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post Sep 25 2016, 06:45 AM, updated 10y ago

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Basic Tourist Guides & Information

V1: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/539412
V2: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/1217081
V3: http://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2227408
V4: https://forum.lowyat.net/topic/2779821

---> In lieu of the protest in Hong Kong, Malaysians travelling there are advised to be careful.
Check out the site below to help plan your travel during this turbulent time:


https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/transpo...s-plan-your-day

Important Information:

Consulate General of Malaysia in Hong Kong

Address: 24/F Malaysia Building
47-50 Gloucester Road
Wanchai, Hong Kong SAR

Telephone: (852) 2821 0800
(852) 6900 6390 (EMERGENCY cases)

Fax: (852) 28651628
Email: mwhongkong@kln.gov.my
GMT: + 8 hrs

Work days: Mon-Fri; 24/F Consular: 0930-1230 & 1430-1600 (For passport renewals, see Consular Information in Main Menu)
Public Holidays: Sat, Sun & PH (See Corporate Information in Main Menu)

Emergency Contact/ Number:
999 - Emergency services (police, fire, ambulance)

Lost passport
If you lose your passport, make a 'lost report' at the nearest police station (call the Police Hotline 2527 7177 for locations or refer to their website to find a Report Room). Then contact your consulate to have your passport replaced.

Information quoted from Discover HK. For more: http://www.discoverhongkong.com/seasia/pla...ful-numbers.jsp

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 can be used in major convenient stores, supermarket, fast food restaurants 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/

Official information of Taxi in Hong Kong - Know more about Hong Kong taxis to avoid being conned - http://www.td.gov.hk/en/transport_in_hong_...taxi/index.html

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

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Hello all! Is it nice to go during christmas? Would it be rainy season?
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Hi.. im going to HK this next saturday. 3 days 2 night trip. Any recommendations on where to visit? What to do? Currently on my mind... are Victoria Peak Tram, Mdm Tussode Museum, Walk of Star only. Regarding octopus card, is it enough paying hkd150 for this trip? Should i buy ticket for Peak Tram combo (tram/sky tower/mdm tussode) only now or walkover at china travel service counter? which one cheaper?
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Any other sources to buy Macau ferry ticket at cheap rate or just go there line up buy? Thanks.
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post Oct 10 2016, 02:10 PM

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QUOTE(arr9ow @ Oct 9 2016, 10:19 AM)
Hi.. im going to HK this next saturday. 3 days 2 night trip. Any recommendations on where to visit? What to do? Currently on my mind... are Victoria Peak Tram, Mdm Tussode Museum, Walk of Star only. Regarding octopus card, is it enough paying hkd150 for this trip? Should i buy ticket for Peak Tram combo (tram/sky tower/mdm tussode) only now or walkover at china travel service counter? which one cheaper?
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Hi there, perhaps you can visit the Big Buddha? The cable car up there is a nice ride. And the Avenue of Stars is closed until 2018. I think most people who travel in HK uses the Octopus card as taxis are expensive. Finally, I bought the Peak Tram combo online and so I'm not sure about the price difference if you buy from agents there.

Have fun in HK! smile.gif
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post Oct 10 2016, 02:17 PM

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how and where to buy disneyland tickets? those online seller can trust ka?
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QUOTE(nightroseblue @ Oct 10 2016, 02:10 PM)
Hi there, perhaps you can visit the Big Buddha? The cable car up there is a nice ride. And the Avenue of Stars is closed until 2018. I think most people who travel in HK uses the Octopus card as taxis are expensive. Finally, I bought the Peak Tram combo online and so I'm not sure about the price difference if you buy from agents there.

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Do you mean the daily show is closed..or the entire place we cannot walk in anymore?
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post Oct 11 2016, 08:36 AM

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QUOTE(Chester @ Oct 10 2016, 06:04 PM)
Do you mean the daily show is closed..or the entire place we cannot walk in anymore?
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Hey there, if you mean the Symphony of Lights at 8 p.m. it is still on, you can watch it anywhere from the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade. But the entire Avenue of Stars with the Bruce Lee statue etc is closed for renovation.

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Hi all, i m planning for 1 week trip to hongkong next march in a group of 4 adults (2+2 senior citizen), 2 children (3years and 1 years old).

Will try to make it a relax trip - may just arrange 1 to 2 attraction per day.

Should i bring along with stroller? is HK stroller friendly?

Since we are travel in group, does taking taxi worth it or just stick to MRT? Uber in HK reliable?

How much budget i should alocate for each adults? for food and transportation/ entrace fee.. minus shopping.

Which area is best to stay as a traveller? mongkok / TST / central area? mostlikely we will use airbnb

How is the weather HK during mid of march? from google is 17 to 23, so is it like genting feel? or much warmer?

thank you in advance ya..




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QUOTE(nightroseblue @ Oct 11 2016, 08:36 AM)
Hey there, if you mean the Symphony of Lights at 8 p.m. it is still on, you can watch it anywhere from the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade. But the entire Avenue of Stars with the Bruce Lee statue etc is closed for renovation.
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QUOTE(ivzh @ Oct 11 2016, 02:41 PM)
Hi all, i m planning for 1 week trip to hongkong next march in a group of 4 adults (2+2 senior citizen), 2 children (3years and 1 years old).

Will try to make it a relax trip - may just arrange 1 to 2 attraction  per day.

Should i bring along with stroller? is HK stroller friendly?

Since we are travel in group, does taking taxi worth it or just stick to MRT? Uber in HK reliable?

How much budget i should alocate for each adults? for food and transportation/ entrace fee.. minus shopping.

Which area is best to stay as a traveller? mongkok / TST / central area? mostlikely we will use airbnb

How is the weather HK during mid of march? from google is 17 to 23, so is it like genting feel? or much warmer?

thank you in advance ya..
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hi! suggest to bring stroller along, i brought that when i was there with my 2 year old kid. Much more convinient as you dont need to carry the kid.

I prefer TST than Mongkok as there's more happening at TST and more MTR there as well. March weather should be just nice you can google..i was there early april before, it feels like around 25 to 28 degree despite many hongkie wearing jacket. I guess u can bring a light jacket especially for the young and old smile.gif

When book hotel try to take note on the room size, noticed many cheaper room size are 16m2 only.
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hi guys, i recall that we can use the hkd in shenzhen for daily transaction but not sure if this thing still apply ?
Going to hk shortly but will spend a day to shenzhen for the Window of the World.... If we can use the hkd there, then i guess we dont have to cash in some rmb while we are in shenzhen then..
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Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday; RM1000 enough? Food is no priority!
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QUOTE(domo_kun @ Oct 12 2016, 07:18 AM)
Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday; RM1000 enough? Food is no priority!
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Definitely not enough smile.gif
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QUOTE(ivzh @ Oct 11 2016, 02:41 PM)
Hi all, i m planning for 1 week trip to hongkong next march in a group of 4 adults (2+2 senior citizen), 2 children (3years and 1 years old).

Will try to make it a relax trip - may just arrange 1 to 2 attraction  per day.

Should i bring along with stroller? is HK stroller friendly?

Since we are travel in group, does taking taxi worth it or just stick to MRT? Uber in HK reliable?

How much budget i should alocate for each adults? for food and transportation/ entrace fee.. minus shopping.

Which area is best to stay as a traveller? mongkok / TST / central area? mostlikely we will use airbnb

How is the weather HK during mid of march? from google is 17 to 23, so is it like genting feel? or much warmer?

thank you in advance ya..
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Hi! If your group's senior citizens are healthy and can walk, I would recommend taking the MRT as it is really convenient. If you miss one train the next one will arrive in 2 minutes! I have never taken a cab in HK but it should be really expensive especially if you would probably need 2 cabs.

