What_WP to_TO Do_VB 
Shopping_NNP 
Inflation_NN has_VBZ taken_VBN its_PRP$ toll_NN in_IN Hong_NNP Kong_NNP ._. 
While_IN it_PRP ’s_VBZ no_RB longer_RB the_DT bargain_NN shopping_NN destination_NN it_PRP once_RB was_VBD ,_, there_EX are_VBP still_RB some_DT good_JJ buys_VBZ to_TO be_VB had_VBN ._. 
Since_IN Hong_NNP Kong_NNP is_VBZ a_DT duty-free_JJ port_NN and_CC charges_NNS no_DT sales_NNS tax_NN ,_, goods_NNS are_VBP cheaper_RBR here_RB than_IN in_IN the_DT country_NN where_WRB they_PRP were_VBD made_VBN ._. 
On_IN photographic_JJ equipment_NN ,_, electronic_JJ goods_NNS ,_, and_CC watches_NNS ,_, you_PRP avoid_VBP the_DT luxury_NN tax_NN payable_JJ in_IN your_PRP$ home_NN country_NN ._. 
Specialty_NNP goods_NNS and_CC souvenirs_NNS ,_, often_RB handmade_JJ ,_, come_VB from_IN Hong_NNP Kong_NNP and_CC elsewhere_RB in_IN China_NNP ._. 
Custom-made_NNP garments_NNS by_IN skillful_JJ Hong_NNP Kong_NNP tailors_NNS are_VBP still_RB much_JJ in_IN demand_NN and_CC cost_NN less_RBR than_IN elsewhere_RB for_IN comparable_JJ garments_NNS ._. 
Note_VB that_DT alcohol_NN and_CC tobacco_NN are_VBP both_DT exceptions_NNS to_TO Hong_NNP Kong_NNP ’_NN s_VBZ duty-free_JJ regime_NN and_CC are_VBP subject_JJ to_TO tax_VB ._. 

You_PRP ’ll_MD find_VB that_IN prices_NNS are_VBP about_IN the_DT same_JJ in_IN Hong_NNP Kong_NNP Central_NNP and_CC Kowloon_NNP ,_, and_CC somewhat_RB cheaper_JJR in_IN Causeway_NNP Bay_NNP ,_, which_WDT caters_VBZ to_TO local_JJ shopping_NN ._. 
Large_JJ shops_NNS on_IN the_DT fashionable_JJ thoroughfares_NNS tend_VBP to_TO be_VB more_RBR expensive_JJ than_IN smaller_JJR “_NN family_NN ”_NN shops_NNS tucked_VBN away_RB in_IN the_DT side_NN streets_NNS ._. 

Stores_NNPS do_VBP not_RB open_JJ until_IN 10_CD am_VBP or_CC later_RB ,_, but_CC shopping_NN goes_VBZ on_IN into_IN the_DT evening_NN ,_, up_IN to_TO 9:30_NN pm_NN ._. 
Most_JJS shops_NNS are_VBP open_JJ seven_CD days_NNS a_DT week_NN ._. 
Shops_NNPS in_IN Central_NNP are_VBP an_DT exception_NN ;_: they_PRP generally_RB close_VBP at_IN 6_CD pm_NN and_CC are_VBP not_RB open_JJ on_IN Sunday_NNP ._. 
The_DT only_JJ holiday_NN on_IN which_WDT all_DT commerce_NN comes_VBZ to_TO a_DT halt_NN is_VBZ the_DT Chinese_NNP New_NNP Year_NNP in_IN January_NNP or_CC February_NNP ._. 

Buyer_NNP Beware_VB ._. 
Be_VB aware_JJ that_IN name_NN brands_NNS ,_, including_VBG electronics_NNS ,_, are_VBP sometimes_RB fakes_NNS ,_, glass_NN may_MD be_VB sold_VBN as_IN jade_NN ,_, and_CC that_IN antique_JJ you_PRP bought_VBD may_MD have_VB been_VBN made_VBN last_JJ night_NN ._. 
Always_RB ask_VB for_IN a_DT receipt_NN that_IN records_NNS information_NN about_IN the_DT item_NN ,_, and_CC if_IN you_PRP buy_VBP an_DT antique_NN ,_, be_VB sure_JJ to_TO get_VB a_DT certificate_NN of_IN authentication_NN ._. 
Needless_JJ to_TO say_VB ,_, avoid_VB peddlers_NNS who_WP approach_VBP you_PRP on_IN the_DT street_NN and_CC offer_NN to_TO take_VB you_PRP to_TO wondrous_JJ bargains_NNS ._. 

The_DT large_JJ department_NN stores_NNS have_VBP fixed_VBN prices_NNS ,_, but_CC elsewhere_RB you_PRP should_MD ask_VB whether_IN there_EX is_VBZ a_DT discount_NN ,_, especially_RB if_IN you_PRP buy_VBP several_JJ items_NNS in_IN one_CD shop_NN ._. 
Compare_VB prices_NNS before_IN you_PRP buy_VBP any_DT significant_JJ item_NN ._. 
Always_RB ask_VB to_TO see_VB the_DT manufacturer_NN ’_NN s_VBZ guarantee_NN when_WRB purchasing_VBG watches_NNS ,_, cameras_NNS ,_, and_CC audio-visual_JJ and_CC electronic_JJ equipment_NN ._. 

Note_VB that_IN when_WRB haggling_VBG ,_, the_DT merchant_NN assumes_VBZ you_PRP are_VBP prepared_VBN to_TO pay_VB cash_NN ._. 
If_IN ,_, after_IN concluding_VBG a_DT deal_NN ,_, you_PRP try_VBP to_TO pay_VB with_IN a_DT credit_NN card_NN ,_, he_PRP may_MD then_RB boost_VB the_DT price_NN in_IN order_NN to_TO cover_VB the_DT card_NN charges_NNS ._. 

It_PRP is_VBZ advisable_JJ to_TO shop_VB at_IN outlets_NNS that_WDT are_VBP members_NNS of_IN the_DT Hong_NNP Kong_NNP Tourist_NNP Association_NNP (_( HKTA_NNP )_) ,_, identified_VBN by_IN a_DT red_JJ junk_NN logo_NN ._. 
Membership_NNP imposes_VBZ an_DT obligation_NN to_TO maintain_VB standards_NNS of_IN both_DT quality_NN and_CC service_NN ,_, and_CC provides_VBZ dissatisfied_VBN customers_NNS with_IN an_DT officially_RB recognized_VBN channel_NN for_IN redressing_VBG complaints_NNS ;_: the_DT number_NN to_TO call_VB is_VBZ Tel_NNP ._. 2508_CD 1234_CD ._. 
Pick_VB up_RP a_DT copy_NN of_IN HKTA_NNP ’_NN s_VBZ “_NN The_DT Official_NNP Dining_NNP ,_, Entertainment_NNP &_CC Shopping_NNP Directory_NNP ”_NN in_IN which_WDT all_DT member_NN stores_NNS are_VBP listed_VBN ._. 

