Traveling for 1 month to Hong Kong, first time traveler and feel excited. I live in mainland in China so when deciding on where to travel we chose a place that I can't easily go to. As I need a Hong Kong Macau One-way Permit.
I have already read a lot of articles about where to eat and hong kong places of interest.
I know the Hong Kong Tea Resaurants are very common and famous.The restaurants are famous for their affordable yet delicious foods and snacks. These small cafes serve western food infused with Chinese flavors. Some of the well known dishes include rice porridge, french toast, beef stir fried noodles and club sandwiches.
Food is always served very quickly and fits in with the quick pace Hong Kong lifestyle. There is a wide variety of dishes and set meals that are aimed at customers at different times of the day.
The tea restaurant menu can be divided into the following categories:
Breakfast – mainly offering fried eggs, pasta, sandwiches and instant noodles with a cup of coffee or tea.
Lunch - Chopped pork roll, omelet and pasta served with tea or coffee of your choice.
Fast Food – The fast food dishes usually consist of rice or spaghetti and are complemented with chicken, beef, pork or fish along with vegetables.
Noodles & Rice – There are a range of noodles stir fried or served in soup. In addition to plain boiled rice you can also choose between baked rice dishes and fried rice.
Roast Meat – The roasted meat includes Char Siu, chicken, roast duck, roast goose, crispy pork and roast pork.
Snacks – From egg tarts to pineapple buns are available to satisfy the sweet tooth. Savory snacks such as club sandwich, chicken wings and a variety of salads are also available.
I also have collected several top Hong Kong tea restaurants, that I must eat when I'm travel in Hong Kong.
Tsui Wah
Tsui Wah is one of the longest established tea restaurant chains in Hong Kong. The company opened their first restaurant in 1967 and have continued to establish branches in Macau and Mainland China. The restaurant is famous for its Hainanese Chicken.
Address: 15-19 Wellington St, Central, Hong Kong, China (Central)
(852)-2525633
Lan Fong Yuen
Lan Fong Yuen has a history of over 50 years and is famous for its pork chop buns and milk tea. Taking a trip to this café is definitely on the top of your lists of things to do.
Address: G/F2 Gage Street Central, Hong Kong, China (Central)
(852)-25443895, 28540731
Kam Wah Café
Kam Wah Café is known for its pineapple buns, egg tarts and chicken pies.
Address: 47 Bute Street, Mongkok, Hong Kong, China (Mong Kok)
(852)-2392683
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An Overview of the Great Wall of China
A world wide known landmark of China, the Great Wall of China is one of the greatest military walls and architectural achievements ever constructed in history. As China's most popular tourist attraction, the wall is often the subject of many photographs by both amateurs and professionals. The leaders of these territories were in constant war with each other every time they visit great wall of china, vying for total control. Primitive walls were therefore constructed to protect the tribes from one another.
Over time, the kingdom of Qin Shi Huang gained power, prevailing over all the other tribes, and Qin became the First Emperor of a united China, reigning from 246 BC to 210 BC. To promote a centralized power and unity throughout the new empire, Qin decreed all the current walls to be connected and further extensions constructed to fortify against the constant threat from the Xiongnu nomads in the northern region. The building of the wall began between 220 and 206 BC by hundreds of soldiers, peasants and criminals with many of them even dying under the hardship of the heavy task.
Serving its purpose as a military defense throughout the centuries, the wall suffered damage from attacks and erosion over time. It wasn't until the Ming Dynasty from 1388 to 1644 that a project was begun to improve the wall into a more elaborate strategic system. Using stronger and more advanced bricks, crucial additions were made to the wall such as garrison towers, watchtowers and cannons while the length of the wall was also extended to a staggering four thousand miles. The wall upgrade from the Ming Dynasty is what remains today, serving as a tourist attraction rather than a military fortification.
Facts and Features
The wall stretches a lengthy 5,500 miles over much of China, spanning the provinces of Gansu, Ningxia, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei and Liaoning. Winding up and down along mountains and plateaus, the wall resembles a dragon.
