Experience the charisma of greatest singer of mandarin songs

 Travel Tips, Where to Visit  No Responses »
Jan 302009
 

Want to experience a diva’s soothing mandarin songs while sipping coffee? Here’s the opportunity. The Teresa New Life Coffee Shop just opened in Hong Kong, which was timed to memorize the 56th anniversary of the birth of Teresa Teng. Teresa Teng’s songs had been extremely popular among Chinese-speaking population, which was captivated by her unique gentle beautiful singing voice.

Even before the opening up of mainland China, Diva Teng, from Taiwan, was a phenomenon there.  She is arguably the greatest singer of mandarin songs ever. I myself was once a fan of Diva Teng.

She died of a severe asthma attack in 1995.

Here’s Diva Teng’s one of the most famous songs – the moon represents my heart

The Coffee Shop, located at the MTR East Tsim Sha Tsui station, is decorated with memorabilia, and plays videos of Teng’s performance. It serves premium coffee and organic soy cakes from Taiwan. Teng’s CDs and souvenirs are also on sale in the shop.

 Posted by Anna at 2:52 pm

China Visa application in Hong Kong still not easy

 China Visa  7 Responses »
Jan 212009
 

I think I will just update the latest scene regarding tourists getting a China visa in Hong Kong.

It was said that the regulations over getting a China visa in Hong Kong/Macau would be lax after the Beijing Olympics. The fact is that the strict regulations are still in force and will be in force in the foreseeable future. 

Here’s the latest situation I can brief you all about after making phone enquiry with the China Visa office of the China Travel Service (CTS) in Hong Kong. 

Suppose you are from India and want to travel to China via Hong Kong as a tourist. You must have an old China Visa in your passport before you can apply. What is more, you must show your return flight ticket and proof of your accommodation (such as hotel booking) in China for your application to be processed. “He or she can get only 1-15 day stay,” the CTS staff told me. 

So it is clear that all the restrictions enforced prior to the Olympics are here to stay. 

What is more, if you are not a Hong Kong resident (meaning that you don’t have a Hong Kong Identity Card), there is no way that you can apply for a multi-entry China (business) visa in Hong Kong. You can check out this information at CTS Hong Kong’s website.

For enquiries about China Visa, contact CTS Hong Kong

by telephone: (852) 2315 7188

by email: enquiry@ctshk.com

I think applying for a China Visa in Macau would be the same.

 Posted by Anna at 2:19 pm

The most beautiful country trail in HK

 Hiking, Travel Tips  6 Responses »
Jan 092009
 

I walked this country trail just a few days ago, only to be stunned by the beautiful scenery the trail has to offer.

A well kept secret about Hong Kong is that 70% of its land is country parks. The city is abundant in country trails leading to enchanting natural landscape. And though I am not a keen walker, I have walked quite a few trails over the years. But the most recent walk, along the Long Ha Wan (literally meant “lobster bay”) country trail, has impressed me most with its majestic beauty.

How to get there:

Take minibus 103M at the bus terminal of Tseung Kwun O MTR station, or minibus No. 16 at the bus terminal of Po Lin MTR station. Ask the driver to drop you off at the roundabout leading up to Clear Water Bay Country Park entrance.

It will be about 10 minute walk before you arrive at the entrance. At the left is a parking lot. Go through it and you will come to a steep road leading up to the mountain.  A map outlining the Long Ha Wan route is on display at the bottom of the road.

The climb will take 20-25 minutes. Once you reach the top, you will find yourself surrounded by seas and islands.

Going downhill is easy and pleasant. But once you reach the exit of the trail, you will need to walk at least half an hour to be back at the roundabout to catch a bus back to the city.

Duration: about 2.5 hours

 Posted by Anna at 5:30 pm
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