flights are offered by Qatar Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air China, Emirates, LuftHansa, FinnAir, KLM, Air France, Korean Air, Swiss Airlines. Depending on the waiting time of the connecting flight at the airport of the intermediate landing, the duration of the trip can be up to 42 hours.

Develop your own flight route in Hong Kong using the services of two airlines. This will save time between flight connections and cash, especially if you buy tickets during promotions held by airlines.

Travel by two modes of transport, first by plane to Beijing, and then by rail to Hong KongAnd, the station is called Kowloon. Non-stop flights from Moscow to the capital of China are carried out by Aeroflot and Air China, with one change it is possible to get by planes of the companies "Ural Airlines", "Siberia Airlines", Brussels Airlines, Hong Kong Airlines LTD, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Scandinavian Airlines, Aerosvit Airlines . In Beijing, it is necessary to purchase tickets for train T97, it departs from Beijing West station and goes about 24 hours. Please note that the train departs strictly on even or odd numbers, depending on the month.

Tip 2: How to spend a few hours in Hong Kong

It often happens that many people fly to restHong Kong, and during the transfer from tourists have the opportunity to spend several hours in this wonderful place. Here you can visit several attractions in a short time.

A lot to visit in a few hours will not succeed,but even one or two small trips will be enough to get vivid impressions from this holiday. Moreover, the choice is great: 1. If you want to see the whole island from its highest point - follow the observation deck "Victoria Peak", which is located in the western part. The mountain is named in honor of Queen Victoria, and you can not get to it in several ways: by road, by foot or by cable car - this is the most popular transport among tourists. At Victoria Peak you can walk in the parks, go to a cafe and a few viewing areas. View of Hong Kong from here is very picturesque. Fans of sea walks like the ferry on the ferry Star Ferry - a kind of business card of Hong Kong. A walk along Victoria Harbor between Central Quay (the island of Hong Kong) and the quay Tsim Sha Tsui (Cowlon Peninsula) will take about 10 minutes, and during this time you can see the island from the water. Interestingly, the passengers on this "Star Ferry" crossed from shore to shore since 1888. 3. Not far from the airport of Chkheklapkok is the Ngon-Ping complex. His pride is the famous almost 30-meter Buddha statue weighing 202 tons. This is the largest Buddha image in the open. Here you can take a large cable car that connects Tung Chung (the northern part of the island) with the Ngong Ping area. The journey by cable car will last 25 minutes, and during this time you can see the picturesque hilly landscape of Lantau, the skyscrapers of the new Tung Chung district, the airport of Hong Kong and the turquoise harbors of the South China Sea. Those who travel in cabins with a transparent floor will see the full picture, including pedestrian tourists walking to the Po Lin monastery. Fans of fish delicacies will rush into the fishing village of Tai-O. It is called the local Venice, because the houses here stand on piles. Gourmets will like the local salted fish and shrimp paste. A few Hong Kong cents - and now tourists are enjoying a cool beer with an inexpressibly delicious snack at a local restaurant. And on the street at this time the aroma of rice donuts is spread, which are fried in the presence of customers. Such delicious tinctures of Chinese herbs, coriander cake, vayf-cake is difficult to find elsewhere in Hong Kong. 5. Directly from the airport on the express train you can reach the closed viewing platform Sky 100 (20 minutes to Kowloon station). The site is located at almost 500-meter height above sea level, on the 100th floor of the International Commercial Center, where the lift reaches 1 minute. This is the tallest building in Hong Kong - a 360-degree view will allow you to see the whole city, so some people come here to make a convenient route for walking around Hong Kong. There are several multimedia exhibitions devoted to the history and culture of Hong Kong.

Tip 3: The Roll "Hong Kong"

Roll "Hong Kong" - unusual rolls of a triangular shape with the tenderest salmon and eel. This roll is prepared quite simply and quickly. And if you already have experience, then you will cope with this without much difficulty.

You will need

Algae Nori - 2 pcs. It is advisable to use large ones.
Cream cheese about twenty grams
One avocado
One hundred grams of eel
Five grams of sesame

Instructions

Preparation of rolls is recommended starting withwinding the sticks of the rug, so that it does not get stuck food. Make a few turns around it, that's enough. In the film, make a couple of small incisions to leave the collected air.

To ensure that the roll does not stick to the rug, it needs to be lightly greased with cheese. On the cheese, put a sheet of algae, and then warm rice. It should be on one side about one centimeter.

Again, spread the layer with cheese and lay out the filling.

Gently roll the roll from the end where there is no rice. Make it square in shape.

Finish with rice wrap and give the roll a triangular shape. Take care that the filling does not fall out.

At the top corner, lay the salmon. Sprinkle it with sesame seeds.

Slice the rolls by first dipping the knife with water. To do this, it is best to use a Japanese knife.

Tip 4: Where is Hong Kong

Hong Kong in Chinese means"Fragrant harbor". It is an autonomous region of the People's Republic of China, which is located in one of the small picturesque places on the planet. But, despite its small size, Hong Kong managed to become famous all over the world and to set clear boundaries of its location.

Hong Kong: a place on the world map

From a geographical point of view, Hong Kong is locatedon the Kowloon Peninsula. On three sides (south, west and east) the city is washed by the South China Sea. Located in the south-eastern part of Asia and in the delta of the Zhkqyan River, it is the main Asian center and the "golden gateway" to China. The territory of Hong Kong is divided into 4 parts: - Hong Kong Island; - Kowloon; - Lantau; - New Territories. In total, Hong Kong has 262 islands.

Thanks to the undulating coastline in Hong Kong, there are many charming bays, rivers and beaches.

Hong Kong is located near the equator, the climate init's tropical. Winter here is cool and dry, spring and summer - very hot, wet and rainy, and autumn on the contrary - warm, dry and sunny. On the opposite side of the Zhkqian River, 60 km to the east, it borders Macau (also the autonomous territory of the PRC and part-time - the former Portuguese colony), and on the north side of the neighbor of Hong Kong is the city of Shenzhen. The highest point is Taimoshan Mountain in the New Territories area.

Hong Kong: a place in the history and culture of the world

Historical information. In the years 1842-1997. Hong Kong was a British colony. In 1997, China gained sovereignty over the city. Under a law based on a joint Sino-British declaration, Hong Kong has the right to autonomy until 2047. According to the course "One country - two systems", there is self-government in Hong Kong. This city independently monitors the legislation, monetary system, duty, immigration system, and also has the right to separately represent its district at international meetings and events. The PRC, in turn, undertakes to pursue foreign policy and, if necessary, timely resolve the issues of defense and defense of Hong Kong.

Hong Kong is a cosmopolitan city, officially it is bilingual. It speaks both Chinese and English.

Culture. Hong Kong is considered the site of a clash between two worlds: the West and the East. For a tourist it will be very informative to see such a cultural contrast. After all, in one street you can find both traditional Chinese shops, and English pubs and fast food establishments of the McDonald's chain. Like Las Vegas, Hong Kong is a city that is always awake. Bars, nightclubs, restaurants and shops are open 24 hours a day. Summarizing the above, despite the remoteness from the West, Hong Kong - a city that is on the verge of two worlds. A place full of mysteries, mysteries and amazing things.