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 Traveller's Tales: Getting around in Hong Kong
Know the most popular landmarks in Hong Kong. You may read about best transportation, recommended travel itinerary, suggested routes and directions. Also, you might want to read our
Hong Kong city guide.
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| W King |
22 September 2004 |
Stayed at Kowloon Hotel, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Shuttle bus to/from airport for HK$120; 30 to 45 minutes. Best shopping values on side streets - not at malls or on Nathan Rd.
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| A Chavez |
06 September 2004 |
Stayed at Kowloon Hotel, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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I usually take the 3-day Tourist Pass from the Airport Express whenever I'm in Hong Kong. Since I usually stay 4days and 3 nights, the pass is perfect for getting around. It costs HK$300 and includes one round-trip airport-city-airport which serves as your airport transfer. Since the Airport Express also has buses that ferry you from the Kowloon and Central stations to major hotels, I have no problem getting to where I am going since the hotels I usually stay in are on their list. I then have three days unlimited access to the MTR plus HK$20 worth of access to other transport facilities such as buses and even the Star Ferry which if unused at the end of the period can be refunded along with HK450 in deposit. The net cost to the traveler is therefore HK$230 for hotel transfers and unlimited MTR after the refund. And the 3-day timer is not exactly 72 hours as I have been able to use the MTR for several hours beyond the 72-hour limit.
I usually stay at the Kowloon because it is right across Chungking Mansions and its money changers which give the best rates for your money as long as you are careful.
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| R Poulet |
15 August 2004 |
Stayed at Caritas Bianchi Lodge - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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There are so many restaurant in Hong Kong but try this tiny one: Guangdong Barbecue restaurant (Hankow Road, Kowloon) and choose the honeyed pork. Bus and taxi are fines in HK but walking is the best to discover this town.
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| P Boondicharern |
04 August 2004 |
Stayed at Ibis North Point - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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The cheapest way to go around hongkong island is by tram (HK$2/person). To go to kowloon you can take a star ferry at central ferry station (HK$1.70/person). For cheap and delicious breakfast, try a bowl of congee, ricesheet roll, and soya bean milk at ocean empire restaurant (about HK$50/ 2 person). You can visit their website at www.oceanempire.com.hk.
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| J Fayter |
31 July 2004 |
Stayed at Ritz Carlton, Hong Kong, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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We traveled from NJ, USA (mother and daughter) for pleasure and business. We toured with Splendid Tours, ate at Yung Lee and Luk Tea House, all were wonderful. No, we didn't eat the 1,000 year old egg given to us as an appetizer, but we did take a picture of it! We also ate in SoHo at the ShangHai restaurant where the owner took our orders and was happy to answer questions for us and share information. Wonderful food and delightful owner and staff. Very clean.
We found the Jewelry Factory in Aberdeen to have extrememly pushy sales associates and purchased items we did not want. Since they have a 100% money back guarantee we were able to return the items we did not want. Needless to say the sales help again tried to push more on us and was not happy about the returns. Seems most all sales people work on commission, so make sure you want what you buy, somethings cannot be returned.
We also toured Kowloon, would never go to the Ladies Market again, it was a hot flea market with very pushy people. We also shopped on Nathan Street and bought two digital cameras, we broke our own rule by not going back to the hotel to check the internet. The salesman told us the camera could not be purchased in the US. We paid $400, only to return to the hotel and check the internet to find it is available and costs $269. Live and learn. We got fooled by the "honesty and helpfulness" of the salesman. We also visited Lantau Island and the Buddha.
The Chinese people are very nice, tolerant of Americans, and never rude. They dress much more appropriately then Americans. No excess skin showed. All wore long pants or skirts, no shorts. You could pick out the Americans, shorts, T-shirts, white sneakers and baseball hats. And the men still forget to take them off in buildings! We knew enough to respect their culture and never wore shorts. It was a once in a lifetime trip and we're glad we went. Hong Kong Island is very safe, they just say to watch out for "people with long fingers" (pickpockets). We were fine walking to and from our hotel at night in the shopping and dining areas. Chinese like their Happy Hour(s), goes on from 5-9pm! Tipping is moderate compared to the US. Some cab drivers refuses a tip! They would only take a very moderate amount (rounded to the next dollar). Very hot in the summer, humidity 80-90%! All the time.
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| S Heinrich |
30 July 2004 |
Stayed at BP International House - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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If you have time left, go to Hongkong Island and jump into a tram and ride it to the end of the line. You can return on any line going the other way. It costs only HK$2 each way and you see most of Hongkong Islands business district.
Another must is an evening at the Happy Valley Race Course. You can get there by tram.
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| V Tran |
28 July 2004 |
Stayed at Kimberley Hotel, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Be careful with Taxi in Hong Kong. They are all cheaters. They said the toll from city to airport was $250HK but when we got to Airport they added $100HK for luggages and something that they made up by themself. Before stepping in the taxi make sure ask them the total charges in writing.
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| M Whittle |
27 July 2004 |
Stayed at Harbour Plaza Hotel Hong Kong - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Short visit to Hong Kong with family. We flew with Emirates who were excellent. Visited the Peak and used the trams which gave us a great feel for HK on a very cheap budget. Star Ferries also gave great feel for the place. Local Sweet Basil Thai restaurant was excellent and would highly recommend to anybody visiting this area of Hong Kong.
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| D Landis |
27 July 2004 |
Stayed at Kowloon Hotel, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Great new veggie restaurant on 7/F of "One Peking" on corner of Peking Road and Kowloon Park Drive in TST. Excellent food, reasonable prx, and fabulous night view of HK side. No reservations required.
If you are obviously a foreigner, you'll be hounded by touts trying to sell you fake bags, watches, etc. Do NOT engage them or you'll be there all day. Just keep moving.
HK is now overrun by mainland tourists. They make up over 50% of all tourists so far this year. Be prepared for plenty of smoking in non-smoking areas, physical jostling, loudmouths, and pretty ladies wandering alone in the evening. They're economically necessary to the Region now and the Hong Kong'ers are learning to put up with them, so you'll need to also.
If you're going to call home, go to 7/11 and buy a phone card. VERY worth it if you're calling every night. You can also buy a SIM card for your mobile at 1010 phone stores, but make sure your phone is unlocked by your home service provider before you go or it might not work (esp. T-Mobile).
HK is my 'other home' as I'm there perhaps 4 times per year. Also lived there from '89 - '91, so quite familiar with it. Happy to try to answer your questions.
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| O Soo meng |
17 July 2004 |
Stayed at Stanford Hotel - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Getting around in public transport is no problem at all, if at getting lost, go to the nearest MTR stations to enquire at the Customer Service; ask the shops assistants/ public and the police on beat duty - they are very helpful. We tried the Dim Sum at 50% less, very good but do watch out the timing for it. It is worth the time visiting the Mongkok Wholesale Market which is just within walking distance, good bargain for the lai chee season - average 5 lbs for HK10, some offer 6 lbs. Highly recommended for purchase they are good quality fruits - with small seeds.
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