In relation to stroller friendliness, the sidewalks in HK are not especially wide...

Do look up the prices of the attractions you intend to visit online. For food, an example of a normal set breakfast I had was HKD32 per pax so lunch and dinner would be more expensive unless you eat at 7-11 or McD every meal biggrin.gif

I stayed in the Mongkok area and it was really happening at night with all the pasar malams within walking distance.

Weather like genting should be around winter time from December to February.

And that is all I can help you with. Hope this helps!

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QUOTE(FirezZ @ Oct 12 2016, 12:32 AM)
hi guys, i recall that we can use the hkd in shenzhen for daily transaction but not sure if this thing still apply ?
Going to hk shortly but will spend a day to shenzhen for the Window of the World.... If we can use the hkd there, then i guess we dont have to cash in some rmb while we are in shenzhen then..
thanks
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Nope, mainland doesn't accept HKD anymore for many years already (or a decade ago?), since the day RMB surpassed HKD in currency exchange.

Since that day, mainland people nose is higher and look down on HK people. No matter what HK people gossip/complain about mainland people buying everything off their shelves, behaviour, etc. the reality is mainland people are partially driving HK economy.
Else why do you think HK sales/front facing learn to talk mandarin on top of their existing cantonese ?

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I am going hong kong with my gf at the end of NOV . 4 days 3 nights . Can i know how much should i bring in HKD ?
and i plan to have one day trip to macau . is it possible ? how many hours travel from HK to macau ?
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QUOTE(arr9ow @ Oct 9 2016, 10:19 AM)
Hi.. im going to HK this next saturday. 3 days 2 night trip. Any recommendations on where to visit? What to do? Currently on my mind... are Victoria Peak Tram, Mdm Tussode Museum, Walk of Star only. Regarding octopus card, is it enough paying hkd150 for this trip? Should i buy ticket for Peak Tram combo (tram/sky tower/mdm tussode) only now or walkover at china travel service counter? which one cheaper?
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yo, im travelling this sat too, bought SIA tickets ard 800 return to HK travelling from KL..

150 is enough if u take mtr for 2 full days..

for attractiosn, u can get a lot of combo tickets online, klook.com is one of them

i also booked a travel wifi device from them for 8/day..

if u have some spare moolah, can try Tesla S pick up from airport to ur hotel, around 200, worth it if u have a party of 3..

weather forecast to be good, have a good trip
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if u have some spare moolah, can try Tesla S pick up from airport to ur hotel, around 200, worth it if u have a party of 3..
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good tip. gonna try it next visit maybe


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QUOTE(meteoraniac @ Oct 14 2016, 11:18 AM)
yo, im travelling this sat too, bought SIA tickets ard 800 return to HK travelling from KL..

150 is enough if u take mtr for 2 full days..

for attractiosn, u can get a lot of combo tickets online, klook.com is one of them

i also booked a travel wifi device from them for 8/day..

if u have some spare moolah, can try Tesla S pick up from airport to ur hotel, around 200, worth it if u have a party of 3..

weather forecast to be good, have a good trip
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Where and how to book Tesla S?
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QUOTE(vey99 @ Oct 14 2016, 11:49 AM)
good tip. gonna try it next visit maybe
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QUOTE(Chester @ Oct 14 2016, 12:04 PM)
Where and how to book Tesla S?
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airport transfer ~rm210

https://www.klook.com/activity/801-limousin...fers-hong-kong/

charter tesla for 5 hrs ~ rm 850

https://www.klook.com/activity/1755-private...rter-hong-kong/


* i dont work for klook biggrin.gif


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QUOTE(meteoraniac @ Oct 14 2016, 01:11 PM)
Tq bro..
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QUOTE(X_hunter @ Oct 15 2016, 02:58 AM)
Hi guys, I am going to HK this Dec (X'mas until New Year), first timer to HK. I have prepared the itinerary as below, could you guys give some comments? Thank you!

Day 1 (24th Dec) - Sat
KLIA - HK Airport (touch down 12.30pm)
1) Buy octopus card near the exit to the express train (train Deposit $50 + stored Value $100= HK$150, deposit can refund)                                                                                   
2) Buy sim card "PCCW" (7-11 or 1010)                                           
3) Buy entrance ticket from China Travel Service H.K. LTD. (tbc)
   
Travel to hotel via Airport Express
BY Airport bus
(1) Take the Airport bus A21 (at the ground of the transportation center)
(2) Get off at Mody Road, Chatham Road stop (bus stop 16)
(3) Turn right and walk on Chatham Road South (walk about 1 min)
(4) Turn right to Hart Avenue, the hostel entrance is in Union Mansion (Hostel entrance is on Hart Avenue) "
2.30pm  Check in Homy Inn  Take the free map
3.30pm  Ding Ding Travel - buy entrance tickets (Mongkok)
7.30pm  Symphony of Lights near Avenue of Stars
Once the show finishes, walk to the nearby Hong Kong Cultural Centre and the Clock Tower for the seasonal Pulse 3D light show
   
Day 2 (25th Dec) - Sun 
Breakfast
Star Ferry 
Madame Tussauds
Victoria Peak
IFC mall
Statue Square
   
   
Day 3 (26th Dec) - Mon
10.30am-4pm 
1) Stanley Market                                                                                                                   
2) Stanley Waterfront and Boardwalk                                                                                                                    3) Murray House (three-story Victorian building)                                                                                             
4) Stanley Beach                   
"•Bus 6, 6A, 6X, or 260 from Exchange Square Bus Terminus (near MTR Hong Kong Station, Exit D.)

4.15pm
1) Repulse Bay Beach                                                                                                               
2) Longevity Bridge
6.30pm 
Jumbo Kingdom

Day 4 (27th Dec)-Tues 
Whole day Disneyland
   
   
Day 5 (28th Dec)-Wed 
Whole day Ocean Park
Lan Kwai Fong
Hollywood Road
   
   
   
Day 6 (29th Dec)-Thurs
9am -Depart from HK Ferry Terminal to Macau Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal (nearer to Senado Square)
10.10am - reach Macau, go to hotel (TBC), put luggage                                   
Take free shuttle bus to Grand Lisboa Hotel and walk to Senado Square.
11am-2pm 
1) Tai Lei Loi Kei pork bun                                                                                                                               
2) Ruins of St. Paul’s
3) Wong Chi Kei Noodle & Congee Restaurant  @ Senado Square
4) Pastelaria Koi Kei
Ah Ma Statue
2pm  Check in hotel
3pm  Take shuttle bus back to Jetty and take venetian free shuttle bus to Venetian
3.30pm Reach Venetian Hotel, very large shopping mall, casino and hotel, just walk around to shop
1) Lord Stow’s Bakery
2) Chines Da Barran
3) Macau Tower
4) Dancing water show
   
   
Day 7 (30th Dec)-Friday
Morning  Check out from Hotel
Macau back to HK
Ngong Ping 360 - Crystal cabin
Lautau Island - Big Buddha
Tai O Fishing Village
   

Day 8 (31th Dec)-Sat   
   
Daytime-TBC   
Night -Countdown at HK Victoria Harbor
   
Day 9 - (1st Jan) Sun

Morning TBC 
3.15pm  TST --> HK Airport
4.15pm  Reached Hong Kong Airport
7.15-11.20pm 4hr 5min HK Airport - KLIA
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Hi bro,

Airport Express bus should bring you straight right in front of your hotel. Both time i took like that at TST and Mongkok.. i think HKD140/pax. But since you are arriving on xmas eve, not sure if certain road will be close. Some member here just informed Avenue of Stars is closed but i think you can watch the light show from somewhere nearby.

