Hong Kong travel tales

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R Acedera	27 March 2005
Stayed at Wesley, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
We've been in Hong Kong a lot of times but basically for the shopping. This time around we hit the place for its culinary attractions and we surely were not disappointed. We got great help though from the Lonely Planet guide. A visit to Macau should also be done if you are in the area. And when you are there, you shouldn't miss Fernandos - an amazing Portugese restaurant on Caluan island some 30 minutes by bus from Macau proper. Just when we thought Hong Kong and Macau were best for shopping, the great restaurants is an even better reason to visit again.
M Kirsch	24 March 2005
Stayed at Rosedale on the Park Hotel Hong Kong - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Hong Kong has a real buzz - best thing to do is to wander the busy streets, window shop, enjoy the good value food, and of, course, enjoy that stunning harbour view. But it is no bargain - I can buy cameras and electronics for the same price or better in the UK nowadays. Take a no. 6 bus from Central to Stanley for a really cheap way to sightsee HK Island.
J Goitia	16 March 2005
Stayed at Stanford Hotel - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
I mostly went around the Mongkok area. It's a lot cheaper and more organized. You have only 4 main streets of 5 blocks all parallel to another to deal with. One of all shoes and athletics, the other of all cameras, phones and electronics, the third of all RTW and name brands, and the longest row of night market in kowloon area. It's easy to get to as well, an MTR ride to Mongkok, Jordan or Prince Edward station will get you there.
K Kaehler	15 March 2005
Stayed at BP International House - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Getting around in HK is always easiest and most reliable with the MTR - traffic can be unpredictable. Prepare, however, for walking quite long distances below ground until you reach the exit of the MTR station or the trains. There are plenty of good restaurants around however, I would like to mention the 'Beirut' in Lan Kwai Fong as a great place for dinner since the ambience and food are fantastic.
M Kramer	11 March 2005
Stayed at Garden View International House - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
In addition to the concert which we played, we were able to see a number of sights and visit some very good restaurants. We ate at the Shalom Grill which is kosher Israeli cuisine and found it excellent. We also chose two Thai places as this is our favourite cuisine - Thai In Restaurant and also Cafe Siam. We visited several Buddhist Temples, the Night Market, the Stanley Market in Kowloon and took the Peak Tour. A most interesting, unusual and amusing experience was at the Balalaika Restaurant. They have a Refrigerator Room for vodka tasting. Each diner is given a fur robe and then we stood in this very cold refrigerator room and sipped vodka. Coming from the UK where all beverages including vodka are drunk at room temperature, we found this a very novel experience.
N Papadopoulos	10 March 2005
Stayed at Wesley, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Places worth visiting include Hollywood Rd (for some window shopping and antique buying), the area known as SOHO (restaurants and bars) and the new IFC complex (check out the trendy bar/restaurant Isola and have a drink on the outdoor terrace).
E Lai	05 March 2005
Stayed at Ibis North Point - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Getting around HK & Kowloon is easy and inexpensive by MTR, bus, tram & star ferry. Public transport was clean and efficient. Hardly had to wait more than 10 minutes for public transport. The 3 day visitor travel pass was handy and economic. There was a HKD50 refundable deposit with each 3 day visitor travel pass. We had problems collecting our deposit at the HK international airport before departure as there was no signages after we alight form the airport express train. We received directions from the information counter in the airport and was told that the counter (for collecting the refundable deposit) is located one floor below. Quite a walking distance and you will feel it especially if you are running late for a flight. Other than that I have no complaints about the transportation system. Most menus in local restaurants are written in chinese, so if you cant read chinese, be prepared or just order what the next table is having. We tried dim sum at this chinese restaurant in Causeway Bay called Maxim and it was absolutely delicious (cost a bit more than the average dim sum restaurants). I bought a souvenir of a japanese doll in a glassed picture frame from a friendly man in Temple Street. At the nearby (and more happening) Ladies Market, traders offered me double to triple the price! Remember to bargain at this location. Don't be surprised if you are still over charged, even if you managed to lower the price to half.
B Toronto	04 March 2005
Stayed at Wharney Guang Dong Hotel Hong Kong, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
I had the pleasure of eating at The Agave in lan kwai fong. It is delightful mexican food, a little pricey, but worth it, since I can't get good mexican food in beijing. I also ate at the Thai Basil in Pacific Place. Delicious, but pricey for the food served. Better to visit The Banana Leaf in Causeway Bay, which is great food at a reasonable price.
D Landis	28 February 2005
Stayed at Kowloon Hotel, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
Great new transportation edition is the KCR extension to Tsim Sha Tsui. You can take train from China right to the Kowloon Hotel instead of needing to change to taxi or MTR.
B Brady	27 February 2005
Stayed at BP International House - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
We loved visiting Hong Kong. We bought discounted visitor transit passes in advance at www.mtr.com.hk and got round trip airport express train service, free shuttle to our hotel, 3 days unlimited use of the subway system, and a (refundable) credit for other forms of transit. We added $ to the cards at a subway station and used them for the ferries, buses, and trams. The transit system is superb and signage is excellent. By all means visit the Peak, ride up the Escalator, take the double decker bus to Stanley, and cross the harbour on the Star Ferry. We had a memorable meal at Bistro Manchu on Elgin Street near the Escalator, asked the waiter to recommend some Manchurian dishes.