Shipping_NN ._. 
Many_JJ stores_NNS will_MD pack_VB and_CC ship_NN purchases_NNS ._. 
Ask_VB if_IN automatic_JJ free_JJ insurance_NN is_VBZ provided_VBN ._. 
If_IN the_DT goods_NNS are_VBP very_RB valuable_JJ or_CC fragile_JJ ,_, it_PRP is_VBZ a_DT good_JJ idea_NN to_TO buy_VB an_DT all-risk_JJ insurance_NN for_IN the_DT shipment_NN ._. 
Packages_NNS sent_VBD to_TO the_DT US_NNP or_CC to_TO Europe_NNP generally_RB take_VBP six_CD to_TO eight_CD weeks_NNS by_IN surface_NN mail_NN ,_, and_CC one_CD week_NN by_IN airmail_NN ._. 

Shopping_NNP Areas_NNS ._. 
Major_NNP shopping_NN areas_NNS are_VBP Tsim_NNP Sha_NNP Tsui_NNP in_IN Kowloon_NNP ,_, especially_RB along_IN Nathan_NNP Road_NNP ;_: Central_NNP on_IN Hong_NNP Kong_NNP Island_NNP ,_, particularly_RB for_IN upscale_JJ designer_NN goods_NNS ;_: Causeway_NNP Bay_NNP for_IN slightly_RB better_JJR prices_NNS ;_: and_CC the_DT Hollywood_NNP Road_NNP area_NN ._. 

Department_NNP Stores_NNPS ._. 
Look_VB for_IN Lane_NNP Crawford_NNP Ltd._NN ,_, an_DT upscale_JJ store_NN with_IN branches_NNS at_IN Pacific_NNP Place_NNP ,_, 70_CD Queen_NNP ’_NN s_VBZ Road_NNP ,_, and_CC Harbour_NNP City_NNP ;_: Wing_NNP On_IN ,_, one_CD of_IN the_DT oldest_JJS in_IN Hong_NNP Kong_NNP ;_: Marks_NNP and_CC Spencer_NNP ;_: and_CC the_DT Japanese_JJ department_NN stores_NNS ,_, Mitsukoshi_NNP ,_, Sobo_NNP ,_, and_CC Seibu_NNP ._. 

Malls_NNP ._. 
Hong_NNP Kong_NNP is_VBZ full_JJ of_IN giant_NN malls_NNS ._. 
Harbour_NNP City_NNP ,_, just_RB west_NN of_IN the_DT Star_NNP Ferry_NNP Terminal_NNP in_IN Tsim_NNP Sha_NNP Tsui_NNP is_VBZ one_CD of_IN the_DT largest_JJS ;_: Pacific_NNP Place_NNP ,_, 88_CD Queensway_NNP ,_, is_VBZ Central_NNP ’_NN s_VBZ biggest_JJS mall_NN ,_, with_IN retail_JJ outlets_NNS and_CC department_NN stores_NNS ;_: Times_NNP Square_NNP is_VBZ a_DT collection_NN of_IN retail_JJ outlets_NNS in_IN Causeway_NNP Bay_NNP ._. 
In_IN addition_NN ,_, most_RBS top-line_JJ hotels_NNS have_VBP upscale_JJ malls_NNS full_JJ of_IN designer_NN boutiques_NNS ._. 

Factory_NNP Outlets_NNP ._. 
These_DT stores_NNS sell_VBP excess_JJ stock_NN or_CC factory_NN overruns_NNS ._. 
Hong_NNP Kong_NNP is_VBZ no_RB longer_RB a_DT factory_NN outlet_NN center_NN since_IN much_JJ of_IN its_PRP$ clothing_NN manufacturing_NN has_VBZ moved_VBN elsewhere_RB ._. 
There_EX are_VBP factory_NN showrooms_NNS in_IN the_DT Pedder_NNP Building_NNP ,_, 12_CD Pedder_NNP Street_NNP ,_, in_IN Central_NNP ._. 

Markets_NNP ._. 
Markets_NNP are_VBP the_DT places_NNS to_TO use_VB your_PRP$ bargaining_NN skills_NNS ._. 
Hong_NNP Kong_NNP ’_NN s_VBZ most_RBS famous_JJ and_CC colorful_JJ market_NN is_VBZ the_DT Temple_NNP Street_NNP Night_NNP Market_NNP near_IN the_DT Jordan_NNP MTR_NNP stop_VB ._. 
Every_DT conceivable_JJ kind_NN of_IN goods_NNS is_VBZ sold_VBN here_RB :_: clothing_NN ,_, all_DT kinds_NNS of_IN electronics_NNS ,_, CDs_NNS ,_, souvenirs_NNS ,_, crafts_NNS ,_, and_CC jewelry_NN ._. 

Stanley_NNP Market_NNP is_VBZ located_VBN on_IN Hong_NNP Kong_NNP ’_NN s_VBZ southern_JJ coast_NN ,_, and_CC is_VBZ well-known_JJ for_IN all_DT kinds_NNS of_IN clothing_NN ,_, including_VBG silk_NN and_CC cashmere_NN ._. 
Bargain_NN ,_, and_CC carefully_RB examine_VB any_DT merchandise_NN you_PRP buy_VBP here_RB ._. 

The_DT Jade_NNP Market_NNP ,_, on_IN Kansu_NNP Street_NNP in_IN Yau_NNP Ma_NNP Tei_NNP ,_, is_VBZ known_VBN for_IN both_DT jade_NN and_CC freshwater_NN pearls_NNS ._. 
This_DT is_VBZ not_RB the_DT place_NN to_TO make_VB expensive_JJ purchases_NNS ,_, but_CC it_PRP ’s_VBZ great_JJ for_IN inexpensive_JJ pendants_NNS ,_, earrings_NNS ,_, and_CC gifts_NNS ._. 

What_WP to_TO Buy_VB 

Antiques_NNPS ._. 
Hollywood_NNP Road_NNP in_IN the_DT Mid-_NNP Levels_NNP above_IN Central_NNP is_VBZ the_DT most_RBS famous_JJ antiques_NNS street_NN in_IN Hong_NNP Kong_NNP ._. 
Look_VB for_IN fine_NN Chinese_JJ bronzes_NNS ,_, embroidery_NN ,_, lacquerware_NN and_CC porcelain_NN ,_, tomb_NN figures_NNS ,_, and_CC wood_NN carvings_NNS ,_, among_IN other_JJ possibilities_NNS ._. 
The_DT experts_NNS point_VBP out_IN that_IN it_PRP is_VBZ not_RB age_NN alone_RB that_WDT determines_VBZ a_DT Chinese_JJ antique_JJ ’_NN s_VBZ value_NN —_NN the_DT dynasties_NNS of_IN the_DT past_RB had_VBD their_PRP$ creative_JJ ups_NNS and_CC downs_NNS ._. 
For_IN serious_JJ antiques_NNS ,_, try_VB Honeychurch_NNP Antiques_NNPS at_IN no_UH ._. 29_CD for_IN furniture_NN and_CC silver_NN ,_, Tai_NNP Sing_NNP Company_NNP at_IN 122_CD for_IN porcelain_NN ._. 
For_IN fun_NN you_PRP can_MD visit_VB the_DT Low_NNP Price_NNP Shop_NNP at_IN no_UH ._. 47_CD or_CC the_DT Cat_NNP Street_NNP crafts_NNS stores_NNS and_CC flea_NN market_NN ._. 