I will be arriving on 25/Dec instead. Which flight are you flying with? Its so expensive nw compare to the last 2 times i went..
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i fly from kl to macau. plan to sit ferry to hong kong.

can i purchase ferry ticket at klook? where to exchange ferry ticket at macau?
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QUOTE(X_hunter @ Oct 15 2016, 11:49 AM)
Bro, I checked the Airport Express bus route too, but it seems that A21 bus is more convenient. Coz by Airport Express bus i need to change to another shuttle bus and walk 3 mins compared with A21 which is only 1 bus and walk 1 min only. Hard to walk in a fast paced city while dragging your luggage sweat.gif

BY Airport Express
(1) Take the Airport Express to Kowloon Station
(2) Take the free shuttle K4 and Get off at Park Hotel
(3) Turn right and walk on Chatham Road South (walk about 3 min)
(4) Turn right to Hart Avenue, the hostel entrance is in Union Mansion (Hostel entrance is on Hart Avenue)

Yea, Avenue of Stars is closed until 2018. I will watch the light show from TST Promenade, as mentioned by someone here.

I will be flying with MAS, you? How many days will you go there this time? You must be quite familiar with HK since you have already went twice before. Haih..Hotels in HK are so FREAKING EXPENSIVE mad.gif I have already booked for the first 5 nights, but the Macau and 30th-1st Jan one (HK) I haven't book. Limited choices + too expensive. But, I'm surprised to see Macau Hotel and resort are quite cheap, like 300+ can get a very good hotel ady. Or maybe after browsing the super expensive hotels in HK, suddenly I feel Macau hotels really cheap..Lol
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Haha i see.. i will be there for 4 nights only.. staying TST area this time.. hotel from cheap to expensive so many choices..

Im looking at cathay pasific.. how much was your MAS? CP now is about 1250 per person return. HK hotel those very cheap 1.. look at the room size. ..some is very small.. i normally looks for those range around 800 per night.. just nice for me wife n daughter. .
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malindo RM400 per pax return, very limited ticket
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malindo RM400 per pax return, very limited ticket
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Thanks bro. I think promo sold out for my dates..
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QUOTE(X_hunter @ Oct 15 2016, 01:16 PM)
Yea, many choices but limited choices for my budget tongue.gif

My MAS ticket is RM943.90 all in/pax (including selected seat), which was booked in April. Quite a good deal I think. Yea, their hotels mostly are very small unless we go for the 700 and above. Many good one sold out already for New Year, should have booked earlier cry.gif

You haven't book your flight ticket ah?
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Have not book flight lol.. for room suggest if you have not decide book those free cancelation room 1st.. you can cancel if found better deal.. but room price has been increasing weekly..
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QUOTE(bearbear @ Oct 15 2016, 12:59 PM)
malindo RM400 per pax return, very limited ticket
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CAN KNOW WHICH MONTH?
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if u have maxis app, there have expedia 10% voucher code, then click link via shopback can get cash back also.

that day I booked hotel during cybersales ... expedia shopback can get up to 10% cash back.

will arrive at macau, thought want stay a nite at hk but hotel rate above rm500. indeed year end hotel rate very expensive. decide one day trip to hk.

macau hotel i booked best western hotel sun sun. average rm300/nite

this week ringgit weak ... u will see the hotel rate up.

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QUOTE(X_hunter @ Oct 15 2016, 02:58 AM)
Day 6 (29th Dec)-Thurs
9am -Depart from HK Ferry Terminal to Macau Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal (nearer to Senado Square)
10.10am - reach Macau, go to hotel (TBC), put luggage                                    
Take free shuttle bus to Grand Lisboa Hotel and walk to Senado Square.
11am-2pm 
1) Tai Lei Loi Kei pork bun                                                                                                                               
2) Ruins of St. Paul’s
3) Wong Chi Kei Noodle & Congee Restaurant  @ Senado Square
4) Pastelaria Koi Kei
Ah Ma Statue
2pm  Check in hotel
3pm  Take shuttle bus back to Jetty and take venetian free shuttle bus to Venetian
3.30pm Reach Venetian Hotel, very large shopping mall, casino and hotel, just walk around to shop
1) Lord Stow’s Bakery
2) Chines Da Barran
3) Macau Tower
4) Dancing water show

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Another option to go from Senado Square to Venetian Macau, you can save sometime by taking the shuttle bus to City of Dream directly instead of going back to jetty.

Walk from Senado Square towards Sintra Hotel along the main road heading toward Grand Lisboa. The shuttle bus stop is the corner of Av. de Dom Joao IV, opposite Praca Da Amizade. Check out Google map for this location.

The shuttle bus will make a few stops along the way and end up in front of City of Dream. Just cross the road to Venetian Macau. Another option is to take shuttle to Galaxy Macau near Senado Square and walk to Venetian Macau.

Item 3 on Macau Tower is a bit strange since it is located at the mainland instead of Taipa area. Don't think you have time to go back and for. Unless you are referring to the new mini Eiffel Tower in front of Parisian Macau hotel. It is just a short walk from Venetian Macau. Go there around evening to see the light show from the mini Eiffel Tower.

The House of Dancing Water show is at the City of Dream complex so plan to go there before the show starts (at 8pm) and you can walk from Venetian Macau which is a short walk, and then take the shuttle back to mainland area.

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Hi guys, I am going to HK this Dec (X'mas until New Year), first timer to HK. I have prepared the itinerary as below, could you guys give some comments? Thank you!
     
Day 6 (29th Dec)-Thurs
9am -Depart from HK Ferry Terminal to Macau Outer Harbour Ferry Terminal (nearer to Senado Square)
10.10am - reach Macau, go to hotel (TBC), put luggage                                   
Take free shuttle bus to Grand Lisboa Hotel and walk to Senado Square.
11am-2pm 
1) Tai Lei Loi Kei pork bun                                                                                                                               
2) Ruins of St. Paul’s
3) Wong Chi Kei Noodle & Congee Restaurant  @ Senado Square
4) Pastelaria Koi Kei
Ah Ma Statue
2pm  Check in hotel
3pm  Take shuttle bus back to Jetty and take venetian free shuttle bus to Venetian
3.30pm Reach Venetian Hotel, very large shopping mall, casino and hotel, just walk around to shop
1) Lord Stow’s Bakery
2) Chines Da Barran
3) Macau Tower
4) Dancing water show
 
Hey~ For your HK Day 5, don't forget to take a ride on the Mid-Levels Escalator to see all of Central in one go.

For Macau, why don't you stay in affordable hotels near Senado Square? E.g. Best Western Sun Sun, Ole London Hotel, Home of Macau (the one I stayed in - rather big twin room, affordable price, no breakfast). From the Ferry Terminal just take the Sofitel Ponte 16 purple shuttle and walk to any of these three hotels.

I am also a little confused - will you be visiting the Ah Ma statue on Coloane or Ah Ma temple on the mainland close to Barra Square? And yes, like the previous poster said your itinerary for Macau seemed a little bit ambitious haha.



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Bro, I checked the Airport Express bus route too, but it seems that A21 bus is more convenient. Coz by Airport Express bus i need to change to another shuttle bus and walk 3 mins compared with A21 which is only 1 bus and walk 1 min only. Hard to walk in a fast paced city while dragging your luggage sweat.gif

BY Airport Express
(1) Take the Airport Express to Kowloon Station
(2) Take the free shuttle K4 and Get off at Park Hotel
(3) Turn right and walk on Chatham Road South (walk about 3 min)
(4) Turn right to Hart Avenue, the hostel entrance is in Union Mansion (Hostel entrance is on Hart Avenue)

Yea, Avenue of Stars is closed until 2018. I will watch the light show from TST Promenade, as mentioned by someone here.

