Time Out Hong Kong: Macau and Guangzhou

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For the second edition of the Time Out Guide to Hong Kong, Macau & Guangzhou, a team of expert local writers take a look at how things have changed since the former British colony was handed back to China nearly six years ago. This vibrant, exciting and often overwhelming city offers an extraordinary diversity of attractions - both urban and rural - for visitors. Though best known for its shopping and eating opportunities, Hong Kong has much, much more, whether you want to soak up some glorious scenery or try out an activity such as kung fu or tai chi. The Guide also goes beyond the city to include the lesser-known outlying Islands, plus the former Portuguese colony of Macau and the booming modern city of Guangzhou.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

Good book, nice layout., March 2, 2008

B. Connell (bahamas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Time Out Hong Kong: Macau and Guangzhou (Time Out Guides) (Paperback)

Good book, easy to follow and a ton of info. I'd buy it again.

Pros: has a good, easy to locate layout. Info seemed accurate if you assume that historical sights never seem to disappear but I rarely use guidebooks for restaurant/food/bar recommendations specifically but typically go by local websites and travel forums. Maps were also very good, I thought. Less "biased" stances such as politically related info that other guidebooks tend to incorporate within their books by omitting one thing vs. another due to some biased historical stance.

Cons: Should include some Shenzhen info. This is the city directly opposite Hong Kong and while it's not really that special considering HK is a great "world city" and many cities in China have caught up to the luster of Shenzhen, it's just really just another Chinese city now. However for someone who has never been to the Chinese mainland, it's worth the day or two unless you need a full $130 visa (which Americans do). It does...Read more

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful

good background information but I wanted a better subway map and subway info, October 26, 2010

Cleo (USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Time Out Hong Kong: Macau and Guangzhou (Time Out Guides) (Paperback)

I bought this, my second Time Out brand guidebook based on the pleasure gained from reading their Time Out San Francsisco. I especially liked the style of the background material and I liked the way information was presented in the Hong Kong one as well though not as much as the San Francisco. There is definitely some subtle mature assessments but of course, there are mistakes - nobody's perfect - e.g. yes, "buk goo" is used somewhat derisively to refer to tall healthy Mainland girls but the the first character means North and the second character means Our Father's Little Sister. There's love in everything even if it goes unacknowledged or even denied. Zhang Ziyi is considered a "buk goo" so how bad can that be. The subway system is easy and simple and that wasn't really communicated in this guidebook. Also local delicacies and everyday delights should not be missed. I recomend visiting the surprisingly excellent Asia travel website on CNN.com to supplement your guidebook.