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  Kowloon Shangri-la Hotel
The award-winning Kow-loon Shangri-La is the jewel of the Tsimshatsui East waterfront, with pan-oramic views of Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong Island skyline.
Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel offers impressive service, exquisite surroundings and legendary hospitality from the sparkling marble floors, rich wood paneling, fine paintings, and chandeliers of the grand lobby, to the deluxe furnishings of the beautifully appointed, spacious, highly comfortable rooms.
With a first-class reputation, the Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel is the perfect location to enjoy the "City of Life", whether you are travelling alone, as a couple, or enjoying time with your family.
www.friendlyplanet.com /hotels/kowloon-shangri-la-hotel.html   (333 words)

  
 Encyclopedia: Kowloon East   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Kowloon is located north of Hong Kong Island and south of the mainland part of the New Territories.
The part of Kowloon south of Boundary Street, together with Stonecutters Island, was ceded from Qing China to Britain under the Convention of Peking of 1860.
Large-scale development of Kowloon began in the early 20th Century, with the construction of the Kowloon-Canton Railway, the Kowloon Wharf, and the Kai Tak Airport.
www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Kowloon-East   (436 words)

  
 Kowloon City - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Kowloon City District is chiefly a residential area.
While Kowloon City District remains admistrative, the proper Kowloon City area is vaguely bounded south by Prince Edward Road and north with Wong Tai Sin and east with Kowloon Tong.
Part of the district was the location the original "Kowloon City", see Kowloon Walled City.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Kowloon_City   (168 words)

  
 Tsim Sha Tsui - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
TST East (尖沙嘴東 or simply 尖東) is an area east of Chatham Road South reclaimed from Hung Hom Bay in the 1970s.
In 2004 KCR's East Rail opened a new station East Tsim Sha Tsui, an interchange station with Tsim Sha Tsui station on the MTR Tsuen Wan Line.
The KCR East Rail was extended from Hung Hom to East Tsim Sha Tsui in late 2004.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Tsim_Sha_Tsui   (776 words)

  
 KCRC   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
East Rail (the former Kowloon Canton Railway - British Section) operates domestic as well as cross-boundary passenger services to the mainland boundary at Lo Wu.
From the new East Tsim Sha Tsui terminus to Lo Wu Station, the East Rail line covers a distance of 35 kilometres with a total of 14 stations, including a Racecourse Station open on race days.
In 1996 East Rail launched a carriage refurbishment programme, which on completion at the end of 1999 increased carrying capacity by 15%.
www.kcrc.com /eng/services/services/index.asp   (280 words)

  
 Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Kowloon at Epinions.com
Kowloon is a great example of an old city with modern surroundings.
Not only is Kowloon brightly lit, but Hong Kong Island also has a wonderful assortment of bright lights, not to mention the fireworks on HK Island during many holidays.
In Kowloon City, which houses the former Hong Kong International Airport, also known as Kai Tak, is unserved by the MTR and the KCR.
www.epinions.com /content_177424338564   (1106 words)

  
 Kowloon hotels: Regal Oriental Hotel, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Hotel description, reviews, deals from www.asiahotels.com
An international standard hotel in the Kowloon East area, surrounded by heritage and scenic spots, with 400 guestrooms and a wide range of facilities on offer to guests.
All the rooms are built with double glazed windows with views of Kowloon City's neon-filled street and the Victoria Harbour.
Located in downtown Kowloon City, there are a few attractions nearby as well as interesting streets for shopping, dining or simply exploring the day to day happenings of Kowloon City.
www.asiahotels.com /hotelinfo/Regal_Orienal_Hotel   (1170 words)

  
 Kowloon Hotels: Budget Kowloon hotel accommodation
All lodgings, bed and breakfast or guest house accommodation near Kowloon, and the surrounding area can be viewed without obligation.
The award-winning Kowloon Shangri-La is the landmark on Tsimshatsui East's waterfront, affording panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong Island skyline.
Located in one of the most colourful and vibrant areas of Kowloon, the Stanford Hotel Hong Kong is well served by public transport.
www.asia-stay.com /Hong_Kong/Kowloon-accommodation.htm   (504 words)

  
 "Legislative Council Election Exit Poll Analysis Article Series" No.3
Kowloon East attracted huge public attention because new-comer Alan Leong parachuted into this constituency and Albert Cheng suddenly ran in the election in a high-profile way, which complicated the internal coordination of the democratic camp.
The pro-China camp could allocate votes in 2 lists with similar shares in the light of the situation in Kowloon East, as this was clearly the result of mobilization within the camp and propaganda outside the camp.
This article series has already examined the voters' behaviour on Hong Kong Island and Kowloon East, both revealing the importance of tactical voting.
hkupop.hku.hk /english/columns/columns57.html   (1654 words)

