Riding the Star Ferry in Hong Kong Nov 23, 2009
A Bargain Trip Between Central and Kowloon ... 30) ride on the renowned Star Ferry crossing the world famous harbor from Hong Kong to Kowloon ... 30pm between Central Pier and Tsim Sha Tsui, the fleet of twelve vessels, with their green and white hulls, take thousands of commuters and visitors everyday on an eight minute journey between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. (Suite101.com)
Sightseeing Bus Tours in Hong Kong Nov 17, 2009
In Hong Kong the route covers both the island and Kowloon and includes a ride on Star Ferry and the Peak tram ... Across on the Ferry the Blue Tour takes in Kowloon, heading up Nathan Road to Temple Street and the Jade market, Ladies Market, the Hong Kong Museum of History and the Science Museum before returning to the Star Ferry ... The Night Tour departs from the Avenue of the Stars on the Kowloon waterfront next to Star Ferry before the Symphony of Lights Show at 19. (Suite101.com)
Welcome to wine country Nov 3, 2009
"My first reaction was, 'Where are the grapes located? Where do people have so much space in Hong Kong to grow grapes?'" said Frank Schuetzendorf, the food and beverage director for the Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel ... --Frank Schuetzendorf, Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel ... Schuetzendorf of the Kowloon Shangri-La hotel tasted some of the wine a few months ago. (CNN -- International)
Soon, world's tallest hotel in Hong Kong Oct 28, 2009
The hotel, with 312 guest rooms, will look out over Hong Kong's Victoria Harbour from Kowloon where the ICC building is being completed. Currently, the world's tallest hotels are the 333-metre, 72-floor Rose Hotel in Dubai, followed by the 330-metre, 105-floor Ryogyong Hotel in Pyongyang and the 321-metre Burj Al Arab Hotel in Dubai. (India Times)
Nail-biting landings andharrowing takeoffs Oct 27, 2009
In fact, cities are often tough: for years (73, to be exact), the honor of the worlds most harrowing airport was reserved for Hong Kongs Kai Tak, whose single runway was jammed in between Victoria Harbor and densely populated Kowloon. Pilots had to battle crosswinds and fly a complicated curved approach, all while dodging mountains and high-rises. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Michael Moore on . . . everything Oct 1, 2009
As they often do when they re in town, the WWE gang chowed down at the Kowloon after their sold-out smackdown at the Garden. Kofi Kingston, a former wrestling champ at Winchester High, showed up with his former coach Larry Tremblay and a posse that included Chris Jericho, Batista, Randy Orton, CM Punk, Christian, Mark Henry, Matt Hardy, Chavo Guerrero, Dave Finlay, Hornswoggle, Cryme Tyme Shad, Dolph Ziggler, Santino Marella, Jack Swagger, WWE Divas Maria, Eve, Kelly Kelly, Natalya, and many... (Boston Globe)
Bruce Lees residence may become a museum Jul 23, 2009
Tyrone Siu / ReutersA woman walks past a motel, the former home of the late kung fu star Bruce Lee, in Hong Kong's Kowloon Tong district. The billionaire owner of Lee's final home hopes to build a museum to the martial arts legend, giving in to public calls to prevent the sale of the luxury house in a northern Hong Kong suburb for millions of dollars. (MSNBC -- News)
The Vagabond Travelers Dream Jun 26, 2009
Arriving in Hong Kong airport at 11:05 PM after about 20 hours flying time, our next scheduled activity was in downtown Hong Kong (Kowloon) at 9:00 AM. We didnt have time for jet lag-the word was sleep during flight time and/or when you get home. So much to see and experience, even Marco Polo couldnt have caught us; and Singapore was the island Ol Marco missed. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
Component Changes Made to Dow Jones Select Dividend Indexes Jun 5, 2009
In the Dow Jones Hong Kong Select Dividend Index, Kowloon Development Co. Ltd. (Hong Kong, Financial Services, 0034. HK) will be replaced by Shanghai Industrial Holdings Ltd. (Hong Kong, Industrial Goods & Services,0363. (Primezone Releases)
Wonder cities of the Far East; Asias gateways to the Orient Jun 5, 2009
