ENROUTE TV   ENROUTE FM   MEDIA KIT   AIR CANADA   LINKS   WRITERS'   GUIDELINES	HONG KONG AND SHENZHEN   (p. 3 of 3) They’re a short train ride apart, but there’s a world of difference between China’s sister cities. 1   |   2   |   3   |   AUG '04 WHERE TO STAY The Peninsula Hong Kong This grande dame has a fleet of Rolls Royces, a helipad and a stunning view. The circa 1920 lobby is filled with modern characters: Asian billionaires, Japanese rock stars, German industrialists. The Peninsula Suite: $7,400 a night. Salisbury Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel. 852-2920-2888 www.hongkong.peninsula.com The Kowloon Hotel A sister hotel to the Peninsula, the Kowloon is its spiritual opposite: a streamlined business machine. Each room has a harbour-view window alcove containing a computer, fax, printer, modem and minibar. A machine in the lobby will print out 125 international newspapers. 19-21 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong Tel. 852-2929-2888 www.thekowloonhotel.com WHERE TO EAT Cafe Deco Situated at the Peak on Hong Kong Island, it has a Deco interior reminiscent of Paris’ La Coupole. The eclectic menu features tandoori, Italian and good old American beef. Lovely view. Peak Galleria, 118 Peak Road, The Peak, Hong Kong Tel. 852-2849-5111 www.peakcafe.com WHAT TO DO A Symphony of Lights Lighting up 18 skyscrapers on Hong Kong Island, this spectacular multimedia show (which can be seen nightly at 8 p.m.) is best viewed from along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront promenade, or from a ferry cruising Victoria Harbour. www.tourism.gov.hk/symphony Mission Hills Golf Club Do like Nick Faldo and Ernie Els do: Take a lesson based on the principles of renowned teacher David Leadbetter at his eponymous Golf Academy. Daily shuttles available from several Hong Kong locations. www.missionhills.com.hk INFORMATION China National Tourism Administration Tel. 1-866-599-6636 www.tourismchina-ca.com Hong Kong Tourism Board Tel. 416-366-2389 www.discoverhongkong.com HOW TO GET THERE Air Canada offers daily non-stop service to Hong Kong from Toronto and Vancouver. ADD YOUR COMMENTS > letters@enroutemag.net 1   |   2   |   3   |   AUG '04
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