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Hong Kong Gambling Trip

Jan 14 , 2011

Turn a guys' trip or bachelor party into a Hong Kong gambling trip. Hop on a casino boat or stroll down the street; just make sure Lady Luck is on your side.


Hong Kong has it all – great food, fun nightlife, vivid historical and cultural sights, and many outdoor activities. But that may not be enough to justify a trip to Hong Kong. Some need another draw, and when you're planning a bachelor party or getaway for you and the guys, there's an element of reckless fun that's required. Get it with a gambling trip to Hong Kong. Travelers get to take in the sights and sounds of Hong Kong while taking a risk and betting it all on the floor.

Gambling Cruises

When planning a Hong Kong gambling trip, it's important to pick your casino venue. The best options at your disposal are gambling cruises and the casinos of Macau. The most popular casino boat trips are operated by Star Cruises, or its sister company, Cruise Ferries. These operate over long and short distances to fit your schedule. Overnight cruises are also offered from Hong Kong and are obviously more time-intensive. Whichever you choose is really up to you and depends on how much time you'd like to spend gambling.

The Casinos of Macau

If you really want your trip to focus on casinos, you'd probably like to consider the casinos of Macau. The region offers more than 30 total, most of which operate 24 hours a day. Casinos feature most popular table games, including poker. Macau is just a 40-mile ferry ride from Hong Kong, with jetfoils operating around the clock. In the 1850s, Hong Kong's colonial parent, Portugal, legalized gambling here, and Macau has been a casino destination ever since. Additionally, Macau is also famous for its horse and greyhound racing. Depending on your enthusiasm, you could spend your entire trip betting on races and table games, returning to Hong Kong each day and night.

In Macau, when planning your gambling trip, stick to the Cotai Strip. Many of Las Vegas' most famous casinos have a presence here. Macau's largest casino is the Venetian Macau, which, at 10.5 million square feet, is also the fifth largest building in the world. To get a glimpse of what Macau's casinos were like before the American companies moved in, spend some time in Casino Lisboa. It offers less in the way of glamour than other casinos, but gamblers here are experienced and make for good company.

Make the most of your getaway or guys' trip with a Hong Kong gambling trip. Whether you chose to play at sea or in nearby Macau, you are sure to have a memorable time. Check out more information on Hong Kong casinos.


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