  
 Travel Guide - Online Reservation - Warsaw Accommodation
In 1975, the southern terminus was moved to the new Kowloon Station (now Hung Hom) as the old Kowloon Station was too small and there was no room to expand.
There are 6 East Rail feeder bus routes operated by KMB, although they were run by the KCR in the past.
Later the KCRC announced modification to the proposal, with the East Kowloon portion of the line joining Ma On Shan Rail at Tai Wai, and the cross-harbour portion joining the East Rail at Hung Hom.
www.warsaw-hotel.info /poland-guide/KCR   (2453 words)

  
 Tsimshatsui area
By taking Airport Express Train to downtown and alight at Kowloon Station (second last Stop), one may opt to take a complimentary shuttle bus (No. K5) which stops opposite the Hotel (it takes around 30 minutes in total) or a 10-minute taxi ride, fare is around HKD30.00.
Railway to New Territories and China, 1 km east from the Index to the property.
Main park in Kowloon, 0.5 km east from the Index to the property.
www.luxehotels.com /proplocal.cfm?PropID=157   (386 words)

  
 Kowloon Shangri-La Hong Kong : Hotel Hong Kong   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Kowloon Shangri-La Hong Kong situated on spectacular Victoria Harbour, The award-winning Kowloon Shangri-La is the landmark on Tsimshatsui East's waterfront, affording panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong Island skyline.
Having been recently renovated or rejuvenated, each of the 700 exquisitely appointed guest rooms and luxurious suites is among the most spacious available in the city.
Kowloon Shangri-La Hong Kong located close to all major transportation routes, the Hotel is home to the renowned shopping and entertainment district of Kowloon.
www.holidaycity.com /kowloon-shangri-la-hong-kong   (126 words)

  
 International Railway Journal: Hong Kong Plans Major Rail Expansion   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
KCRC is presently moving ahead with detailed designs for the construction of three East Rail extensions--Ma On Shan Rail, the Tsim Sha Tsui extension, and the Sheung Shui to Lok Ma Chau Spur Line.
It will interchange with East Rail at Tai Wai station, which will be rebuilt to cope with an increased passenger flow.
East Rail passengers will be able to go directly to the heart of Kowloon via the 1km Tsim Sha Tsui extension running southward from Hung Hom.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0BQQ/is_1_41/ai_69709364   (1600 words)

  
 ESF -> Kowloon Junior School   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Kowloon Junior School grew from the junior section of the Central British School.
Its present buildings at Perth Street were originally occupied in 1950 though they have been extended several times.
KJS serves south and east Kowloon and provides places for 900 children.
www.esf.edu.hk /schools/kjs.html   (97 words)

  
 Kowloon Canton Railway- East Rail, Hong Kong Railway Musrum
East Rail, (The former Kowloon-Canton Railway or KCR), first came into service in 1910 as a single track system.
The Managing Board of KCRC comprises the Chairman and Chief Executive and light other members, all of whom are appointed by the Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region.
All of the passenger services on the 34-kilometre East Rail line, which has 13 stations between Hung Hom in Kowloon and Lo Wu at the boundary with the Mainland, operating on electric multiple units (EMUs) in 12-car configurations.
2ehistory.freeservers.com /kcr/index.html   (411 words)

  
 Articles - Kowloon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
Kowloon means nine dragons and represents the eight peaks (1.Castle Peak (583m), 2.Tai Mo Shan (958m), 3.Tate's Cairn (583m), 4.Lion Rock (495m), 5.
For rates tax purposes, New Kowloon is not considered part of Kowloon.
Properties in New Kowloon are subjected to pay the land leases as those in the New Territories.
www.gaple.com /articles/Kowloon?mySession=08d866a81bed8bb1388527a5252d1c92   (476 words)

  
 The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition: East China Sea@ HighBeam Research   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
EAST CHINA SEA [East China Sea] arm of the Pacific Ocean, c.480,000 sq mi (1,243,200 sq km), bounded on the E by the Kyushu and Ryukyu islands, on the S by Taiwan, and on the W by China.
Chinaand Japan over the East China Sea issue be solved through...
The East China Sea is one of China's offshore areas...
www.highbeam.com /ref/doc3.asp?docid=1E1:EastChin   (436 words)

  
 Kowloon - Current News & Information   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
KOWLOON -- Kowloon is a 4-square-mile peninsula that divides its better-known neighbors China and Hong Kong.
The commission announced on Tuesday that the candidacy of Ho, who is contesting the Kowloon East geographical constituency, remains valid in the September 12...
In Kowloon East, for example, with its 524,000 registered voters and five LegCo seats, the minimum for a party to get a seat would be 104,800 assuming everyone...
news.daylightonline.com /Kowloon.html   (7807 words)

  
 Kowloon hotels and accommodation, hotel reservations in Hong Kong, by All-Hotels(tm)
LOCATION, STYLE AND CHARACTER: The Kowloon Hotel is the second hotel property in Hong Kong managed by the world-renowned Peninsula...
Close to the Kowloon waterfront with it's spectacular view across Victoria Harbour and in the midst of downtown Tsim Sha Tsui.
The Empire Hotel Kowloon is strategically situated in the picturesque district of Tsimshatsui; Kowloons most desired location, a...
www.all-hotels.com /east_asia/china/hong_kong/kowloon_c2.htm   (501 words)

