Advisory : Travel to Hong Kong

[Watcha]

Hong Kong

Was at hong kong, money no enough in pocket, but still go drooling on the street.

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[Kac]

From HK island's jetty, u can take an hour ferry ride to " Dai-Yi-San" the old fishing villeage offer many good sea foods just w/in the jetty, after that u cna take a locla bus to see the big budda and round the island, part of it...good to kill time for 1/2 day..Watch AD.. not sure..

That's Lautau Island right? Its connected to the main HKI via MTR as well, Tong Chung station IIRC, where there are alot of factory outlets..

For a "off the beaten track" experience, you can take a bus to Tai-O as well..

[god2send]

For Used watch, You may try going to Kimberley Road (Next The Mira Hotel) Champagne court ground floor....few shops selling varieties of brand watches. (For colorful Vice, u may visit 7-8flr..heee)

Makan:
Can go SaiKung for Seafood. Hongkong Tim sum are everywhere..jus hit any chinese restaurant.
Kam Wah Cafe (金华冰厅) is a char chan teng located at 47 Bute Street, Mong Kok (太子弼街47号地下) Try their Pineapple Bun and egg tart...(very pack during tea time) as usual Bear with their Waiter HongKong Attitude..hahaha

For dessert, Try lucky dessert above Mong Kok Mtr grand tower 2. or eat Honeymood dessert (满记）Above Langham place shoppin ctr, Ozone Floor)

Sight-seeing:
Take Boat from the gateway for macau then go in Zhuhai..Macau many tour operators, but can take public buses or taxi to the st paul catheral (dai sam ba) and shopping street. around Lisboa casino plenty of pawn shops.....Many many Rolexes!!!!!

Try ChengChang Restaurant (诚昌饭店) Famous Crab Porridge
Address: Rua do Cunha, No 28-30, Taipa, Macao SAR (澳门氹仔官也街28-30号)
(HKD can be use in Macau (not HKD10 and lose coins) and Zhuhai)

Hongkong
For Good Exchange rate: Go Chung King Mansion....

[LUKE]

Hi,

Meanwhile, I may also visit some watch shops. Any good ADs to recommend? For instance, I believe those ADs in Kowloon are selling more expensive than other ADs further away in town. Any good recommendations? Thanks.

Come back last mth . there are several second hand watch-shop in Holilday Inn in Central. Saw many vintage rolex, pam etc.

[keru]

I think with weak HKD, watches should be a reasonably cheaper than SGP. Was there last week and randomly walked into a couple of watch shops in TST, but didn't pull the trigger.

[KuchingKu]

Wong Tai Sing is nice even if you are not there for religious purpose. Mongkok got lots of places to sneak around for shopping and food. Some very nice local dessert stores that are not franchies type can be found around Kowloon Town (Kow Loon Seng) near the old airport area.

If you are adventure enough, take a train to Tin Shui Wai Wetlands Park (IMO better and more educational than our Sungei Buloh).

[breitling77]

Thanks bros! Any more other suggestions?

[catpuke]

Have a go at Ocean Park if you have not been there.

But admission ticket from travel agent will be cheaper than buying at the park itself.

Example:
http://www.ctshk.com/english/ticket/admticket_hk.htm#hy

[kosasik]

From HK island's jetty, u can take an hour ferry ride to " Dai-Yi-San" the old fishing villeage offer many good sea foods just w/in the jetty, after that u cna take a locla bus to see the big budda and round the island, part of it...good to kill time for 1/2 day..Watch AD.. not sure..

[breitling77]

Hong Kong vacation

Hi,

I believe most of ROC forumers have been to Hong Kong. In fact, I am planning a short trip again. This will be my 3rd time. I wonder could anyone of you give me some good suggestions. I had been to Disneyland, Victoria Peak etc. Wonder any other good suggestions? I was told to go to some islands for cheap and good seafoods. Anyway, could any of you suggest some good itinery?

Meanwhile, I may also visit some watch shops. Any good ADs to recommend? For instance, I believe those ADs in Kowloon are selling more expensive than other ADs further away in town. Any good recommendations? Thanks.

[Frogmen]

No worries guys. If your need more info just PM me.

[rh1667]

Just back from HK 2 days back. Good time to visit HK and u love the colder weather there in Jan. You should try their Ngong Ping 360 crystal cabin cable car http://www.np360.com.hk/html/eng/front/index.asp . Recommended. At the same time you can visit city gate wholesale shopping mall next to the cable car station, where you can find good bargains Like Armani, Rock pot, Esprit & many more. If you miss our local food, there is a Food Republic.( Dont expect the laska or prawn mee to taste like ours).

If you want to shop for electronic goods, the price there are very much cheaper. Bought some electronic stuffs and you be surprise the saving can be like in hundreds, depends on the value of the items. Branded stuff like Prada, LV etc is also much cheaper there. Take more advantage now with the stronger Sing$ for better deal.

Nothing much to shop for clothing as the seasons now are mainly winter wear.

Hope this helps.

Thanks for the update.

[rh1667]

Thanks Bro Frogmen for your tips....it will be highly dangerous for me to venture anywhere near to Branded items like LV,Prada,Hermes and such....me going with OC...not wise lar..later she spend and spend then i jialat liao...

come back have to vomit blood when the card bills come....learnt a hard lesson b4...hahahaha...

Just take one or 2 credit card for the trip, the rest keep at home..ha ha

[feilong108]

Thanks Bro Frogmen for your tips....it will be highly dangerous for me to venture anywhere near to Branded items like LV,Prada,Hermes and such....me going with OC...not wise lar..later she spend and spend then i jialat liao...

come back have to vomit blood when the card bills come....learnt a hard lesson b4...hahahaha...

[Frogmen]

will be at H.K from 24th of jan 2010 to 28th of jan....hehehe....go walk walk see see...but this time won't be fun time for me as OC is tagging along....so i suppose no watch hunting and ktvs and discos and others....

Hope to be able to 'escape' for a few hours to play around...

Just back from HK 2 days back. Good time to visit HK and u love the colder weather there in Jan. You should try their Ngong Ping 360 crystal cabin cable car http://www.np360.com.hk/html/eng/front/index.asp . Recommended. At the same time you can visit city gate wholesale shopping mall next to the cable car station, where you can find good bargains Like Armani, Rock pot, Esprit & many more. If you miss our local food, there is a Food Republic.( Dont expect the laska or prawn mee to taste like ours).

If you want to shop for electronic goods, the price there are very much cheaper. Bought some electronic stuffs and you be surprise the saving can be like in hundreds, depends on the value of the items. Branded stuff like Prada, LV etc is also much cheaper there. Take more advantage now with the stronger Sing$ for better deal.

Nothing much to shop for clothing as the seasons now are mainly winter wear.

Hope this helps.