Go Tour Hong Kong - Mongkok Ladies Shopping Paradise

Bargains and Bargaining

The best place for you to demonstrate those bargaining skills, as bargaining at the Mongkok Ladies Market is important and at time a real fun. How low you can go or they can let you.  All prices of things at the Ladies Market are negotiable, and the sellers will waste no time in trying to fleece naïve tourists. To them volume sales for the day must be achieved.
Assuming almost  everything is at least 10% overpriced, if not 20%. Start at a low price and bargain with the stall holder until you reach a price you think is fair, if they won’t budge, take your business down the road, as the same or similar product shouldn’t be far away. Be firmed in your bargaining way, Hong Kong market sellers are old veterans and can appear aggressive, but the bargaining is just part of the game, and if you get a good price, they will often offer you a compliment afterwards. Find more about tips and trick shopping in Hong Kong. Gather  information on shopping Tips for more knowledge on  how to get the best out of shopping in the city, especially in Mongkok.

The best place for rock-bottom deals on anything from fashion to mobile phones and electrical appliances. Take the MTR E2 exit and walk into Yau Shing Commercial Centre on your left. There are six floors selling cameras, digital videos, DVD players and other appliances and many more.

Walk along Nelson Street, and the first street parallel to Sai Yeung Choi is the Ladies Market where you’ll find bargain clothes, bags, toys, VCDs, fake Rolex watches and so on. The next parallel street is Fa Yuen Street South, which specializes in sports shoes and sportswear. From fake  Adidas, Umbro and many more, you say it you have it.

Langham Place on Shanghai Street is a humungous hi-tech mall hosting over 100 trendy boutique stores

Mongkok is the place on earth where you can buy almost everything.

The best place which is less expensive than average, great deals to be had in HK, but be wary and do check look around for the best buy.

Generally if you  have been to Hong Kong for  about a week you may  have already been to Mongkok 4 times! At least.  Mongkok is a  shoppers paradise! Everywhere you look there are bargains to be made, and have anything a person needs! Thousands of shops everywhere and the market are simply amazing.

Extremely good bargains for shoe lovers, if you look carefully there are tons of shops offering the latest and trendy boots for only 100HK (around 13~14 AUD). The market also offers great casual shoes with great designs for a low price also, but ensure you bargain to get an even better deal!

If any ladies are looking for quality make up and quality service, just off Nathan Rd is the place to go! You will be warmly  welcome and comfortable!  Great Place!

You will  probably go back today again the next day and the day after next.

Mongkok Ladies Paradise

Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay seem to get most of the press when it comes to recommendations for great places to visit in Hong Kong, but Mong Kok is as good as it is, if not better than, these areas - depending on what you're looking for and your bargaining skill.

Mong Kok is home to the famous Tung Choi Street, more commonly known as Ladies Market. This is where you really get to enjoy the atmosphere of Hong Kong and the personalities of its people, as you work your way through this crowded thoroughfare, haggling as you go. Don't forget that there are also shops on each side of the street, behind the market stalls, and there are bargains to be found here too.

The Mong Kok Computer Centre is also well worth a visit for techno-addicts.

And for the ladies, there is a fabulous Wedding Mall containing hundreds of wedding-related stores, which is well worth a visit, even if only to experience the interesting differences between Hong Kong weddings and those we're used to in the west. Did you know that most Hong Kong brides hire their wedding dress? And the bride and groom will generally have their wedding photos taken before the wedding day?

Don't be afraid to venture beyond the obvious and well-known attractions, into some of the smaller malls and arcades. Often you can't even tell that a building has stores in it until you enter it and find a directory next to the lifts.

MongKok A Place Never Sleep - Hong Kong

Mongkok - The Busiest Place on the Planet.

Hong Kong is heavily populated, with 6 million crammed into a city that mostly sits on a piece of real estate no bigger than Manhattan. Mongkok is not only Hong Kong’s most populated area, but I presumed  in the world’s. According to the Guinness Book of Records Mongkok is the most densely populated place on the planet, squeezing in over 130,000 people per km2.