Because it was built in different periods and methods, the wall varies in size at different locations but much of it rises almost 25 feet tall and up to 30 feet wide.
The overall construction of the wall took nearly 2,000 years but there were many long gaps in between periods with no building.
From beginning to finish, the wall has been built with various materials such as twigs, stones, bricks, earth.
The Great Wall is the world's longest wall.
The Great Wall is one of China's most visited sites, ranking as one of the seven wonders of the world.
In 1987, the wall was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Some of the most notable and visited sections of the wall include Mutianyu, Simatai, Jinshanling, Jiayu Pass, Shanhai Pass and Badaling. The Badaling section is the most popular where visitors can learn about the wall and its history at the Great Wall Museum.
There are many tours available for those wishing to visit the Great Wall of China from one day to several days as well as hiking tours.
Health and Safety
Overall, visiting the Great Wall is a safe experience, but there are some suggested precautions. For example, temperatures can vary between different locations of the wall and between day and night, so visitors should expect to wear short sleeves in the day during summer and a light jacket or sweater in the evening.
Since a visit to the wall requires hiking and time, visitors are advised to bring water and snacks to avoid dehydration. Additionally, sunscreen and umbrellas are good to use to prevent sunburn. Hope the information above is useful for your travel to Beijing.
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| Great Wall Of China |
Over time, the kingdom of Qin Shi Huang gained power, prevailing over all the other tribes, and Qin became the First Emperor of a united China, reigning from 246 BC to 210 BC. To promote a centralized power and unity throughout the new empire, Qin decreed all the current walls to be connected and further extensions constructed to fortify against the constant threat from the Xiongnu nomads in the northern region. The building of the wall began between 220 and 206 BC by hundreds of soldiers, peasants and criminals with many of them even dying under the hardship of the heavy task.
Serving its purpose as a military defense throughout the centuries, the wall suffered damage from attacks and erosion over time. It wasn't until the Ming Dynasty from 1388 to 1644 that a project was begun to improve the wall into a more elaborate strategic system. Using stronger and more advanced bricks, crucial additions were made to the wall such as garrison towers, watchtowers and cannons while the length of the wall was also extended to a staggering four thousand miles. The wall upgrade from the Ming Dynasty is what remains today, serving as a tourist attraction rather than a military fortification.
Facts and Features
The wall stretches a lengthy 5,500 miles over much of China, spanning the provinces of Gansu, Ningxia, Shaanxi, Shanxi, Beijing, Tianjin, Hebei and Liaoning. Winding up and down along mountains and plateaus, the wall resembles a dragon.
Because it was built in different periods and methods, the wall varies in size at different locations but much of it rises almost 25 feet tall and up to 30 feet wide.
The overall construction of the wall took nearly 2,000 years but there were many long gaps in between periods with no building.
From beginning to finish, the wall has been built with various materials such as twigs, stones, bricks, earth.
The Great Wall is the world's longest wall.
The Great Wall is one of China's most visited sites, ranking as one of the seven wonders of the world.
In 1987, the wall was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Some of the most notable and visited sections of the wall include Mutianyu, Simatai, Jinshanling, Jiayu Pass, Shanhai Pass and Badaling. The Badaling section is the most popular where visitors can learn about the wall and its history at the Great Wall Museum.
There are many tours available for those wishing to visit the Great Wall of China from one day to several days as well as hiking tours.
Health and Safety
Overall, visiting the Great Wall is a safe experience, but there are some suggested precautions. For example, temperatures can vary between different locations of the wall and between day and night, so visitors should expect to wear short sleeves in the day during summer and a light jacket or sweater in the evening.
Since a visit to the wall requires hiking and time, visitors are advised to bring water and snacks to avoid dehydration. Additionally, sunscreen and umbrellas are good to use to prevent sunburn. Hope the information above is useful for your travel to Beijing.
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