| G Scherman |
26 December 2002 |
Stayed at Evergreen Hotel Hong Kong - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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1. Excellent Indian restaurant accross the street.
2. Ocean park is a must!
3. Stanley market is charming (bus no. 973)
4. Flowers & birds markets are must!
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| E Bertrand |
26 December 2002 |
Stayed at Bishop Lei International - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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I recommend the museum of History.
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| K Frick |
26 December 2002 |
Stayed at Anne Black Guest House (YWCA) - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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We really enjoyed the street markets at Mong Kok. It was a great way to interact with locals. If that whets your appetite and you have time, you may want to travel over to Shenzhen (40 minute train ride).
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| L Eng joo |
25 December 2002 |
Stayed at Wesley, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Travelling in Hong Kong island and Kowloon areas is amazingly convenient. Means of transport include trains, buses, trams and mini-buses.
A must go destination is The Peak where one can oversee the Victoria Harbour. I recommed one to take the mini-buses from Central MTR station which is cheaper and faster than the conventional buses. The mini-buses (as well as the trams) have been upgraded to read Octopus Card and hence, there is no worry about getting the coins ready anymore.
As for food, there are a number of good restaurants along Wellington street where one can find the "best" barbecued goose in Hong Kong, Yung Kee and Jim Chai Kee for their superbig, juicy Wanton.
Also, don't forget to visit Mong Kok, the area where people don't sleep. (This is because there are always many people walking on the streets no matter how late or early).
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| W De wildt |
24 December 2002 |
Stayed at Harbour View International House - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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You should see the surrounding islands.
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| F Rees |
23 December 2002 |
Stayed at Charterhouse, The - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong is a fabulous city and will definitely go back. The Victoria Peak Tram is a must do. The Star Ferry also a must do. We only had two days to see the sights of Hong Kong...which is certainly no whre near enough and will be back to experience again.
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| F Melville |
23 December 2002 |
Stayed at Bishop Lei International - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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Make sure you don't spend all your time shopping and get away to some of the islands (lovely walk from the two main towns on Lamma island plus Lantau's worth a visit too).
Hong Kong is surprisingly beautiful and transport's cheap by Western European standards. Clearwater Bay in the New Territories is also worth a visit. It's so easy to get around that tours aren't really worth the extra expense. Get an Octopus travel card as nearly all forms of public transport accept it. For a taste of how Hong Kongers do their shopping, go to Times Square near Causeway Bay and after buying the necessaries dine in the excellent food hall in the basement.
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| C Richards |
22 December 2002 |
Stayed at Newton Inn North Point - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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I have been to Hong Kong many times before as I am currently living in Shenzhen and there are always new things to do and see in Hong Kong.
Hiking in the New Territories is great also try to visit some of the old Hakka villages. A visit to Cheung Chau is also worthwhile. A tram ride up then coffee at the Peak and a walk down the mountain is a great afternoon.
Taking the bus to Stanley markets (it's amazing how they negotiate the narrow roads) is worthwhile and a ride on the Star Ferry during both day and night is also a cheap and great view of the Hong Kong harbour. A tram ride on the upper deck can also be a fun and cheap ride for $2HK.
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| S Shapiro |
20 December 2002 |
Stayed at Bishop Lei International - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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The best way to travel around Hong Kong is by the trains (subway) and by ferry to Kowloon. The high speed train to the airport allows baggage check-in to your airline. Best sights: Victoria Peak, Temple Street Market, Stanley Market.
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| S Hong |
20 December 2002 |
Stayed at Shamrock Hotel - Hong Kong, Hong Kong.
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MTR and the bus are excellent travelling modes. For varied experience, please try the Star Ferry and other ferries for the outlying islands. Efficient transporation mode for most places of interest.
Restaurants are expensive vis-a-vis other countries in Asia, and the food is so-so versus that of the smaller eating houses.
Lantau Island, Aberdeen (sampan rides), The Peak and Ocean Park are some of the "must-go".
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Traveller's Tales: Places to go and see in Hong Kong
