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TSnorthasian
post Feb 15 2012, 08:33 AM, updated 13y ago

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Basice Tourist Guides & Information

All About Hong Kong V1
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/539412

All About Hong Kong V2
http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1217081

Basic Tourist Information
Weather Forecast - http://www.hko.gov.hk/contente.htm
As weather in Hong Kong fluctuates all the time, check weather forecast before departing. Beware of typhoon during Summer season (June~October)!

MTR - One of the main transportation in Hong Kong - http://www.mtr.com.hk/eng/homepage/cust_index.html

Octopus card contains a built-in microchip with your payment information. With a simple 'touch' of your Octopus at a processing machine, the payment system automatically deducts the correct amount. There is no longer any need to carry coins. Normally, it is can be used in major convenient stores, supermarket as well as all public transportation except taxi. - http://www.octopus.com.hk/home/en/index.html

Official Hong Kong Tourism Board - Check out the major attractions in Hong Kong - http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/

Major Bus Service Providers - Kowloon Motor Bus http://www.kmb.hk/en/, Citybus http://www.nwstbus.com.hk/home/default.aspx?intLangID=1 and New Lantau Bus http://www.newlantaobus.com/

Ferry to Macau - Turbojet http://www.turbojet.com.hk/eng/home/index.asp and Cotaijet http://cotaijet.com.mo/

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QUOTE(HK MATTA Fair @ Mar 1 2013, 07:22 AM)
So we showed you a list of foodie paradises for you to checkout while in Hong Kong. Now let's look at the amazing attractions that Hong Kong has to offer! For more information, feel free to visit DiscoverHongKong.com

Do let us know your favourite!

Hong Kong Attractions
1. Sky100 Observation Deck
Sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck is located on the 100th floor of ICC, the tallest skyscraper in Hong Kong. It is the top tourist destination offering unbeatable 360° views of the city. Inside, you can take a fascinating multimedia tour of Hong Kong's history and culture presented in a state-of-the-art interactive exhibition. Itinerary planning devices allow visitors to gather Hong Kong tourist information conveniently and custom-make itineraries are receivable via designated email accounts.
Address: 100/F International Commerce Centre, 1 Austin Road West, Kowloon
For more information visit: http://www.sky100.com.hk/

2. Avenue Of Stars
The Avenue of Stars pays tribute to the names that helped make Hong Kong the ‘Hollywood of the East’, while giving visitors a panoramic view of the city’s most iconic sight: its glorious skyline, dramatically set against The Peak. This is also the perfect vantage point to catch the A Symphony of Lights multimedia show.
Address: Promenade, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
For more information visit: http://www.avenueofstars.com.hk/eng/home.asp

3. The Peak
Located on the highest point on Hong Kong Island, the magnificent view is what makes The Peak one of the most popular attractions in Hong Kong. By day your eyes stretch across sparkling skyscrapers and Victoria Harbour all the way to the green hills of the New Territories. In early evening this panorama melts into pink and orange before reincarnating as a dazzling galaxy of light, shimmering beneath you.

Address: Mid Levels, Hong Kong
For more information visit: http://www.thepeak.com.hk/en/home.asp

4. Hong Kong Disneyland
Seeking to get in touch with your inner child and childhood imaginations? Well magic, adventure and the world’s favourite cast of characters await you in the form of exhilarating rides, shows, eateries and more thrilling attractions! The Grizzly Gutch, Toy Story Land, Flights of Fantasy Parade, Mickey’s PhilharMagic, and so much more is sure to take your breath away!
Address: Hong Kong Disneyland, Lantau Island, Outlying Islands
For more information visit: http://www.hongkongdisneyland.com/

5. Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade
Starting at the colonial-era Clock Tower and stretching all the way to Hung Hom, a stroll along the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade takes one past the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, the Hong Kong Space Museum, the Hong Kong Museum of Art and Avenue of Stars.
Address: Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

6. Ocean Park Hong Kong
Ocean Park Hong Kong is a marine-life theme park featuring animal exhibits, thrill rides and shows. In 2012, its impressive ability to offer guests a world-class experience that blends entertainment with education and conservation was confirmed when it became the first Asian winner of the biannual Applause Award, the most prestigious award in the amusement and theme park industry.
Address: Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong Island
For more information visit: http://www.oceanpark.com.hk/html/en/home/

7. Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (and Golden Bauhinia Square)
With its vast curtain of glass and 40,000 square-metre aluminium roof sculpted to echo a seabird soaring in flight, the striking Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre is a major landmark on the Hong Kong Island skyline. The bauhinia statue is the emblem of Hong Kong.

