Expert: Michael A. Zakkour - 10/12/2007

Question
QUESTION: Hi,

My name is Arjun and i am currently staying in Penang Malaysia. I am planning to make a trip to Hongkong, Macau & Shenzhen. Do i need a visa to visit these places. If so where and how can i get it.
Also i will be coming for 4 days can you pls suggest me a good itinerary. I want make the most of my time and see all the good and must to see tourist spots.

Thanks
Arjun

ANSWER: Hell Arjun.

You will need separate Visas for Hong Kong/Macau and Shenzhen. There is not much to see tourist wise in Schenzhen as it is really a commercial/industrial city.

Macau offers some interesting remains of the Portuguese colony and amazing casinos if you like to play.

Hong Kong is one of the great tourist cities of the world. Visit Victoria Peak, take the Star Ferry from HK to Kowloon Peninsula, shop in Kowloon.  Antique market on Hollywood road. Hiking at the back of the island, Stanley Market, the colonial British architecture, Chinatown.

Hong Kong has it all.  If you want to know more please ask.

Best,

Michael


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QUESTION: Hi Michael,

Can you pls give a detailed itinerary for Hongkong for 3D/2N. Pls include Disney World and Ocean park.

Thanks
Arjun

Answer
Hello Arjun.

I would spend day 1 exploring Kowloon, do some shopping, then take the Star Ferry across to HK Island, go up to Victoria Peak, have lunch and take the escalator down to the midlands and explore around there. Maybe visit Hollywood Road Antiques and shopping street.  At night eat dinner at the restaurant on Victoria Peak and watch the fireworks show.

Day two you can explore Stanley market, China Town and the backcountry.

Day 3 spend at Disney.  It is not too big and easily doable in 3/4 of a day.

Best,

Michael