As the British flag was lowered on June 30, 1997, Hong Kong returned to Chinese sovereignty and the colonial era came to a close. Poised at the threshold of a new age, this city is an exotic array of customs, cuisine, thriving commercialism and world-famous shopping.

Hong Kong is an experience - full of activity and flourishing with people and commerce packed into every available square inch of the city. Soaring mountains and a spectacular harbor are backdrops to an astonishing level of energy.

At the legendary Peninsula Hotel, rated among the top hotels in the world, experience an unparalledled level of gracious servcie; your guest rooms overlook the Harbor, affording breathtaking views of this exciting city.

Our Concorde departs for Hong Kong, with its famous deep-water harbor. Located on China's southeast coast, Hong Kong is undergoing a fascinating transition with the return of Chinese rule. Once Asia's premier outpost of capitalism, Hong Kong is now a Special Administrative Region of the world's largest communist nation.

You will enjoy grand harbor-view rooms at the legendary Peninsula Hotel,located in the heart of Kowloon's shopping and entertainment district, and just a short walk from the famed Star Ferry.

In the evening, we gather for a Cocktail Reception at the hotel, before dinner on your own. With so many famous restaurants, the city is a food connoisseur's dream - you'll have two evenings to indulge, using our exclusive dine - around plan..

Today's island tour begins at timy Man Mo Temple, tucked amoung the antique shops on Hollywood Road. Next we ascend Hong Kong's notable Victoria Peak by one of the world's steepest funiculars. In the bustling fishing harbor of Aberdeen, view a different side of Hong Kong as we board a typical junk for a cruise. From here, continue past lovely Deep Water Bay and repulse Bay Beach, where colonial influence is still quite evident. We get a true sense of Hong Kong's nautical history today as we see the harbor up-close on a sampan cruise. Then we drive along the coast passing Deep Water Bay and Repulse Bay Beach, where the colonial history is still evident.

Savor a superb Continental lunch at Hong Kong's venerable Verandah, a classic restaurant featuring superb Continental cuisine. You can visit Stanley Market, a colorful open-air market with winding lanes of shops and boutiques, before returning to the hotel.

The full day and evening are at leisure to explore the treasures of Hong Kong. Stop by the INTRAV Hospitality Desk where our staff can help you arrange your day's activities. Then, tonight join us at the prestigious Aberdeen Marina Club for a special evening as we bid farewell to China during a private reception, followed by dinner and dancing.

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