| B King |
07 March 2004 |
Stayed at Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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When in Hong Kong, shopping is of course the no. 1 activity. Designer labels can be found in The Landmark, Princes Building, IFC Two, and most of the surrounding buildings.
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| J Dahlheimer |
07 March 2004 |
Stayed at Evergreen Hotel Hong Kong - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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What more can be said about Hong Kong? The architecture has to be seen to be believed. And the city is certainly one of the most traveller friendly with a fantastic transportation infrastructure. But it is no longer a relatively cheap destination and the standard tourist shopping hot spots of Stanley Market and Nathan Road are getting overpriced.
Overlooked are the museums. Especially the Science Museum which offers a plethora of student friendly hands on exhibits in every discipline. The kinetic energy display is fascinating.
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| J Leaf |
04 March 2004 |
Stayed at Stanford Hillview Hotel - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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I would recommend the Airport Express train into town. To Kowloon, the cost is HK$90 one way or HK$160 round trip with a one-month validity.
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| K Darragh |
04 March 2004 |
Stayed at Ibis North Point - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Luckily I had a local to show me around, I didn't have much time, but we went up the Peak, on a clear day or night this is well worth a look. Advice to anybody going overseas, do a member search on yahoo or msn icq etc, and make friends with a local/s living in your destination. That way you'll probably get to see more for less.
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| D Dela cruz |
04 March 2004 |
Stayed at Wesley, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Transportation is generally convenient wherever you wish to go. asia-hotels.com website is unbelievably helpful for early booking as well as checking for higher hotel discounts.
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| A Montes |
04 March 2004 |
Stayed at Wesley, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Hongkong is a very friendly city, people are quite courteous to tourists and you could feel a sense of a welcoming attitude towards you. We got around first by walking, then by tram then via the MTR. Hongkong's transport system is very efficient, clean and well maintained. We had a bit of difficulty walking into some restaurants with the menu all in Chinese. Some of the high end restaurants we went into for business meals are very good and the staff speak good english. Hongkong is an absolutely cosmopolitan city without the hustle and bustle of a big city like NY or Manila.
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| L Mcalister |
03 March 2004 |
Stayed at Bishop Lei International - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Visited Hong Kong for 4 Days/Nights. Went to Aberdeen, Stanley and the Peak. Highly recommend Klong Bar and Grill, Stormies (Fong) for eating out. Walked and used a taxi to get around.
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| R Granville |
25 February 2004 |
Stayed at Kowloon Hotel, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong is busy and exciting. Recommend a city tour bookable at the hotel lobby. Public transit is superlative and the train is the best way to and from the airport with courtesy shuttle from station to Kowloon Hotel. Check bags in town at the railway station...great way to go!!
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| B Eastley |
23 February 2004 |
Stayed at Kowloon Hotel, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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My favorite restaurant in Hong Kong and it has been so for many years is the 'SPRING DEER'on nearby Mody Road. You won't find better Peking Duck anywhere. Public transportation is the best. MTR subway, buses, even taxis...and the best bargain...Star Ferry.
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| L Hendriks |
21 February 2004 |
Stayed at BP International House - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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My favourite restaurant was Peking House above Admiralty MTR. Very elegant with Peking Duck the specialty of the house. The public transport is very efficient and cheap. From Kowloon it is good to take the Star Ferry across to Hong Kong. Bus 15C takes you to the tram and the tram to the Peak. Magnificent views of the city and harbour and great restaurants. If taking a cab take a piece of paper with the destination in chinese on it as many cab drivers don't speak English.
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