Hong Kong travel tales and tips

Hong Kong travel tales

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A Bell	15 May 2004
Stayed at Wesley, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Use the Airport Express & taxi to reach the hotel. If you have the time to spare get out to Tap Mun Chau - trains to Sha Tin, bus to Sai Kung, bus to Mong Shek pier & ferry to Tap Mun. Chance to see another side of HK & enjoy some solitude - set aside a day.
D Fernandes	15 May 2004
Stayed at Bishop Lei International - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Take the Airport Express from and to the airport. Especially for 1/2 travellers HKD180 for return fare. Airport to Hong Kong in 23 minutes flat. Could a taxi get you there that fast? Ocean Park is a "must see". Set aside at least 4 hours for the visit. Got some good silk neckties at Stanley market. Use the public transport (buses and trains) as far as possible. Available at short intevals, quick to destinations and air-conditioned. No need to splurge on taxis. "Lord Stanley at the Curry Pot" behind Stanley Market and "Bombay Dreams" at Windham Road can be tried if you are partial to Indian food. Shopping at Watsons and Wellcome stores recommended - Variety under one roof, if you're pressed for time.
K Lee	15 May 2004
Stayed at Evergreen Hotel Hong Kong - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
We did all the usual tourist attractions but what stood out on this trip was the free Junk Boat ride provided by the Hong Kong Tourist Board (read details about it on their website as well as how to get ticket for this). The boat ride last one hour around the harbor. We took it from the Kowloon public pier and docked on the Hong Kong island Central pier. It was great and my whole family loved it.
R Mccue	11 May 2004
Stayed at Wharney Guang Dong Hotel Hong Kong, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Hong Kong has anything and everything. My personal recommendations as a single guy usually traveling alone is either Wan Chai or Lan Kwai Fong. When in Wan Chai make sure you find both 'Neptune II' and 'Dusk till Dawn'. The best Thai food outside of Thailand can also be found in Wan Chai - it is called Family Thai and is diagonally across the street from the Wharney next to Chili Thai.
J Haines	09 May 2004
Stayed at Bishop Lei International - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Public transport in Hong Kong is excellent, very cheap and buses are every few minutes. Ferries also excellent value. Places to visit: Macau, Lantau, Lamma and Chung Chau, Stanely Market, Cat Street. We ate at the Bohemian Lounge, Old Bailey Street, one night (live jazz and a 4 course meal for 220 HK dollars - excellent). Nepal on Staunton street also very good. We also went to Life (off the escalator) lovely vegetarian food, but expensive and not brilliant service.
A Mazur	08 May 2004
Stayed at Shamrock Hotel - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Kowloon is an interesting place full of tourist attractions - Bird and Flower Market, Night Market, Taoist Temple. I got a bit lost when I went to explore Bird and Flower Market but I found it eventually, and it really is worth seeing. Night Market is a perfect place if you're hungry in the evening or look for a souvenir, and the range is impressive - you can choose from 'antiquities', mad toys for kids, CDs, clothes...On the way back to wherever you're going next you can take the airport bus, much cheaper than the train.
M Fourie	08 May 2004
Stayed at BP International House - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Hong Kong is a fascinating city and should be visited by people visiting the East. It is different from Beijing and other cities in China and Taiwan. A tour that I took was the city tour, but according to me not really worth it, because it is easy to get to Victoria Peak with the tram and more spectacular also than the bus tour. Stanley Market was included, but not really worth seeing or rather spending a lot of money on by going on a tour. I liked to walk around and the ferry across the harbour is wonderful and cheap. Lots to see by walking, and the city blocks are not so big, therefore you can go a long way on the map, without noticing it by getting tired!
L Davison	08 May 2004
Stayed at Bishop Lei International - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Good choice of restaurants & bars in the Mid Levels area, just down from the Bishop Lei (Nepal & Jaspers & Peak Cafe for example). Close to Lan Kwai Fong for nightlife and bars. Close to Central for shopping and MTR link!
M Klempner	06 May 2004
Stayed at Peninsula Hong Kong - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Hong Kong (Central) side is more upscale, full of antiseptic shopping malls selling top-end products. Kowloon is quite different. It is gritty, full of hawkers selling fake watches, suits etc. 5-star hotels rub shoulders with run down buildings. I`ve never seen a place quite like it. The food in Hong Kong is wonderful, wherever you go. After living in Japan for 3 years, it was great to hear so much English. Communication was never really a problem during our trip.
N Cringle	05 May 2004
Stayed at Rosedale on the Park Hotel Hong Kong - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
There is not enough room here to give our impression of Hong Kong. Our first visit took us to Stanley on our second day; a definite "must see" village. Forget the Market if you can, and just take in the Mediterranean feel of the views and great reastaurants. El Cid was well worth a visit. Sai Kung in the New Territories is another great sea-side town to visit. Lantau Island with the amazing Buddha and general views should not be missed. Don't leave without visiting The Peak - shame it's so hazy most of the time - and try a Dim Sum breakfast or bruch in Central's City Hall. So many places so little time.

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