I will be flying with MAS, you? How many days will you go there this time? You must be quite familiar with HK since you have already went twice before. Haih..Hotels in HK are so FREAKING EXPENSIVE mad.gif I have already booked for the first 5 nights, but the Macau and 30th-1st Jan one (HK) I haven't book. Limited choices + too expensive. But, I'm surprised to see Macau Hotel and resort are quite cheap, like 300+ can get a very good hotel ady. Or maybe after browsing the super expensive hotels in HK, suddenly I feel Macau hotels really cheap..Lol
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the hotel near st paul ruins cost around hkd500
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i fly from kl to macau. plan to sit ferry to hong kong.

can i purchase ferry ticket at klook? where to exchange ferry ticket at macau?
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Day 9 - (1st Jan) Sun

Morning TBC 
3.15pm  TST --> HK Airport
4.15pm  Reached Hong Kong Airport
7.15-11.20pm 4hr 5min HK Airport - KLIA
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Maybe I try Airbnb for the last two nights, cheaper a bit. Yea man, our weak ringgit makes us pain when travelling oversea..  cry.gif
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Hi, thanks for your suggestion. The Mid-Levels escaltor in Central very special? or just to see the view of Central?
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Hi, thanks for your suggestion. The Mid-Levels escaltor in Central very special? or just to see the view of Central?

I choose to stay in Taipa area because i will go to the casinos there, so I think it's easier to stay in one of the hotels there. The A-Ma temple i wanna go is the one at Main island, not the statue at Coloane, i also confused ady rclxub.gif

I have revised my itinerary as below biggrin.gif

Day 6 (29th Dec)-Thurs
9am  Depart from Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal to Macau Taipa Ferry Terminal
10am Arrival at Taipa Ferry Terminal.  Pass the immigration and take the free shuttle bus to Galaxy Macau                   
10.30am Put luggage at Galaxy Macau Hotel, take shuttle bus to COD
11am From the City of Dreams, take shuttle bus to Macau tower located at Macau Peninsular.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
11.30am Walk at Macau Tower (3 hrs)
2.30pm From Macau tower, we took a taxi to A-Ma Temple (媽閣廟) 
3pm  Take cab from A-Ma Temple to Ruins of St. Paul’s 大三巴牌坊.                                     
1. Ruins of St. Paul’s                                                                                                               
2. Senado Square                                                                                                                                     
3. Wong Chi Kei Noodle & Congee Restaurant @ Senado Square 
6pm  Walk from Senado Square towards Sintra Hotel along the main road heading toward Grand Lisboa. The shuttle bus stop is the corner of Av. de Dom Joao IV, opposite Praca Da Amizade. The shuttle bus will make a few stops along the way and end up in front of City of Dream. Take bus to Galaxy.
7pm  From Galaxy, walk to Taipa Village                                                                                                                            1. Pastelaria Koi Kei                                                                                                                       
2. Go along this street (Rua do Cunha) for good food.
8.30pm Check in hotel
9pm  Casino at Galaxy Macau

Day 7 (30th Dec)-Friday
11am  Check out from Hotel
Take shuttle bus to Venetian                                                                                                       
1. Walk at Venetian                                                                                                                     
2. Lord Stow’s Bakery                                                                   
Tai Lei Loi Kei (pork bun after 2pm)
Macau back to HK
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The mid-levels escalator is nothing too special actually haha, it is just the world's longest outdor escalator. Can skip this if your schedule is too packed

And yes, the revised Macau itinerary looks better now. But just curious why you are spending like 3 hours in the Macau Tower haha.

Oh, and if you like casino hopping, do check out the newly opened Parisian as well as the Studio City next door. Do also check out the free dancing fountain show (every 15 minutes at night) and dragon of fortune show (every 30 minutes) at Wynn - walking distance from Grand Lisboa.

Have a great trip ya smile.gif

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Hi, thanks for your suggestion. The Mid-Levels escaltor in Central very special? or just to see the view of Central?

I choose to stay in Taipa area because i will go to the casinos there, so I think it's easier to stay in one of the hotels there. The A-Ma temple i wanna go is the one at Main island, not the statue at Coloane, i also confused ady rclxub.gif

I have revised my itinerary as below biggrin.gif

Day 6 (29th Dec)-Thurs
9am  Depart from Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal to Macau Taipa Ferry Terminal
10am Arrival at Taipa Ferry Terminal.  Pass the immigration and take the free shuttle bus to Galaxy Macau                   
10.30am Put luggage at Galaxy Macau Hotel, take shuttle bus to COD
11am From the City of Dreams, take shuttle bus to Macau tower located at Macau Peninsular.                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
11.30am Walk at Macau Tower (3 hrs)
2.30pm From Macau tower, we took a taxi to A-Ma Temple (媽閣廟) 
3pm  Take cab from A-Ma Temple to Ruins of St. Paul’s 大三巴牌坊.                                     
1. Ruins of St. Paul’s                                                                                                               
2. Senado Square                                                                                                                                     
3. Wong Chi Kei Noodle & Congee Restaurant @ Senado Square 
6pm  Walk from Senado Square towards Sintra Hotel along the main road heading toward Grand Lisboa. The shuttle bus stop is the corner of Av. de Dom Joao IV, opposite Praca Da Amizade. The shuttle bus will make a few stops along the way and end up in front of City of Dream. Take bus to Galaxy.
7pm  From Galaxy, walk to Taipa Village                                                                                                                            1. Pastelaria Koi Kei                                                                                                                       
2. Go along this street (Rua do Cunha) for good food.
8.30pm Check in hotel
9pm  Casino at Galaxy Macau

Day 7 (30th Dec)-Friday
11am  Check out from Hotel
Take shuttle bus to Venetian                                                                                                       
1. Walk at Venetian                                                                                                                     
2. Lord Stow’s Bakery                                                                   
Tai Lei Loi Kei (pork bun after 2pm)
Macau back to HK
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Just a few notes on the itinerary:

1. You can walk from Galaxy Macau to COD. There is a pedestrian bridge that link to COD. It would take less time to walk then to wait for the shuttle bus!

2. Galaxy Macau has it own shuttle bus to Senado Square. It destination is called "San Ma Lo" in Galaxy Macau shuttle bus schedule. Take it to go back to the hotel instead of going to COD. It stop at about two blocks away from Senado Square. If you want to reconsider your schedule, you may want to take the shuttle bus from Galaxy Macau to San Ma Lo and cover Senado Square first. Then continue with the rest of the itinerary.

3. You can also walk from Galaxy Macau to Venetian Macau. The distance is about 8 minute short walk (based on my walking speed smile.gif

4. The Tai Lei Loi Kei main branch is closer to Taipa Village then to Venetian Macau. However, they do have an outlet at the food court in Venetian Macau. Your choice to try it while you are at Venetian Macau or make a trip to its main branch.

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Lol. At first i put 2 hours, then i worry it will be too rush, so i changed to 3 hours. How long should i spend there? Very hard to agak.
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Bungee jump definitely not for me man. LOL. Later I heart attack. Then I will change to 1 hour for Macau Tower la. More time at Senado Square and Taipa Village for food hunting! drool.gif

Btw, I have some questions. Can you give some advice?

1) In Msia, I will change some HKD and MOP first. HKD can be used in Macau but not vice versa, correct? That means I should change just enough MOP right? Otherwise have to change back at money changer here.