  
 Kowloon hotels and accommodation, hotel reservations in Hong Kong, by All-Hotels(tm)
This is a 5 star with comfortable Japanese-oriented hotel located close to the Tsim Sha Tsui East ferry terminal.
This is a good 4 star property which is located at one of the busiest district in Kowloon Peninsula and suitable for both business...
Situated at the heart of Kowloon, the Metropole Hotel provides ea...
www.all-resorts.com /east_asia/china/hong_kong/kowloon_2.htm   (487 words)

  
 Kowloon Shangri-La Hotel
The award-winning Kowloon Shangri-La has elegantly designed rooms that have majestic city or harbour views, and are some of the most spacious in the city.
Kowloon Shangri-La is the landmark on Tsimshatsui East's waterfront, with panoramic views of Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong Island skyline.
Close to all major transportation routes, the Hotel is home to the renowned shopping and entertainment district of Kowloon.
www.pacificdelighttours.com /factsheet/Kowloon_ShangriLa.htm   (372 words)

  
 Hong Kong Plans Major Rail Expansion - International Railway Journal - January 2001   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The NOL will connect West Rail at Kam Sheung Road to East Rail at Kwu Tung and to the boundary crossing point at Lok Ma Chau.
KCRC is presently moving ahead with detailed designs for the construction of three East Rail extensions---Ma On Shan Rail, the Tsim Sha Tsui extension, and the Sheung Shui to Lok Ma Chau Spur Line.
The new link will branch off East Rail just north of Sheung Shui station and pass through Kwu Tung, Pak Shek Au and Chau Tau, terminating at the Lok Ma Chau boundary immediately across from Huanggang in Shenzhen on the mainland.
railjournal.com /2001-01/hongkong.html   (1913 words)

  
 Kowloon hotels and accommodation, hotel reservations in Hong Kong, by All-Hotels(tm)
The 487-room Metropole Hotel is located at the heart of Kowloon.
The Kowloon Hotel, The Peninsula Group's four star business-class property, includes a multi-functional telecenter in all rooms...
The Majestic Hotel is a 3 star hotel occuping a fine 15 storey building on Nathan Road in Kowloon.
www.all-hotels.com /east_asia/china/hong_kong/kowloon_c1.htm   (536 words)

  
 Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong Hotel - Hong Kong - Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong Hotel reviews - TripAdvisor   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
I travelled to hongkong on a business trip and the Island shangrila was full therefore i had to opt for the kowloon shangrila.
Stayed in the Kowloon Shangri La on the first part of our Honeymoon, The service was superb, the room was upgraded due to the fact that we where on honeymoon, but we had a harbour view on the 19th Floor.
Interested in Kowloon Shangri-La, Hong Kong and Hong Kong?We'll send you weekly updates with new articles, reviews and special deals.
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 Kowloon East Region
The Kowloon East Region includes Kwun Tong, Sai Kung and Wong Tai Sin.
Allocation of Kowloon East Region funds in 2002
Acrobat plug- in is required to view the documents in pdf format.
www.hongkongbankfoundation.org /foundation/dist/ked.htm   (57 words)

  
 Hong Kong Hotels: Asia Hotel Accommodation Guide - HotelCheckPoint.com™   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
The only negative is the location approximately 2-3 kilometers east of the central Kowloon area.
The recently renovated Hotel Nikko Hong Kong is a reasonable value 4.5 star hotel in East Kowloon, around a 15 minute walk from the popular Nathan/Canton Road entertainment and shopping areas.
The Kowloon Shangri-La is the top hotel in the East Tsim Sha Tsui area in terms of guest rooms and public areas, but also by far the most expensive.
www.hotelcheckpoint.com /hong-kong-hotels?location=5   (398 words)

  
 Travel - Hong Kong (Useful Information)
Red colour taxis operate on Hong Kong Island and Kowloon, green in the New Territories and the blue on Lantau Island.
This is an alternate mode of transport running on many routes in Hong Kong, Kowloon and the New Territories.
Food-lover's paradise is the renowned name for Hong Kong as the international cuisine center; you could definitely dine on a different cuisine three times a day, seven days a week and continue for years without repeating.
www.west-meet-east.com /travelhktrans.htm   (1478 words)

  
 Clear Water Bay
Clear Water Bay is located 25 km east of Kowloon city center.
The main slope in Clear Water Bay is facing east and overlooking the ocean.
Wind coming unobstructively from the east will generate extremely strong upstream currents around the slope.
www.rcsail.com /clearwater.htm   (645 words)

  
 Kowloon   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-05)
nine dragons) when unqualified refers to the southern part of the Kowloon Peninsula in Hong Kong.
Kowloon City refers to a district where the Kowloon Walled City used to be located.
The Kowloon Walled City itself was destroyed in 1993.
www.sciencedaily.com /encyclopedia/kowloon   (188 words)

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