Hong Kong Travel Forum

I generally come to HK for a holiday every year and have been meaning to spend some time at Pak Tam Chung (PTC). Can anyone advise me if there is accommodation there/nearby that is reasonably affordable? Also, how about the general accessibility to the MTR. I am looking at a few days in the month where I can go to a rural setting, talk walks and photographs of a more "natural" and unspoilt area of HK...
Any advice is welcomed...especially from someone living in the locality...
Otto

Would like some recommendation of good and reasonably priced restaurants that serve dim sum. Ideally located within walking distance to a MTR. Would appreciate if you can also let me know roughly how much it will cost per person. Thanks.

I'm going to HK for holiday in a couple of weeks time and will be staying at a hotel at Causeway Bay. May I know roughly how much will it cost to take a taxi from Causeway Bay to Ocean Park?

Has anyone tried to stay in Oriental Lander Hotel?

I understand that this hotel has nothing fancy in it and its fine with us. I just want to hear feedbacks.

Thanks and God Bless to all =)

Hi,

Just arrived Metropark Wanchai and in need of help in finding somewhere to get clothes washed. Either do it yourself or somewhere reasonably priced that will do it for us closeby. Thank you for your help.

Hi,

would love to try the famous hairy crabs while we are in hk next week. they are in season now right? any recommendations for restaurants that serve good hairy crabs in tsim sha tsui, the Peak or tung chung area? Does jade Garden at starhouse serve hairy crabs? thanks!

Dear all,
I would like to know if the below itinerary is possible? thanks.


4:30pm Walk from Tsim Sha Tsui MTR to Star Ferry, Ferry to Central
Visit Aberdeen and Dimsum at Jumbo Restaurant
7pm-10pm Open Top Bus to Peak Tram, Visit Peak, Madame Tussauds
10pm Take Tram back and take the Open top bus again to Central Star Ferry to catch the 11pm Ferry?

thanks.

1) I'm planning to do one of the Nature walk. Which is better, Mount Austin Road, Victoria Peak Garden, HK Trail, or the Pok Fu Lam Country Park? Time is no problem, I'm not in a rush.

I'll be going to Hong Kong this week, and I was wondering if there are any free wifi, specifically in the areas of: (cafes or restaurants are okay)

1)Avenue of Stars
2)Causeway Bay, maybe Times Square or Fashion Walk?

We're just staying in a hostel, and although they have free wifi, it doesn't always work.

Thanks!

Hi,

I am definitely not petite, and take an Australian size 14 to 16. I was wondering if there is any special place I should concentrate on clothes for someone my size as the smaller Asian makes don't fit me. I will be in Hong Kong 6th November for six days. I also was considering have a black work jacket made up but wonder where to go and if it is really saving me much money. So if anybody can give me a guess at how much they think that would cost I would be very appreciate for your time.
Thanks

HI fellow v-ters, i'll be heading over to HK next week. Just wondering what is the temperature now like? Weather reports say that it is between 24-29.. how accurate is this on the island itself? So all i need is a light, thin sweater for night time? What if i go to victoria peak at night? do i need to pack a thick jacket or no need? also, do you think it is too cold to wear open toe sandals, or are covered shoes a must to prevent my toes from freezing... or is it warm now? thanks!!

I will be traveling to HK in late Nov with my family. (total of 2 adults and 3 children age between 4 and 10). Will be staying at Holiday Inn Causeway Bay. Which is the cheaper option to get to the hotel? I'm thinking of the below.

1) Take airport express to central and then take a taxi
2) Take a taxi from airport to hotel

Can someone tell me what is the estimated cost for both options and which is more adviceable.

Hi Vtorist..

Need your help in drafting my itenanary for our upcming HK trip , late Nov.

My quesions are:

- We will be there Nov 30 for 6 nights, how the weather would be?
- What is the best/must see attraction we should go to (We have kids/WE will rent a car)
-We are not very big on historic sites, but love outdoor(hiking/ delicious food/ sightseing...

thanks

any feedback for Evergreen hotel in hongkong?

How serious is HK affected by H1N1? I will be HK in this coming dec.

Hi all,

My husband & I will spend 4 nights in Hong Kong in March. What part of Hong Kong should we get a hotel in? We want to be close enough to enjoy the tourist attractions & even the nightlife. Our budget is ca. $130 per room per night, can we get a nice room for this price?

Also, how will the weather be in March?

Many thanks,
Nov*

Hi fellow v-ters,

will be spending 2 nights at novotel citygate tung chung. Any good roast goose around that area? Would like to pack some roast goose before heading to the airport and Yung Kee in Central is too far away :( also, any nice restaraunts or eateries serving local food around that area? thanks!