Mongkok means busy corner in Cantonese and Mongkok is just that. Once the headquarters for the notorious Hong Kong Triads, this is now one of Hong Kong’s liveliest districts 24/7, full of shops, street side stalls as well as Hong Kong’s famous Mongkok Ladies Market. Take our tour of Mongkok Ladies Market to get a slice of the real Hong Kong, and many of these "attractions" listed here are really the same - Nathan Road runs through Mongkok, which also is home to other attractions like the ladies market and temple street market. So in general is that this whole area is bustling with activity at all hours, brighten with neon light glowing all night long, lots to see and watch at all times. Every step is a small noodle bar to step  into for a bite to eat, or many shop or something to look at. It's a nice area to stroll and just be - after a couple hours, you're exhausted from over stimulation of all your eyes and senses.

Another good thing about Mongkok is the bargain center for anything you want to buy under the sun.

Mongkok Noodle Stall everywhere...

Mongkok Ladies Lingerie..

Mongkok Ladies Market Tour

The city’s most famous market, and still one of the best, the Mongkok Ladies Market sells everything and anything you say it you have it here, for tourist to buy, from fake handbags, and from branded world known  name, is not only aimed at women shopper but also for men. While clothing is the markets the major product on display for sale, others such as Chinese themed gifts, toys and electronics are also available.

In the showcase you see  Macy’s selection of goods, Gucci ,Louis Vuitton and while many of the stalls stock similar items, there is still a wide selection available. You can find the Ladies Market between Boundary Street and Dundas Street on Tung Choi Street.

Visiting Kunming - China

iGolden Temple (Jin Dian) Kunming
A Kunming city tours is not complete without a visit to the Golden Temple (Jin Dian). The Golden Temple (Jin Dian) is located 11 km north of Kunming in a lovely pine forest at the top of Phoenix Song Mountain. The original shrine was dedicated to Zhen Wu and was made from gold. (Hence the name: Golden Temple). In 1604 the original shrine was brought to Jizu Shan where it was lost during the Cultural Revolution. The present Zhen Wu shrine is made of bronze. Apart from the lovely Zhen Wu Taoist Shrine, there is the 14 ton bell from 1423 and the colossal, original bronze sword said to be used in battle by Zhen Wu.
 

Jin Dai Golden Temple - Kun Ming

  

Western Mountains & Dian Chi Lake Kunming
Located a 30 Minutes drive outside Kunming, the Western Mountains (Xi Shan) offer spectacular views over the “Spring City” of Kunming and Dian Chi Lake. For those who like it comfortable, there is a chair lift going to the top. There are some nice walking trails leading to the top. Along the path are several Temples and Pavilions like the Huating Temple, Taihua Temple and the Sanqing Pavilion, which all are worth visiting. On the way back to from the Western Mountains to Kunming stop at the hidden Bamboo Temple (Qiong Zhu Si) dating back to the Tang Dynasty. The lovely Bamboo Temple (Qiong Zhu Si) is famous for its 500 almost life sized clay statues of former “arhats” or sages. The Western Mountains, Bamboo Temple and Dian Chi Lake can easily be reached within a half day trip from Kunming.

Dai Chi Lake - Kun Ming - Yunnan.

 
Green Lake Park (Cui Hu Gong Yuan)
Green Lake Park (Cui Hu Gong Yuan) is a popular gathering point for the locals. It is worth a visit early in the morning to see the locals engaged in their morning workouts, practice Tai Chi, show off their birds and enjoy social dancing. From November to March, the Green Lake serves as winter refuge for large flocks of black-headed gulls flying in from the cold north. During this time bird-feeding is a popular pastime for the Kunming people. Opposite the western entrance to the park is the colossal building of the old French Legation, one of the few reminders of the French presence in Yunnan during the late 19 and early 20 century.

Green Park Lake - Kun ming

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Lahore - Pakistan

Lahore is the capital city of the state of Punjab. It occupies a central position, and is generally called 'The Heart of Pakistan'. Lahore is situated on the banks of the river Ravi . Lahore is a city of gardens, and has the reputation of being the 'Green City'. It occupies a choice site in the midst of fertile alluvial plains. Visiting Lahore is a worthwhile experience it is the city of poets, artists and the center of film industry.

Brief History

Ptolemy's "Geographia", written about 150 AD, refers to it as "Labokla" and locates it with reference to the Indus, the Ravi, the Jhelum and the Chenab rivers. Another place revealed that it was founded by Loh the son of Rama Chandra.

However the accorded history of Lahore dates back to 850 AD., conquered by Mahmood Gaznavi in 1021 AD, it was made the capital of the Ghaznavid east of Indus and later captital of entire Ghaznavid Empire by Masud, son of Mahmood.