Address: 1 Expo Drive, Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island

For more information visit: http://www.hkcec.com.hk/

8. The Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery
Sitting 34 metres high and facing north to look over the Chinese people, this majestic bronze Buddha draws pilgrims from all over Asia. Climb the 268 steps for a closer look at this remarkable statue, and to enjoy the sweeping mountain and sea views that can be seen from its base. Opposite the statue, the Po Lin Monastery is one of Hong Kong’s most important Buddhist sanctums and has been dubbed ‘the Buddhist World in the South’.

Address: Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, Outlying Islands
For more information visit: http://www.plm.org.hk/

9. Clock Tower
Standing 44-metres tall, the old Clock Tower was erected in 1915 as part of the Kowloon–Canton Railway terminus. The once-bustling station is long gone, but this red brick and granite tower, now preserved as a Declared Monument, survives as an elegant reminder of the Age of Steam.

Address: Star Ferry pier, Kowloon Point, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon

For more information visit: http://www.amo.gov.hk/en/monuments_43.php

10. Temple Street Night Market
When the sun goes down, the traders have already laid out their wares and the opera singers and fortune tellers begin to emerge. Trinkets, tea ware, electronics, watches, menswear, jade and antiques are scrutinised and haggled over, while claypot rice, seafood, noodles and other treats are consumed with gusto.

Address: Temple Street, Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon
Stay tuned as we'll be updating this space with more info about the must see, do, and taste in Hong Kong!
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post Feb 15 2012, 08:36 AM

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post Feb 17 2012, 11:27 PM

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Hi ... juz wondering for those who travel with Cathay Pacific alot, what frequent flyer programs do you guys use ?
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post Feb 18 2012, 12:16 AM

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Wow, congrats on the new thread northasian. cuti cuti HK
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post Feb 18 2012, 01:41 AM

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will be flying tmr! cant wait.
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flying there this coming tuesday!!! can't wait!!!!!!!
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post Feb 18 2012, 12:23 PM

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Congratulation to northasian.... So fast already V3...
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post Feb 18 2012, 12:29 PM

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QUOTE(XiuKeong @ Feb 17 2012, 05:36 PM)
Nope. I stayed at CB and walk to the MTR station is 5 minutes. Not to mention is nearby Mc'D also smile.gif
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QUOTE(mugenz @ Feb 17 2012, 07:33 PM)
Just only realize that I will be going to Hk island more than kowloon.

Hence my advise is plan the places that u wanna go the most then decide ur area to stay. Why? It's more cost benefit. Ofcourse the hotel must be within walking distance to mtr.
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yeah wor
i oso ngam ngam realise it oso
i was thinking the most convenient area to stay is mongkok area, then also found out i will be in wanchai area mostly
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QUOTE(aichiban @ Feb 18 2012, 12:29 PM)
Thanks
yeah wor
i oso ngam ngam realise it oso
i was thinking the most convenient area to stay is mongkok area, then also found out i will be in wanchai area mostly
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Yea save time and cOst.
Mostly Kowloon is more for shopping and night market.

I find hong kong island got more eateries, places to visit + less populated lol

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mikez
post Feb 18 2012, 06:31 PM

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hi can anyone help to recommend apartment stay in penang for 6 night? i will be bringing y family there on coming Nov .near MRT and preferably rm400 per night.
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post Feb 18 2012, 09:29 PM

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Guys I've just saw news saying that NgongPing 360 cable car shut down for 2 mths. But the Ngong Ping remain business as usual. Can i still visit the place? Can I reach Giant Buddha?
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QUOTE(GymBoi @ Feb 17 2012, 11:27 PM)
Hi ... juz wondering for those who travel with Cathay Pacific alot, what frequent flyer programs do you guys use ?
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Hi GymBoi, the frequent flyer programme for Cathay is of coz Asia Miles.

QUOTE(Human Nature @ Feb 18 2012, 12:16 AM)
Wow, congrats on the new thread northasian. cuti cuti HK
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Thanks Human Nature~ smile.gif

QUOTE(sfwong1 @ Feb 18 2012, 01:41 AM)
will be flying tmr! cant wait.
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Bon Voyage sfwong!

