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Pro
Cheaper than Hong Kong Island in general
Con
If you stay on Hong Kong Island it's hard to go back after 01:00 because the subway closes about an hour after midnight
In a nutshell
Kowloon is a busy metropolis for shopaholics and lovers of Chinese food!
Meeleeyou Says: Get off jam packed Nathan Road and head into the old world Kowloon of Reclamation Street or even parts of Shanghai Street. There's cultural gems a plenty if you keep your eyes open and little side streets with all kinds of interesting things going on. The Mido cafe is well...
Don't Miss SUPERB VICTORIA PEAK!
AusPinay Says: A trip to Hongkong is not complete without a visit to Victoria Peak. Victoria Peak is a good location to view HK's magnificent night scene. Being 554 meters (about 1,817.6 feet) above sea level, The Peak (what it's called now) is the highest point within Hong Kong and...
3 Reviews and 553 Opinions I stay there when I go on business trip to Hong-Kong. Very nice room ann I especially like the...
3 Reviews and 604 Opinions This is an excellent spot! A few couple of block from the ferry bringing you from HK. In the heart...
La Taverna: Oldest Italian restaurant in Hong Kong
Meeleeyou Says: Great little find amongst the chaos of Tsim Sha Tsui. This place is a really old style Italian that's a bit like stepping back in time. It's slightly dusty and faded authenticity is a nice change from the countless theme restaurants that proliferate elsewhere in Kowloon or...
machomikemd Says: The food culture in ancient times to health has been mainly because they have a focus on physical health; Recently, South Korean popular ice cream cheese shop Yogulo flow, the very busy landing area to a low-fat, low-sugar ice cream cheese as selling points, has instantly...
Song Yuan Porridge Shop: One of the typical 24 hours Hong Kong eateries
kelnsha Says: This is one of the typical 24 hours Hong Kong eateries with most of the local food you can find. They are air-conditioned and cheap too. You can get a quick meal and continue on your shopping spree! It has to be the Chee Cheong Fun, directly translated from Cantonese is Pig...
Good Hope Noodle Shop: Don't Miss This Noodle Shop!
kelnsha Says: This busy, late night noodle shop with no ego problems is known for its won ton soup and shredded pork noodle with spicy bean sauce. You will regret not trying the braised noodle with shredded pork with special sauce and Cantonese wantons (HKD23) if you are here. You will...
South Dragon Porridge Shop: One of the eateries to try Hong Kong "Zha Liong"
kelnsha Says: This is another air-conditioned porridge shop where you can try the Hong Kong "Zha Liong", rolled flat rice noodle wrap with fried flour fritters. They are special to me where I have not seen it in Singapore before. The shop may be small but you can see and taste what the...
kelnsha Says: Dan Ryan's Chicago Grill offers authentic American steaks, ribs, burgers, sandwiches and salad in a friendly, lively and upscale atmosphere. The restaurant features period music, old newspapers, posters, neon signs and an artist's mural depicting vintage Chicago night life....
The Sweet Dynasty.: Cantonese Ambrosia.
Guantanamera Says: Sweet Dynasty is very well known for their desserts and Siuching knew just what to order. Pictured here, the delectable dessert, tofu with fresh slices of kiwi, mango, and strawberries served in a bowl which seemed to be overflowing with dry ice sublimation vapors... It...
The Sweet Dynasty.: The Sweet Dynasty.
Guantanamera Says: Siuching, aka Hong Kong VT member "ttstella", introduced me to an amazing array of Chinese cuisine at this popular and beautifully decorated Kowloon dining establishment...! I was very impressed with the food and the atmosphere and recommend it highly...
Chasers: are you into rock n'roll?
vividvivian Says: not very big, but the mood is really very good. live music all the time. it's a good place for drinks and music . not much food i want, but i do like the live bands alot!!! Drinks are at reasonable price too.
Ned Kelly's Last Stand: Excellent Jazz in Kowloon
iblatt Says: We read about "Ned Kelly's Last Stand" in the Lonely Planet, and decided it was worth checking out. This Australian saloon - jazz club is in the heart of Kowloon, a coule of minutes away from Nathan Road.The band was composed of local musicians, all of them of excellent...
kowloon to disneyland/oceanpark
buenababe Says: which part of kowloon will u be staying? we stayed in tsim sha tsui when we were there and took the bus from airport and back, though u can also take the MTR and it's the fastest way. First thing u should do from the airport is get the Octopus Card, u'l be able to use that...
jhorsfield30 Says: Airport Express is a dedicated airport railway providing fast and reliable service to the passengers. The operating hours are 0550 to 0115 dailyGreat bus service, cool drivers and cheapest form, without the main of changing Lanes on the MTR,Straight to the hotel, To Airport...
5 Reviews This Shop Is Awesome! Theres LOADS Of Things To Buy, Cute, Fashionable, Cheap And Just Amazing! Whenever I Go Back To Hong Kong<-My Birth Place-> I LOVE To Go There To Shoppin~! Its Always Crowded With People, And Lot Of People Buy Stuff From Ladies Market~! Some Of The People Who Sell Stuff...
Grand Century Place: Mall within KCR railway
machomikemd Says: This is huge shopping centre in Mongkok that provides eight floors of shopping and entertainment and is well worth a visit. The Kowloon-Canton Railway (KCR) in the middle of the mall and it is Beside the Royal Plaza Hotel. A combination of local chain stores and...
Star Computer City: Have a look at Reptron
kelnsha Says: This is the largest complex of retail computer outlets in Tsim Sha Tsui with some two dozen shops. They open from 10:30am to 7:30pm generally. Desktops, laptops and PDAs. Advise is to purchase if they are cheaper than you buy in your country and if they have international...
Harbour City: All Popular brands are here
vividvivian Says: Harbour city is combined with 4 zones, covers ocean terminal, Hong Kong Hotel, Ocean Centre, World Finance Centre, etc. you can find manuy famous brands all lies in there. clothing, electronica products, books, music stores, restaurant and food court, everything you can find...
Be amazed by these traditional bamboo scaffoldings
kelnsha Says: You will hardly get to see this traditional trade elsewhere. This trade was in Singapore back in the 1980s and it seems to have vanished since then but you are still able to see them in Kowloon, Hong Kong. Basically, the scaffolders erect them with bamboos and ropes as high...
Visit the Reclamation Street Market
kelnsha Says: This is one of the many markets that you do not find in the guide books. You have to venture on your own and you'll be surprised to see what the locals do. They browse, choose, bargain and buy exactly what they want or else no deal for them.
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Q: My Family and I are scheduled to go to Macau-HK this coming May. We arrive at Macau Airport, stay overnight in Macau, then stay in...
A: The best place, in my opinion is Tsim Sha Tsui on Kowloon. We use a hotel right next to Kowloon park called BP International which is not only a great hotel but very...
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The name 'Kowloon' is thought to have originated when the last emperor of the Song dynasty passed through the area during his flight from the Mongols in the late 13th century. He is said to have...
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Kowloon - Opulence meets neon-lit sleaze
Kowloon is at the end of the peninsula that points southwards towards Hong Kong Island, where the best views of the island can be seen. I found Kowloon to be a fascinating place as it's full of...
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Kowloon: A very crowded but exciting place
Kowloon is an extremely populated island of Hong Kong, and is famous for its shopping, restaurants and sightseeing. Let me share with you some of experiences in Kowloon in April 2002 and March 2006....
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