Brocades_NNP and_CC Silks_NNP ._. 
Fabrics_NNP from_IN China_NNP are_VBP a_DT bargain_NN and_CC well_RB worth_JJ taking_NN home_NN ._. 
Chinese-product_NNP department_NN stores_NNS stock_NN silk_NN fabrics_NNS ,_, silk_NN scarves_NN ,_, finely_RB embroidered_JJ blouses_NNS ,_, and_CC traditional_JJ padded_JJ jackets_NNS ._. 
Chinese_NNP Arts_NNP and_CC Crafts_NNP is_VBZ at_IN Pacific_NNP Place_NNP in_IN Central_NNP ,_, and_CC in_IN Star_NNP House_NNP in_IN Tsim_NNP Sha_NNP Tsui_NNP ;_: CRC_NNP Department_NNP Store_NNP is_VBZ on_IN Hennessy_NNP Road_NNP in_IN Causeway_NNP Bay_NNP ._. 
For_IN fabrics_NNS ,_, also_RB try_VB Western_NNP Market_NNP ,_, Morrison_NNP Street_NNP ,_, in_IN Central_NNP ._. 

Cameras_NNP ._. 
Photo_NNP buffs_NNS know_VBP that_IN Hong_NNP Kong_NNP is_VBZ the_DT place_NN to_TO buy_VB some_DT of_IN the_DT world_NN ’_NN s_VBZ most_JJS advanced_VBN photographic_JJ equipment_NN ,_, and_CC there_EX are_VBP some_DT real_JJ bargains_NNS around_IN ._. 
However_RB ,_, be_VB sure_JJ you_PRP compare_VBP prices_NNS and_CC models_NNS before_IN buying_VBG ._. 
Two_CD reliable_JJ places_NNS to_TO start_VB looking_VBG in_IN Lan_NNP Kwai_NNP Fong_NNP are_VBP Photo_NNP Scientific_NNP in_IN the_DT Eurasia_NNP Building_NNP and_CC Hing_NNP Lee_NNP Camera_NNP Company_NN ,_, 25_CD Lyndhurst_NNP Terrace_NNP ._. 

Carpets_NNP and_CC Rugs_NNP ._. 
Hong_NNP Kong_NNP is_VBZ a_DT mecca_NN for_IN Chinese_JJ hand-knotted_JJ wool_NN carpets_NNS and_CC silk_NN rugs_NNS ._. 
Hong_NNP Kong_NNP ’_NN s_VBZ stores_NNS are_VBP usually_RB able_JJ to_TO arrange_VB shipment_NN ._. 
Caravan_NNP at_IN 65_CD Hollywood_NNP Road_NNP and_CC the_DT shops_NNS in_IN The_DT Silk_NNP Road_NNP at_IN Ocean_NNP Center_NNP in_IN Tsim_NNP Sha_NNP Tsui_NNP are_VBP good_JJ places_NNS to_TO start_VB looking_VBG ._. 

China_NNP (_( Porcelain_NNP )_) ._. 
In_IN Hong_NNP Kong_NNP you_PRP can_MD have_VB a_DT plate_NN ,_, or_CC even_RB a_DT whole_JJ dinner_NN service_NN ,_, hand-painted_JJ to_TO your_PRP$ own_JJ design_NN ._. 
Factories_NNS in_IN Kowloon_NNP and_CC the_DT New_NNP Territories_NNPS ,_, producing_VBG traditional_JJ and_CC modern_JJ china_NN ,_, are_VBP geared_VBN to_TO entertain_VB and_CC instruct_VB visiting_VBG tourists_NNS ;_: prices_NNS are_VBP appealing_VBG ._. 
Two_CD of_IN the_DT largest_JJS places_NNS to_TO go_VB are_VBP the_DT Wah_NNP Tung_NNP China_NNP Company_NNP in_IN the_DT Grand_NNP Marine_NNP Industrial_NNP Building_NNP in_IN Aberdeen_NNP ;_: and_CC the_DT Overjoy_NNP Porcelain_NNP Factory_NNP in_IN Block_NN B_NNP of_IN the_DT Kwai_NNP Hing_NNP Industrial_NNP Building_NNP ,_, Kwai_NNP Chung_NNP ,_, in_IN the_DT New_NNP Territories_NNPS ._. 
In_IN antiques_NNS shops_NNS ,_, look_VB for_IN highly_RB valued_VBN porcelains_NNS from_IN China_NNP ._. 
Note_VB that_IN because_IN of_IN the_DT duty-free_JJ situation_NN ,_, good_JJ bargains_NNS may_MD be_VB found_VBN in_IN European_JJ china_NN ,_, including_VBG Spode_NNP and_CC Wedgwood_NNP ._. 

Electronics_NNP ._. 
The_DT latest_JJS gadgets_NNS are_VBP sometimes_RB available_JJ in_IN Hong_NNP Kong_NNP before_IN anywhere_RB else_RB ._. 
Before_IN you_PRP begin_VBP shopping_NN ,_, pick_VB up_RB HKTA_NNP ’_NN s_VBZ “_NN Shopping_NNP Guide_NNP to_TO Consumer_NNP Electronics_NNP ._. ”_NN 
Prices_NNS on_IN electronics_NNS have_VBP risen_VBN in_IN the_DT past_JJ two_CD years_NNS ;_: check_NN prices_NNS at_IN home_NN before_IN you_PRP buy_VBP here_RB ._. 
Nathan_NNP Road_NNP has_VBZ many_JJ electronics_NNS shops_NNS ._. 
Also_RB check_NN out_RP Star_NNP Computer_NNP City_NNP in_IN the_DT Star_NNP House_NNP near_IN the_DT Star_NNP Ferry_NNP terminal_NN ._. 

Furniture_NNP ._. 
The_DT choice_NN ranges_NNS from_IN traditional_JJ hand-carved_JJ Chinese_JJ rosewood_NN furniture_NN to_TO well-made_JJ reproductions_NNS of_IN modern_JJ Western_JJ styles_NNS ._. 
Rattan_NNP furniture_NN is_VBZ highly_RB popular_JJ ._. 
Hollywood_NNP Road_NNP has_VBZ several_JJ furniture_NN shops_NNS ._. 
Queen_NNP ’_NN s_VBZ Road_NNP East_NNP in_IN Wan_NNP Chai_NNP is_VBZ a_DT furniture_NN manufacturing_NN and_CC retail_JJ area_NN ._. 

