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■ CATHAY PACIFIC now offers a choice of three routes between the UK and Hong Kong, and onwards to more than 190 destinations globally. These include five flights daily from London Heathrow, and daily flights from Gatwick and Manchester. Currently, the Gatwick and Manchester routes feature the new A350. For further information, visit cathaypacific.co.uk or call 0800 917 8260.
■ FARES for Manchester to Hong Kong start from £659 for Economy, £1,499 for Premium Economy and £4,139 for Business Class.
■ TIM Ho Wan has a wide menu at reasonable prices. Their website is timhowan.com. The Central and Central & Sheung Wan Foodie Tour can be booked at hongkongfoodietours.com for HK$770 – about £77. Learn more about the city at discoverhongkong.com