Visiting Lahore is one place in getting to know the heritage of Pakistan became the center of social, cultural and educational activities reaching the pinnacle of its glory under the Mughals who gave it its famous architecture including the magnificent fort, gardens, tombs, mosques and pavilions. Some of the old names of Lahore can be observed as:

    Laha-noor

    Loh-pur

    Mahmood-pur

    Samandpal Nagiri

    Lohar-pur

Area and Population

With a population of more than 6,563,000 people, Lahore is Pakistan's second largest city. The city is built in the form of a parallelogram, the area within the walls (central Lahore or Old Lahore), being about 461 acres. The district lies at 31-34' North latitude and 74-20' East longitude.

Climate

There are two main seasons, namely the winter and the summer. The monsoons are at their peak during July and August, and during these two months there is more than half of the annual rainfall. October and November are the driest months and average rain fall during these months is about one third of an inch only. There are Winter rains during December - February, the average rainfall during these months being 3 inches.

Historical Architectures

The city as we know it today, reached its peak of glory during the Moghul rulers, especially in the reign of Akbar the Great. His son, Jehangir, is buried in its outskirts and his mausoleum is one of the places frequented by tourists and Lahorites alike. Close by is the mausoleum of the famous Moghul Empress, Noor Jehan, who is known for introducing the rose plant and for initiating several cultural movements in the Sub-Continent.

Lahore Badshahi Mosque

Lahore Badshahi Mosque

Architecture      

Lahore Fort

Shalamar Gardens

Badshahi Mosque

Shish Mahal

Mausoleum of Jahangir

12 Gates of Old Lahore

               

Akbar the Great built the Lahore Fort, as well as the city walls which had 12 gates. Some of these still survive. Jehangir and Shah Jehan, the builders of the Taj Mahal in Agra and the Shalamar Gardens in Srinagar and Lahore, built palaces and tombs. The last great Moghul Emperor, Aurangzeb built Lahore's most famous monument, the great Badshahi Mosque.

At that time the river Ravi, which now lies a few miles away from Lahore , touched the ramparts of the Fort and the Mosque.

The British during their reign compensated Lahore, by harmoniously combining Mughal, Gothic and Victorian styles of architecture. Victorian heritage is only next to Mughal monuments.

They built some important buildings, like the GPO, High Court, Government College, Museums, National College of Arts, Montgomery Hall, Tollinton Market, Punjab University (Old Campus) and the Provincial Assembly.

Education

It has the largest number of educational institutions in the country. Many colleges and schools which found Lahore's reputation as education center of Pakistan par excellence. Most notable are Government College- first in prestige in the country, and of which Allama Iqbal, founding father of Pakistan's Independence, was distinguished alumnus; added in 1950; the Kinnaired College for Woman and Aitcheson College, still the most expensive educational establishment in the country.

Punjab University is the largest center of education in Asia. It has a splendid old campus in the Old Lahore and built a new Campus in the quieter environments on the Canal Bank, but the old University buildings are still functioning. King Edward Medical College is the country's largest medical institution, founded in 1870. The National College of Arts, has separate departments in Architecture, Fine Arts & design, on the competition entry basis 450 students receives from all over the country.

Culture

To know Pakistan and getting the best from your travel investment, visiting Lahore because it is the center for  cultural, intellectual and artistic center of the nation. Its faded elegance, busy streets and bazaars, and wide variety of Islamic and British architecture make it a city full of atmosphere, contrast and surprise. The warm and receptive people of Lahore are known for their traditional hospitality.

This is a city of vivid differences, of haunting nuances; where bustling bazaars, frenetic streets, glorious fading elegance, architecture and echoing atmosphere of city's many mosques merge together into a history that is both dramatic and fascinating.

The Fort and mosque reflect the high value architecture from the 16th to 19th century

Visiting Lahore - Overview

Street Scene in Lahore City

Cityscape of  Lahore - Pakistan

Visiting Hong Kong - Places of Interest

Hong Kong Places of Interest

World of Choice and selection - Hong Kong at Hollywood  Street

Victoria Peak is the highest peak in Hong Kong Island with an altitude of 554 meters and has been considered as a landmark of the island.It is the best spot to have a bird's eye view of the Victoria Harbor and the whole thriving island. Viewed from the peak, the scenes are different between day time and night. At day time, you can see high and crowded buildings and the busy Victoria Harbor. At night, lit up by colorful lights, the whole scene is dazzling as a fairly-tale world. The best spot to enjoy the scene is the Peak Tower and the Lion Kiosk beside the peak tram terminal.To reach the Victoria Peak, you can take the peak tram which was put into service in 1888. Its steepest point has an angle of 27 degree which definitely can give you an unforgettable experience. Visiting Hong Kong is not complete without going up the peak.

