Hong Kong’s Best: Travel Guide
by TouchScreenTravels
An independent travel guide to Hong Kong's cities and countryside
| App Name | Hong Kong’s Best: Travel Guide |
|---|---|
| Developer | TouchScreenTravels |
| Category | Travel & Local |
| Download Size | 43 MB |
| Latest Version | 2.0 |
| Average Rating | 0.00 |
| Rating Count | 0 |
| Google Play | Download |
| AppBrain | Download Hong Kong’s Best: Travel Guide Android app |
HONG KONG’S BEST is the ideal travel guide to this classic Asian destination. Written by a pro-author it introduces REGIONS & DISTRICTS; outlines ITINERARIES; details SIGHTS & ACTIVITIES; and suggest great places to EAT and DRINK. All content’s original and independent (125+ points-of-interest/200+ pics); no recommendations are ads!
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★ This app comes FREE with occasional pop-up ads: a SINGLE, one-off PURCHASE removes all ads; allows you to access all content (including maps) when offline; and includes free updates in the future. Published by TouchScreenTravels.com: Travel guides for the digital age. ★
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HONG KONG’S BEST starts with essential TRIP-PLANNING information and an overview of key REGIONS and DISTRICTS so you can decide where to stay.
A hand-crafted ITINERARIES section then offers first-timers five different easy-to-follow routes to explore the destination. Selected great boat tours are also recommended.
Then, the SIGHTS & ACTIVITIES section of the app is designed to give you the heads-up based on your interests. If you're particularly interested in CULTURE or are travelling with KIDS you might want to jump straight into the app here. Other sections include HISTORY; HIKING; PARKS; SWIMMING and VIEWS.
Finally the app details a few good BARS & RESTAURANTS near many key sights and provides a good introduction to HK's buzzing SHOPPING scene to help you find that perfect souvenir.
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APP FEATURE: TRIP ESSENTIALS
Key before-you-go information, including:
• Accommodation
• Costs
• Seasons, Festivals & Events
• Transport
APP FEATURE: THE CITY, COAST & MOUNTAINS
The lowdown on city-layout and surrounding regions:
• Hong Kong Island
• Kowloon
• Lantau
• The New Territories
APP FEATURE: ITINERARIES
With instructions and transport links:
• A Day Riding the Trams
• Aberdeen Sampan Tours
• Central & Mid-Levels In-A-Day
• Hong Kong Island In-A-day
• Lantau In-A-Day
• Northern Kowloon In-A-Day
• Riding The East & West Lines
• Star Ferry’s Harbour Tour
• Tsim Sha Tsui & The Peak in-a-day
APP FEATURE: SIGHTS, ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
Themed info and practical advice on:
• After Dark
• Culture
• History
• Kids & Families
• Parks & Gardens
• Swimming & Beaches
• Views
APP FEATURE: LISTINGS
Recommendations of where to eat, drink, shop and more:
• Bars
• Restaurants
• Shops & Shopping
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APP FEATURES: TECHNICAL
• NAVIGATE quickly using image buttons; a global search; and internal hyperlinks.
• LOCATION info (using your device's GPS).
• Detailed OFFLINE MAPS and the ability to ADD YOUR OWN markers.
• Save and share FAVOURITES.
• One-click website LINKS.
• One-click PHONE CALLS (on phones).
• Easily CONTACT the author.
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CREDITS
• AUTHOR: Beth Reiber got the travel bug as one of a dozen U.S. Girl Scouts picked to spend a month in Sweden, where, to her delight, she learned scouting was co-ed. With degrees in German and journalism, she has lived in Germany, visited some 50 countries, contributed to more than 55 publications and written 9 guidebooks, including Frommer’s guides to Japan, Hong Kong, Macau and Branson.
• ICON: Bernard Spragg @flickr
• FEATURE GRAPHIC: Yun Xu @unsplash
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REVIEWS AND RATINGS
Reviews and ratings are like gold dust to small developers like us, if you like the app please go back into the app store, find it and leave a review or just a rating. It really helps us. Thanks.
Recent changes:
Upgraded to include OFFLINE maps. Minor content update, including fixing broken URLs.
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★ This app comes FREE with occasional pop-up ads: a SINGLE, one-off PURCHASE removes all ads; allows you to access all content (including maps) when offline; and includes free updates in the future. Published by TouchScreenTravels.com: Travel guides for the digital age. ★
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HONG KONG’S BEST starts with essential TRIP-PLANNING information and an overview of key REGIONS and DISTRICTS so you can decide where to stay.
A hand-crafted ITINERARIES section then offers first-timers five different easy-to-follow routes to explore the destination. Selected great boat tours are also recommended.
Then, the SIGHTS & ACTIVITIES section of the app is designed to give you the heads-up based on your interests. If you're particularly interested in CULTURE or are travelling with KIDS you might want to jump straight into the app here. Other sections include HISTORY; HIKING; PARKS; SWIMMING and VIEWS.
Finally the app details a few good BARS & RESTAURANTS near many key sights and provides a good introduction to HK's buzzing SHOPPING scene to help you find that perfect souvenir.
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APP FEATURE: TRIP ESSENTIALS
Key before-you-go information, including:
• Accommodation
• Costs
• Seasons, Festivals & Events
• Transport
APP FEATURE: THE CITY, COAST & MOUNTAINS
The lowdown on city-layout and surrounding regions:
• Hong Kong Island
• Kowloon
• Lantau
• The New Territories
APP FEATURE: ITINERARIES
With instructions and transport links:
• A Day Riding the Trams
• Aberdeen Sampan Tours
• Central & Mid-Levels In-A-Day
• Hong Kong Island In-A-day
• Lantau In-A-Day
• Northern Kowloon In-A-Day
• Riding The East & West Lines
• Star Ferry’s Harbour Tour
• Tsim Sha Tsui & The Peak in-a-day
APP FEATURE: SIGHTS, ACTIVITIES & INTERESTS
Themed info and practical advice on:
• After Dark
• Culture
• History
• Kids & Families
• Parks & Gardens
• Swimming & Beaches
• Views
APP FEATURE: LISTINGS
Recommendations of where to eat, drink, shop and more:
• Bars
• Restaurants
• Shops & Shopping
———
APP FEATURES: TECHNICAL
• NAVIGATE quickly using image buttons; a global search; and internal hyperlinks.
• LOCATION info (using your device's GPS).
• Detailed OFFLINE MAPS and the ability to ADD YOUR OWN markers.
• Save and share FAVOURITES.
• One-click website LINKS.
• One-click PHONE CALLS (on phones).
• Easily CONTACT the author.
———
CREDITS
• AUTHOR: Beth Reiber got the travel bug as one of a dozen U.S. Girl Scouts picked to spend a month in Sweden, where, to her delight, she learned scouting was co-ed. With degrees in German and journalism, she has lived in Germany, visited some 50 countries, contributed to more than 55 publications and written 9 guidebooks, including Frommer’s guides to Japan, Hong Kong, Macau and Branson.
• ICON: Bernard Spragg @flickr
• FEATURE GRAPHIC: Yun Xu @unsplash
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REVIEWS AND RATINGS
Reviews and ratings are like gold dust to small developers like us, if you like the app please go back into the app store, find it and leave a review or just a rating. It really helps us. Thanks.
Recent changes:
Upgraded to include OFFLINE maps. Minor content update, including fixing broken URLs.
