The Octopus card for the Hong Kong subway is a great way to save money on public transport in Hong Kong.

An Octopus card costs 50 HKD as an initial deposit, most of which you will get back at the end of your trip when you return it. You can purchase an Octopus card in any Hong Kong subway station.

The deposit for an Octopus card is 150 HKD. The card will allow you to get a discount on a regular fare on the Hong Kong subway. The Octopus card can also be used on the famous Star Ferry between Kowloon Bay and Hong Kong.

Octopus cards can be used for non-transport purposes as well. For example, you can use your Octopus card to pay for small items in many coffee shops in Hong Kong.

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W Hong Kong
Address: 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon Station, Kowloon, Hong Kong, China
Phone: +852 3717 2222

Opened on August 8, 2008, the W Hong Kong is the hottest new addition to the Hong Kong hotel scene and the first W hotel in China.

With rooms designed by world famous Australian interior desiger Nicholas Graham and Japanese designer Yasumichi Morita, the W Hong Kong is at the peak of sleek Contemporary design.

With its West Kowloon location in the heart of the financial district and its signature W service, the hotel has quickly become one of Hong Kong’s best hotels.

Featuring 393 guest rooms, gourmet restaurants FIRE and KITCHEN, the sleek Liquid lounge and Living Room areas, a refreshing pool, and top-notch spa and fitness center, the W Hong Kong is the perfect place to call home during a visit to the city.

Book your room at the W hotel in Hong Kong now to make sure your room is ready and waiting for you while you’re visiting Hong Kong.

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The fair, which is also known as Art HK 09, is a modern art exhibition featuring the works of both Eastern and Western artists from 100 visiting galleries from 20 countries. Works on display at the Hong Kong International Art Fair will range from paintings by Picasso and Warhol to photography, and will also showcase emerging Hong Kong artists.

Admission prices for the Hong Kong International Art Fair are $150HKD at the door, or $120HKD in advance. Concessions are available.

Opening hours for the Hong Kong International Art Fair are 11am-7pm Thurs-Sat, and 11am-5pm Sun.

Happy Valley Racecourse Address:
2 Sports Rd., Happy Valley, Hong Kong

Happy Valley Racecourse Phone:
(852) 2895 1523

Happy Valley Racecourse Schedule:
Races at Happy Valley are held between September and June on Wednesday nights (7:30pm-10:30 or 11pm) and some weekend afternoons

Happy Valley Racecourse Admission: HK$10

If you like going to the horse races, Happy Valley Racecourse in Hong Kong is the perfect spot for you. Built in 1846, Happy Valley is a rare example of an in-city racecourse. A Wednesday night or weekend afternoon at Happy Valley Racecourse is a lively event, and rumor has it that more money changes hands here in a single night than during the Kentucky Derby.

The mid-levels escalator in Hong Kong is the world’s longest covered escalator. Running from Des Voeux Road in the Central district with Conduit Road in the Mid-levels, the Hong Kong city escalator is a great way to get around the city and avoid the traffic in the streets below. Raised one level above the street, the Hong Kong city escalator has great views of the bustling shops, restaurants, and roads below. The escalator has regular gaps to let people on and off at popular streets in Central and SoHo.

Dragon I Address: The Centrium, 60 Wyndham Street, Hong Kong
Dragon I Phone: + 852 3110 1222

Located in Hong Kong’s hip SoHo district, Dragon I bar is for those who want to see and be seen. The bar’s swanky interior is matched by its upscale patrons. Wednesday night at Dragon I is model night, so be prepared to come face-to-face with the beautiful people.

IF your favorite Olympic events involve horses, then the place to go next summer is Hong Kong, not Bejing.

The International Olympic Committee has decided to hold all six equestrian events of the 2008 Summer Olympics in Hong Kong, after veterinarians raised concerns about equine diseases in mainland China. That decision is expected to bring throngs of horse lovers to Hong Kong, mainly from North America, Europe and Australia.

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Hong Kong Disneyland is a Disney theme park located on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. Like Disney’s resorts in the U.S., Hong Kong Disneyland offers fun rides and adventures for families visiting Hong Kong.

Hong Kong Disneyland Ticket Prices:

Hong Kong Disneyland tickets for adults cost HKD$295-350
Hong Kong Disneyland tickets for children (3-11) cost HKD$210-250
Hong Kong Disneyland tickets for seniors (65+) cost HKD$170-200

How to Get to Hong Kong Disneyland:

Hong Kong Disneyland can be reached via the MTR Disneyland Resort Line, bus, car or taxi.