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 Hong Kong travel tales
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| O Rupert |
23 January 2005 |
Stayed at Caritas Bianchi Lodge - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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The MTR is easy to use and effcient. Airport Express a breeze to use. If travelling in a gp - do not buy A/port Express train tickets fr the machine - there's discounts for gp purchase: for eg, its only $90 per pair of single trip train ticks instead of $60 each for ride from A/port o Tsing Ma, from which we took the MTR into Kowloon.
This mid-winter season is great for lots of walking - it's cool and have gd shoes will travel - don't miss the bus ride (no.15, only $9.20) from Star Ferry Terminal on HK Island to the Peak - a cheaper alternative to the Tram. Great views of HK island's southern coasts and amazing luxury condos pearched on slivers of land hugging Victoria Peak. Shops close really late - so there's loads to do right into the night! Finish off the night with a couple of beers (or a latte grande) with the cosmopolitan party crowd at Lan Kwai Fong - great to just soak up the energy and vibes of the place! :P
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| G Collett |
20 January 2005 |
Stayed at Shamrock Hotel - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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We spent a heavenly day on Lamma Island, a short ferry ride from the city. Starting with a delicious, leisurely lunch on a waterfront patio and then some browsing at small shops, we walked the well-marked Family Trail to the ferry pier on the opposite side of the island. On the way we stopped to put our feet in the water on a wonderful, clean sandy beach, climbed hills to pretty vistas (marred only by the huge power plant on the island), and past Mama Tofu's restaurant. A beach on the far side of the island yielded some pretty shells and coral pieces, and the town there boasts the Lamma Hilton, which is a seafood restaurant. You can get mango or sesame ice cream along the waterfront, as well as the usual American flavors. We spent 5 happy hours on the island, though the travel brochure says the walk can be done in 2 hours.
In the middle of January we were very happy to relax on a 70 degree day (21 C), peel off all our outer layers, and go barefoot. I would recommend this delightful break from the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong to anyone.
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| E Jurczyk-clemens |
15 January 2005 |
Stayed at YMCA - The Salisbury - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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The location of YMCA is outstanding, very close to the Peninsula hotel. The way to visit Felix (bar on the upper floor of Peninsula hotel, which is really worth of being seen, magnificent views!) takes about 1 minute. There is a laser show every night between 8:00pm -8:18pm which can be seen from the Avenue of stars (10 minutes walk from the hotel).
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| K To |
11 January 2005 |
Stayed at Concourse, Hotel - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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We enjoyed our day tours to Lantau Island and Ocean Park. We booked our GrayLine Tours at Concourse Hotel and received good service. The pick-up service at the Hotel was good. The Tour Guides were helpful and did a good job in making our tours interesting.
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| S Mcculloch |
10 January 2005 |
Stayed at Stanford Hillview Hotel - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong is an amazing place. For a nice day out away from the centre, we recommend walking around Lamma, resting on its quiet little beaches and eating at the Lamma Hilton near the ferry.
Hong Kong itself is great for walking around, especially the markets around Hollywood Road, the peak. Hong Kong and Kowloon parks are nice to relax in. A very amusing thing to try is the world's longest escalator which is on Hong Kong Island, but remember you'll have to walk back down. The best thing about HK is the harbour and the Star Ferry, which at 2.2 HK$ is the best way to spend 15 pence I've ever known.
The only downside we found was the street hassle from tailored suit sellers, which the HK police should do something about. In 5 days we were approached about 50 times.
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| A Pross |
09 January 2005 |
Stayed at Caritas Bianchi Lodge - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Kowloon is a good place to stay. In order to get to the Hotel there is a Hotel shuttle service available, which is HK$90. Also make sure you speak slow, as some member of staff have some understanding problems. Taxi from airport is HK$ 250, and getting by Train is about HK$90 as well. Note: once you return back to airport, there is an airport check in desk in KOWLOON and HONGKONG. My recommendation is don't bother. It's cheaper using the hotel service, since you still need a TAXI to get to the train station. For people who stay longer get the OCTOPUS card, it includes one free journey to the AIRPORT. USE THE TRAIN , BUS services they are very good. Don't get stuck in Kowloon or HONGKONG, go to the lovely country side on LANTAU island or new territories. Go and see the tourist information office, there are a lot of camping sites around, it's beautiful.
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| C Tan |
04 January 2005 |
Stayed at Kowloon Hotel, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Just out of Kowloon Hotel, we went to the Dragon Palace restaurant. The service and food is fantastic. At Causeway Bay, we can't stop shopping from Sogo to all shops nearby. A tram ride took us to Wan Chai for even more shopping. At Central, we went to The Peak for a good view of Hong Kong from the top. Then walked to experience the famous long escalator where cafes and antiques are found. At Mong Kok, there are lots of theme streets, from electronics to ladies wears to Hello Kitty and Nike shoes.
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| S Tan |
01 January 2005 |
Stayed at BP International House - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Destination: New year Eve Count Down at Tsim Sha Tsui. Places visited: X'mas decoration at Statue Square (take a ferry from Tsim Sha tsui Star Ferry Pier to Hong Kong Island Star ferry Pier). Recommended eating place: Yee Shun Milk Company (Steamed Milk in Two Films) and Moon House (Dessert).
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| P Wignall |
30 December 2004 |
Stayed at Miramar, Hotel - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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While taxis are quite cheap the MTR is a bargain and amazing to see just how clean a subway system can be,although very crowed in rush hour. As a contrast to the MTR, for getting to Central, use the venerable but still efficient Star Ferry, then for a break from the bustle try the Captains Bar at the Mandarin Hotel.
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| A Said |
30 December 2004 |
Stayed at Harbour Plaza North Point - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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The Yung Kee goose restaurant, in Central, is so far the best dining experience for me in Hong Kong over the last 3 years.
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