Hong Kong Island Travel Guide

 
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Pro

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 Shopping and Dimsum. 


Con

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 MTR is convenient But Expensive ..... 


In a nutshell

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 Spent a good family cum business trip. 

 

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Things to Do  

Repulse Bay

Repulse Bay, Hong Kong Island

 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... 

Aberdeen latest Pics

Aberdeen latest Pics, Hong Kong Island

 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... 

Jamia Mosque

Jamia Mosque, Hong Kong Island

 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

Modelled on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Hong Kong Island

 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

Shopping at Mid Levels and Soho, Hong Kong Island

 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... 

Visit the Big Buddha

Visit the Big Buddha, Hong Kong Island

 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. 

The Peak Tower

The Peak Tower, Hong Kong Island

 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!,... 

Restaurants  

Pickled Pelican Restaurant (Hong Kong): Great Selection of Seafood & Beer!!!

Pickled Pelican Restaurant (Hong Kong): Great Selection of Seafood & Beer!!!, Hong Kong Island

 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

Han Ah Rum Korean Restaurant: Great Korean Restaurant, Hong Kong Island

 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... 

Nightlife  

Hong Kong Brew house basement: Comedy in LanKwaiFong Hong Kong Brew house

Hong Kong Brew house basement: Comedy in LanKwaiFong Hong Kong Brew house, Hong Kong Island

 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

Light show: Symphony of Lights, Hong Kong Island

 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... 

Transportation  

Rise above the traffic

Rise above the traffic, Hong Kong Island

 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.... 

Star Ferry

Star Ferry, Hong Kong Island

 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. 

Hong Kong Airport Express

Hong Kong Airport Express, Hong Kong Island

 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... 

Shopping  

Lock Cha Tea Shop: A Notable Tea in Central Hong Kong

Lock Cha Tea Shop: A Notable Tea in Central Hong Kong, Hong Kong Island

 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... 

Local Customs  

Hong Kong Architecture

Hong Kong Architecture, Hong Kong Island

 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... 

Warnings and Dangers  

Demonstrations

Demonstrations, Hong Kong Island

 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... 

Off The Beaten Path  

S.K.H Saint Mary's Episcopal Church

S.K.H Saint Mary's Episcopal Church, Hong Kong Island

 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... 

Ngong Ping Gate

Ngong Ping Gate, Hong Kong Island

 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... 

Favorites  

Great trip to Hongkong

Great trip to Hongkong, Hong Kong Island

 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... 

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