Hong Kong: address book

IDENTITY CARD

Formalities No visa required. Valid passport containing at least two consecutive blank pages.
Currency Hong Kong dollar (HK$). 1 e = 8.8 HK$ (June 2017).
Area code : +852.
Time difference : +6 hours in summer, +7 in winter.
Best season The best time to visit is in spring and autumn. Summer is very hot and very humid.
Group size : Of all sizes. The city has a fantastic range of facilities, from hotels to meeting rooms.

GETTING THERE

CATHAY PACIFIC offers ten weekly flights between Paris CDG and Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok. Seven of these, departing mid-day from France and arriving early in the morning in Hong Kong, are operated by Boeing B777-300. The other three, taking off in the early evening and landing in the mid-afternoon, are operated by A350 on Mondays, Thursdays and Saturdays. From 3 December, the Hong Kong carrier will add a fourth night flight on Sundays. Both aircraft are available in three classes: Business, Premium Economy and Economy. Cathay Pacific, known for its high quality of service, has installed new seats in all cabins on its brand new A350s, equipped with individual entertainment screens and WiFi and mobile connectivity.
Internet: www.cathaypacific.com
Tel.: 0811 70 60 50

AIR FRANCE operates a daily flight from Paris, using Boeing B777-300 triclass aircraft with the latest Best cabins.
Internet: www.airfrance.fr
Tel: 36 54 (e0.34/min).

INFORMATION

HONG KONG TOURIST OFFICE
Tel.: 01 42 65 66 64 - Internet : www.discoverhongkong.com (leisure) or partnernet.hktb.com (B2B).

HOTELS

The Langham

Firstly, there's its location; right in the heart of Kowloon and just five minutes from the Star Ferries. Then, past the gigantic reception hall with its ad hoc bouquets of flowers, there's its atmosphere; something intimate, undoubtedly English, especially in the very elegant Langham Club. And then there are the works of contemporary art on display everywhere, giving it a kultur-kultur feel that does nothing to spoil it. When it comes to eating out, it doesn't get much better than this: the Cantonese cuisine at T'ang Court has been awarded three Michelin stars. For the rest, there are three other restaurants - grill and seafood, a tea room, a bar, four meeting rooms, a banqueting and conference room and a cocktail lounge for up to 500 people. 498 rooms and suites and rooftop swimming pool.8 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Tel: +852 2375 1133
Email : tlhkg.info@langhamhotels.com
Internet : langhamhotels.com/hongkong

Upper House

It's chic as chic, minimal as minimal, urban as urban. Understandably, the furniture is unadorned, with the emphasis on greys, beiges and whites. The arty elegance of the clientele is entirely in keeping with the ultra-contemporary décor designed by architect André Fu. Sophisticated cuisine and breathtaking views at Café Grey, a sky lounge at 49^e floor reserved for private events, a restaurant, a bar and 117 rooms.Pacific place, 88 Queensway, Honk Kong Tel: + 852 2918 1838
Mail : guestexperience@upperhouse.com
Internet : www.upperhouse.com

The Ritz- Carlton

The highest hotel in the world occupies the top 15 floors of the International Commerce Center, on the Kowloon peninsula. This guarantees a sublime view of the lights of Hong Kong, particularly from its Ozone lounge-bar. As for the rest, it's all luxury, marble and crystal. 312 rooms and suites, 5 restaurants, 3 lounge bars, conference rooms, spa.
102 F, ICC. 1 Austin Rd W, West Kowloon
Tel.: +852 2263 2270
Internet : www.ritzcarlton.com

RESTAURANTS

T'ang Court

Three Michelin stars: that says it all for this restaurant in the Langham Hotel, serving magnificent Cantonese cuisine. On the tasting menu: dim sums, tomatoes stuffed with truffles, oysters in port and lobster with spring onions... The decor is 'Chinese' but not too much, the atmosphere is hushed, especially as T'ang Court offers five private dining rooms for festive events. The Chinese love private dining rooms.
8 Peking Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon Tel: +852 2375 1133
Email : tlhkg.info@langhamhotels.com
Internet : langhamhotels.com/hongkong

Skye

What a bar! What a view! Just like Hong Kong by night in the background, everything in Skye Bar is flooded with light: the synthetic seats are lit from within, as is the counter, and the same goes for the spirits presented in front of fluorescent neon lights... After a cocktail served in the sky, you can indulge in one of the city's most sophisticated dinners in the adjoining restaurant.
The Park Lane Hong Kong, Pullman Hotel 310 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Tel: +852 2839 3327
Email : skye@parklane.com.hk
Internet : www.parklane.com.hk

Djapa

First of all, the décor: an explosive mix of Japanese manga masterpieces and Carioca-style South American elements. Rough wood, waxed concrete and multicoloured chairs all combine to create a warm and inviting ambience: this is a resolutely arty place. And so is the cuisine, which offers a highly inventive mix of Brazilian and Japanese cuisine under the leadership of chef Angel Romero. A tasting menu offers seven dishes full of surprises. A real treat.
Shop G18-20, Lee Tung Avenue, 200 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong
Phone: + 852 2617 2900
Email : djapa@lecomptoir.hk
Internet: facebook.com/hkdjapa

Hong Kong Foodie Tours

Fooding is in with the times. That's why this travel agency organises food tours in different districts of Hong Kong.
Tel.: +852 2850 5006
Email : info@hongkongfoodietours.com
Internet : www.hongkongfoodietours.com

PRACTICAL GUIDES

Cartoville Gallimard, Le Routard, Le Petit Fûté.