Kowloon Travel Forum

Thanks polartraveller,poetjo,pinkybelles ,Nissanmit,Yla,kimpton1006,guo_mei_xin!!!

Hello Again VTers =D We'll be in Hong Kong for my Birthday from August 3 to 5, 2008. Sunday at 12:00 noon to Tuesday 6:00 pm. Thanks to everybody whose been helping me out =)

Hope you can help me Arrange our Itinerary Schedule... Our AVAILABILITIES are August 3, SUNDAY
, from 12:00 Noon and TUESDAY until 5:00 pm. We'll be in Ocean Park on Monday, August 4. Our HOTEL is L'hotel Nina et Convention Centre, 8 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan. Thanks in advance=)

Hope you can Suggest in What Order We Should Visit the Places. The 6 of us would like to visit the following Places. :

1. Big Buddha
2. Langham Place Mall
3. Ladies Market
4. Symphony of Lights
5. Victorias Peak
6. Times Square
7. Queens Road 68, Central

Hello=) Hope you could help me again. Thanks for being patient=D

a. Would you know where Ocean Park is located (ADDRESS)? Is it in Kowloon?
b. What is the Best Way to get to Ladies Market From Ocean Park?
c. May I have the directions to get to Ladies Market from Ocean Park
d. May I have the directions to get to Ladies Market from Peninsula Hotel,Salisbury Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong, SAR

THANK YOU EVERYBODY=D

Thanks MikeAtSea! So, it's better to get Hong Kong $ from an ATM machine than to have US$ exchanged into HK$ at a bank?

Would anybody know if the Money Changers or Banks in Hong Kong exchange Philippine Pesos into Hong Kong $? Thanks a bunch=)

Have a great week everybody=D

Hello!!! Thanks poetjo & gaolei!!!

a. Do they have Banks at the Airport
b. Do they have Atm Machines at the Airport?

Thank you all=)

Hello all!Two more weeks till Hong Kong. Yey. Thanks for all the advice=)

Another question=P

a. Would it be better to buy Hong Kong $ here in the Philippines or when we get to Hong Kong?
b. Are there any money changers at the airport besides banks selling Hong Kong $
c. In Hong Kong, It's better to buy HK$ from Banks than Money Changers?

Thank you! Thank you! Have a great weekend everybody

Hello again=)

Can you suggest a Good Mall For Factory Outlets? I heard there is at Citygate Outlets in Tung Chung.
Would there be a Closer One and Better One to:

a. Peninsula Hotel,Salisbury Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong, SAR
AND
b.L'hotel Nina et Convention Centre, Address:8 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan

THANK YOU

Have a good weekend everyone!

THANK YOU polartraveller, poetjo,swissfondue!!!

Can anybody suggest a Restaurant that we Shouldn't Miss when we go to Hong Kong. Also, if there are any Delicacies we should look out for. Like, Tamarind in Thailand=)

Thank you everybody! Can't wait for Hong Kong=)

Hello again=P
THANKS newbie320 & poetjo and to all those who have been patiently answering my questions!

1. May I know what MTR Station, we should get off from to get to Victoria Peak
2. Where can we find a Mark & Spencers Outlet Store and shops

Thank you! Salamat newbie320=)

THANKS asianbelle & newbie320 !!!

Hi newbie320! Are you also filipino? Thanks for being so patient with all my questions

1. Can we wear sleeveless shirts at the Big Buddha on Lantau Island? Is there a Dress Code at the Big Buddha?

2. Are the Street Food in Hong Kong like those in Thailand safe to eat?

3. Would you know which Bank gives the Best Rates


Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

THANKS tuff & newbie320!
Hi! Thanks so much for all the help=)
Hope you can help me again.
We're from the Philippines, we'll be in Hong Kong from August 2 to 4 =)

1. What MTR stop should we get off from to watch the Symphony of Lights

2. What is the location of Symphony of Lights

3. How can we get to the Symphony of Lights from Peninsula Hotel,Salisbury Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong, SAR.

