Enchanting Hong Kong might sound an unlikely title for a guidebook to a city that’s mostly famous for its skyscrapers, shopping malls and fabulous restaurants. However, in this stunning pictorial book, author Martin Williams, a Hong Kong resident for more than 20 years, goes off the beaten track in search of natural landscapes and hidden rural gems.
From the hiking trails to the beaches, the book captures the beauty of this unique city and makes the perfect gift or keepsake of your Hong Kong adventure.
– Expat Living
More of a coffee-table book than a portable guide, each chapter provides in-depth portraits of Hong Kong’s different areas in conjunction with illustrative, beautiful
photographs.– Where magazine
Gorgeous pictures guide you through this book that is for adults but appropriate for students. Excellent introduction to areas, history, and traditions in Hong Kong.
– The Styling Librarian
Hong Kong is a major international city in an outstanding natural setting, surrounded by hills, islands, beaches, waterfalls, wildlife and south China village traditions.
Enchanting Hong Kong reveals the many facets of this kaleidoscopic destination, taking the reader on a journey through the business hub of Central and nearby Wanchai with their shopping and nightlife possibilities, into the hugely popular Happy Valley Race Course, up Government Hill with historic buildings and the Zoological Gardens, and on to the Peak for an overview of the city. A Star Ferry ride across Victoria Harbour leads to Kowloon with its museums and shopping malls. Beyond lie the New Territories and outlying islands with their forests, wild hills, country parks and nature reserves – making Hong Kong a perfect mix of culture, shopping and wildlife viewing opportunities all within a short distance of each other.
From urban adventures around the street markets of Mong Kok to the trekking possibilities along the Hong Kong trail and the beautiful beaches of the Sai Kung Peninsula, Enchanting Hong Kong introduces the many diverse attractions the city has to offer. Features 146 colour photos accompanied by informative text as vibrant as Hong Kong itself.
Enchanting Hong Kong might sound an unlikely title for a guidebook to a city that’s mostly famous for its skyscrapers, shopping malls and fablous restaurants. However, in this stunning pictorial book, author Martin Williams, a Hong Kong resident for more than 20 years, goes off the beaten track in search of natural landscapes and hidden rural gems.
From the hiking trails to the beaches, the book captures the beauty of this unique city and makes the perfect gift or keepsake of your Hong Kong adventure.
Publisher: John Beaufoy Publishing
Available from Hong Kong bookstores: Swindon, Kelly & Walsh, HK Book Centre, Commercial Press and Chung Hwa bookstores.
Also from the Book Depository, with no shipping charge: Enchanting Hong Kong
