hello all, first of all a round of applause to all of you that created and share your experience here so that a first timer to HK would know where to visit and stuff..thanks a lot..

fyi, i'll be going to HK 6-10mac with my 2 sister+friend (sadly there's no sale during that time). so I was wondering since I already there, I wanted to go by Shenzen also so could you guys help me the procedure that I need to prepare like visa, how to go there from HK.

and guys, to you think I able to arrive at HK at 8pm (specifically at my hotel, Dragon Hostel) after ferry ride from Macau?
u see, I book flight via AAsia from lcct to macau at 5.15pm (according to the boarding pass) then I thought straight away to HK because macau hotel > expensive..isit possible?

thanks a lot

This post has been edited by zachomel: Jan 18 2010, 11:17 AM

thanks mod..oh one more thing..isit secure to book dragon hostel thru their website (http://www.dragonhostel.com/) because i have to convince my sister coz she's like "they said book thru agency or Hk tourism..bla bla" but I want to cut the budget and time..

Hi all, me and my sister will be off to HK this march..
about the accommodation, i think you guys could consider Hop Inn Hostels.
They just open end of 2009 i think..the room is super cool because it got 9 different theme for it.
plus the owner,Wilson is so kind. Give it a try. If only they got enough room for us, unfortunately its already fully booked by the time we go there.
here's the link..Hope it helps..

link : http://hotel.zoapiere.com/
reviews:
http://www.hostels.com/hostels/hong-kong/hop-inn/39944
http://www.tripadvisor.com/Hotel_Review-g2...ong_Region.html


oh btw, anyone could help me have a look at the itenary and give some comment..thanks

Day 01 Depart for Macau
• Upon arrival at 17:45 at Macau International Airport. Take Bus AP1 to get to the Macau Ferry Terminal, HKD 3.30 per person
• Upon arrival, transfer to Hong Kong by “Turbo-jet”.
• Arrive at HK approximately 1hour
• Check-in hotel at Dragon Hostel, Mongkok
any plan for night?

Day 02 Hong Kong
• Ladies Street, IT Street at Mongkok
Actually we wanted to go shopping..or is it wasted planning 1 whole day for shopping itself?
• Proceed to Victoria Peak with one way Peak Tram ride. Madame Tussaud

Day 03 Hong Kong Disneyland
• Visit Disneyland - HKD 350 per person
• Take Star Ferry ride at Tsim Sha Tsui to catch Symphony of Lights (KIV because have to choose fireworks at Disney or Symphony of Lights)

Day 04 Hong Kong/ Shenzen
• Visit Silk Store
• Visit Window of the World - Splendid China
anything else?

Day 05 Macau/Kuala Lumpur
• Take ferry from HK to Macau.
• Since flight at 9pm, sight-seeing at Macau
• The Venetian
• Ruins of St. Paul’s Mount Fortress
• Santa Casa da Misericórdia
• Ruins of St. Paul’s Mount Fortress


This post has been edited by zachomel: Feb 1 2010, 02:56 PM

Hello norsha22, me and my sister also going to HK on march..which date do you go specifically? I think you better book the hotel asap as I've book mine and turn out the hotel with value for money is so limited. First we choose 2 hostel ( dragon hostel - http://www.dragonhostel.com/) and (hopp inn hostels - http://hotel.zoapiere.com/)
we love the hopp in but no more room left and we straight away book dragon hostel coz the last room they have on our arrival date (6/3).
I've survey few muslim restaurant, they quite far but thanks to HK MRT, I think we can get there without any problem.
FYI, most muslim restaurant can be found at Wan Chai district. If you want few names and direction pm me ok.
Hope it helps

you might want to look at this link

CityView Hotel Review

hope it helps..

i'm so freakin excited..another 1week++ to go for the Macau-HK Trip..
If anyone want a little bit about my itenary..feel free to ask..

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Added on February 23, 2010, 9:27 amif you want to stay at central by exact, you might want to consider this hotel (The Garden View – YWCA Hotel) the rate based on Agoda.com is from RM302/night)
hotel nearby Disneyland is much much expensive btw.
Most of the lyn forumer suggest Dragon Hostel, I also will be staying there during my trip next week..
Also try to look out for Hopp Inn Hostel..Why hostel? because HK rate is very very high...if you want to save up on accommodation..you have to stay at hostel instead.
Their MTR is efficient enough that you don't have to stay closest to Disneyland, Ocean Park to get good rates..


This post has been edited by zachomel: Feb 23 2010, 09:27 AM

hello people, i'm back from 5d4n trip in hk and macau..
feel free to ask me, i'll help you if i know la..

i stay at dragon hostel, mongkok MTR
bought octopus card (worth it!..no q needed..save me some $$)
bought Disneyland tix with HKD30 discount at Dragon Hostel
(HKD 330 instead of HKD350)
went to Tung Chung Citygate Outlet where they sell cheap original branded stuff
went to Ruins of St Paul in Macau
went to Venetian in Macau

overall, the backpacking trip was a great success..

gstrapinuse, what exactly do you want to know?
about the activities or location?
just ask me the question, i will answer you in detail. coz i dunno where to start
here's briefly about our itenary:

day1: arrive in Macau airport at 5, transfer to Macau ferry terminal by cab(hkd70 with luggage).
take new world first ferry(turbo-jet is better) but we wanted to save some $$ so we choose to go at Kowloon Ferry Terminal instead of HK-China Ferry Terminal.
Arrive in kowloon F.Terminal, took a cab to Dragon Hostel(about hkd40). Ask them to stop at near/in front of sincere house.
Check-in, relax and go out to Ladies Market(only 5min away walking)

Day 2 update later

hi all,

i attach together my itenary during my trip..feel free to have a look at it..
it also contain few Halal food at HK address..
about Halal food, I manage to go about 3/4 restaurant during my trip..
will update later. if anyone wants to know urgent, pm me ok..
tq.


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This post has been edited by zachomel: Mar 15 2010, 10:02 AM