What and Where to Eat in Hong Kong

What and Where to Eat in Hong Kong? Hong Kong is justifiably well-known for its restaurants and its cuisine, but it is actually the diversity of food that is mind-boggling. Below are 5 specialities in Hong Kong not to miss, let's check it out:

1 Stuffed roasted suckling pig at Kimberley Chinese Restaurant

 (28 Kimberley Road, Tsimshatsui, +852 2723 3888. Open Mon-Sat 11am-3pm, 6pm-11pm, Sun 10am-4pm, 6pm-11pm)

Kimberley Chinese Restaurant, which specialises in upscale Cantonese cuisine such as dim sum, abalone delicacies and the like. Even so, its main attraction is the roasted suckling pig, a behemoth of a dish. It is completely different from the traditional dish in that it is filled with delicious sticky glutinous rice and roasted whole over an open flame. So the skin arrives roasted to crispy perfection and also the inside is stuffed with fragrant and flavourful mushy rice. Around £103 for a suckling pig that serves 8 or 10.

2 Beef brisket from Sister Wah

                 (13A Electric Road, Tin Hau, +852 2807 0181. Open 11am-11pm.)

Even though Central's Kau Kee restaurant is synonymous with beef brisket in Hong Kong, the city's foodies know that Sister Wah is definitely the place to go for a refreshing bowl of beef brisket noodles. The stock's key ingredient is large chunks of daikon (very similar to a large radish), making it lighter and sweeter than in many other beef brisket places. Around £1.60  a bowl.

3 Snake soup from Ser Wong Fun

 

             (30 Cochrane St, Central, +852 2543 1032. Open 11am-11.30pm.)

Snake soup is regarded as a delicacy in the city, as traditionalists believe it wards off colds as well as other maladies. One of the best places to try it is Ser Wong Fun, which features a 115-year history of serving snake soups. The snake meat is shredded into thin white strips and served in a broth of mushrooms, seafood and lemon leaves. The place is a little shabby and usually very packed but the experience is quintessentially Hong Kong. Around £10 a bowl.


4 Egg tart from the Hoover Cake Shop

         (136 Nga Tsin Wai Road, Kowloon City, +852 2382 0383. Open 7am-8.30pm)

This beloved Hong Kong staple is most commonly found with two different styles of crust: a crumbly shortcrust, or flaky puff pastry. However, the Hoover Cake Shop continues to draw crowds because it makes its tarts with duck eggs, intensifying the custard's silky flavour and its rich yellow hue. The shop is modest and cosy, and its only ingredient for a winning atmosphere is the deliciously buttery scent of baked goods wafting out. Egg tarts around 40p each.


5 Egg waffles from Lee Keung Kee

     (Original branch at 492 King's Road, North Point, +852 2590 9726. Open 10am-11pm)

This egg waffle hotspot facing the bustling King's Road in North Point isn't actually difficult to miss as it's completely covered in press clippings of local celebrities that the shop has accumulated over the years. The name of this joint actually means "super hot gang" in Cantonese, but over the years it has grow to be much more commonly known as North Point Egg Waffles, or even "that place in North Point". The waffles here are a little thicker in texture but retain the superb fluffy consistency that makes egg waffles so beloved in this city. There are now no less than eight branches of Lee Keung Kee egg waffles in Hong Kong, but the original is still the one generating all the buzz. Waffles £1.20.  >>Hong Kong Tour Guide

11th Mt. Everest Cultural Tourism Festival

The 11th Mt. Everest Cultural Tourism Festival will be Launched at Shigatse at the End of August. Since 2001, Everest Culture and Tourism Festival has been held in Shigatse for ten times, and the band of Everest Culture has been formed, which improves the image of Shigatse region, displays the new achievements of the economic and social development of Shigatse, popularizes Shigatse, stimulates the fighting will of people of all nations, and promotes the balanced development of the undertakings.

Shigatse City is the second largest city in Tibet with a history of more than 600 years. It has been one of the must-visiting regions on Tibet Plateau with its rich natural spots and cultural relics. Such as ashilhunpo Monastery, Zongshan Castles and Pala Manor, which offer tourists the chance to explore the profound history and culture of Tibet. >> Tibet Tour Guide

“First Wonder of the World” - Kunming Stone Forest

Now the summer season is the great time to visit Yunnan province, and more and more people are planning a yunnan trip now. If you are the one, i suggest you add the Kunming Store Forest - one of the world 's most stunning natural creations into you visiting list.

Kunming Stone Forest, located in the Lunan Yu Autonomous County 126 kilometers southeast of Kunming and requires only a 3/4 drive. It covers an area of 400 square kilometers (96,000 acres) and includes both large and small stone forests, as well as many other scenic spots. Know as“First Wonder of the World”, the Stone Forest is made up of countless awesome natural rock formations that will truly boggle your mind. According to the documentation of geologists, it was a boundless ocean 28 million years ago. Because of moving crust, the landscapes under the sea were push up above the sea level.

Mount Wuyi, Major Landmark in Southeast China

The Mount Wuyi Area lies to the northwestern of Fujian province, China, which on the border of Fujian and Jiangxi Province. It's a major landmark in southeast China and also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring rich in natural and cultural heritage.

