About this 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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New features

Upgraded to include OFFLINE maps. Minor content update, including fixing broken URLs.

App Permissions

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Allows using PowerManager WakeLocks to keep processor from sleeping or screen from dimming.
Allows an application to receive the ACTION_BOOT_COMPLETED that is broadcast after the system finishes booting.
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