| B Little |
11 January 2004 |
Stayed at Wharney Guang Dong Hotel Hong Kong, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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There is a Thai restaurant on the next block (turn left out of the main doors of the hotel) on the same side of the street - it was excellent. There is also a bustling coffee shop in the uniquely Hong Kong manner across the street on the corner called Hay Hay. The MTR station is a 5-minute walk from the hotel - turn left out of the hotel doors - cross at the light and cross again until you are on the same street facing the same way (ie. away from the hotel but parallel) and walk for another block - that's it!
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| C Brewster |
10 January 2004 |
Stayed at Bishop Lei International - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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For breakfast go down the escalator to Hollywood Road where the Pacific Coffee company has a great location to lounge and have a coffee and pastry for breakfast and also free internet to keep in touch at home or transfer more money! Or take a short walk over to the Peak Tram and go to the Peak for breakfast (again at the Pacific Coffee Company) and then walk around the Peak Trail (Lugard Road).
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| P Boon thong |
09 January 2004 |
Stayed at Eaton Hotel - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Beware of those shops selling dried scallops and medicine along the street at the Yau Ma Tei area, near the eaton hotel. I was buying some dried stuffs for my relatives and the shop owner seems like a nice patient guy who explains every single herb usage and benefits to me. Everything is clearly explained except for the prices.
Beware of these recommendations, as the stuffs he suggested to me came up to nearly US$2000.00! Yes, two thousand US dollars and I only intended to buy about US$50.00 of stuffs. He can somehow threaten that I must buy the medicines because they have already been grinded to powder for my convenience which I never told them to do so!
I was lucky that my stand is firm and I left the shop without paying for the outrageously priced recommendation. I will never buy anything from those road side medicine shops anymore. These hongkies are very experienced swindlers and you really cannot tell.
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| N Tavenner |
03 January 2004 |
Stayed at Empire Hotel Kowloon - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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I was just in Hong Kong this time for an evening from mainland China, as my flight was to depart from Chep Lok on the following morning and I did not wish to perform border transit acrobatics on my departure date. That night I took my wife shopping at a plethora of cosmetics and beauty shops just around the corner from the Empire. She very much enjoyed herself with the high and middle end selections offered for sale.We visited a restaurant called the Western Coconut so that I could take a final try at steak before going back to the U.S. Well the restaurant was retro with old movie posters papering the walls and the ambience was comfortable, but the steak was litterally tougher than shoe leather. Order something else there and I am sure that it will be fine.The rest of the meal was great. There also was a nice bar there.
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| C Chu |
30 December 2003 |
Stayed at Newton Inn North Point - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Do remember to visit the Ladies' Street (Lui Yan Street) at Mongkok for really cheap bargains. Also stay up at least one night to experience the night life which cannot be seen in many countries!
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| R Wagar |
27 December 2003 |
Stayed at Charterhouse, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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What more can you say about Hong Kong. We have spent the weekend in Hong Kong and have never left the island. Lantau Island is worth a visit and is easily accessible through the ferry service close to Central Station or on the MTR. If you can get a clear day, Victoria Peak offers quite a view. It's also just a lot of fun to go down any of the narrow market streets to explore the little shops.
Food: So many places. We do love the Fat Angelo restaurants. Great food.
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| J Heenehan |
26 December 2003 |
Stayed at Regal Airport Hotel - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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For a short stay, take the trouble to take the Star Ferry one way across to Hong Kong Island. Pay for a train ride to Kowloon one way and from Hong Kong for your return. Some of the world's greatest architecture is a few blocks away from the Central District pier. Avoid the tram to the Peak, unless you like lines and crowds. Or at least take a cab one way for about $7US.
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| E Bryan elwin |
24 December 2003 |
Stayed at Ibis North Point - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong is very modern and western. I was surprised to discover how clean the city has become since my last visit in 1997. We found that the MTR is the best way to travel as it is easy to navigate and very efficient. Buses are also quite good if there is no MTR stop at your desired destination. The bus help-line was very helpful and offers service in English and Chinese. The tram is also a cheap way to travel. Its only $2HKD no matter how far you go. For example, if you're staying at the IBIS (North Point), you can take the tram to Causeway Bay for shopping or to Central to take the Star Ferry or perhaps go clubbing in the Lan Kwai Fong area.
A warning to taller travellers, however, the roof is quite low on the tram, so watch your head! Lastly, I would recommend getting an Octopus card if you are relying on public transporation, so you don't have to carry exact change with you everywhere. MTR rides are also cheaper if you have an Octopus card. You can buy them at any MTR station.
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| T Tynan |
23 December 2003 |
Stayed at Shamrock Hotel - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Shamrock close to airport bus stop on Jordan (A22 is the best bus to take from airport {$55/HKD return; buy the ticket from the City Flyer booth next to the bus loading area}; A22 is only approx. 20 minutes to/from airport; A21 is closer to 50+ minutes to/from airport).
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| J Rufo |
21 December 2003 |
Stayed at Caritas Bianchi Lodge - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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I've been to Hong Kong many times. So I didn't go to any of the tourist sites. Mainly I came to do some Christmas shopping and for some r&r.
My favorite place to go shopping is the CitySuper in Tsim Sha Tsui. I like that place because I can find cooking and baking ingredients that are difficult to find in China. They also have an excellent bookstore called Page One and also a CitySuper stationery store. Not cheap, but worth a visit.
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