Wuyi Mountains boast 36 graceful peaks, 72 incredible caves and 99 interestingly-shaped rocks. The red hills (Danxia Landform) and crystal-clear waters are also top features. Bamboo raft drifting on the Nine Bend River (lower gorge) is a well-liked activity among the travellers. The two-hour, eight-kilometer journeys present grand views of Mount Wuyi. It truly is the very best approach to take in the serene beauty of the smooth peaks and clear water.

Another One World Cultural Heritage in Fujian Province: Fujian Tulou

Shanghai City Guide from A to Z

The world has been crazy for Shanghai for a long time since last century and nowadays, Shang tour becomes more and more popular. As a man quite familiar with Shanghai, I’d like to my thoughts about Shanghai from A to Z.

Accommodation
There are multiple and various hotels in Shanghai enough for the needs of different people.

Bargain
Learn to bargain when shopping in the market.

Cafes
Since 1930s, Shanghai had got marvelous cafes which can rival European one.

Delicacy
Shanghai is not only a shopping paradise, but also an eating paradise.

Entertainment
You can have funs at every corner in Shanghai.

Cheng Huang Miao

Fake Goods
Don’t be scammed by cheap knock-offs which looks the same as the original ones.

Guide Books
Most of current Shanghai tour guide books are published by Taiwan.

History
If you want to learn the history of China in recent 1000 years, go to Beijing; If you want to learn China in recent 100 years, Shanghai is the right place.

Intellectual Interest
Don’t miss Fuzhou Road if you wanna buy Chinese books.

Jazz
Watching Jazz performance in Peace Hotel is a very important program for Shanghai travel.

KTV
There’re 2 kinds of KTV in Shanghai, one is purely singing, the other is recording, which becomes more and more popular among young people.

Listen
Shanghai is a land of chaos. Keep your ears open when crossing the road.

Museums
If you want to know Shanghais’ past, now and future in shortest time, you should go to Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center (Add: 100 Renmin Da Dao, Open hours: 9am to 4pm)


Shanghai Urban Planning Exhibition Center

  
Noodles
No matter traditional or new style, northern or southern, all kinds of noodles gather in Shanghai.

Outbound Travel
Many tourists regard Shanghai as their base as they travel to surround areas, such as Suzhou, Hangzhou or Nanjing, from Shanghai.

Pubs
Pubs in Shanghai distribute in Maoming Nan Lu, Jing’an Park, Fuxing Park and Xin Tian Di.

Qipao
A kind of dress became well-known and a fashion because of the movie “In the Mood for Love”.

Restrooms
Don’t worry about restrooms when travelling Shanghai as they spread in every café or supermarket.

Safety
Shanghai can be a safe place if you keep cautious.

Transport
All the international flights aboard in Pudong International Airport and you can reach almost every scenic spot by metro.

Uxorious
Shanghai man is regarded as the new nice guys as they are very considerate to their wives. They usually take care of all the housework at home.

Vegetarians
Vegetarians is not a problem in Shanghai as there are many restaurants serves food for them.

Walking
Walking with a map is the best way to explore Shanghai.

Xin Tian Di
Xin Tian Di is now the most happening leisure area in Shanghai.

Xin Tian Di

Yearning
Satisfy your desire for shopping by visiting Nanjing Road or Huaihai Zhong Road.

ZZZzzz
Shanghai is a city without darkness. Pubs and cafes make Shanghai the darker, more beautiful.

Nanjing Road

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Best Time to Visit Longji Rice Terraces

Longsheng, situated in the mountainous region in the northeastern part of Guilin. It provides not simply stunning scenery but also an authentic picture of rural life combined with the color and character of several of China’s ethnic minorities.  The spectacular Longji Rice Terraces, 22.5 km (14 miles) from the town of Longsheng, rolling hills covered from foot to summit with rice paddies, are a must-see for any individual who has a day or two to spare.

Mirror-like Irrigated Terraces in Spring

The best time to explore Longji Rice Terraces in Longsheng County is determined by which of its seasonal beauty you're interested in most. As Longji's beauty changes throughout the four seasons. For mirror-like irrigated terraces: go mid-April to late June; for green terraces: go July to mid-September, when the rice plants are verdant; for golden terraces: go late September to mid-November, harvest time for the yellow rice; and for silvery terraces: go late December to early February, when there may be snow.

Green Terraces in Summer

Golden Terraces in Autumn

Before visitting the place, make notice:
Wear proper clothing and comfortable walking shoes: you'll be making a long walk up the side of the mountain.  Think about rain gear: Guilin as well as the surrounding region is really a wet region and rain can come throughout any time of the year.

Silvery Terraces in Winter

Chinese Carnival at Jinzhong of Shanxi Province

Jinzhong, located in the central Shanxi Province. It is an ancient city with rich historical heritage and unique culture. The world cultural heritage -- Pingyao Ancient City just located in the area.

2013 Chinese Lunar New Year Celebration at Jinzhong

During the past 2013 Chinese lunar new year, universal celebrations are held and the whole nation is in elation. Everywhere in Jinzhong presents a scene of prosperity, let's go through the pictures to fell the deeply atmosphere for the most biggest Chinese festival.

Chinese Ballet： 左权小花戏

                           

Old and Rare Folk Dancing：寿阳傩舞      

祁县九曲黄河阵 - a blessing custom, is a traditional activity for The Lantern Festival.

 

南庄架火

 

Fireworks

 

太谷花灯- Lantern Show

Source: China Tour Guide