QUOTE(butter_neo @ Feb 18 2012, 09:29 AM)
flying there this coming tuesday!!! can't wait!!!!!!!
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Have a pleasant trip, butter_neo!

QUOTE(yiyibrowers @ Feb 18 2012, 12:23 PM)
Congratulation to northasian.... So fast already V3...
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Dear all, Im planning a 5 days 4 night trip to HK and Macau. I will stay at Macau for 1 day. Mind to comment on my itinerary? I will be reaching HK at 5pm and leaving from Macau with 9pm flight and I will be staying at Yau Ma Tei


Day 1
NIGHT - Temple street.

Day 2 -
MORNING -ngong ping + giant Buddha + tai-o @Lantau island

NOON - Shopping Can advised me where to shop?

EVENING - Avenue of Stars 香港星光大道 8.00pm
Walkaround Clock Tower, Heritage 1881 Til late

NIGHT - Mongkok


Day 3

Morning - ocean park @ nearby peak

Evening - the peak @ central, visit Madame Tussauds - lifelike wax figures

NIGHT - lan kwai Fong




Day 4
Morning - Can advised me where to go before I go Macau?

Evening - Go Macau from Hk island jetty or Kowloon jetty
- wynn - musical fountain, the prosperity tree, cassino, shopping

Day 5
Morning - - st paul + senado square = touristy place, local biscuits, shopping
Noon - Macau tower
Night - Going back

Oh ya i haven't search for any nice food around my travelling area yet. If you all don't mind can advised me what to eat also...tongue.gif

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QUOTE(noobie123 @ Feb 18 2012, 10:53 PM)
Dear all, Im planning a 5 days 4 night trip to HK and Macau. I will stay at Macau for 1 day. Mind to comment on my itinerary? I will be reaching HK at 5pm and leaving from Macau with 9pm flight and I will be staying at Yau Ma Tei
Day 4
Morning - Can advised me where to go before I go Macau?
Evening - Go Macau from Hk island jetty or Kowloon jetty
        - wynn - musical fountain, the prosperity tree, cassino, shopping

Day 5
Morning - - st paul + senado square = touristy place, local biscuits, shopping
Noon - Macau tower
Night - Going back

Oh ya i haven't search for any nice food around my travelling area yet. If you all don't mind can advised me what to eat also...tongue.gif
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That is an aweful long time, whole afternoon allocated for Macau Tower. Unless you plan to do their extreme activities, nothing much there. i suggest you head over to taipa for venetian/cod/galaxy. There is a Lord Stow's outlet at venetian, best egg tarts, go get 'em.
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QUOTE(Human Nature @ Feb 18 2012, 11:12 PM)
That is an aweful long time, whole afternoon allocated for Macau Tower. Unless you plan to do their extreme activities, nothing much there. i suggest you head over to taipa for venetian/cod/galaxy. There is a Lord Stow's outlet at venetian, best egg tarts, go get 'em.
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Thanks dude. Not planning any extreme activities. I don't explore much on Macau actually. Ill add them to my itinerary..
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hi guys, really need your help here. can anyone recommend me hotel that is near to MRT around budget Rm300 per night yet is not really strict on number of people that go in. Plan to book to 2 room ( 3 person in one room) . But i have total of 7 person
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QUOTE(noobie123 @ Feb 18 2012, 10:53 PM)

Day 2 -
MORNING  -ngong ping + giant Buddha  + tai-o @Lantau island

NOON - Shopping Can advised me where to shop?

EVENING - Avenue of Stars 香港星光大道 8.00pm
Walkaround Clock Tower, Heritage 1881 Til late

NIGHT -  Mongkok

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Shopping recommend citygate, the place u got off the train to take cable car up to NP360..
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anyone knows where is the place... always in hk movie with a big tree that ppl throw up their wishes with the Orange n the red paper?
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QUOTE(AngelLingLing @ Feb 19 2012, 11:07 PM)
anyone knows where is the place... always in hk movie with a big tree that ppl throw up their wishes with the Orange n the red paper?
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Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees (林村許願樹)
The practice of throwing joss paper wrap with orange has been discouraged and nowadays the wishes are being hung on the wooden rack instead.

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