| M Mehyar |
12 March 2004 |
Stayed at Luk Kwok Hotel - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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The subway station is conveniently located in the south of the hotel. And the cabs are very cheap so do make use of them.
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| T Tynan |
12 March 2004 |
Stayed at Shamrock Hotel - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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MTR is maybe best in the world; easy to use, spotlessly clean, and inexpensive. Find a local friend and enjoy the 1000's of restaurants throughout HK.
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| W Loh |
11 March 2004 |
Stayed at Stanford Hotel - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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After crossing Shenzhen border, it took about 40 mins from Lo Wu station to KCR Mongkok. The next day, I took the MTR from Yau Ma Tei to Wan Chai. The trip took less than 15 mins, costing HKD 11.00 single journey.
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| N Lyall |
09 March 2004 |
Stayed at Regal Airport Hotel - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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We took the bus S1 from outside the hotel to the local metro station/bus depot which was very cheap 2HKD. From there we took another bus to Discovery Bay costing 6HKD. This is not the most exciting place in Hong Kong and is bascially an expat village, however there are some nice views across the bay. We also visited Silvermine Bay, also by bus from Discovery Bay which is a quiet but pretty costal town. The journey there was great as the bus drove through the National Park that is located on Lantau and provided some stunning scenery. We then took the ferry from Silvermine Bay to Central on Hong Kong Island which was quick and relatively cheap 25HKD.
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| L Grant |
09 March 2004 |
Stayed at Wharney Guang Dong Hotel Hong Kong, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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This was my second time visiting Hong Kong. The trains are very convenient and easy to understand. There are too many restaurants to recommend. Do not eat from the street vendors. Their standard of cleanliness differs from America. Don't use the taxis. As they will charge you for amount of people in the car, and luggage, plus the fare. There is a way to report them but it is a lengthy process and difficult to explain to them if you don't speak their language.
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| J Leaf |
04 March 2004 |
Stayed at Stanford Hillview Hotel - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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I would recommend the Airport Express train into town. To Kowloon, the cost is HK$90 one way or HK$160 round trip with a one-month validity.
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| K Darragh |
04 March 2004 |
Stayed at Ibis North Point - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Luckily I had a local to show me around, I didn't have much time, but we went up the Peak, on a clear day or night this is well worth a look. Advice to anybody going overseas, do a member search on yahoo or msn icq etc, and make friends with a local/s living in your destination. That way you'll probably get to see more for less.
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| A Montes |
04 March 2004 |
Stayed at Wesley, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Hongkong is a very friendly city, people are quite courteous to tourists and you could feel a sense of a welcoming attitude towards you. We got around first by walking, then by tram then via the MTR. Hongkong's transport system is very efficient, clean and well maintained. We had a bit of difficulty walking into some restaurants with the menu all in Chinese. Some of the high end restaurants we went into for business meals are very good and the staff speak good english. Hongkong is an absolutely cosmopolitan city without the hustle and bustle of a big city like NY or Manila.
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| R Granville |
25 February 2004 |
Stayed at Kowloon Hotel, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong is busy and exciting. Recommend a city tour bookable at the hotel lobby. Public transit is superlative and the train is the best way to and from the airport with courtesy shuttle from station to Kowloon Hotel. Check bags in town at the railway station...great way to go!!
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| B Eastley |
23 February 2004 |
Stayed at Kowloon Hotel, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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My favorite restaurant in Hong Kong and it has been so for many years is the 'SPRING DEER'on nearby Mody Road. You won't find better Peking Duck anywhere. Public transportation is the best. MTR subway, buses, even taxis...and the best bargain...Star Ferry.
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Traveller's Tales: Getting around in Hong Kong
