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Shopping and Dimsum.
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MTR is convenient But Expensive .....
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Spent a good family cum business trip.
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!,...
Sightseeing Bus Tour in Hong Kong
Kennis112 Says: Last month, it was my first time to have a bus tour for sightseeing in Hong Kong. It¡¯s really amusing and interesting. Sitting on the upper deck of the bus, I explored Hong Kong panoramic view in a different angle. When the bus passed along the street, all the buildings and...
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...
Din Tai Fung: Dare we say the cuisine's name?
mikey_e Says: Din Tai Fung is a chain of restaurants that is originally from - gasp! - Taiwan. As this is Hong Kong, the restaurant is able to proudly display the New York Times article that uses the island's name. It is a dim sum restaurant in a more modern setting. There are no carts of...
mikey_e Says: Nepal is an upscale restaurant in Soho that I found thanks to the hotel's tourist magazine. It is a very popular locale, so if you arrive late, don't expect to find a table waiting for you. The space is small and a bit cramped, but the waitstaff are excellent and the food is...
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...
mikey_e Says: HK Taxis are a distinct breed - they are red and white, a bit of a difference from the taxis in many other cities. In truth, despite the fact that they are clean, reasonable and safe, there's not a whole lot of need to take cabs in HK. The subway system is excellent, and the...
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...
mikey_e Says: Ngong Ping Village is the site of the Tian Tan Buddha and a monastery. Under normal circumstances, it is accessible by a cable car that goes from Lantau Subway station up the mountain. When I visited, however, the cable car was under repair and I had to take a taxi up from...
mikey_e Says: There are six Devas that surround the Tian Tau Buddha, each of them offering him a different gift that represents six different virtues necessary for the entrance of an individual to nirvana. The Devas are beautifully sculpted and provide an angular and sharp contrast to the...
mikey_e Says: I realize that Lantau Island is not Hong Kong Island, but in the absence of an actual page for Lantau, I have to add this in as an "out of the way" attraction in Hong Kong. The Tian Tau Buddha is a spectacular monument to the deity that sits atop a peak on the southern side...
Plan a Hong Kong Island vacation with reviews, tips and photos posted by real travelers and Hong Kong Island locals
East Meets West - Hong Kong is a city of dazzling contrasts, with a glittering skyline and modern architecture, mixed with oriental arts, culture, and traditions. This has made Hong Kong the enchanting must-visit...
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Q: In October 2007 I stayed in what I thought was a nice place...Chungking Mansions. !!! After all the research I did, I still got...
A: We stayed both, first obviously in Chunking and on second stay we tried Mirador and we preffer it to cHUNKING... Less hectic place, better rooms, more privacy, less...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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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