Jade_NNP ._. 
“_NN Good_JJ for_IN the_DT health_NN ”_NN is_VBZ just_RB one_CD of_IN the_DT many_JJ magical_JJ qualities_NNS that_WDT are_VBP attributed_VBN to_TO these_DT beautiful_JJ emerald-green_JJ or_CC turquoise_NN stones_NNS ._. 
Real_JJ jade_NN is_VBZ extremely_RB expensive_JJ ,_, and_CC you_PRP may_MD be_VB offered_VBN counterfeit_NN jade_NN ,_, which_WDT looks_VBZ exactly_RB like_IN the_DT genuine_JJ article_NN ._. 
Some_DT people_NNS say_VBP you_PRP can_MD test_VB the_DT authenticity_NN by_IN touch_NN —_NN real_JJ jade_NN feels_VBZ smooth_JJ and_CC cool_VB ._. 
Alternatively_RB ,_, you_PRP can_MD shine_VB a_DT lamp_NN on_IN the_DT stone_NN —_NN real_JJ jade_NN shows_VBZ no_DT reflected_VBN light_JJ ._. 
Better_NNP still_RB ,_, go_VB shopping_NN with_IN an_DT expert_NN ._. 

Jewelry_NN ._. 
Thanks_NNS to_TO the_DT duty-free_JJ situation_NN ,_, prices_NNS in_IN Hong_NNP Kong_NNP are_VBP lower_JJR than_IN they_PRP are_VBP in_IN some_DT other_JJ places_NNS ._. 
You_PRP can_MD buy_VB gemstones_NNS loose_JJ or_CC set_VBN ,_, or_CC have_VBP them_PRP made_VBD up_RP to_TO your_PRP$ own_JJ design_NN ._. 
Popular_NNP purchases_NNS include_VBP diamonds_NNS and_CC freshwater_NN pearls_NNS ._. 
If_IN you_PRP do_VBP plan_VB to_TO buy_VB jewelry_NN ,_, be_VB sure_JJ to_TO consult_VB the_DT “_NN Shopping_NNP Guide_NNP to_TO Jewellery_NNP ”_NN published_VBN by_IN the_DT Hong_NNP Kong_NNP Tourist_NNP Authority_NNP to_TO find_VB a_DT reputable_JJ dealer_NN ._. 

Kitchen_NN Equipment_NNP ._. 
Woks_NNP and_CC any_DT other_JJ gadgets_NNS essential_JJ for_IN Chinese_JJ cookery_NN make_NN good_JJ purchases_NNS ._. 
Department_NNP stores_NNS sell_VBP all_DT sorts_NNS of_IN intriguing_JJ kitchen_NN equipment_NN ._. 

Leather_NNP Goods_NNP ._. 
Leather_NNP is_VBZ not_RB a_DT great_JJ bargain_NN in_IN Hong_NNP Kong_NNP ._. 
Locally_RB made_VBN items_NNS do_VBP not_RB live_VB up_RP to_TO their_PRP$ European_JJ models_NNS ._. 
However_RB ,_, the_DT leather_NN garment_NN industry_NN is_VBZ growing_VBG ,_, and_CC there_EX is_VBZ a_DT wide_JJ range_NN of_IN locally_RB produced_VBN leather_NN accessories_NNS ,_, all_DT at_IN extremely_RB attractive_JJ prices_NNS ._. 
For_IN European_JJ imports_NNS ,_, you_PRP will_MD pay_VB top_JJ dollar_NN ._. 

Musical_JJ ,_, Audio_NNP ,_, and_CC Video_NNP Equipment_NNP ._. 
Hong_NNP Kong_NNP has_VBZ a_DT vast_JJ range_NN of_IN the_DT most_RBS high-tech_JJ audio-visual_JJ ,_, sound_NN ,_, and_CC screen_NN equipment_NN ._. 
Before_IN purchasing_VBG ,_, visitors_NNS should_MD make_VB sure_JJ of_IN compatibility_NN with_IN systems_NNS in_IN their_PRP$ own_JJ countries_NNS ._. 
Be_VB sure_JJ to_TO look_VB around_IN and_CC compare_VB before_IN buying_VBG ._. 
Whatever_WDT you_PRP buy_VBP ,_, you_PRP may_MD be_VB able_JJ to_TO work_VB out_RP a_DT discount_NN ._. 

Ready-to-wear_NNP Clothes_NNPS ._. 
Hong_NNP Kong_NNP ’_NN s_VBZ shops_NNS carry_VBP almost_RB every_DT recognizable_JJ European_JJ and_CC many_JJ American_JJ labels_NNS ,_, from_IN top-end_JJ designers_NNS to_TO the_DT moderately_RB priced_VBN or_CC trendy_JJ ._. 
Nathan_NNP Road_NNP ,_, Central_NNP ,_, and_CC the_DT hotel_NN malls_NNS are_VBP places_NNS to_TO look_VB ._. 
There_EX are_VBP still_RB a_DT great_JJ many_JJ factory_NN outlet_NN stores_NNS with_IN reasonable_JJ prices_NNS ._. 
You_PRP ’ll_MD also_RB find_VB bargain_NN clothes_NNS for_IN sale_NN at_IN the_DT markets_NNS and_CC on_IN push-carts_JJ ._. 

Tailoring_NNP ._. 
Tailor-made_NNP clothes_NNS are_VBP not_RB as_IN popular_JJ in_IN Hong_NNP Kong_NNP as_IN they_PRP were_VBD in_IN the_DT past_NN ,_, but_CC hundreds_NNS of_IN shops_NNS still_RB remain_VBP ._. 
Local_JJ tailors_NNS are_VBP experts_NNS when_WRB it_PRP comes_VBZ to_TO producing_VBG custom-tailored_JJ garments_NNS for_IN both_DT men_NNS and_CC women_NNS ,_, and_CC are_VBP also_RB adept_JJ at_IN copying_NN patterns_NNS ._. 
The_DT result_NN can_MD be_VB a_DT quality_NN suit_NN at_IN a_DT fair_JJ price_NN —_NN but_CC made-to-measure_JJ clothing_NN is_VBZ not_RB cheap_JJ ._. 
In_IN choosing_VBG a_DT tailor_NN ,_, look_VB for_IN HKTA_NNP membership_NN ._. 
Many_JJ tailors_NNS have_VBP Web_NNP sites_NNS or_CC are_VBP listed_VBN on_IN Web_NNP sites_NNS ._. 

Tea_NNP ._. 
Shops_NNPS all_DT over_JJ town_NN will_MD sell_VB you_PRP gift_NN tins_NNS of_IN exotic_JJ blends_NNS ._. 
If_IN you_PRP want_VBP to_TO learn_VB something_NN about_IN tea_NN ,_, go_VB to_TO the_DT Tea_NNP Shop_NNP at_IN 149_CD Hollywood_NNP Road_NNP ,_, or_CC the_DT Moon_NNP Garden_NNP Tea_NNP House_NNP at_IN 5_CD Hoi_NNP Ping_NNP Road_NNP ,_, Causeway_NNP Bay_NNP ._. 
The_DT owners_NNS will_MD brew_VB up_RP a_DT pot_NN so_IN you_PRP can_MD taste_VB before_IN making_VBG a_DT choice_NN ._. 

Watches_NNP ._. 
The_DT saying_VBG “_NN Time_NNP is_VBZ money_NN ”_NN is_VBZ quite_RB literally_RB true_JJ in_IN Hong_NNP Kong_NNP :_: more_JJR is_VBZ spent_VBN on_IN watches_NNS and_CC clocks_NNS here_RB than_IN on_IN cameras_NNS and_CC optical_JJ goods_NNS ._. 
An_DT enormous_JJ variety_NN of_IN makes_NNS and_CC models_NNS are_VBP on_IN sale_NN ._. 
Be_VB sure_JJ to_TO get_VB the_DT manufacturer_NN ’_NN s_VBZ guarantee_NN stamped_JJ or_CC signed_VBN if_IN you_PRP buy_VBP a_DT watch_NN ._. 