From the air Hong Kong and the Kowloon Peninsula are both quite visible and outstanding ... We stayed in one-of-the new top-class hotels in Kowloon, almost next door to the Grand Dame, Peninsula, where it is said that anyone who is anyone has high tea-which we did. (Brownstown Jackson County Banner, IN)
HotelTravel.com's Sizzling Summer Deals Sweep Across Asia May 26, 2009
Many visitors prefer to stay in Kowloon; it is tough to beat the US$125 room rate at the lovely four-star. For shopping, try the four-star in famous Nathan Road, where HotelTravel. (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Criminal activity exposed May 23, 2009
Mong Kok, on Hong Kong's Kowloon peninsula, is rated by demographers as one of the world's most densely populated areas, with 160000 people per square kilometre. AFP Digg. (iAfrica.com)
Hotel's bad luck May 5, 2009
First documented SARS case in 2003 was a guest at sister hotel in Kowloon ... During his one-night stay at a Kowloon hotel the doctor, who had been treating patients with an unusual respiratory ailment, fell ill himself ... The Metropark Hotel in Kowloon. (CNN -- International)
Outbreaks pose bad luck for Chinese firm May 5, 2009
First documented SARS case in 2003 was a guest at sister hotel in Kowloon ... The Metropark Hotel in Kowloon. (CNN -- World)
* World News Quick Take Mar 29, 2009
The project involves the restoration of Lees former house in the Kowloon Tong district of Hong Kong, plus the possibility of building an adjacent cinema and library, the newspaper said. The competition has been agreed upon after talks between the government and the two-story villas owner, Yu Panglin, who has agreed to donate the property, which is valued at HK$100 million (US$12. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World Business)
Inside Hong Kong Mar 26, 2009
If youre feeling really adventurous, head to Lei Yue Mun in East Kowloon. Its a massive fish market where you select fresh fish directly from the market stalls. (iAfrica.com)
The most stunning city skylines Mar 24, 2009
HKGYTW / iStockphotoWhether youre gazing at Hong Kongs brash skyline from Victoria Peak or across the harbor from the Kowloon side, youll be taking in one of the most spectacular urban landscapes in the world. Still, high-rises are not a prerequisite for a great skyline. (MSNBC -- Travel)
Mugabe's wife not charged Mar 23, 2009
Jones has said a "completely deranged" Mugabe struck him in the face repeatedly as her bodyguard grabbed him when he was trying to snap photos of her leaving the five-star Kowloon Shangri-la Hotel in January. The photographer later reported the incident to the police and said he sustained numerous bruises and cuts to his face from the assault, thanks to the diamond-encrusted ring the first lady was wearing. (iAfrica.com)
Urban thrills where East meets West Mar 10, 2009
A clear morning will reveal the city's high-rise buildings and skyscrapers unfurled below, with Kowloon and the green and mountainous New Territories in the middle distance ... Head towards the piers to catch the to Kowloon. (CNN)
Priceless and tickled pink Mar 4, 2009
Adamant that there is so much more to Hong Kong than shopping, our hostess at the new Novotel Hong Kong Nathan Road Kowloon hotel suggests we see the pink dolphins ... The lure of retail in Hong Kong is intense and the Novotel Nathan Road is perfectly placed, in the heart of Kowloon and not far from my favourite retail precinct, Mongkok. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Mugabe's daughter studying Feb 15, 2009
Last Updated: 12:03pm 25 Jan 2009. 17 24 SPONSORED LINKS. (iAfrica.com)
'Grace Mugabe attacked me' Feb 15, 2009
Grace Mugabe (43), flew into a rage when she saw photographer Richard Jones waiting outside as she left the five-star Kowloon Shangri-la Hotel with a female friend and a bodyguard in the southern Chinese city on Thursday. Jones was about 20 feet (six metres) away from Mugabe when she told her bodyguard to attack him, said Michael Sheridan, The Sunday Times correspondent who joined the photographer seconds after the assault. (iAfrica.com)
