Advisory : Travel to Hong Kong

[Darkangel]

Darkie, for your info, if you take taxi from airport to Mongkok will cost you around HK$240.

Heng...got airport transfer

roti from HK

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Hehehe...anymore

I'm already drooling as i think about the good food from HK! U can tabao the bread from La Creation, next day w/o heating up, its still as soft and fresh. Simply amazing, dont know what they used to make the pastries.


For IT/computer stuff, u can visit Dragon Centre at Sham Shui Po or Mongkok Computer Centre @ Mongkok. U can also pick up those networked media players over there cheap, including those rmvb players as well. One thing, avoid Dragon Centre during weekends. Very very extremely scarily congested... makes SLS crowd during weekends puny by comparison.

I hope u can speak some Cantonese as Hong Kongers in general are quite helpful. If u need directions, just ask but avoid getting a cab if u cant speak Cantonese. Most drivers dont understand English!

Alright thank you 4 the tips again..I can speak abit of canto...but my dad speaks canto so seems like I am gd to go!

[116520]

Since darkie is staying at Mongkok, can just walk across to Portland Street... hee hee....

lastly, get laid. for that, i got zero experience, gotta ask for seasoned bros here.

[darth-khips]

HK...my 2nd fav city in the world. go up there about 5 times a year, mostly work and then a weekend of leisure there. mate, all the bros here can recommend, but are you really gonna be able to do everything? just take one of those city guides at the airport, or on line guide. since your first time, you would prob be trying to get a flavour of the place. dun try to be like seasoned HK travellers, go to niche places and try your luck and taste. at airport, ake the city guide booklet that recommends what/where/when thing, they even have digested guides recommending above for 1, 2, 3, 5 days etc etc. just stick to it. remember, just enjoy yourself. eat lotsa of dim sum, go happy valley on sunday, day trip to Macau, drinks at lan kwai fong, shoping at harbourfront or central.

airport also have a guide book on 50(i think) top local foodie joints, pick your meals for the few days you are there, and eat at those places. i always do this when i travel for lesure. guess for HK, prob dim sum, roasted meat stuff, noodles etc. i love the veggie in HK, all super fresh. u compare the greens there and then back i singapore...machiam like got extra "green" coating on their veggie. i asked a chef once, they said all morning brought in from china. singapore, we get all those sicky looking crap from malaysia....sigh.

on horological front, now not good time to buy watches in HK, with the strength of the USD and HKD versus SGD. go visit the usual watch retailers. i like central, Times Square...everyone is there, Emperor, Prince etc etc. also visit the Patek boutique across from Times Sq. and holiday Inn at Nathan road, on ground floor and basement, got some pre-own watch shops, including one that specializes in rolex new and vintage. now those shops are flooded with alot of watches, esp pateks n ltd ed APs, every one throwing out for sale.

lastly, get laid. for that, i got zero experience, gotta ask for seasoned bros here.

[sys12345]

Ha... cant help it... more HK food tips (i need to wipe my drool off the keyboard!):

Unless u are really into western food, IMO, the our std of western food in Sg in general is better. In HK, go for the Chinese food. The best places to sample is the Cha Chan Teng. U see a Cha Chan Teng that is packed, its usually good. They have mouth watering dishes like XO scallop, XO fried rice, minced meat with salted fish, superb soups, etc. Take care though, many of them have menus in Chinese only. U must also try the wanton noodle there. One of the renowned shop is the Mai Wen Ji Noodle shop located at Parkes St.

If u see restaurants in HK that are packed with a long queue, go check out their prices first. If its unbelievably cheap, avoid it. Usually SUCKS big time. If its moderately priced to a little expensive and yet its packed, its usually darn good!

Ok, thats all for now. Anymore and i'll be heading to HK again.

[seiko.citizen]

alternatively if you dun speak the language, get a hotel card (incase you get lost). and find out your destinations in both english and chinese. then you write and ask him(or her) to go there. it just breaks down the barrier just that bit more.

[sys12345]

I'm already drooling as i think about the good food from HK! U can tabao the bread from La Creation, next day w/o heating up, its still as soft and fresh. Simply amazing, dont know what they used to make the pastries.


