Hong Kong travel tales and tips

Hong Kong travel tales

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G Hamon	15 November 2003
Stayed at Caritas Bianchi Lodge - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
ADVICE FOR A SHORT STAY IN HK: 1)The Giant Buddha at Lantau (stay there at least a half day / better the whole day and to picnic in the nature). 2)The "Peak" over HK (follow the pedestrian walk from the peak): 3 kms of nice view over HK, among the nature / don't forget a warm cloth!). 3)The trip in an antic junk around the HK bay (proposed by HK Tourist Office for free, every thursday - pre registration required). 4)The HK Museum of Art worth a visit. 5)The Night Market & the Ladies markets are good ideas for evening walks. (NB: the "waterfront walk" in the south of Koloon is closed for severals months because of improvement/ we have lost hours to try to reach this "walk" in vain)
D Gemal	15 November 2003
Stayed at Shamrock Hotel - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
After I got off from Fenwick Pier, a walk to Star Ferry to get to Kowloon was only minutes away, offering a great ride for the price, and offering a sight tour of the bay. Getting around Hongkong is easy, cabs are cheap and buses are everywhere, but the best one to take advantage of is their Railway(MTR). MTR gives you access to virtually anywhere in Hongkong, from Kowloon (for shopping) to Lantau (for sighseeing) and New Territories and Hongkong of course, from $2.00(HK w/c is about $.25) to about $12.00(HK) you can ride anywhere around the island. For great food after all the sighseeing, CintaJ offers great food and options for different taste and for that hungry palate of ours. For great view of HK make sure you don't miss The Peak, w/c offers a great view as well as experience for any individual. An 8 minute ride with the Peak Tram offers a breathtaking view of the city, and once on top, it's a picture taker's haven. Also, if you're looking for Japanese food, the Matsuda Japanese Restaurant at the Peak offers great food for sushi lover and japanese food lovers alike. But most of all enjoy your stay and don't be afraid to get lost and try out new things, that's how you will enjoy any trip that you take.
T Onodera	14 November 2003
Stayed at Pruton Prudential Hotel - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Very good location with many shops and restaurants. Although Jordan subway station is just below the hotel, it was nice to walk down the nathan road towards the star ferry terminal. Good to see seven eleven next door and yamazaki bread shop to buy few drinks and snacks.
R Buenaventura	14 November 2003
Stayed at Charterhouse, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Dim sum was a disappointing experience in Hong Kong because of the language barrier. You're limited to picking things with pictures on the menu. Couldn't find any restaurant with rolling carts.
A Yu	13 November 2003
Stayed at Stanford Hillview Hotel - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
The hotel was a bit further away from Tsimshatsui as we would have liked. But it was within walking distance to the various markets, such as the Ladies market, the bird market, the flower market and the gold fish market, the night market, all of which were very interesting.
D Jenkins	10 November 2003
Stayed at Wharney Guang Dong Hotel Hong Kong, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Mes Amies bar on Lockhart Road good for drinks and snacks.
C Hurst	08 November 2003
Stayed at YMCA - The Salisbury - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
I loved Hong Kong but it is not the place for someone looking for culture and history. It's a modern city with a flavor all it's own. Skip the New Territories tours, there really is nothing interesting out there. The Hong Kong highlights tour is a good intro but you might want to stay at Stanley Market and catch a bus back, there is nothing interesting after that stop. It's nice that the tours pick up right in the Salisbury lobby.
D Narjadin	06 November 2003
Stayed at Kowloon Hotel, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
As mentioned in my comments on the hotel, the Kowloon Hotel enjoys a fantastic location. It is fairly close to the subway stations and is smack in the middle of where many of the high end shops are located. Taking the Airport Express train from the airport to the Kowloon station takes approximately 20 minutes. From there, you can hitch a ride on the free bus service that will eventually land you in front of the hotel. In total, this will take you about 40 minutes from the Airport (the hotel is the first stop on the K3 route) and about 1 hour to the airport (as the bus has to make other stops), so please plan accordingly. Many shops and restaurants can be found in the surrounding streets and there is a Starbucks located right at the corner for you coffee lovers! Getting around is no problem as most major shops are within walking distance and for places that are further away, you can always use the subway. Food is not a problem as there are plenty of eateries near the hotel, ranging from the nearby McDonald's right on up to the fine dining restaurant in the Peninsular. Just choose your poison!
R Buenaventura	05 November 2003
Stayed at Empire Hotel Kowloon - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Kowloon much more laidback than Hong Kong Island. Lots of good Chinese restaurants; the night market on Temple Street is fabulous.
G Preis	02 November 2003
Stayed at Bishop Lei International - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
I love Hong Kong! Kung Tak Lam, 1 Peking, 7/F Kowloon. Best vegetarian restaurant in town.

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