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Discover Hong Kong • Heritage Walks

Take self-guided tours into Hong Kong's clan history and an erstwhile enclave of outlaws with the Discover Hong Kong • Heritage Walks app!

Description:

Powerful clans, walled villages, a fishing community and a lawless enclave - the Heritage Walks app guides you into Hong Kong's colourful history on four off-the-beaten-track walking trails. AR technology reveals points of interest and you can avoid roaming charges as all the info is available offline. A sister app of the award-winning City Walks, the Heritage Walks app is the closest you'll get to time travel without the aid of a mad scientist.

Featured walking trails:

  • Three religions and a Den of Ill Repute - Wong Tai Sin & Kowloon City
  • Windows into Clan Life - Yuen Long
  • A Community Bound by the Sea - Shau Kei Wan
  • In the footsteps of the Tong Clan - Fanling
App features include:
  • Find your location ('Locate Me') on the map anytime
  • AR function helps you learn about the attractions and find nearby restaurants, shops, MTR exits and free Wi-Fi hot spots on the routes by using your phone to scan your surroundings.
  • All maps and info are available offline, so you can enjoy the app's content and features without suffering death by roaming charges.
  • Detailed descriptions and photos of points of interest so you can understand what you are seeing and/or impress your travel companions with your local expertise
  • My Passport - receive a souvenir stamp upon completion of the walk
  • Share your travel experience and the stamps with your friends via e-mail, Facebook and RenRen.
If you like Heritage Walks, you'll probably love the award-winning and high-rating City Walks app.

Remarks:
  • Support English, Traditional Chinese and Simplified Chinese.
  • Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
  • When you click any of the hyperlinks in this app, an Internet connection is initiated. When connected to the Internet via cellular data, data roaming charges might apply and an alert message will pop up to remind you. There are no roaming charges when using Wi-Fi.

Discover Hong Kong • City Walks

A brand new app which is equipped with an Augmented Reality (AR) function guiding you through four themed walks where you're sure to encounter the city's vibrant living culture and enjoy the diversity of east-meet-west city.

Description:

The latest Discover Hong Kong • City Walks App, with AR (Augmented Reality) function lets you explore all of the nooks and crannies of Asia's world city. It guides you through four (4) themed walks where you're sure to encounter the city's vibrant living culture and enjoy the diversity of this east-meet-west city. Once you download this app and turn on the AR function*, you will find a lot of featured restaurants, shops, MTR entrances/exits and WiFi hotspots on the walks.

The four (4) themed walks include:

  • Adventure in Architecture - Central & Western District
  • Travel Through Time - Garden Road Leisure Walk
  • Savour the Cosmopolitan Flavours - Tsim Sha Tsui
  • Experience Living Culture - Yau Ma Tei & Mong Kok
The brand-new AR function also lets you:
  • Find your location ('Locate Me') on the map anytime.
  • You can get more insights into the attractions by listen audio commentaries.
  • Alert message with vibration will pop up when you are walking near to the attraction.
  • Upon completion of the walk, you will get a memorable stamp.
  • You can share your travel experience and the memorable stamps with your friends via email or social media platforms such as Facebook and RenRen.

#Continues use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.

Discover Hong Kong • AR

The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) in conjunction with Cathay Pacific Airways, brings you the Discover Hong Kong • AR app that's loaded with features so you can experience everything Hong Kong has to offer.

Description:

Discover Hong Kong with Augmented Reality (AR)
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) in conjunction with Cathay Pacific Airways, brings you the Discover Hong Kong •AR app that's loaded with features so you can experience everything Hong Kong has to offer. The app utilises the latest innovative Augmented Reality (AR) technology which means that as your phone's camera scans its surroundings, the app recognises what the camera is seeing and provides images, information and directions depending on where and what you're looking at. You don't need an Internet connection to use this app, as all the maps and information are available offline, meaning no extra roaming charges on your phone bill*.

Plan Your Trip from Home

  • Get the latest info on the city's unique attractions, the 'must sees', the city's great outdoors, family fun, fascinating culture and heritage and latest hot events.
  • The app lists over 7,000 shops and restaurants including those belonging to the HKTB's Quality Tourism Services Scheme (QTS).
  • There is a wealth of info on 200 restaurants featuring various cuisines with recommendations from celebrities and chefs, Michelin starred and Best of the Best award-winning restaurants.
On the Go in Hong Kong
  • Turn on the AR function and it will show your current location in the city, point out various nearby spots of interest such as attractions, restaurants, food districts and shops, as well as provide you with directions to your destination.
  • Search for restaurants by district or cuisine type. You can also filter your search by award-winning restaurant or HKTB's recommendation.
  • Search for shops by district or shop type.
  • Check out what's on in Hong Kong for the latest hot events in town.
  • Shows distances and information on how to get there for easy navigation.
*When the 'Update' button is pressed, internet connection is initiated. When connected to the Internet via cellular data, data roaming charges might apply and an alert message will pop up to remind you. There are no roaming charges when using Wi-Fi.

Discover Hong Kong • Food and Wine Pairing

Match delicious Chinese cuisine with an affordable and perfect wine that will surely take your culinary adventure to a new level!

Description:

This handy Chinese cuisine and wine-pairing guide is an application for all Chinese food and wine lovers! In this application, you can see wine experts' suggestions on matching the perfect wine with other 20 Chinese cuisines as well as finding delectable and affordable wines. So take this opportunity to have a wonderful wine and food adventure that is sure to turn you into a connoisseur!



Remarks:

1. PCCW Wi-Fi provides free service only to visit the Hong Kong Tourism Board's official website and to download mobile apps developed by the Hong Kong Tourism Board.

2. Please remember TO TURN OFF DATA ROAMING to avoid unnecessary charges.

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