Hill Tramp near Victoria Peak - Hong Kong

Hollywood Road is an antique lover's paradise. The street is filled with curio and antique shops of all kinds: from Chinese furniture to porcelain ware, from Buddha sculptures to oriental rugs, from Japanese netsukes to Coromandel screens. Aside from all the antique shops, it has numerous small specialty shops that sell unique home accessories and handmade products. Many of them are inside buildings on upper floors, so always remember to look above street level so as not to miss them.

Must see: Man Mo Temple
Situated on Hollywood Road, the temple is one of the oldest and the largest of its kind in the territory. It is dedicated to Kwan Kung, the god of war, and Man Cheong, the god of literature.

Temple Mount in Hong Kong.

Hollywood Road - Hong Kong, Kowloon City

The inauguration of the Hong Kong Cultural Centre marked a new era in the development of the performing arts in Hong Kong. The foundation stone was laid in 1979, construction work started in 1984 and the building completed in 1989.  Since its grand opening on 8 November 1989, the Cultural Centre has remained the premier cultural venue offering a stimulating environment for the arts and quality programmes to the public.
The centre is located on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, the Cultural Centre is designed to cater for all the performing arts.   There are three major performing halls in the centre, namely the Concert Hall, the Grand Theatre and the Studio Theatre. There is also an Exhibition Gallery which has four foyer exhibition areas. Other ancillary facilities include eleven rehearsal and practice rooms and two conference rooms

The Best Time Visiting Hong Kong

Hong Kong City Scape - Weather in April..

Climate - Temperature
Hong Kong has a sub-tropical climate, being temperate for nearly half the year, with cool, dry winters and hot, humid summers.
Winter lasts from January to March with January and February more cloudy, with occasional cold fronts followed by dry northerly winds. It is not uncommon for temperatures to drop below 10 °C in urban areas. Visiting Hong Kong in the month of February is the coldest, when the temperature averages 16°C. March and April are very pleasant however, there are occasional spells of high humidity, fog and drizzle can be particularly troublesome. May to August are hot and humid with occasional showers and thunderstorms, and the highest temperatures often exceed 31°C. July to September are the months during which Hong Kong is most likely to be affected by tropical cyclones.

Annual rainfall ranges from around 1300 millimetres to more than 3000 millimetres. About 80 percent of the rain falls between May and September. The wettest month is August, when rain occurs about four days out of seven and the average monthly rainfall at the Observatory is 391.4 millimetres. The driest month is January, when the monthly average is only 23.4 millimetres and rain falls only about six days a month. Visiting Hong Kong in January will be a best choice where the weather is dry and a bit cold.

Hong Kong             Jan     Feb     Mar     Apr     May     Jun     Jul     Aug     Sep     Oct     Nov     Dec
Rainfall (mm)          27     44     75     140     298     399     371     377     297     119     38     25
Rainfall (inches)     1.1     1.7     2.9     5.5     11.7     15.7     14.6     14.8     11.7     4.7     1.5     1.0
Min Temp (°C)       14     14     16     20     24     26     27     26     25     23     19     15    15      14
Max Temp (°C)      19     19     21     25     29     30     31     31     30     28     24     20    19      19
Min Temp (°F)       56     57     62     68     75     79     80     79     78     74     67     60    58      57
Max Temp (°F)       65     65     70     77     84     86     89     88     86     82     76     69   68      67

The Best Time to Travel
However, visiting Hong Kong is an all-year-round destination. The most popular time to visit is from the middle of September to the end of February, when the weather is cooler. At its coolest (mid-December to February), the temperature may fall to 10oC (50oF); at its warmest (late May to mid-September), it averages 28oC (82oF) but may reach 33oC (91oF).

