| S Mcilroy |
11 December 2002 |
Stayed at Bishop Lei International - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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I did not do any tours but there is an excellent book at the airport that gives you walking tours of Hong Kong. These are easy to follow and they take you through some interesting areas. Also if you plan on catching a bus to Stanley please be advised that you must go with exact money otherwise they will not let you on. They will not give change and I also found the Central bus station will not change your notes for coins. You have to find a bank to get change.
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| K B mcnett |
15 November 2002 |
Stayed at Emperor, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Cash minimuim amount at airport like $50, just for taxi from Kowloon or HK stations, you can charge octopus card to your credit card, my hotel had better exchange rate than the airport and hotels are known for generally having the
worst exchange rates. Limited public internet access.
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| J Valenti |
28 September 2002 |
Stayed at Royal Windsor Hotel - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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HK is wild and hectic. A must see for Asian travelers, although most good business opportunities are on the Mainland.
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| A Porter |
20 September 2002 |
Stayed at Ibis North Point - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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If staying for one night, its a bit of a trek from the airport, 1 hour by city bus A11. near metro/tram/bus. More buses than people round here. ditto banks. night out? hmm, go to wanchai or central. not a lot to do near here.
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| K Butt |
11 September 2002 |
Stayed at Empire Hotel Hong Kong - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Look out for the Pacific Coffee chain - for the price of a coffee, you also get 15 minutes of free internet time - this quick checking of e-mail is excellent for the traveller.
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| M Cavanaugh |
15 August 2002 |
Stayed at Royal Garden Hong Kong, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Was in Hong Kong for business, travelled mostly by taxi or company car. Star ferry and Victoria Peak are always must-do's. Also, take a ferry ride to one of the outlying islands (NOT Peng Chau) for a meal and to enjoy the sights. Be careful of long lines at the Shenzhen border crossing at Lo Wu, better to arrange visa from home and take a ferry to China where border lines are much shorter.
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| R Sekura |
02 August 2002 |
Stayed at Stanford Hotel - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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I arrived at the hotel late at night, but there are many shops, market and restaurant opened, so I could spent time effectively.
I was surprised because most people in the town didn't understand English, so I couldn't get the stamps in seven eleven and I couldn't get to the post office, neither. Actually, the shopkeeper in the shoes shops told me we can't get one or two stamps in the convenience store, because they sell a sheet of stamps. One of the receptionist told me I could get the stamps for air mail in seven eleven, though...
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| E Borgstadt |
23 July 2002 |
Stayed at Caritas Bianchi Lodge - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong is a fun place to visit. Caritas Bianchi is only a block off Nathan Road, close to the subway station. We were able to take the bus to the Star Ferry, cross the harbor and take a taxi to Victoria's Peak. Plenty of restaurants on the off streets. Lots of shopping options, too. Don't cash traveler's checks at the Caritas because they charge $60 per check. The bank (a block away) charges onlly $50 per transaction. If you need cash, Caritas will take US dollars, but only those that are clean, crisp and perfect. They rejected a US$10 because it has a small tear on one side.
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| O Wee teck |
22 July 2002 |
Stayed at BP International House - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Temple Street and Ladies Market in Kowloon are a must. The Peak is also another place that one should not miss.
Try to avoid going to the local money changer if you can. They are rude at times and importantly, the money changers offer very unfavourable rates to the tourists.
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| P Quy |
21 July 2002 |
Stayed at Wharney Guang Dong Hotel Hong Kong, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Local travel;
Use the MRT if possible, taxis are also good and the Star Ferry a must when crossing Victoria Harbour. Buses are also good and cheap but can get stuck in traffic and are therefore slow in town.
ATM Cash Machines;
Readily available.
Restaurants;
Literally the greatest range that I know anywhere in the world. If you can't find something you like you should have stayed at home. Breakfast at the Peninsula Hotel is expensive but unbeatable. Lunch or afternoon tea at the Peak Cafe and dinner at Jimmy's Kitchen are also highly recommended. For classic pub grub try Ned Kelly's Last Stand in TST or The Old China Hand in Wanchai.
Club and Bar Areas;
Wanchai, Lan-Kwai-Fong and SOHO are all highly active. Favourite bars are The Smuggler's Inn at Stanley, Ned Kelley's Last Stand in TST, Dublin Jack near the escalator and the SOHO Cafe in Tai Po.
Short Trips from Wanchai;
Noon day gun at Causeway Bay.
Tin-Hau temple near Victoria Park.
Take a tram ride, remember that this route use to be along the coast of HK island.
6A bus ride from Central to Stanley, get on the top deck and sit on the right hand side for good views and 'entertainment' as the bus goes along the twisty road.
Views over the harbour from the TST promenade at day and night.
Views from Victoria Peak (use the Peak Tram).
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