Entertainment_NNP 

Day_NNP and_CC night_NN ,_, the_DT action_NN goes_VBZ on_IN in_IN this_DT vibrant_JJ city_NN ._. 
To_TO help_VB you_PRP choose_VB a_DT nightlife_NN scene_NN ,_, pick_VB up_RP a_DT copy_NN of_IN Hong_NNP Kong_NNP Tourist_NNP Authority_NNP ’_NN s_VBZ dining_NN and_CC entertainment_NN guide_NN for_IN listings_NNS ,_, or_CC just_RB simply_RB wander_VB through_IN the_DT maze_NN of_IN neon_NN signs_NNS and_CC take_VB your_PRP$ pick_NN ._. 
Hong_NNP Kong_NNP Diary_NNP published_VBD weekly_JJ by_IN HKTA_NNP tells_VBZ what_WP ’_NN s_VBZ happening_VBG in_IN the_DT arts_NNS ._. 
Hong_NNP Kong_NNP Life_NNP is_VBZ published_VBN by_IN the_DT Hong_NNP Kong_NNP Standard_NNP on_IN Sunday_NNP ,_, and_CC the_DT South_NNP China_NNP Morning_NNP Post_NNP has_VBZ an_DT entertainment_NN section_NN on_IN Friday_NNP ._. 

Culture_NNP buffs_NNS are_VBP well_RB catered_VBD to_TO ,_, and_CC there_EX is_VBZ always_RB a_DT varied_JJ program_NN of_IN events_NNS ,_, ranging_VBG from_IN world-class_JJ concerts_NNS to_TO local_JJ amateur_JJ dramatic_JJ productions_NNS ._. 

A_DT highlight_NN of_IN the_DT arts_NNS calendar_NN is_VBZ the_DT annual_JJ Hong_NNP Kong_NNP Arts_NNP Festival_NNP ,_, a_DT three-week_JJ dose_NN of_IN international_JJ culture_NN in_IN February_NNP ,_, with_IN concerts_NNS ,_, recitals_NNS ,_, plays_VBZ ,_, jazz_NN ,_, Chinese_JJ opera_NN ,_, and_CC innovative_JJ productions_NNS put_VBP on_IN by_IN leading_VBG talent_NN from_IN both_DT East_NNP and_CC West_NNP ._. 
Tickets_NNP for_IN the_DT shows_NNS must_MD be_VB reserved_VBN well_RB in_IN advance_NN ._. 
The_DT Festival_NNP of_IN Asian_NNP Arts_NNP takes_VBZ place_NN every_DT other_JJ October_NNP ,_, bringing_VBG to_TO Hong_NNP Kong_NNP for_IN two_CD weeks_NNS orchestras_NNS ,_, dance_NN groups_NNS ,_, opera_NN ,_, and_CC drama_NN companies_NNS from_IN all_DT over_IN Asia_NNP ._. 

There_EX are_VBP more_JJR than_IN 30_CD cinemas_NNS in_IN Hong_NNP Kong_NNP ,_, and_CC the_DT latest_JJS Western_JJ releases_NNS are_VBP shown_VBN in_IN some_DT of_IN the_DT larger_JJR ones_NNS ._. 
English-language_JJ films_NNS have_VBP Chinese_JJ subtitles_NNS ._. 
Films_NNP with_IN Mandarin_NNP dialogue_NN also_RB have_VBP Chinese_JJ subtitles_NNS ,_, for_IN the_DT benefit_NN of_IN Cantonese_NNP speakers_NNS ,_, and_CC sometimes_RB subtitles_NNS in_IN English_NNP ._. 

The_DT Hong_NNP Kong_NNP International_NNP Film_NNP Festival_NNP takes_VBZ place_NN in_IN April_NNP ._. 
More_JJR than_IN 200_CD films_NNS from_IN all_DT over_IN the_DT world_NN are_VBP shown_VBN at_IN this_DT two-week_JJ event_NN ._. 
Ask_VB at_IN City_NNP Hall_NNP center_NN about_IN advance_NN reservations_NNS ._. 

The_DT Performing_VBG Arts_NNP 

Performance_NNP Venues_NNP ._. 
The_DT theaters_NNS in_IN the_DT Hong_NNP Kong_NNP Cultural_NNP Center_NNP in_IN Tsim_NNP Sha_NNP Tsui_NNP are_VBP the_DT main_JJ venues_NNS for_IN concerts_NNS and_CC opera_NN ._. 
Other_JJ performance_NN centers_NNS are_VBP the_DT City_NNP Hall_NNP cultural_JJ complex_NN ,_, with_IN exhibition_NN halls_NNS and_CC theaters_NNS that_IN present_JJ concerts_NNS ,_, plays_VBZ ,_, and_CC films_NNS ;_: the_DT Hong_NNP Kong_NNP Academy_NNP for_IN the_DT Performing_VBG Arts_NNP with_IN two_CD major_JJ theaters_NNS for_IN dance_NN ,_, drama_NN ,_, and_CC concert_NN performances_NNS ;_: and_CC the_DT Hong_NNP Kong_NNP Arts_NNP Centre_NNP in_IN Wan_NNP Chai_NNP ,_, where_WRB both_DT local_JJ and_CC visiting_VBG groups_NNS perform_VBP ._. 
Other_JJ centers_NNS for_IN concerts_NNS ,_, plays_VBZ ,_, and_CC entertainment_NN are_VBP Sha_NNP Tin_NNP Town_NNP Hall_NNP and_CC Tsuen_NNP Wan_NNP Town_NNP Hall_NNP in_IN the_DT New_NNP Territories_NNPS ._. 
Larger_NNP arenas_NNS ,_, including_VBG the_DT Queen_NNP Elizabeth_NNP Stadium_NNP ,_, the_DT Hong_NNP Kong_NNP Coliseum_NNP ,_, and_CC the_DT Ko_NNP Shan_NNP Theater_NNP in_IN Kowloon_NNP play_VB host_NN to_TO various_JJ concerts_NNS ,_, pop_NN concerts_NNS ,_, sporting_VBG events_NNS ,_, and_CC variety_NN shows_VBZ ._. 

Classical_NNP Music_NNP ._. 
The_DT Hong_NNP Kong_NNP Chinese_NNP Orchestra_NNP performs_VBZ new_JJ and_CC traditional_JJ works_VBZ ;_: a_DT wide_JJ assortment_NN of_IN traditional_JJ and_CC Chinese_JJ instruments_NNS are_VBP featured_VBN ._. 
The_DT Hong_NNP Kong_NNP Philharmonic_NNP Orchestra_NNP was_VBD founded_VBN in_IN 1975_CD ._. 
Under_IN its_PRP$ conductor_NN ,_, David_NNP Atherton_NNP ,_, it_PRP offers_VBZ Western_NNP classical_JJ works_VBZ and_CC new_JJ works_NNS by_IN Chinese_JJ composers_NNS in_IN a_DT September-to-_NNP June_NNP season_NN ._. 

