dear all,

im targeting for Standard Charted HK marathon 2010 on 28 Feb ( Chap Goh Meh) (if i can get cheap flight ticket) or 2011 (no matter how must go)

any 1 got run marathon on HK b4?

i'm going to hk on next month middle of month..will travel alone this 1st time..i read a lot forum but still dono wat's my plan..can anyone recommand some place like nice to shop, walk around.. beside if anyone would like join together pls pm me..thanks alot..

aiiiyooo... like that no xmas mood for me in HK this time around looo.

This post has been edited by w00lvie: Nov 9 2009, 06:42 PM

Hi All,

Will be travelling to HK on 30th April - 5th May next year. I wanted to get some advices on accommodation as my girl friend and my friend and I (total of 4) will be going on a free and easy trip to HK during that period. Had surveyed quite some websites on hotels and motels but can't decide yet where to stay and which will be a good/decent and cheap one. I know that 1st May is labor day and China will have 3 days direct holidays during that period (correct me if I am wrong), so thought of reserving the accommodation now itself (within this month or next)

Would like some advice on the same.

My requirement and budget will be:-

a) RM 150 - RM 230 (Lower will be better) per night
b) Near to MRT and shopping places
c) Clean and not too nasty (meaning too "chap" -cantonese)

My friend requirement and budget will be:-

a) RM 110 - RM 180 per night
b) Near to MRT and shopping places
c) Clean

All you guys advise is much sought and appreciated as I need to decide and plan ahead upon getting settled down on accomodation

Hmm... let me think think... It seems that The Peak was still in renovation in 1995, that's why you can go up to the top... Actually The Peak has been existing for a few decades already, but before renovation, it's only a small building with viewing floors but no shopping, no museum, no entertainment at all...

It really depends on the weather you visit the Peak, sometimes it's clear even in Winter, and you've the higher risk of having bad weather during summer... Typhoon/Heavy Rain VS Hazy, which one you choose to risk? heheee...

Oh I've to correct my info... My sis told me that x'mas decoration is ALREADY ON at the Ocean Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui!!! But the weather is still hot enough... looking forward to the colder days coming end of this week!!! Yeah~~!

Did you contact Dragon Hostel in Mongkok? There are many forumers talked about this hostel and with positive comments. Maybe you can give it a try. Other options can try Bridal Teahouse Budget Hotels...

Dear forumers, is it advisable to go HK disneyland during the weekends? to be exact, 22nd Nov (Sunday)

thanks for the info... thats indeed is something +ve to look forward to... and yea, weather report says HK temperature getting lower toward the wkend. guess winter is coming huh.

Not suggest you to go on weekends if you've better choice... You know, I even will suggest you all NOT go to Mongkok on weekends too... It's simply terribly crowded!

i wan to go hk to shopping interested become shopping queen de

bring more cash and cc then

im going to HK tomorrow. can anyone tell me how is the weather like?

Hi northasian, really love the info and advise you provided in v1 n v2. At last, I already book my plane on 22nd Dec 09 - 27th Dec 09. Yes, my plan is celebrate my christmas eve in HK disneyland, and I have other thing to do also, do propose to my gf.

My plan to propose to her when we at the castle watch the firework in disneyland, after enjoy middle of the show, I will knee down and ask:"Would you marry me?"

What do you think guys? Unforgettable eve right?

Anyway, here is some info if you would love to buy discount rate of disneyland and ocean park, here is the link from dragon hostel:
http://www.dragonhostel.com/disney.htm
http://www.dragonhostel.com/oceanpark.htm

I still think of staying on dragon hostel, but i go with my gf, do you think Dorsett Seaview Hotel will be better(RM240, internet promotion)?

Please I really headache thinking of the schedule... XD

This post has been edited by louislim2: Nov 10 2009, 07:54 PM

It's pitch darkness, and crowded during the fireworks display, and it's not at the castle, but quite a distant from front of the castle. Also, you need to "yell out" your question, coz fireworks display is accompany by music and songs..

If I may suggest, book a dinner table at Main Street Cafe(good atmosphere there, reasonable priced) for after the fireworks display. Very friendly waiters/waiteress there, might help you to surprise your GF...

First of all, thanks for your compliment and support!

Agreed with what Ami said. The place to watch firework is not at the Castle, 'coz the fireworks is actually displayed at somewhere close to the Castle.. Disneyland want you to watch the fireworks with the Castle as its background ma... Also, it seems that the Castle in HK's Disneyland is not permitted to go inside... "

So as Ami suggested, either to book a table in the Mainstreet Restaurant, or if you've more budget, book a table at Disneyland Hotel, the interior is just too great for a propose 'coz it's very "Antique English" style!

As it's a proposal trip, I think you better book a better place to stay... don't stay at Dragon Hostel la..... Dorsett Seaview is a nice choice, while you can also consider Bridal Teahouse Budget Hotels or The Cityview, both of them are located in Mongkok/Yau Ma Tei area.

Wish you all the best and a successful & sweet proposal!

Northasian,

Meaning Dorsett Seaview, Bridal Teahouse Budget Hotels or The Cityview is also a good choice? I am going next year...thought of surveying now...can i know how advance we need to book hotels in HK...let say I am going during Labor Holiday next year?

Thanks for the advise bro. I totally don't know what happen inside the disneyland, so really appreciate you guys give me so much value information! book a table at Disneyland Hotel very expensive? How much is would be? What other romantic things I can do at hong kong? I wanna her 'lam' me forever!!


22 Dec 09
reach macau at 2030, do you think I should book a room at dorsett seaview or stay at macau?

23 Dec 09
will be at hong kong

24 Dec 09
will be at disneyland

25 Dec 09
christmas day - dont know where I should go

26 Dec 09
morning at hk, night at macau

27 Dec 09
morning go back malaysia

Hi,

Can the sifu here give some advise,

On my trip to HK, I'll be putting a night at Macau, on the next day from Macau to go back Hong Kong, which ferry terminal should I go to?

1) 香港港澳碼頭hong kong macau ferry terminal 珠江客運有限公司 (at sheung wan if not mistaken), OR
2) 中港碼頭 Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal (at Tsim Sha Tsui if not mistaken)

I'll be bring the luggage from Macau to HK, my plan is to check in at Dragon hostel first, so am wondering which ferry terminal should I go to will be more convenient (coz i'll be walking with the luggage)

Oh yah, it seems there are quite a number of ferry operator, any good ones to recomend? or they are more or less the same?

Thanks for ur advise ya.

Go to the one which is nearer to your hotel

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Added on November 11, 2009, 11:45 amwah.. your planning memang banyak BRIEF

The Peak for sunset + night view
Victoria Harbor for sunset + night view
Shopping at Causeway Bay at night

This post has been edited by moody5: Nov 11 2009, 11:45 AM

1) 香港港澳碼頭hong kong macau ferry terminal 珠江客運有限公司 (at sheung wan if not mistaken), OR
2) 中港碼頭 Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal (at Tsim Sha Tsui if not mistaken)

Which one is nearer to MTR station? No 2 is nearer to Dragon Hostel but frm the map it seems quite far from MTR station? So I'm worried if i have to carry the luggage to walk quite a bit.

Dragon hostel is at Mongkok, over at Kowloon side, TST would be near.

No 1 is at Hong Kong Island. So, take the No 2, to TST, from there, just take a cab if you don't want to walk with your luggages.

This post has been edited by Ami Tsun: Nov 11 2009, 04:39 PM