4. What is the Best Place to Get Hong Kong Dollars$?

5. Is it at the Airport and just withdraw from the ATM's or should we bring dollars and have it exchanged from HK$ to US$?

Thank you!

Thanks poetjo & bontheka!!!

Haha=P We went through a Travel Agency. Sadly, L'hotel Nina et Convention Centre, 8 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan is the only hotel they're in touch with =( We don't own a credit card, so we kinda don't have a choice=P

Thanks for your patience everybody!

1. May I know How to Get to LADIES MARKET aka Tung Choi Street Market FROM MONGKOK MTR Station

2. May I know How to Get to LADIES MARKET aka Tung Choi Street Market FROM KOWLOON MTR Station

3. May I know what kind of PLUGS are used in Hong Kong. In the Philippines & Bangkok, they use two flat pin types. Is it 110v or 220v

Thanks poetjo & bontheka!!!

That was such great help. Thank you so much!!!

Hello! May I know

1. Which one of these are the Closest to or the Easiest to access from L'hotel Nina et Convention Centre, 8 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan
These are H&M store locations

a. Elements,Kowloon Station
b.Festival walk,Kowloon
c.Langham Place,Mongkok
d.Queen's road 68,Central

2. Also, which is the Easiest and/or the Closest to Salisbury Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong, SAR.

a. Elements,Kowloon Station
b.Festival walk,Kowloon
c.Langham Place,Mongkok
d.Queen's road 68,Central

Thank you!!! We'll be in Hong Kong for 3 days 2 nights=)

THANKS newbie320 & suri_maw2020!!!

Hi! We we're informed that we will have a Free Shuttle from our hotel to The Peninsula Hong Kong
Salisbury Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong, SAR.

1. May I know how to get to BIG BUDDHA @ Lantau Island from the hotel, THE PENINSULA Hong Kong
Salisbury Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong, SAR
http://hongkong.peninsula.com/phk/index.shtml

2. from BIG BUDDHA to LADIES MARKET aka Tung Choi Street Market

3. LADIES MARKET to HE PENINSULA Hong Kong
Salisbury Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong, SAR
http://hongkong.peninsula.com/phk/index.shtml

THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP EVERYONE!!!

Hope you all had a great weekend!
Thanks Cyncyn!

May I Please Have the Directions through MTR:

1. from L'HOTEL NINA ET CONVENTION CENTRE. http://www.lhotelhk.com/eng/index.php to BIG BUDDHA @ Lantau Island

2. from BIG BUDDHA to LADIES MARKET aka Tung Choi Street Market

3. LADIES MARKET to L'HOTEL NINA ET CONVENTION CENTRE

Hope you can help me. I'm terrible with directions=P

Thanks Cyncyn!

Hi asianbelle! We're from the Philippines too=)
Salamat asianbelle!
Hello all! Hope you could help me again

We're planning to go to H&M store from L'hotel Nina et Convention Centre. http://www.lhotelhk.com/eng/index.php
http://www.hm.com/hk_en/storelocator__storelocatorhtml.nhtml

1. May I know which H&M store is the closest to L'hotel Nina et Convention Centre. 8 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan.

These are the H&M locations

a. Elements,Kowloon Station
b.Festival walk,Kowloon
c.Langham Place,Mongkok
d.Queen's road 68,Central

2. How can we get there through MRT

Thank you!

Thanks 3k-travel for patiently answering all my questions!
I'll be going with six 70 + year olds. Just trying to make the trip as smooth as possible=) Thank you!

1.May I have the instructions from Tung Choi Street Market to L'hotel Nina et Convention Centre via MRT?
2. Would anybody know what time Ocean Park opens
3. About how many hours do we need to go around Ocean Park?

Thanks in advance! Have a great weekend!