2) The Cotai Ferry ticket I will buy at the Hong Kong ferry terminal on 24th Dec night, and I only depart on 29th Dec. 5 days in advance should be no problem I assume?

3) I checked CTS website, they sell all the admission tickets. Means at airport I already can buy all the tickets that I want right? So I don't have to go to Ding Ding at Mongkok.

4) For NgongPing 360, someone said buy combo ticket on the spot there is better, the line is faster. or buy from CTS at the airport is more convenient? do you know they give actual ticket or just voucher?

Please advise if I am missing something.

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I think you will love the food there haha! Ruins of St Paul nearby also got lots of yummy food e.g. durian ice cream and curry fish balls.

Yes, Macau accepts HKD/MOP and even RMB. Do change back or finish your MOP before going back to HK.

I am not able to answer questions 2 to 4 as I took a direct flight to Macau and bought my tickets from online agents here. Sorry ya blush.gif
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QUOTE(nightroseblue @ Oct 18 2016, 08:37 AM)
I think you will love the food there haha! Ruins of St Paul nearby also got lots of yummy food e.g. durian ice cream and curry fish balls.

Yes, Macau accepts HKD/MOP and even RMB. Do change back or finish your MOP before going back to HK.

I am not able to answer questions 2 to 4 as I took a direct flight to Macau and bought my tickets from online agents here. Sorry ya  blush.gif
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I also direct flight from KL to Macau. If I buy from KLOOK, where to exchange ticket at Macau?

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Hi, do u buy ferry ticket from Macau to HK from you agent? any cheaper ferry ticket?

I also direct flight from KL to Macau. If I buy from KLOOK, where to exchange ticket at Macau?
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Not sure about KLOOK also haha cos I bought my attraction tickets from this site StarMoon vacations
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QUOTE(X_hunter @ Oct 18 2016, 09:40 PM)
Bro, thanks for informing. I compared the ticket price in klook, cts and disneyland official website, this promo seems the cheapest deal among all. The website said if we buy ticket directly from disneyland website, they will send us a code and we have to redeem it at ticket booth. Do you know is it the same counter as other ppl who buy on the spot? Or got special counter for online ticket redemption? If same I'd rather buy more expensive a bit but no need queue there. Coz klook one direct e-voucher, can straight scan there and enter.
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QUOTE(X_hunter @ Oct 18 2016, 09:40 PM)
Bro, thanks for informing. I compared the ticket price in klook, cts and disneyland official website, this promo seems the cheapest deal among all. The website said if we buy ticket directly from disneyland website, they will send us a code and we have to redeem it at ticket booth. Do you know is it the same counter as other ppl who buy on the spot? Or got special counter for online ticket redemption? If same I'd rather buy more expensive a bit but no need queue there. Coz klook one direct e-voucher, can straight scan there and enter.
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I bought from Klook, there will have another booth for code redeemtion, actually there are kiosk available, just scan the code will do, is fast, no need queue up

For meal redeemtion, there is separately counter
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how about if buy from Disneyland official website? is it got special counter for online ticket purchaser? separate from those ppl buy on the spot there?
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how about if buy from Disneyland official website? is it got special counter for online ticket purchaser? separate from those ppl buy on the spot there?
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Hi all, very excited to go to HK early Dec. I have just completed my 32 pages itinerary haha. Appreciate if can give comments. Not sure if workable or not. Thanks!

Day 1
Airport - Shatin Hotel - Yat Lok Roast Goose - Ah Po Beancurd - Ten Thousands Buddha - Hotel (rest) - Chan Kun Kee Dai Pai Dong - Honeymoon Desserts - Tai Yuen Dai Pai Dong (supper)

Day 2
Australian Dairy Company - Lantau Island - Ngong Ping - Tian Tan Buddha - Po Lin Monastery - Tai O Village - XO Sauce - Tai O Crossing Boat Restaurant - charcoal grilled egg puff - Citygate outlets - Block 18 Doggie’s Noodle - Temple Street/Ladies Market - Dundas Square (for food street) - Kwan Kee Claypot Rice (supper)

Day 3
Sang Kee Congee - Macau - Kun Iam Temple - Senado Square - Ruins of St Paul - Giant Panda Pavilion, Coloane - Old Taipa Village - Hard Rock Cafe (buy tee) - City of Dreams - Wynn Performing Lake - Macau Fisherman’s Wharf - Dinner at Macau (any recommendation?) - Back to HK - Fook Yuen Glutinous Rice Ball (supper)

Day 4
Kam Wah Cafe - Wong Tai Sin Temple - Chan Kee Roasted Goose - Fei Jie Snacks - Sai Ying Pun to buy dried scallops/seacucumber/ dried abalone - Mak’s Noodle - Mido Cafe (supper)

Day 5
Tsui Wah Restaurant - Disneyland - Sun Kee Cheese Noodle - Supper anywhere we fancy

Day 6
Kam Fung Restaurant - Honolulu Coffee Shop (tarpau egg tarts) - Ocean Park - Stanley Market - Kam's Roast Goose

Day 7
Yue Hing Dai Pai Dong - Victoria Peak - Madame Tussauds - Kau Kee (for beef lovers)/Sing Heung Yuen (for non beef lovers) - Ma Sa Restaurant if not full for their famous Triple Sunny Side Up Eggs with Char Siew and Rice - Yee Shun Milk Company - Hang Heung Cake Shop - Wing Wah Noodle Shop - Tai Cheong Bakery Central - Lan Fong Yuen (supper)

Day 8
Tim Ho Wan at Sham Shui Po Branch - Hard Rock Cafe (buy tee) - Man Fai Cuttlefish Ball King - Checkout - Airport
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A bit everywhere but I guess you have check out the location of each outlet in relation to your next destination.

For example, the Yat Lok Roast Goose that I know is in Central. Don't know if there a branch near Shatin hotel.

Mak's noodle branch in Wellington Street, Central was closed for renovation when I was there last month. Not sure if it will be reopen by early Dec.

You can try the original Yee Shun milk near Senado Square instead of going back to HK to try it.

Kau Kee beef noodle open at 12noon so need to plan your time wisely.

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take MRT to Admiralty MTR
then take Citybus Route 629

https://www.oceanpark.com.hk/en/plan-your-v...t-there/citybus


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QUOTE(lucaswjk @ Oct 26 2016, 06:00 PM)
take MRT to Admiralty MTR
then take Citybus Route 629

https://www.oceanpark.com.hk/en/plan-your-v...t-there/citybus
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thanks, but i mean the other way round, how to return to Jordan. as the website show that bus 629 ends at 4pm
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thanks, but i mean the other way round, how to return to Jordan. as the website show that bus 629 ends at 4pm
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hemm...
i think on the way back is easier
any bus

coz i remember last time i took the bus around 8pm or more

jfyi, the time i went... OP hv halloween special...
the activity start after the regular hours ~7pm
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A bit everywhere but I guess you have check out the location of each outlet in relation to your next destination.

For example, the Yat Lok Roast Goose that I know is in Central. Don't know if there a branch near Shatin hotel.

Mak's noodle branch in Wellington Street, Central was closed for renovation when I was there last month. Not sure if it will be reopen by early Dec.

You can try the original Yee Shun milk near Senado Square instead of going back to HK to try it.

Kau Kee beef noodle open at 12noon so need to plan your time wisely.

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Oh Mak's Noodle closing for reno? Hopefully they reopen after 2 mths!
Most probably we are going to try it everywhere but we go there because Hang Heung is there too
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How much to bring to HK for 5 days 4 nights for meals and transport only per person? Not looking for fancy dining, just midrange chinese food and food stall.