Visiting Hong Kong - Overview

Visiting Hongkong, is an extraordinary experience,where all the  complexes of a territory blends with the traditional China and western culture. So, it means different things to different people. For some of us  it is simple dazzling, with the view of sky-scrappered harbor the most stunning urban landscape with flush neon rainbows at night. To others it is a paradise lined with busy streets and myriad malls  where one can indulge in shopping like crazy. But these are not all when visiting Hong Kong have to offers. There are still a surprising number of inviting beaches, rewarding hiking trails and some beautiful countryside scenery.
Taste the bite-sized dim sum or dine a multi-dished banquet with the help of China Tour Hub. Visiting Hong Kong  you may choose from many offers by travel operators for Hong Kong holiday detsination, including ready-made vacations, customized Hong Kong tours, short or day trip in Hong Kong, transfer & tickets booking service and extension tours to Macau, Xiamen and Guangdong.
In your itinenary of visiting Hong Kong do not miss the neon-lit skyscrapers and mirrored towers line Hong Kong's waterfront, but there's plenty of variety in this never-say-sleep city.  Visiting Hong Kong you must not forget to visit the traditional Chinese pharmacies in Sheung Wan where they sell dried seahorses and ginseng, and a short Star Ferry ride away you can dine on sunny afternoon tea at the hotel lobby cafe. You can find your own pace in this speedy city, from the well lit  Big Buddha statue at Po Lin Monastery, to haggling for handicrafts at vibrant Temple Street Night Market.
Things to Do
Visiting Hong Kong you may able to observe the famous Star Ferry glides across tanker-filled Victoria Harbour, then take a tram a steep 1,200 feet up to Victoria Peak for panoramic views. The double-decker tram rumbles across Hong Kong island to neon-lit Causeway Bay's department stores. Office-goers crowd the sidewalks en route to work in gleaming Admiralty district, but find the city's spiritual side in Wong Tai Sin Temple, where locals light smoky incense coils and learn their fortune. After a busy day, a traditional foot massage or reflexology session around Central district will refresh you for an evening out.
Shopping
Visiting Hong Kong will amaze you with consumerist culture where it is revered in Hong Kong, from jade chopsticks in Mong Kok's traditional street markets, to Chinese designer jackets in boutiques in Mid Levels. Gallery-hop along Hollywood Road for Balinese carving or traditional Indian art, and in nearby Cat Street market, haggle for old movie posters and kitschy Mao memorabilia. Techno gadget crazy will love the gadget-crammed malls in Wan Chai and Sham Shui Po where shopping around is key. Every well-dressed man will want a custom-made suit from Sam's Tailor in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Nightlife and Entertainment

The Stunning Waterfront of Hong Kong!!

Suprisingly in your rendevous of visiting Hong Kong, the Hong Kees  know how to let off steam. At Central's bustling nightlife street Lan Kwai Fong, party-going locals teeter down the cobbles to catch happy hour at tucked-away cocktail bars. You might get lucky at Happy Valley Racecourse's Wednesday evening races, along with the other well-worn local punters; ascend to the grandstand's top floor for the best views of the spot-lit track. You can try to follow traditional Chinese opera's convoluted plots at Hong Kong Cultural Centre's dazzling performances.
Restaurants and Dining
Don't ever miss when visiting Hong Kong to enjoy lunch of traditional dim sum (dumplings and steamed buns) from City Hall Maxim's Palace -- it's worth the wait. World cuisines come together in Central, where you can sample local favorite barbecued pork in noisy diners, or whisper sweet nothings over fresh oysters in romantic French bistros. Choose live lobster from tanks, served with garlicky pak choi at a waterfront table on Cheung Chau island.

Lahore -City of Garden -Pakistan

Traveled to Lahore in June 2010. I was here in early 90's a brief stop by before we when to the northernmost city of Peshawar.Lahore change drastically over the years, about two decades since I made a brief passing then,way back in early 90's. Still vividly remember the well known red city building, the original location of British colonial residency. However, now only a few landmarks exist to memorize the  British colonizations. Now, this border city of Pakistan has transformed remendously over the years. However I still managed to glimpse the traditional features of Lahore. such as horse cart plying the street of the old city area of Lahore, peddlers and so with typical street scene of Lahore of yesteryear.

I think a good part of development, where the need to preserve  traditional and old way of doing thing.

Lahore is  second-largest city in Pakistan, is now a bustling metropolis with great historic and architectural sights, monuments and old gardens. It is also the cultural and artistic capital of Pakistan with Islamic mysticism and famous singers, as well as excellent local food and trendy shopping areas. Although unfortunately plagued with political violence creating safety concerns, Lahore is known as the Heart of Pakistan or the City of Gardens.

