Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
(
Click here
www.siksikyuen.org.hk
;
Lung Cheung Rd, Wong Tai Sin; admis-
sion by donation HK$2; 7am-5.30pm; Wong Tai Sin, exit B3)
This
Taoist temple is dedicated to Wong Tai Sin, who was said to have trans-
formed boulders into sheep.
3 TIN HAU TEMPLE
( cnr Temple & Public Square Sts; 8am-5pm; Yau Ma Tei, exit C)
This
large, incense-filled sanctuary built in the 19th century is one of Hong
Kong's most famous Tin Hau temples.
4 CHI LIN NUNNERY
(
Click here
www.chilin.org
;
5 Chin Lin Dr, Diamond Hill; 9am-4.30pm;
Diamond Hill, exit C2)
This beautiful replica of a Tang dynasty monastery
comes complete with temples, lotus ponds, Buddhist relics and timber
structures assembled without the use of a single iron nail.
MANDARIN ORIENTAL $$$
( 2522 0111;
www.mandarinoriental.com/hongkong
; 5 Connaught Rd, Cent-
ral; r HK$3800-6000, ste HK$6500-45,000, Landmark Oriental d from
HK$5200, ste HK$9300; Central, exit J3; )
The venerable Mandarin
has historically set the standard in Asia and continues to be a contender for
the top spot, despite competition from the likes of the Four Seasons.
Luxury Hotel
FOUR SEASONS $$$
( 3196 8888;
www.fourseasons.com/hongkong
;
8 Finance St, Central; r
HK$4500-6500, ste HK$9300-63000; Hong Kong, exit F; )
The
Four Seasons arguably edges into top place on the island for its amazing
views, its location close to the Star Ferry, Hong Kong station, the inland and
Sheung Wan, its palatial rooms, glorious pool and spa complex, and its stellar
Luxury Hotel