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Per meal in normal char chan teng cost around 30-50hkd per pax. I think 2k hkd per pax is sufficient.
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Per meal in normal char chan teng cost around 30-50hkd per pax. I think 2k hkd per pax is sufficient.
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Just came back on Saturday.

You are right. I spent RM1.1k for 5 days 4 nights for food with some small souvenirs and a pair of sneaker.

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QUOTE(omgimahero @ Nov 9 2016, 03:24 PM)
Just came back on Saturday.

You are right. I spent RM1.1k for 5 days 4 nights for food with some small souvenirs and a pair of sneaker.
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hows the shopping there now? they selling winter clothes already? gt any summer clothes? hmm.gif
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hope u enjoyed ur trip smile.gif

hows the shopping there now? they selling winter clothes already? gt any summer clothes?  hmm.gif
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yes disneyland was the most enjoyable followed by macau... and victoria peak

i expected more people selling clothes at ladies market and temple street.. mainly only souvenirs, phone accessories and traveling luggage.

Went to H&M, Forever 21 and other shopping outlets and everything is winter clothing d... I can tell cause the clohes material is quite thick... they got a section for sale where they sell autumn clothing.. my gf bought a a top and a skirt at 30-50% off... not bad rclxms.gif
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QUOTE(omgimahero @ Nov 9 2016, 05:06 PM)
yes disneyland was the most enjoyable followed by macau... and victoria peak

i expected more people selling clothes at ladies market and temple street.. mainly only souvenirs, phone accessories and traveling luggage.

Went to H&M, Forever 21 and other shopping outlets and everything is winter clothing d... I can tell cause the clohes material is quite thick... they got a section for sale where they sell autumn clothing.. my gf bought a a top and a skirt at 30-50% off... not bad  rclxms.gif
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Nice! Im going in 2 weeks. Hope they still clearing autumn clothes.. Hahaha
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Nice!  Im going in 2 weeks. Hope they still clearing autumn clothes..  Hahaha
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Nice... beer there is cheap.

Heineken 500ml at 7Eleven 3 cans promo RM12. Without promo also RM4.XX per can in hypermarket. But go Lan Kwai Fong then expensive like Malaysia confused.gif

Good to go now, weather very nice..

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QUOTE(omgimahero @ Nov 9 2016, 05:28 PM)
Nice... beer there is cheap.

Heineken 500ml at 7Eleven 3 cans promo RM12. Without promo also RM4.XX per can in hypermarket. But go Lan Kwai Fong then expensive like Malaysia confused.gif

Good to go now, weather very nice..
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hahah nice..

this is first time i go during november. last few times i went during mid of year, usually very hot.. biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(pisces88 @ Nov 9 2016, 08:21 PM)
hahah nice..

this is first time i go during november. last few times i went during mid of year, usually very hot..  biggrin.gif
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weather was around 20-24 degrees... i didnt need a jacket, but it was still chilly at night. if you scared cold then better bring a thin jacket thumbup.gif
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QUOTE(omgimahero @ Nov 10 2016, 02:39 PM)
weather was around 20-24 degrees... i didnt need a jacket, but it was still chilly at night. if you scared cold then better bring a thin jacket  thumbup.gif
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Noted! Any restaurants u strongly recommend? I hv my list of food to try already, but still open to ideas smile.gif
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QUOTE(omgimahero @ Nov 10 2016, 02:39 PM)
weather was around 20-24 degrees... i didnt need a jacket, but it was still chilly at night. if you scared cold then better bring a thin jacket  thumbup.gif
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bro do u rmber the money changer rates in HK? example 1usd = ? hkd?
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QUOTE(pisces88 @ Nov 12 2016, 09:38 PM)
bro do u rmber the money changer rates in HK? example 1usd = ? hkd?
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1usd to hkd i not sure...

but that time, 1000hkd = Rm530?
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1usd to hkd i not sure...

but that time, 1000hkd = Rm530?
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How much to bring to HK for 5 days 4 nights for meals and transport only per person? Not looking for fancy dining, just midrange chinese food and food stall.

Thanks in advance biggrin.gif
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I m going to HK from 24 - 28 Nov....5 days 4 nights with 3 adults + 1 kids (8 yrs). How much to bring for meals and transport for this travelling ? Going to disneyland on 25 Nov (ticket bought online) but need to buy food in disneyland. RM5k is enough ?
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I m going to HK from 24 - 28 Nov....5 days 4 nights with 3 adults + 1 kids (8 yrs).   How much to bring for meals and transport for this travelling ?  Going to disneyland on 25 Nov (ticket bought online) but need to buy food in disneyland. RM5k is enough ?
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5k is sufficient. Bring 6k to be safe because exchanging money in HK is more expensive than exchanging MYR for HKD in Malaysia. My overall spent is RM1.2k for 5 days 4 nights perperson (includes some shopping)

A few things to note.

1) Meals portion is big for the price you pay. If you allocate 50HKD per person meal, more than enough unless you go to more atas restaurant. (Some meals i share with GF)
For example,
Beef Noodles = 34hkd
Pork Loin Breakfast - 38hkd
Hot Pot Dinner - 66HKD (Shared)
Pork Knuckle Noodles - 45HKD
Street Food Supper - 35HKD (Shared)

2) Disneyland meals are more expensive, paid 120HKD for pork chop cheese baked rice. Comes with 2x big porkchop and ALOT of rice. Shared meal with GF.

3) Transport use Octopus card. (Touch & GO)
Spent approx 300hkd for train & public transport.
50HKD deposit (Refundable upon returning the card) Whatever balance amount you didnt use is also refundable.

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QUOTE(omgimahero @ Nov 14 2016, 10:32 AM)
5k is sufficient. Bring 6k to be safe because exchanging money in HK is more expensive than exchanging MYR for HKD in Malaysia. My overall spent is RM1.2k for 5 days 4 nights perperson (includes some shopping)

A few things to note.

1) Meals portion is big for the price you pay. If you allocate 50HKD per person meal, more than enough unless you go to more atas restaurant. (Some meals i share with GF)
For example,
Beef Noodles = 34hkd
Pork Loin Breakfast - 38hkd
Hot Pot Dinner - 66HKD  (Shared)
Pork Knuckle Noodles - 45HKD
Street Food Supper - 35HKD (Shared)

2) Disneyland meals are more expensive, paid 120HKD for pork chop cheese baked rice. Comes with 2x big porkchop and ALOT of rice. Shared meal with GF.

3) Transport use Octopus card. (Touch & GO)
Spent approx 300hkd for train & public transport.
50HKD deposit (Refundable upon returning the card) Whatever balance amount you didnt use is also refundable.
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Can share your hot pot location. Thanks.
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QUOTE(omgimahero @ Nov 9 2016, 05:28 PM)
Nice... beer there is cheap.

Heineken 500ml at 7Eleven 3 cans promo RM12. Without promo also RM4.XX per can in hypermarket. But go Lan Kwai Fong then expensive like Malaysia confused.gif

Good to go now, weather very nice..
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There is two 7-11 on lan kwai fong, you can buy beers there and just "hang around" on the streets which many people do .. biggrin.gif
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Can share your hot pot location. Thanks.
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Cafe de coral does a pretty decent hot pot biggrin.gif on a per person serving .. cost around that price.
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QUOTE(aVexRikuu @ Nov 16 2016, 01:03 PM)
There is two 7-11 on lan kwai fong, you can buy beers there and just "hang around" on the streets which many people do ..  biggrin.gif
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oooo icic, i didnt have time to revist lan kwai fong at night so i didnt drink there..