The traditional Tri-Car something similar to the Thailand Tut-Tut, with motorcycle and latest Toyota model plying the city street of Lahore.

An old trade center located in South Asia in Central Pakistan, Lahore is a city with thousands years of history. It is also the capital of Punjab Province. Lahore has a very rich Islamic culture with many famous historic artists and traditions, monuments, and dishes inherited from the rule of Mughal and Afghan emperors or from Central Asia. Traditional religious and family values are still highly regarded in Lahore. The city does not receive much tourism because of the political instability in Pakistan, but has plenty of potential for attracting people interested in history, architecture and local culture.

Tourist attractions in Lahore: historic sites, shopping & lively culture

Buzzing Night Bazaar in Lahore City

Another section of the Night Bazaar and shopping location of Lahore City.

The walled Inner City is the historical center and densely populated heart of Lahore. Over thousand years old, it is full of historic attractions such as the World Heritage -listed Lahore Fort, a masterpiece of architecture of the Mughal civilization, the Badshahi Mosque, and several palaces and shrines. The Gurdwara Mall is lined with British colonial buildings, and the terraced Shalamar Gardens near the city are home to beautiful lodges, waterfalls, and ponds. Old mausoleums of Jehangir and Nur Jehan are also popular sights in Lahore.

Old Mosoleum of Jehangir

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From the Backyard Hotel Mirage Balcony - the old city skyline view during the early morning sunrise.

The place where we stay, Hotel Mirage within the Old City center of Lahore.

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 Museums & bazaars. The Mall Road area in Central Lahore hosts interesting museums as well as more historic buildings and a zoo. The rich suburbs of Gulberg and Defence have large mansions and modern shopping areas. Shopping in Lahore can be done also in the old Inner City bazaars. Lahore also offers a family-oriented amusement park called Jallo Park that includes a zoo and a water park.

Pepsi a better choice and pick of Lahore City residents. I think taste differ from one place to another, here is much sweeter. Maybe sugar is readily available and cheap ingredient. 

Entertainment options. Restaurants in Lahore are famous for their local quality cuisine. The city is also a center for Islamic qawwali singing and mystic Sufism with regular gatherings at the shrine of Shah Jamal. Lahore has an 18-hole golf course and another one is about to open. Cricket and polo

games can also be watched. The ruins of the ancient city of Harappa are situated southwest of Lahore.

Lahore travel information and practical tips

The climate in Lahore is monsoonal with extremely hot summers and cool winters from November to February. The best times to visit Lahore are situated somewhere between these two extremes. There is a rainy season in Lahore during the south-westerly monsoon, usually starting in August. Heavy rains during the monsoon season can cause flooding along the river plains.

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Traveling to Lahore can be done by air, by rail, or by road.

There is an international airport with direct flights to Lahore from many cities in Asia, as well as from many cities in Pakistan. There are train connections to Lahore from India, as well as from other parts of Pakistan, and buses and minibuses from other Pakistani cities and the Indian border. A modern motorway connects Lahore to Islamabad and Faisalabad.

Local transport in Lahore is handled by trains, buses, minivans, taxis, and auto-rickshaws. There are also plans for building a Mass Rapid Transit System. Lahore has a main railway station and seven local train stations for commuting traffic. Auto-rickshaws are cheap motorized rickshaws that are handy to use for small distances and safer than minivans. Taxis are also plentiful, but they are not metered, so you need to haggle about the price. Car rental in Lahore is possible, but only recommended with a local driver.

Visitor services. There is a great amount of hotels in Lahore with both high quality and very cheap options available. Restaurants in Lahore are plentiful and the city is known for its local cuisine. Local dishes as well as Asian and European choices of cuisine can be found. Lahore does not have nightlife in the Western sense of the word. English is an official language in Pakistan, and the educated people in Lahore speak it. However, in the poorer areas of the city it is not too common to find people who can speak English.

Safety concerns. As all big cities, Lahore has its share of crime, mainly in form of pick-pocketing. Women traveling alone are likely to be harassed. Political violence and terrorism are major threats in Lahore, where there was a series of suicide bomb attacks in 2008. Visitors should exercise caution at all times and avoid large gatherings and political demonstrations. Avoid also traveling at night. In general, local people are hospitable and welcoming, but they are also conservative, so it is very important to respect their traditions and religion and to dress appropriately