For IT/computer stuff, u can visit Dragon Centre at Sham Shui Po or Mongkok Computer Centre @ Mongkok. U can also pick up those networked media players over there cheap, including those rmvb players as well. One thing, avoid Dragon Centre during weekends. Very very extremely scarily congested... makes SLS crowd during weekends puny by comparison.

I hope u can speak some Cantonese as Hong Kongers in general are quite helpful. If u need directions, just ask but avoid getting a cab if u cant speak Cantonese. Most drivers dont understand English!

Oh..I would most likely be taking it! Coz prada outlet in HK island...needa take ferry there hehehe



Sounds great...maybe tapao extra roti back for the sgroc guys?

[116520]

roti from HK

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2. sys12345

Sounds great...maybe tapao extra roti back for the sgroc guys?

[116520]

Darkie, for your info, if you take taxi from airport to Mongkok will cost you around HK$240.

[Darkangel]

Besides taking the MTR, try taking the ferry when you want to go from HK to Kowloon or from Kowloon to HK. It is cheap yet very "relaxing" and do enjoy the view...

Oh..I would most likely be taking it! Coz prada outlet in HK island...needa take ferry there hehehe

Speaking of Elements, if u like pastries, bread, etc., there's a shop call La Creation. Superb bread, cakes, etc. U would want to eat those stuff from BreakTalk, Q bread, etc. again. In addition, they have those biscuits nicely packed into a rectangular metal box like those that people buy as gifts from Japan. Only difference, they are much nicer than those from Japan. If u have the chance, drop by and get some b4 heading back to Singapore. The airport express satellite check in station is just below.

Sounds great...maybe tapao extra roti back for the sgroc guys?

[sys12345]

Speaking of Elements, if u like pastries, bread, etc., there's a shop call La Creation. Superb bread, cakes, etc. U wouldnt want to eat those stuff from BreakTalk, Q bread, etc. again. In addition, they have those biscuits nicely packed into a rectangular metal box like those that people buy as gifts from Japan. Only difference, they are much nicer than those from Japan. If u have the chance, drop by and get some b4 heading back to Singapore. The airport express satellite check in station is just below.

If you're looking for high end stuff in Kowloon, go to "Elements" mall.

[116520]

Besides taking the MTR, try taking the ferry when you want to go from HK to Kowloon or from Kowloon to HK. It is cheap yet very "relaxing" and do enjoy the view...

Take the Mtr, can go eveywhere, same as stinkerpore... Speak Canto, can easily find your way around...

[Darkangel]

If you're looking for high end stuff in Kowloon, go to "Elements" mall.

also, when you're in HK, pick up one of those local watch magazines, cheap and good... one of them is called "Spiral"

http://www.spiral-mag.com.hk/

Thank you so much! Will do!

[116520]

also, when you're in HK, pick up one of those local watch magazines, cheap and good... one of them is called "Spiral"

http://www.spiral-mag.com.hk/

[116520]

If you're looking for high end stuff in Kowloon, go to "Elements" mall.

Hahaha...but kowloon also got high end stuff mah...

[Darkangel]

Dont Miss Lan Kwai Fong, me always hang out with my Gay Buddies when there..Gay buddy is a banker there,so me stay at his apartment FREE ..
Hk side all the High end Branded stuff, kowloon side- lower end....
Take the Mtr, can go eveywhere, same as stinkerpore... Speak Canto, can easily find your way around...

Hahaha...but kowloon also got high end stuff mah...

Thanks!

For Dim Sum, the best IMO is Maxim Palace at City Hall. Quite a distance to walk from Central, so i suggest u take a cab there. Be prepared for long queue, if u can, be there by 11am to avoid the HUGE HUGE crowd and long wait.

For dessert, try Tang Dynasty at 100 Canton Road (just opposite Gateway Arcade @ Harbour City/TST).

For watches, if u want a decent deal in Oris, Fortis, etc., u can PM for the add.

If u need to buy those dried goods like scallop etc, check out the shops along Nathan Road opposite the Jordan MTR. Best prices around shops between Yue Hwa and Wing On.

Have a nice trip and enjoy yourself.

Nice...thanks!