Samantha Brown: Hong Kong-Macau

Hong Kong

Sam heads to 2 of the most dynamic cities in China, Hong Kong and Macau. In Hong Kong, Sam hits the busy streets, seeing old Chinese traditions coexisting alongside remnants of the country's colonial past.

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Restaurant

Margaret's Café e Nata

Sam learns how to make Macau's famous egg tarts.

Nam Van, Macau

Restaurant

Lau Sum Kee Noodle

Sam shops at a local food market and then helps prepare lunch.

82 Fuk Wing St. Sham Shui Po, Kowloon

Activity

AJ Hackett Macau Tower

Sam takes a walk around the outer rim that encircles the tower.

Largo da Torre de Macau, Macau, SAR

Activity

Macau World Heritage Sites

Sam begins her tour at Largo do Senado and sees the barracks, church and downtown, and enjoys Portuguese egg tarts.

Activity

Mid-Levels Escalator

Sam rides the famous series of escalators going from Des Voeux Road up to Conduit Road.

Central, Hong Kong Island

Activity

Canal Road Flyover

Sam meets up with the Paper Tiger Ladies, who continue the old Chinese tradition of villain hitting.

Hong Kong Island

Activity

Jaspa's Party Junk

Sam takes a Junk boat ride out to Pak Lap to go abseiling.

28 Staunton St., Central, Hong Kong

Activity

Temple Street Night Market

Sam uncovers great finds at the city's most famous market.

Temple St. & Ma Ming Lane, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon

Activity

Ngong Ping 360

Sam rides a cable car, enjoying spectacular views of Lantau, Hong Kong's largest island.

11 Tat Tung Rd. Tung Chung, Lantau, Hong Kong

Activity

Sam's tailor

Sam gets fitted for a dress, which she wears later to the casino.

Ground Floor Burlington Arcade, 94 Nathan Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui , Kowloon, Hong Kong

Activity

Po Lin Monastery, Tian Tan Buddha

Sam visits the Buddha statue and is guided by a monk through the monastery en route to fortune sticks.

Lantua Island, Ngong Ping

Activity

Solerworld

Sam meets twins Julio and Dino, who make up the popular rockband Soler.

Activity

Tai O Fishing Village

Sam takes a tour of the village and learns how to dry fish.

Activity

Kowloon Star Ferry Pier

Sam takes a classic ride across the Victoria harbor to the pier.

http://www.starferry.com.hk/

Activity

Dragonfly Outdoor Adventure

Sam hikes and goes abseiling down the cliffs of Pak Lap in the New Territories.

Rm. 1201, 12/F, Loon Kee Building, 267-275 Des Voeux Rd., Central, Hong Kong

Activity

Dragon Challenge Club

Sam meets up with one of Hong Kong's most competitive dragon-boat teams.

Sai King

Activity

Sky Shuttle Helicopters

Sam takes a helicopter ride from Hong Kong to Macau.

Accommodation

MGM Grand Macau

Sam preps for a night at the casinos in her Penthouse Suite, enjoys a fabulous dinner with some high rollers and hangs in the private gaming room.

NAPE, Macau

Accommodation

Peninsula Hotel

Sam rides to the hotel and enjoys high tea in style with journalist and author Nury Vittachi.

Salisbury Rd., Kowloon, Hong Kong

Accommodation

Intercontinental Hotel

Sam enjoys the Symphony of Lights show.

18 Salisbury Rd., Kowloon, Hong Kong

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