Hi,

We will be in Hong Kong for 6 nights but have to seriously try to organize our cases as we will also visit KL (hot humid) and Beijing (cool). With hubby needing to take medical equipment weighing 3 kg we need help in trying to reduce our luggage. I'd like to know if casual clothes are ok for most places in Hong Kong. Not expecting to go too fancy with restaurants. I'm thinking maybe cotton long pants and t-shirts? maybe a light jacket or do we need to take something more dressy like skirt and top for me? I'm thinking I'll just buy things like shampoo conditioner there to reduce the luggage. Are there any other ideas other than just trying to pack things that mix and match? It's taken me a while to realise I dont need to take my hair dryer and hair tongs. Just wash and wear is better:-)

Hi, what would the average price of a meal cost per head in Hong Kong. We are going for 8 days, and have no idea how far our money will go, so any advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Apart from december 31st and summer, are there any other dates for fireworks there (I mean in Sleeping beauty castle).
Thanks!

Hello there,

After arriving into HKIA from what I undertstand there are 2 ways to get to Macau:

1) Transfer from HKIA directly to Turbojet Ferry Terminal. If one chooses this option, the airline should directly transfer luggage to the ferry terminal. You dont have to go through HK customs

2) Go through HK customs and then take the Ferry from Wanchai Ferry to Macau.


If I choose the first option (assuming my airline directly transfers my luggage to the ferry terminal - some airlines dont have this facility I hear?) do I have to enter HK only through HKIA or can I use the ferry to go to Wan Chai. That would mean then that there should some immigration Checkpoint at Wan Chai.

I dont need a visa to enter either HK or Macau

Cheers,

Hi ,

is Visa required for Hong Kong and then crossing over to Mainland China if you have a British Passport.


Sam

Hello, I'm solo traveling to Hong Kong and Thailand in January-February 2010. Are there any cheaper Asian airlines that fly between countries easily and frequently? I want to get from HK to Bangkok and back for as cheap as possible. Any suggestions?

Also, this may be odd, but I'm going for research on urban farms around the Hong Kong area, including off-shore islands, so do you know which areas of Hong Kong concentrate on producing food and livestock for the entire region?

Thank you so much!! Your help is greatly appreciated.

Hey everyone,

Can anyone please tell me roughly how much a taxi from the airport to Hong Kong Island would cost, it's actually just around the corner from the conference and exhibition centre I'm going? Or does anyone know of a company where I can pre book a transfer to and from my hotel?

An idea of how long this journey would take would really help as well.

Many thanks in advance for your time.

Hello there,

Are there any Wet Markets in HK? Was going through some material online and was made aware that the Central Market is probably closed. There is another Wet market close by which is Gage Street. Is that worth a visit? Any other Wet market that can be recommended (either in KW or HK Island). Thanks

Cheers,

Hi! Would like to try some authentic hong kong breakfast food like dim sum during our trip to hk next month. However, i realise that most of the restaurants only start serving dim sum around 10am onwards. Are there any good eateries serving local food that open from as early as 8am? We will be staying around the tsim sha tsui area. So somewhere along canton or nathan road would be great..or even in harbour city? pls share!

I am vacationing in both Hong Kong and Shanghai and was wondering whether the shopping is better in one city or the other? I am not concerned about brand names, I just want good quality clothes. My guess is that Hong Kong is better for Brand Names, but Shanghai may be less expensive in general. Are there shopping malls that you could suggest for either city?

Also, is there an optometrist that one can suggest in either Hong Kong or Shanghai that could make glasses in 2-3 days? How much would that run?

Thank you,

Does Hong Kong airport have the same restrictions on liquids as Europe and the US does for carry on baggage. For example: one can only carry liquids in 3 ounce containers.

Cheers

NYTim

will be in HK for 3 weeks in December and for 2 weeks we want a holiday in a private house/villa with private pool. does not have to be at a beach, but some good scenery/views and guaranteed warm weather are important. I have not been to any other part of Far East apart from HK and would prefer to stay as close as possible to HK rather than automatically looking at Thailand etc. Would be great to find somewhere in southern China for example, or maybe Vietnam. I really do not know where to start as I do not know any regions personally. I am not looking for nightlife and definitely not a big resort with hundreds of people. Grateful for any suggestions. Thanks eileen

Hi fellow vters,

i'll be heading to HK with my family in early november. Would like some advice as to whether i should stay at marco polo hong kong, or gateway hotel (marco polo)..both are at tsim sha tsui area, which i like.

What i'm looking for:-

easy access to shopping
easy access to local restaurants/quaint eateries
easy access to avenue of the stars/star house

i know both are quite near to each other, but which one is newer/cleaner/safer/not so worn down and more child friendly? i'll be travelling with two toddlers, age 4 and below.

Also, any info on the weather in early nov? i understand that oct is still monsoon/wet weather period?