Saturday, May 12, 2007

Philip George recommended Guide to Official information sites in Hong Kong. What's on, where to eat, play and meet.

If you would like to contribute a site or recommendation to this page, please email link to pgeorge@netvigator.com

Index:
Government
Geography and travel and People
Newspapers and magazines
Info and Entertainment in Hong Kong
Social networking
Photos
Shopping
Jobs
Organizations

Government:

Website of the Hong Kong Tourism Board: the official organization overseeing tourism. Contains highlights of attractions and tips for tourists.
www.discoverhongkong.com/

Hong Kong SAR Government Information Center:
http://www.info.gov.hk/eindex.htm

Trade Development Council portal with business database and resources for businesses in Hong Kong.
www.tdctrade.com/

Promotes inward investment by providing assistance to corporations looking for investment opportunities in Hong Kong.
www.investhk.gov.hk/

Geography and travel and people:

Offers article on history, geography, government, economy, people, transportation, culture, language and education.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong

Offers map and brief descriptions of the geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military and transnational issues.
https://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/hk.html

You'll soon be zipping around like a local, thanks to this map of Hong Kong provided by Lonely Planet.
www.lonelyplanet.com/mapshells/north_east_asia/hong_kong/hong_kong.htm

Includes information on attractions, traveling and events, has an active
forum.www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/asia/china/hong-kong/

Hong Kong travel guide: featuring up-to-date information on attractions, hotels, restaurants, travel tips and more. Reliable advice written by wikitravellers ...
http://wikitravel.org/en/Hong_Kong

Hong Kong, China travel guide with information on hotels, restaurants, bars, shopping and sightseeing.
www.timeout.com/travel/hongkong

Mass Transit Railway:
http://www.mtr.com.hk/eng/homepage/e_customer_index.php

Hong Kong, one of the world's most popular tourist destinations, and a true economic powerhouse, was once just a small fishing village.
http://worldatlas.com/webimage/countrys/asia/hk.htm

Online flight, shopping and customs information, terminal maps, and photo gallery.
www.hongkongairport.com/

Top 10: Hong Kong Highlights :

http://www.ft.com/arts/travel/hongkong/highlights#item1

Top ten things to do in Hong Kong - Travel Video:

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7050067293023195366

Hong Kong Travel GuidePlan a Hong Kong vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Hong Kong locals:

http://www.virtualtourist.com/travel/Asia/Hong_Kong/TravelGuide-Hong_Kong.html

Hong Kong People:

http://www.marimari.com/content/hong_kong/general_info/people/main.html

Newspapers and Magazines:

Peoples Daily Online:
http://english.people.com.cn/

South China Morning Post:
http://www.scmp.com/

Hong Kong.com [Chinese portal]
http://www.hongkong.com/

BC Magazine: Welcome to Asia’s World City : http://hk.bcmagazine.net/index.shtml

Info and Entertainment in Hong Kong

Good info site on Hong Kong plus what’s on: http://hongkong.linkupcentral.com/index.php

Hong Kong guide for travel, knowledge and entertainment: http://www.starferry.com/

Hemlock: Emanating from the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of The People's Republic of China, scathing, damning, partially truthful, conceited, judgmental, hypocritical, hastily conceived and badly thought-out ramblings. Plus musings on culinary and other arts: http://www.geocities.com/hkhemlock/

The Expat Resource for EVERYTHING in Hong Kong: http://hongkong.asiaxpat.com/

Global Expat focus on Hong Kong: http://www.expatfocus.com/expatriate-hong-kong

Go Home Expat Corner: http://hong-kong-expat-english.gohome.com.hk/expatriate/overview/general_info.php

HKEXpats.com is THE portal for expatriates moving to and living in Hong Kong: http://www.hkexpats.com/index.asp

Inside picks on where to stay, eat and play: http://www.concierge.com/destination/hongkong

Saffron Cruises are proud to have a number of luxury teak Chinese junks, all restored to their former glory. These wonderful vessels are ideal for cocktail and dinner parties, corporate days out or good old fun days on the water: http://www.saffron-cruises.com/

The World's Most Authoritative Guide to Hong Kong Blogs: http://www.geocities.com/hkhemlock/blogs.html

Information and Online Community for Expatriates: http://www.orientexpat.com/hong-kong-expat/

Allo’ Expat is a one stop information and service center for expatriates living in or moving to Hong Kong & Asia: http://www.hongkong.alloexpat.com/

Social networking

New comers network site: http://www.newcomersnetwork.com/mel/information/allcategories/expatgroups/chk.php

The Hong Kong Women's Forum was established in 1996 to provide women in Hong Kong with the opportunity to come together and network: http://www.womensforum.com.hk/

Lifestyle.hk is the first upscale online magazine and members club in Hong Kong. Members will have full access to our online magazine, mingle-archive and the benefits provided from our partners and advertisers. They will also have exclusive access to an advanced and user-friendly online-community: http://www.lifestyle.hk/index.php

The Women Business Owners' Club (WBOC) is dedicated to encouraging, assisting, and inspiring small business owners. It is a club run by and for members: http://www.hkwboc.org/

Meet up: Whatever your interest. Wherever you are: http://www.meetup.com/cities/cn/hong_kong/newest/

Photos:

Great photo site of Hong Kong:

http://www.pbase.com/accl/hong_kong

Hong Kong Picture Archive:

http://www.ibiblio.org/hkpa/

Shopping:

Philip George's Hong Kong Shopping Directory: Go there now

Markets are great for bargain hunting:

http://www.frommers.com/destinations/hongkong/0078031497.html

Jobs:

Provides a job search engine and online resume builder.
http://www.monster.com.hk/

Organizations:

Includes information on prices, membership, facilities and the location of youth hostels.
www.yha.org.hk/