Chinese_NNP Opera_NNP ._. 
Cantonese_NNP opera_NN is_VBZ alive_JJ and_CC well_RB in_IN Hong_NNP Kong_NNP ,_, and_CC the_DT two_CD other_JJ forms_NNS ,_, Beijing_NNP and_CC Kun_NNP ,_, are_VBP sometimes_RB presented_VBN ._. 
To_TO most_JJS foreigners_NNS ,_, this_DT unique_JJ art_NN form_NN is_VBZ likely_JJ to_TO be_VB inscrutable_JJ at_IN first_JJ exposure_NN ,_, but_CC everyone_NN can_MD appreciate_VB the_DT spectacle_NN and_CC the_DT elaborate_VB ,_, glittering_VBG costumes_NNS ._. 
Although_IN the_DT music_NN may_MD seem_VB strange_JJ to_TO the_DT unaccustomed_JJ ear_NN ,_, it_PRP certainly_RB won_VBD ’_NN t_NN put_VBD you_PRP to_TO sleep_VB ;_: cymbals_NNS and_CC drums_NNS guarantee_VBP your_PRP$ alertness_NNS ._. 

Dance_NN ._. 
Hong_NNP Kong_NNP ’_NN s_VBZ three_CD professional_JJ dance_NN companies_NNS —_NN the_DT Hong_NNP Kong_NNP Ballet_NNP Company_NNP ,_, the_DT Hong_NNP Kong_NNP Dance_NNP Company_NN ,_, and_CC the_DT newer_JJR City_NNP Contemporary_NNP Dance_NNP Company_NN —_NN perform_VB regularly_RB ,_, often_RB at_IN the_DT Hong_NNP Kong_NNP Academy_NNP for_IN the_DT Performing_VBG Arts_NNP ._. 

Theater_NNP ._. 
The_DT two_CD leading_VBG local_JJ troupes_NNS ,_, the_DT Chung_NNP Ying_NNP Theatre_NNP Company_NNP and_CC the_DT Hong_NNP Kong_NNP Repertory_NNP Theatre_NNP ,_, perform_VB in_IN Cantonese_NNP ;_: there_EX are_VBP English-language_JJ performances_NNS at_IN the_DT Fringe_NNP Club_NNP theaters_NNS ,_, 2_CD Lower_JJR Albert_NNP Road_NNP ,_, in_IN Central_NNP ._. 

Puppet_NNP Shows_VBZ ._. 
The_DT classic_JJ Chinese_JJ puppet_NN is_VBZ the_DT shadow_NN puppet_NN ,_, manipulated_VBN behind_IN a_DT screen_NN by_IN three_CD rods_NNS ,_, but_CC hand_NN puppet_NN and_CC marionette_NN shows_NNS are_VBP also_RB on_IN offer_NN ,_, often_RB for_IN free_JJ at_IN public_JJ parks_NNS and_CC playgrounds_NNS ._. 

Nightlife_NN 

Hong_NNP Kong_NNP by_IN night_NN can_MD suit_VB any_DT taste_NN —_NN riotous_JJ ,_, sedate_JJ ,_, raw_JJ ,_, or_CC cultured_JJ ._. 
Note_VB that_IN sometimes_RB there_EX is_VBZ a_DT cover_NN charge_NN of_IN HK_NNP $_$ 50_CD to_TO HK_NNP $_$ 200_CD at_IN clubs_NNS ,_, which_WDT may_MD or_CC may_MD not_RB include_VB a_DT couple_NN of_IN drinks_NNS ._. 

There_EX are_VBP nightclubs_NNS in_IN the_DT principal_JJ hotels_NNS ,_, with_IN bands_NNS ,_, dancing_NN ,_, and_CC floor_NN shows_VBZ ._. 
Many_JJ restaurants_NNS and_CC bars_NNS have_VBP live_VB music_NN ._. 

Jazz_NN fans_NNS will_MD find_VB live_VB jazz_NN presented_VBN by_IN international_JJ artists_NNS at_IN the_DT Jazz_NN Club_NNP and_CC Bar_NNP ,_, 2_CD /_NN F_NN ,_, 34_CD -_: 36_CD D_NNP ’_NN Agular_NNP ,_, Central_NNP ;_: and_CC at_IN the_DT Blue_NNP Note_NN in_IN the_DT Kowloon_NNP Shangri-_NNP La_NNP Hotel_NNP in_IN Tsim_NNP Sha_NNP Tsui_NNP ._. 
The_DT Frin_NNP ge_NN Club_NNP ,_, 21_CD Lower_JJR Albert_NNP Road_NNP ,_, Central_NNP ,_, is_VBZ Hong_NNP Kong_NNP ’_NN s_VBZ best-known_JJS alternate_JJ entertainment_NN venue_NN ,_, with_IN jazz_NN ,_, rock_NN ,_, and_CC other_JJ live_VB music_NN ,_, in_IN addition_NN to_TO a_DT gallery_NN for_IN visual_JJ arts_NNS ._. 

Bars_NNP with_IN views_NNS and_CC live_VB music_NN include_VBP Sky_NNP Lounge_NNP in_IN the_DT Sheraton_NNP Hotel_NNP and_CC Towers_NNP ,_, Tsim_NNP Sha_NNP Tsui_NNP ;_: and_CC Cyrano_NNP in_IN the_DT Island_NNP Shangri-_NNP La_NNP in_IN Pacific_NNP Place_NNP ._. 
Pubs_NNP are_VBP numerous_JJ ._. 
In_IN Tsim_NNP Sha_NNP Tsui_NNP ,_, Ned_NNP Kelly_NNP ’_NN s_VBZ Last_JJ Stand_VB on_IN Ashley_NNP Road_NNP is_VBZ an_DT Aussie_NNP institution_NN ;_: Delaney_NNP ’_NN s_VBZ ,_, 71_CD -_: 77_CD Peking_NNP Road_NNP ,_, is_VBZ one_CD of_IN Hong_NNP Kong_NNP ’_NN s_VBZ enduring_VBG Irish_JJ pubs_NNS ._. 

The_DT clubs_NNS and_CC bars_NNS of_IN Wan_NNP Chai_NNP ,_, long_JJ the_DT center_NN of_IN seedy_JJ nightlife_NN ,_, have_VBP become_VBN almost_RB respectable_JJ ._. 
Joe_NNP Bananas_NNP ,_, 23_CD Luard_NNP Road_NNP ,_, is_VBZ a_DT Wan_NNP Chai_NNP mainstay_NN for_IN all-night_JJ partying_VBG ._. 
Rick_NNP ’_NN s_VBZ Cafe_NNP ,_, 78_CD -_: 82_CD Jaffe_NNP Road_NNP ,_, is_VBZ a_DT long-time_JJ disco_NN that_DT ’s_VBZ still_RB popular_JJ ._. 
A_DT lot_NN of_IN the_DT raunchy_NN action_NN has_VBZ moved_VBN across_IN the_DT harbor_NN to_TO Tsim_NNP Sha_NNP Tsui_NNP East_NNP ;_: this_DT is_VBZ also_RB where_WRB you_PRP ’ll_MD find_VB pricey_JJ hostess_NNS clubs_NNS ,_, popular_JJ with_IN Japanese_JJ tourists_NNS ,_, but_CC definitely_RB not_RB for_IN those_DT on_IN a_DT budget_NN ._. 