QUOTE(aVexRikuu @ Nov 16 2016, 01:05 PM)
Cafe de coral does a pretty decent hot pot  biggrin.gif  on a per person serving .. cost around that price.
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Yes yes this is the restaurant i had hot pot! hahahaha thanks rclxms.gif
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QUOTE(saggypiggy @ Nov 14 2016, 09:22 AM)
I m going to HK from 24 - 28 Nov....5 days 4 nights with 3 adults + 1 kids (8 yrs).  How much to bring for meals and transport for this travelling ?  Going to disneyland on 25 Nov (ticket bought online) but need to buy food in disneyland. RM5k is enough ?
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Did you purchase disney ticket via their website? Currently promo free 1 meal per ticket
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Hi guys, I and my friend will be visiting HK next year Mid-April for 7D6N trip. We plan to cover 1 to 2 days in Macau. We are both working professional and looking more on leisure trip. So far no exact plan yet but have some common tourist spots we have in mind. Have not book hotel (I checked via Agoda, hotels are very expensive even book now about 5 months in advance).
I am hoping if someone don't mind to share their itinerary with me so I can revise based on our plan and start looking at hotels to stay.
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Hi guys, I and my friend will be visiting HK next year Mid-April for 7D6N trip. We plan to cover 1 to 2 days in Macau. We are both working professional and looking more on leisure trip. So far no exact plan yet but have some common tourist spots we have in mind. Have not book hotel (I checked via Agoda, hotels are very expensive even book now about 5 months in advance).
I am hoping if someone don't mind to share their itinerary with me so I can revise based on our plan and start looking at hotels to stay.
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Why nt do a day trip? No need to check out hk n check in macau hotel. Take the early ferries to macau, then take latest ferry back hk..
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oooo icic, i didnt have time to revist lan kwai fong at night so i didnt drink there..
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Hey guys,

am going HK in Jan, is Ocean Park recommended? I've been to Disneyland so I am thinkin of doing something else. Also, whats the hipster area in HK? Coffee shops? I am thinking of slow-slow walk around those area and take pictures.. Thanks.
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QUOTE(imran85 @ Dec 7 2016, 08:56 PM)
Hey guys,

am going HK in Jan, is Ocean Park recommended? I've been to Disneyland so I am thinkin of doing something else. Also, whats the hipster area in HK? Coffee shops? I am thinking of slow-slow walk around those area and take pictures.. Thanks.
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YES, recommended
trick is once u go inside, dnt walk around that park 1st
take the cable car to the other side of the park 1st
enjoy all the ride only ride the train back to this park for views
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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Dec 8 2016, 10:46 AM)
YES, recommended
trick is once u go inside, dnt walk around that park 1st
take the cable car to the other side of the park 1st
enjoy all the ride only ride the train back to this park for views
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Oh. Theres train n cable car inside?
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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Dec 8 2016, 10:46 AM)
YES, recommended
trick is once u go inside, dnt walk around that park 1st
take the cable car to the other side of the park 1st
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Yup, that was what I have done...

Went early morning by bus, go in straight away took cable car up to another side, there was not much people still I would say, taking less time to queue up and play around
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QUOTE(imran85 @ Dec 8 2016, 10:55 AM)
Oh. Theres train n cable car inside?
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refer to their park map
the cable car is all the way to the other side of the mountain
if u go there 1st, u practically no need to Q for any of the rides

QUOTE(sj0217 @ Dec 8 2016, 10:55 AM)
Yup, that was what I have done...

Went early morning by bus, go in straight away took cable car up to another side, there was not much people still I would say, taking less time to queue up and play around
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Hi guys, going to HK next year 5-9 January. This is the itinerary I planned out by myself and some Googling. Can anybody give feedback whether it's good or not. One question. I bought my HK - Macau Turbojet via Klook. It stated there's Day and Night sailing. Anyone mind to clarifiy what does it mean? Is it 0700 - 2359 requires Day sailing pass and midnight requires Night sailing pass? Anyone care to recommend any other nice place for photography? Thanks! smile.gif

Day 1
A22 Bus To Regal Oriental Hotel - Arrived Hotel - Off To Yick Fat Buidling (Taxi) - Snacks At Lee Keung Kee Eggette - Lunch At Java Food Market - Back To Hotel (Check In) - Out To Tsim Sha Shui Via Lok Fu Station (Walk 25 Mins/Cab 10 Mins) - Explore Tsim Sha Shui&Shopping - Victoria Harbour - Temple Street Market( Dinner-Chili Crab,Steamed Fish,Deep Fried Squid,Claypot Rice,Roast Pigeon) - Ladies Street&Arygle Street Via Jordan Station - Shopping At Ladies Street&Arygle Street (Long Jing-Curry Fish Balls) - Back To Hotel (Walk 30mins/Bus 20mins Water Supplies Department Mong Kok Office)


Day 2
Breakfast At Tim Lok Yuen Eating House - Disneyland Via Lok Fu Station - Dinner - Back To Hotel


Day 3
Breakfast At Tak Cheong Noodle - Victoria Peak (101/111 Bus To Garden Road) - The Peak&Madame Tussauds&Sky Terrace - Mak’s Noodle - Central Station To Tsim Sha Shui Station - Victoria Harbour - Shopping&Dinner - Back To Hotel (Tst Station To Lok Fu Station)


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Off To Prince Edward Station - Breakfast At Kam Wah Cafe - Beng Seng Travel(Sheung Wang Sts) Via Prince Edward Station (Collect Pass for Turbojet) - Off To Macau - Arrive In Macau (Free Shuttle Bus At The Terminal That Leads To Grand Lisboa)- Senado Square& St. Dominic’s Church& Ruins Of St. Paul’s& Monte Forte - Eat&Explore Taipa Village - Back To Hk (Macau Outer Harbour) Day Service (Mon To Fri) And (Sat, Sun U0026 Ph): 07:00 – 17:30 Or 18:00 (Seasonal) - Head To Jordan Mtr - Dinner At Australian Dairy Company - Back To Hotel

Day 5
Breakfast At Tak Cheong Noodle - Off The Airport (A22 Bus)



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Need your help, next year march I have trip to HK about 8 adult and 4 kids. I plan to rent minibus from HK airport to Hotel (Tsim sha shui) and Hotel to Aiport. If you have contact please shared to me
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Hi,

Is it adviceable to purchase tickets for Ngong Ping 360, ferry to and fro Macau, and Peak Tram combo from Klook? Or should I just go there and buy it on the spot?
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Is it adviceable to purchase tickets for Ngong Ping 360, ferry to and fro Macau, and Peak Tram combo from Klook? Or should I just go there and buy it on the spot?
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Take note, next year first half of the year. Ngon Ping cable car have rope replacement. Cable car is not available.
Alternative is to take bus up. So any offer u see in 11street etc ... might need to be clarify with them further on this.

Ngon Ping Rope Replacement until June 2017

So if your trip fall between Jan - June 2017. Might need to see this and see any other offer tat is available.

Peak Tram there's one offer in 11street quite ok ... bout RM131 inclusive of Express Tram going up, Madame Tussauds entrance ticket and sky terrace entrance plus normal tram coming down. Plus all sort of vouchers, u can get slightly cheaper.

For Macau return ferry, no comment. Usually I buy in the ticketing counter ...

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QUOTE(ukiya @ Dec 27 2016, 03:36 PM)
Take note, next year first half of the year. Ngon Ping cable car have rope replacement. Cable car is not available.
Alternative is to take bus up. So any offer u see in 11street etc ... might need to be clarify with them further on this.

Ngon Ping Rope Replacement until June 2017

So if your trip fall between Jan - June 2017. Might need to see this and see any other offer tat is available.