Hello again! Thanks for your patience!
Just wanted to make sure=)

1. To get to Tung Choi Street Market aka Ladies Market, we should get off the Mongkok Station?
2. What time do they Open and Close?
3. What time does the MRT Open and Close?
4. Where can we buy a Real Jade Bangle?

Thank You! Thank You! Thank You!

Hello again! Thanks 3k-travel !

1. Can you suggest a night market or a flea market near our hotelL'hotel Nina et Convention Centre
2. What's the best way to get around the city? Bus, Taxi Cab, train etc?

Thanks again=)

Thanks 3k-travel!

Hello again=)

1. May I know what the Nearest and/or Best bargain place is to our hotel L'hotel Nina et Convention Centre http://www.lhotelhk.com/eng/index.php

2. May I have the Directions to Those Places?

Our Travel Agent picked this hotel for us. I think they only have communication with them. Have to go through an agent since we don't have credit cards.

Thanks

Thank you 3k-travel again!!!

Hello! Thanks polartraveller!

1. May I know how many MINUTES AWAY the LADIES MARKET is from L'hotel Nina et Convention Centre, 8 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan

2. Is there an MRT Stop Near The Ladies Market? What Stop?

3.What MRT from the L'hotel Nina et Convention Centre should we take?

Thank You!!!

Hi Fellow Vt'rs!

*May I know where L'hotel Nina et Convention Centre, Address:8 Yeung Uk Road, Tsuen Wan, is
(Is It in Kowloon or near Tsim Tsa Tui) and
* What sites or shopping places are near it?
http://www.lhotelhk.com/eng/index.php

Also,
*Around how many hours do we need to go around Ocean Park?
THANKS A BUNCH!!!

Thanks swissfondue, Jannetto,racerbike,poetjo, newbie320 urbanmale_tods,Lensky for the patience and all the help!!! I hope I didn't forget anybody.

Fellow VT's have a great weekend and have fun on your travels=)

anyone knows where to buy nice food which i can bring back to my country? I want those local popular brand. State me the locations. Thanks. I'll be staying in kowloon.

I am visiting Hong Kong in October and I was wondering how do I get from the international airport to the Nathan hotel and how much does it cost. Thanks

Hello,

I am planning a trip to Hong Kong and as a Bruce Lee admirer I would like to pay respects to his father's grave and mother's grave.

Does anyone know the name of the cemetary they are buried at and also if they are buried in Kowloon?

Sincerely,

Angel

I've planned my iternary but would like someone to vet thru before i confirm on it. Anyone is available and good with the locations and mode of transportation ?

Thank you urbanmale_tods,newbie320, Lensky, swissfondue, poetjo!!! Thanks for patiently answering my queries. Hope you can help me again=)

1. What Month would be good to visit HK. Preferably during the Cool Months, but not Rainy season?

2. Is Kowloon an Island and Mongkok is an Area/Part of Kowloon? =P

3. Can you please suggest a budget Hotel near the Ladies Market? What area or street is it at?

4. We're interested in Shopping for Market Priced Clothes and souvenirs. Is there another Market that Opens Early and/or Late Night, other than the Ladies Market?

5. Are there Airconditioned Markets like the "Mah Boon Krong" in Bangkok?

6. May I know what Street Ladies Market is at?

Good Day to all and Thank You!!! Thank you!!! Thank you!!!

It's me again. I hope all of you are having a great week so far. Hoping you can help me=)
May I know what are the must see places in Hong Kong? It'll be our first time there.

Thank you!!!

Thanks so much for your suggestions swissfondue! Very helpful. Hope you can help me again.

In Kowloon, Whats the best location to get a budget friendlyhotel? Place near transportation like MTR or centralized.
I'd also like to visit H&M clothing store. Is there a budget friendly hotel near H&M?

Thanks a bunch!!!

Good Day Everybody! My mom and I are interested in going to Hong Kong this May.
Can you please suggest a Good Area for Bargain Shopping? Will request the travel agency to look for a hotel in your suggested area.

Thanks in advance!