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- Hong Kong
- Hong Kong City
- Stanley
Stanley
Located just 40 minutes from downtown Hong Kong by bus, the
small fishing village of Stanley is a popular day trip for tourists
looking to escape the congestion of the city. A bustling village,
Stanley is home to a number of attractions and diversions,
including several scenic temples and museums.
The famous Stanley Market is a winding maze of stalls selling
souvenirs like t-shirts, keychains, and knock-off goods, although
there's a better selection in Hong Kong City. Bars and restaurants
along the waterfront provide good food with great views of the
harbour, and the amphitheatre hosts free concerts on the
weekends.
Stanley is also popular for its beaches. Stanley Main Beach is a
pleasant sandy beach only ten minutes' walk from the centre of
town. It has good facilities and shark nets, but can get crowded
with locals on the weekends. Stanley Main beach is good for
windsurfing, and hosts dragon boat races each summer. St Stephens
Beach, on the western side of the peninsula, is more secluded but
just as popular.
Information & Facts
Language
The official languages in Hong Kong are English and
Cantonese. The other main language is Mandarin.
Money
The unit of currency is the Hong Kong dollar (HKD); HK$1 is
divided into 100 cents. Major banks are open from 9am to 4:30pm
Monday to Friday, and 9am to 12:30pm on Saturday. Banks and
moneychangers charge commission as do hotels that provide exchange
services. All major credit cards are accepted and ATMs are widely
distributed. Some HSBC 'Electronic Money' machines provide 24-hour
cash withdrawal facilities for Visa and MasterCard holders.
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