Today_NN ’_NN s_VBZ trendy_JJ spot_NN is_VBZ Soho_NNP (_( SOuth_NNP of_IN HOllywood_NNP )_) around_IN Hollywood_NNP Road_NNP ,_, Elgin_NNP ,_, and_CC Stauton_NNP streets_NNS ._. 
Soho_NNP ,_, along_IN with_IN the_DT Lan_NNP Kwai_NNP Fong_NNP area_NN ,_, is_VBZ popular_JJ with_IN chuppies_NNS (_( Hong_NNP Kong_NNP yuppies_NNS )_) and_CC has_VBZ a_DT lively_JJ bar_NN scene_NN ._. 
Causeway_NNP Bay_NNP also_RB has_VBZ a_DT variety_NN of_IN bars_NNS and_CC clubs_NNS ._. 
TOTT_NNP ’_NN s_VBZ ,_, in_IN the_DT Excelsior_NNP Hotel_NNP ,_, is_VBZ a_DT restaurant_NN with_IN live_VB music_NN and_CC dancing_NN and_CC a_DT harbor_NN view_NN ._. 

Japanese_JJ karaoke_FW bars_NNS have_VBP now_RB become_VB extremely_RB popular_JJ with_IN the_DT locals_NNS ._. 
There_EX are_VBP a_DT number_NN of_IN these_DT on_IN Chatham_NNP Road_NNP South_NNP and_CC around_IN Cameron_NNP Street_NNP in_IN Tsim_NNP Sha_NNP Tsui_NNP ._. 

Nightlife_NN tours_NNS are_VBP offered_VBN by_IN a_DT number_NN of_IN companies_NNS ._. 
The_DT most_RBS typical_JJ of_IN these_DT are_VBP harbor_NN cruises_NNS ,_, usually_RB including_VBG dinner_NN and_CC dancing_NN on_IN board_NN an_DT air-conditioned_JJ floating_VBG nightclub_NN ._. 
There_EX are_VBP evening_NN bus_NN tours_NNS that_WDT include_VBP visits_NNS to_TO a_DT restaurant_NN and_CC night_NN spots_NNS ;_: some_DT tours_NNS combine_VBP a_DT Chinese_JJ banquet_NN with_IN a_DT visit_NN to_TO an_DT open-air_JJ market_NN and_CC the_DT panorama_NN from_IN Victoria_NNP Peak_NNP ._. 

Sports_NNP 
Participant_NNP Sports_NNP 
Beaches_NNP ._. 
In_IN subtropical_JJ Hong_NNP Kong_NNP you_PRP can_MD swim_VBP from_IN April_NNP to_TO early_JJ November_NNP ._. 
There_EX are_VBP more_JJR than_IN 40_CD beaches_NNS in_IN Hong_NNP Kong_NNP that_WDT are_VBP free_JJ to_TO the_DT public_NN ._. 
Most_JJS have_VBP lifeguards_NNS on_IN duty_NN from_IN April_NNP to_TO October_NNP ,_, changing_VBG rooms_NNS ,_, toilets_NNS ,_, and_CC snack_NN stands_VBZ ._. 
On_IN Hong_NNP Kong_NNP Island_NNP ,_, Repulse_NNP Bay_NNP is_VBZ the_DT most_RBS popular_JJ ;_: others_NNS are_VBP Shek_NNP O_NNP on_IN the_DT east_JJ coast_NN and_CC Stanley_NNP and_CC Deep_NNP Water_NNP Bay_NNP on_IN the_DT south_NN coast_NN ._. 
They_PRP are_VBP very_RB crowded_VBN ,_, especially_RB on_IN summer_NN weekends_NNS ._. 
On_IN the_DT outlying_JJ islands_NNS ,_, Cheung_NNP Chau_NNP and_CC Cheung_NNP Sha_NNP are_VBP on_IN Lantau_NNP ,_, and_CC Hung_NNP Shing_NNP Ye_NNP and_CC Lo_NNP So_RB Shing_NNP on_IN Lamma_NNP ;_: inquire_NN about_IN water_NN pollution_NN levels_NNS ._. 

Golf_NNP ._. 
The_DT Hong_NNP Kong_NNP Golf_NNP Club_NNP (_( Tel_NNP ._. 2812_CD 7070_CD )_) welcomes_VBZ visitors_NNS to_TO its_PRP$ three_CD 18-hole_NN courses_NNS at_IN Fanling_NNP in_IN the_DT New_NNP Territories_NNPS ,_, or_CC the_DT 9-hole_NN course_NN at_IN Deep_NNP Water_NNP Bay_NNP ._. 
The_DT Discovery_NNP Bay_NNP Golf_NNP Club_NNP on_IN Lantau_NNP island_NN (_( Tel_NNP ._. 2987_CD 7273_CD )_) has_VBZ an_DT 18_CD -_: hole_NN Robert_NNP Trent_NNP Jones_NNP Jr_NNP ._. course_NN ,_, open_JJ to_TO visitors_NNS Monday_NNP ,_, Tuesday_NNP ,_, and_CC Friday_NNP ._. 
Many_JJ Hong_NNP Kong_NNP residents_NNS and_CC visitors_NNS take_VBP the_DT express_JJ train_NN to_TO Guangzhou_NNP to_TO play_VB at_IN the_DT Guangzhou_NNP Luhu_NNP Golf_NNP and_CC Country_NNP Club_NNP (_( Tel_NNP ._. 2317_CD 1933_CD in_IN Hong_NNP Kong_NNP or_CC 020_CD -_: 8350_CD 7777_CD )_) ._. 
The_DT 72_CD -_: par_NN course_NN was_VBD designed_VBN by_IN Dave_NNP Thomas_NNP ._. 

Hiking_NNP ._. 
In_IN the_DT New_NNP Territories_NNPS the_DT famous_JJ MacLehose_NNP Trail_NNP stretches_VBZ 97_CD km_NN (_( 60_CD miles_NNS )_) from_IN Sai_NNP Kung_NNP Peninsula_NNP to_TO Tuen_NNP Mun_NNP ._. 
The_DT Lantau_NNP Trail_NNP is_VBZ a_DT 69-km_JJ (_( 43-mile_JJ )_) circular_JJ trail_NN on_IN Lantau_NNP Island_NNP that_WDT begins_VBZ and_CC ends_VBZ at_IN Silvermine_NNP Bay_NNP ._. 
Both_DT trails_NNS are_VBP divided_VBN into_IN smaller_JJR segments_NNS of_IN varying_VBG difficulty_NN ._. 
Maps_NNP of_IN hiking_NN trails_NNS are_VBP available_JJ at_IN the_DT Government_NNP Publications_NNP Center_NNP ,_, Low_NNP Block_NNP ,_, Government_NNP Offices_NNS ,_, 66_CD Queensway_NNP in_IN Central_NNP ._. 
HKTA_NNP also_RB has_VBZ trail_NN maps_NNS and_CC sponsors_VBZ the_DT Guided_NNP Nature_NNP Walks_NNP ,_, led_VBN by_IN rangers_NNS ,_, that_WDT include_VBP hikes_NNS in_IN all_PDT the_DT different_JJ regions_NNS of_IN Hong_NNP Kong_NNP ._. 

