Asia Travel Information

Fast Facts About Hong Kong

1. Telephone System Public telephones in Hong Kong belong to the following 6 types: Yellow telephone only for local calls: accepting 1- or 2- HKD coins Yellow telephone for international calls: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Silver telephone: accepting 1-, 2- or 5- HKD coins Telephone accepting magnetic cards and coins for international

Nightlife of Hong Kong

Hong Kong provides a vibrant nightlife. Do not fight the temptation to join the party. Things to do: take a luxury night cruise over Victoria Harbor; visit pubs, bars, night clubs; or stroll in the bubbling streets with the locals. Don't just sit back and watch. I. Night Tour Do you fancy

Entrance Fees In Tourists Places in US$

I. Entrance Fees In Tourists Places (Rangoon) in US$ 1. Shwedagon Pagoda $5 2. National Museum $5 3. People's Park $3 4. Gem Museum $5 5. Ngar Htut Kyi Pagoda $2 6.

Shopping Attraction In Hong Kong

Hong Kong, as a free port, showcases commodities from all over the world without tariff and usually accompanied by seasonal sales. This long known Shopping Paradise sates every taste and budget. I. Hot Areas Shopping areas are roughly divided into Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. The highlights are Central, North Point, Admiralty

Festivals in Myanmar

Myanmar is a Land of Festivals: a festival for every month of the year. Most festivals are cultural and religious. Majority are nation-wide celebrated while a few are distinctly regional. The dates of the festivals and special events are determined by the Lunar Year. 1. January • Kayin New Year celebrated on

Visa Information For Tourists

Most visitors to Hong Kong still don't need a visa. The exception is for blacklisted countries, many of which (ironically) have or had communist regimes: Hong Kong has always made it difficult for nationals from such countries to enter its borders, and despite the return of Hong Kong to the

Top Rated Tourist Attractions In Hong Kong

Hong Kong is full of fabulous events and attractions. The following are a few of the must-sees rated tops by tourists. Victoria Peak is the best place from which to admire the lights of this Oriental Pearl. Peak Tower with its famous wok-like architecture standing at the exit of Peak Tram.

General Information For Tourists

1. Airport Tax Any passengers departing Myanmar on international flights will need to pay a departure tax of US$ 10.00 per person. 2. Duty Free Allowance Two bottles of liquor; two cartons of cigarettes; 100 cigars; 1.5 lbs. of tobacco; and one pint bottle of perfume or eau de cologne. 3. Currency The monetary unit

General Information About Burma

Truly, Myanmar is one of the most magical and beautiful places in the world. It has more historic religious temples than anywhere on earth, and the oldest archaeological site in South East Asia. To this day Myanmar remains one of the most mysterious and undiscovered destinations in the world. A

General Information For Tourists - II

20. Religion The majority of the people of Myanmar are Buddhist although Christianity, Islam and Hinduism are also practiced. 21. Telecommunications Telephones & fax facilities are available in most hotels in Yangon and Mandalay but charges are quite expensive. E mail facilities are now available at many hotels and local businesses in Yangon

Asia News

HK economy perform best since Asia Financial Crisis: Tsang

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Report: Asias forests face threat

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Omnicom bullish on Asia Pacific region; appoints Dumont as president

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ASIA DEBT: West Europe Targets Perpetual Bonds At Asia

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Russia Gas Exports to Asia-Pacific to Rise

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Morgan Stanley replaces key Asia executive

Morgan Stanley replaces key Asia executive Morgan Stanley has replaced Michael Berchtold, head of Asia investment banking, with one of his lieutenants in a further shake-up at the top of its regional operations. The Wall Street firm said on Tuesday that Mr Berchtold, one of the regions most experienced dealmakers, would leave

BMW Asia lends a hand to young Asian artists

BMW Asia lends a hand to young Asian artists Five up-and-coming young artists from the Asian region will get to spend a creative fortnight in Singapore thanks to BMW Asia and Singapore Tyler Print Institute. The inaugural BMW Young Asian Artists Series will see the five artists - selected by the

Indian shares fall on weak Asia

Indian shares fall on weak Asia Indian shares fell more than 1 percent in early Friday deals on weak Asian markets, as investors digested a three-day rally and refrained from taking long positions ahead of the weekend. At 11:09 a.m. the 30-issue benchmark BSE index was 0.88 percent lower at 11,867.95 points,

Indian shares follow Asia down on oil; Karachi up

Indian shares follow Asia down on oil; Karachi up Indian shares fell 1.6 percent on Friday as they tailed the rest of Asia, with investors shaken by the escalating conflict in the Middle East and soaring oil prices trimming their equity exposure. A fear of monetary tightening after the Japanese central bank

Drug Trafficking in South Asia Continues says UN

Drug Trafficking in South Asia Continues says UN Lapses in the control of pharmaceutical preparations containing narcotic drugs and psychotropic substances have led to widespread abuse among all segments of the population in South Asian countries including Bangladesh, says a UN report. "Drug trafficking and abuse problems in South Asia continue