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Shopping and Dimsum.
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MTR is convenient But Expensive .....
In a nutshell
Spent a good family cum business trip.
acommon1 Says: Your choice! If you want it then you can buy or secure it in Hong Kong.Shopping fans will go crazy! Don't expect the deep discounts on what is "real". If it is your first time (or traveling without a local) just expect to taken to a tourist trap. But, don't worry, its still...
machomikemd Says: new pictures of Aberdeen on my latest hong kong soujournAberdeen was formerly a fishing village. Even though quite a few commercial towers and factories have been built in this district in recent years, Hong Kong Tsai still maintains the characteristics of a traditional...
hassan_abu Says: Hidden within the concrete jungle of the Central Mid-Levels, the Jamia Mosque is Hong Kong's oldest Islamic place of worship. It was built in 1849 and are joined by a tight-knit community of 100 people who have lived within the mosque compound for generations.
Modelled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
hassan_abu Says: Avenue of Stars was built to pay tribute to Hong Kong's film industry in 2004.Too bad, the statue of Bruce Lee was undergoing renovation. Managed to snap the back part of the statue form the opening of one of the barricade.The promenade has a stunning panoramic view across...
Shopping at Mid Levels and Soho
hassan_abu Says: Shop, shop and more shop.Here at Soho seems to be the expats favourite.Just in case you are wondering what Soho stands for, it means South of Hollywood.Wikipedia has statated that The Central–Mid-levels escalators the longest outdoor covered escalator system in the world...
ozpaul Says: We went on a tour which took us to the Big Buddha. The cable car ride was fabulous - you see some amazing sights on the way. On the day we visited, it was really very misty. Seeing the mountain "emerge" through the fog was a great experience.
keeweechic Says: The Peak Tower is an unusual design which has been likened to a ‘wok’. There are viewing located on different levels of the tower where you can get a fabulous view.Inside the Tower you will find lots of shops, restaurants and amusements including Ripley's Believe It or Not!,...
Pickled Pelican Restaurant (Hong Kong): Great Selection of Seafood & Beer!!!
acommon1 Says: Yummmmm! Hit the spot. After walking around for hours, the Pickled Pelican decor drew me into their bar. The food was tremendous. If you love crispy fries then you'll definitely be statisfied. Crazy but I craved crispy fries on this trek. They surpassed my expectations in...
Han Ah Rum Korean Restaurant: Great Korean Restaurant
firstimer2008 Says: I just visited Hong Kong for the first time and I found a Korean restaurant I think you may enjoy. The name of the place is Han Ah Rum Korean Restaurant. First of all, this is a reasonably priced restaurant, approximately 200 HKD for 2 people. The food is quite good, and the...
Hong Kong Brew house basement: Comedy in LanKwaiFong Hong Kong Brew house
elenahk1 Says: Hong Kong Brew House Basement in 21 D’Aguilar St is the home of Open Micevery Wednesday night.Show start at 8 Free drink for performers. Best food in town grate friendly atmosphere. Regular show are listed on the www.comedy.hk web site.You can see local comedian and...
Light show: Symphony of Lights
matthewh1 Says: I highly recommend that people visiting Hong Kong should see the light show across Victoria Harbour from the Kowloon side of the habour. The best place to see the laser light show is from the harbour front close to the Star Ferry terminal.All the skyscrapers light up and...
penumbra Says: The center of Hong Kong has an extensive network of pedestrian bridges connecting buildings one floor above street level. This is an efficient and popular way of walking around downtown. Since you’re above the traffic, there is no waiting at corners for the light to change....
lotharscheer Says: It´s more interresting and cheaper to use Star Ferry to get from Hongkong Island to Kowloon, running from Central and from Wanchai to Tsim Sha Tsui, HK $ 1,50 upperdeck (1,80 saturday, sunday, holiday), 1,40 (1,70) lowerdeck.
ATXtraveler Says: If you are landing at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and are going to be visiting the city, than the easiest way to get into town is the Airport Express train. The pickup in the airport is right next to baggage claim, and it has three delivery points, terminating on...
Lock Cha Tea Shop: A Notable Tea in Central Hong Kong
rudysmom626 Says: My sister told me about this amazing place she discovered while studying abroad in Hong Kong. It is a tea store that is adjacent to Hong Kong's Tea Wares Museum in Hong Kong Park, Central, Hong Kong. In addition to selling teas, they also provide a dine-in vegetarian dim-sum...
mikey_e Says: It seems like there was a period in HK's history when the government decided that it would counterbalance the territory's lush and colourful flora and fauna with a drab, grey, Stalinist approach to architecture. Luckily, this period did not last too long, and HK is endowed...
mikey_e Says: Hong Kong, having been returned to China in 1997, enjoys a degree of freedom and democracy that is not otherwise seen in the PRC. There are, occasionally, protests against the government and against main actors in the complex state-business relationship that is the bedrock...
S.K.H Saint Mary's Episcopal Church
mikey_e Says: I don't think that there is anything particularly historical or important about this church, I just thought that it was a cool blend of Western religion with Chinese architecture. It is a large Episcopalian/Anglican church done with jade green roofs and red brick, like a...
mikey_e Says: The gate that leads to the great Tian Tan Buddha is a spectacular sight, not least because of the surrounding green hills and the Buddha that towers overhead. There are many traditional statues of the 12 divine generals, each of whom represents a different time of day and a...
lilyjaz Says: Hi, I've been there together with my mom and sister last year and it was one of the best trip I had. The place was really great although there are only a few people there that knows how to speak English. We took an accommodation and tour package because we really don't want...
Prior to the British arriving, Hong Kong Island’s inhabitants was made up of a small fishing population. There is even evidence of farmers and fishermen some 6,000 years ago. The island had little to...
Hong Kong Island - Its share of Limelight...
Hongkong Island which is separated from Kowloon Peninsula by the Victoria Harbour is a flourishing Island, not lacking from its fair share of limelight compared to the ever exciting, vibrant and...
I've often talked about Hong Kong with the idea that it was simply one large city with a number of outlying islands. In truth, Hong Kong Island is the heart of the metropolis, but there are numerous...
Hong Kong - Pearl of the Orient
I went to Hong Kong from 14-19 March 2002. Managed to meet up with Yin of VT and thanks to her hospitality, I maanged to have a wonderful time in Hong Kong. Later on during March 2006, I went back to...
The famous city skyline is impressive in any weather as is the list of things to do here. A visit isn't complete without crossing the harbour on the Star Ferry, riding the Peak Tram, buying mementoes...
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