Jogging_NNP ._. 
Victoria_NNP Park_NNP has_VBZ a_DT jogging_NN track_NN in_IN Causeway_NNP Bay_NNP ._. 

Sailing_NNP ._. 
Because_IN of_IN the_DT heavy_JJ harbor_NN traffic_NN ,_, only_RB sailors_NNS licensed_VBN by_IN the_DT Hong_NNP Kong_NNP authorities_NNS can_MD run_VB pleasure_NN boats_NNS in_IN local_JJ waters_NNS ._. 
Contact_NN the_DT Hong_NNP Kong_NNP Yacht_NNP Club_NNP at_IN Tel_NNP ._. 2832_CD 2817_CD for_IN information_NN ._. 

Taijiquan_NNP (_( Tai_NNP Chi_NNP )_) ._. 
HKTA_NNP offers_VBZ lessons_NNS in_IN these_DT exercises_VBZ that_WDT improve_VBP concentration_NN and_CC balance_NN at_IN Garden_NNP Plaza_NNP ,_, Hong_NNP Kong_NNP Park_NNP ,_, Admiralty_NNP (_( Tel_NNP ._. 2058_CD 1234_CD )_) ._. 

Tennis_NNP ._. 
There_EX are_VBP 13_CD public_JJ courts_NNS at_IN Victoria_NNP Park_NNP Tennis_NNP Centre_NNP (_( Tel_NNP ._. 
2570_CD 6168_CD )_) ,_, near_IN Tin_NNP Hau_NNP Station_NNP ._. 

Spectator_NNP Sports_NNP 
Horseracing_NNP ._. 
All_DT levels_NNS of_IN society_NN share_NN a_DT feverish_NN interest_NN in_IN the_DT Sport_NNP of_IN Kings_NNPS ._. 
The_DT racing_VBG schedule_NN is_VBZ September_NNP to_TO June_NNP ,_, and_CC Hong_NNP Kong_NNP maintains_VBZ two_CD tracks_VBZ —_NN the_DT older_JJR Happy_NNP Valley_NNP course_NN on_IN Hong_NNP Kong_NNP Island_NNP and_CC the_DT striking_JJ Sha_NNP Tin_NNP track_NN in_IN the_DT New_NNP Territories_NNPS ._. 
The_DT Hong_NNP Kong_NNP Tourist_NNP Association_NNP runs_VBZ a_DT “_NN Come_VBN Horseracing_NNP Tour_NNP ,_, ”_NN which_WDT includes_VBZ entry_NN to_TO the_DT Hong_NNP Kong_NNP Jockey_NNP Club_NNP visitors_NNS ’_NN box_NN and_CC members_NNS ’_NN enclosure_NN ,_, and_CC a_DT buffet-style_JJ meal_NN ._. 

Cricket_NNP ._. 
The_DT Hong_NNP Kong_NNP International_NNP Cricket_NNP Series_NNP ,_, held_VBN in_IN late_JJ September_NNP ,_, brings_VBZ teams_NNS from_IN all_DT over_IN the_DT world_NN ._. 

Rugby_NNP ._. 
The_DT Rugby_NNP Sevens_NNP sees_VBZ teams_NNS come_VBP together_RB from_IN all_DT over_IN the_DT world_NN for_IN 15_CD matches_VBZ in_IN March_NNP or_CC early_JJ April_NNP ._. 

Children_NNP ’_NN s_VBZ Hong_NNP Kong_NNP 
Hong_NNP Kong_NNP has_VBZ many_JJ attractions_NNS that_WDT appeal_NN to_TO children_NNS of_IN all_DT ages_NNS ._. 
Hong_NNP Kong_NNP ’_NN s_VBZ many_JJ beaches_NNS are_VBP especially_RB fun_NN for_IN children_NNS ._. 
Children_NNP love_NN riding_VBG on_IN Hong_NNP Kong_NNP ’_NN s_VBZ antique_JJ trams_NNS ._. 
A_DT ride_NN on_IN the_DT Peak_NNP Tram_NNP is_VBZ sure_JJ to_TO provide_VB a_DT thrill_NN ,_, and_CC in_IN the_DT Peak_NNP Tower_NNP they_PRP ’ll_MD enjoy_VBP the_DT Peak_NNP Explorer_NNP ride_NN and_CC Ripley_NNP ’_NN s_VBZ Believe_NNP it_PRP or_CC Not_RB !_. 
Ocean_NNP Park_NNP (_( see_VB page_NN 32_CD )_) is_VBZ popular_JJ with_IN children_NNS of_IN all_DT ages_NNS ._. 
There_EX ’_NN s_VBZ a_DT special_JJ Kid_NNP ’_NN s_VBZ World_NNP that_IN those_DT under_IN 12_CD can_MD enter_VB free_JJ when_WRB accompanied_VBN by_IN a_DT paying_VBG adult_NN ._. 
The_DT more_RBR daring_JJ can_MD try_VB out_RP the_DT terrifying_JJ roller-coaster_NN rides_NNS ._. 

Hong_NNP Kong_NNP ’_NN s_VBZ state-of-the-art_JJ interactive_JJ museums_NNS will_MD interest_VB children_NNS of_IN all_DT ages_NNS ._. 
The_DT Science_NNP Museum_NNP in_IN Tsim_NNP Sha_NNP Tsui_NNP East_NNP allows_VBZ children_NNS to_TO get_VB their_PRP$ hands_NNS on_IN over_IN half_NN of_IN its_PRP$ 500_CD exhibits_VBZ ,_, while_IN the_DT nearby_JJ Space_NNP Museum_NNP has_VBZ regular_JJ screenings_NNS on_IN an_DT enormous_JJ Omnimax_NNP screen_NN in_IN its_PRP$ Space_NNP Theater_NNP ,_, making_VBG the_DT night_NN sky_NN come_VB vibrantly_RB alive_JJ ._. 

For_IN children_NNS who_WP love_VBP boats_NNS ,_, riding_VBG the_DT Star_NNP Ferry_NNP or_CC ferry_NN trips_NNS to_TO outlying_JJ islands_NNS will_MD be_VB exciting_JJ ,_, and_CC the_DT Dolphin_NNP Watch_NNP trip_NN (_( see_VB page_NN 113_CD )_) is_VBZ certain_JJ to_TO appeal_VB ._. 
If_IN you_PRP plan_VBP to_TO visit_VB during_IN May_NNP ,_, the_DT carnival_NN atmosphere_NN of_IN the_DT Cheung_NNP Chau_NNP Bun_NNP Festival_NNP ,_, with_IN its_PRP$ high_JJ bamboo-and-paper_JJ towers_NNS covered_VBN in_IN sticky_JJ buns_NNS ,_, will_MD fascinate_NN the_DT young_JJ ones_NNS ._. 