Peak Tram there's one offer in 11street quite ok ... bout RM131 inclusive of Express Tram going up, Madame Tussauds entrance ticket and sky terrace entrance plus normal tram coming down. Plus all sort of vouchers, u can get slightly cheaper.

For Macau return ferry, no comment. Usually I buy in the ticketing counter ...
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Thanks for the info. My trip is just slightly before the date they stop the service. So I guess can still buy online and maybe skip the queue to buy on the spot?

Just checked 11street. It's RM 147 instead of RM 131 you mentioned.

Alternatively Klook offers it for RM 135.
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QUOTE(sonyclie77 @ Dec 27 2016, 03:47 PM)
Thanks for the info. My trip is just slightly before the date they stop the service. So I guess can still buy online and maybe skip the queue to buy on the spot?

Just checked 11street. It's RM 147 instead of RM 131 you mentioned.

Alternatively Klook offers it for RM 135.
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FYI, it is safe to be purchased tickets from Klook as I get all from there.

You can just need to compare the price for the ticket
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QUOTE(sonyclie77 @ Dec 27 2016, 03:47 PM)
Thanks for the info. My trip is just slightly before the date they stop the service. So I guess can still buy online and maybe skip the queue to buy on the spot?

Just checked 11street. It's RM 147 instead of RM 131 you mentioned.

Alternatively Klook offers it for RM 135.
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Yesterday still see it... hahaha

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I went to Ngon Ping cable car 2 week ago but not so impressive about the view due to hazy weather and i personally think our langkawi sky bridge have better stunning view if compare to Ngon Ping.

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FYI, it is safe to be purchased tickets from Klook as I get all from there.

You can just need to compare the price for the ticket
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Good to hear. Their prices are quite good.

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Need your help, next year march I have trip to HK about 8 adult and 4 kids. I plan to rent minibus from HK airport to Hotel (Tsim sha shui) and Hotel to Aiport. If you have contact please shared to me
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Took the cab few days ago to tst as well. Meter shows hkd209 only but after add luggages i paid hkd249. Cheap. Airport express bus is hkd140 per person.
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Hi guys, going to HK next year 5-9 January. This is the itinerary I planned out by myself and some Googling. Can anybody give feedback whether it's good or not. One question. I bought my HK - Macau Turbojet via Klook. It stated there's Day and Night sailing. Anyone mind to clarifiy what does it mean? Is it 0700 - 2359 requires Day sailing pass and midnight requires Night sailing pass? Anyone care to recommend any other nice place for photography? Thanks!  smile.gif

Day 1
A22 Bus To Regal Oriental Hotel - Arrived Hotel - Off To Yick Fat Buidling (Taxi) - Snacks At Lee Keung Kee Eggette - Lunch At Java Food Market - Back To Hotel (Check In) - Out To Tsim Sha Shui Via Lok Fu Station (Walk 25 Mins/Cab 10 Mins) - Explore Tsim Sha Shui&Shopping - Victoria Harbour - Temple Street Market( Dinner-Chili Crab,Steamed Fish,Deep Fried Squid,Claypot Rice,Roast Pigeon) - Ladies Street&Arygle Street Via Jordan Station - Shopping At Ladies Street&Arygle Street (Long Jing-Curry Fish Balls) - Back To Hotel (Walk 30mins/Bus 20mins Water Supplies Department Mong Kok Office)
Day 2
Breakfast At Tim Lok Yuen Eating House - Disneyland Via Lok Fu Station - Dinner - Back To Hotel
Day 3
Breakfast At Tak Cheong Noodle - Victoria Peak (101/111 Bus To Garden Road) - The Peak&Madame Tussauds&Sky Terrace - Mak’s Noodle - Central Station To Tsim Sha Shui Station - Victoria Harbour - Shopping&Dinner - Back To Hotel (Tst Station To Lok Fu Station)
Macau
Day 4
Off To Prince Edward Station - Breakfast At Kam Wah Cafe - Beng Seng Travel(Sheung Wang Sts) Via Prince Edward Station (Collect Pass for Turbojet) - Off To Macau - Arrive In Macau (Free Shuttle Bus At The Terminal That Leads To Grand Lisboa)- Senado Square& St. Dominic’s Church& Ruins Of St. Paul’s& Monte Forte - Eat&Explore Taipa Village - Back To Hk (Macau Outer Harbour) Day Service (Mon To Fri) And (Sat, Sun U0026 Ph): 07:00 – 17:30 Or 18:00 (Seasonal) - Head To Jordan Mtr - Dinner At Australian Dairy Company - Back To Hotel

Day 5
Breakfast At Tak Cheong Noodle - Off The Airport (A22 Bus)
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QUOTE(Chester @ Dec 28 2016, 07:27 AM)
Took the cab few days ago to tst as well. Meter shows hkd209 only but after add luggages i paid hkd249. Cheap. Airport express bus is hkd140 per person.
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Airport to TST is HKD209? Pretty reasonable.

I suppose Mongkok is about the same?
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Found a website that calculates taxi fares assuming they go by the meter.

http://www.taxiautofare.com/hk/Default.aspx
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Guys got any comment/suggestion/deals - planning end march on -

currently travel with air asia and staying hotel MK? - (ground arrangement from summit hoildays)


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Anyone purchase any travel deals to HK from 11street before? Prices look reasonable~~ Any reviews?
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Anyone purchase any travel deals to HK from 11street before? Prices look reasonable~~ Any reviews?
http://www.11street.my/category/travel-tic...kong-macau/5514
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just confirmed my accommodation for my HK and Macau trip [8-12Feb].
start planning and look for best deal now! flex.gif

http://www.11street.my/productdetail/lowes...k-open-26541013
Ocean PArk RM109! worth it?

Or shall i better check on Klook?

wondering how to redeem the tickets......... rclxub.gif
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Hello guys, any feedback and recommendations of itinerary below?

D1:
Arrival: 12PM at HK Airport
Evening: Avenue of Stars - Symphony of Lights , Hong Kong Cultural Centre and the Clock Tower

D2:
From morning: Hollywood road, IFC Mall, Madame T., Victoria Peak, Statue Square.
Night: LKF see and look

D3: Disneyland/OceanPark (One of them) & Ladies market at EOD

D4: Ngong Ping 360 (Cable car is down so maybe go by bus), Big Buddha, Tai O, Sky 100 deck

D5: Head to Macau in the morning by Cotai, check-in hotel, Fisherman Wharf, Senado Square, Ruins of St Paul, Wynn Macau.
Dinner at Golden Dragon and free easy night view.

D6: Free and easy and noon back to HK, free and easy in HK.

D7: Free and easy and late afternoon to airport.

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hi all sifu

i & gf planning to go hk & macau

i want to know the diffent between both

tq

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who have experience purchase disneyland ticket from 11street?

http://www.11street.my/productdetail/hong-...ticket-28313587


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Ngong Ping Cable Car is closed until June 2017. You can take bus no. 21 from Tung Chung. It will cost HK$17.50 per person and ensure the exact money when paying.
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hi guys, any recommendation for accommodation in HK?

Budget to be around 100-180 per night =)
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QUOTE(langatian @ Jan 26 2017, 08:06 PM)
Ngong Ping Cable Car is closed until June 2017. You can take bus no. 21 from Tung Chung. It will cost HK$17.50 per person and ensure the exact money when paying.
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But if you take bus the scenary its quite good too. Can see beach, bridge across water dam.
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QUOTE(langatian @ Jan 26 2017, 08:06 PM)
Ngong Ping Cable Car is closed until June 2017. You can take bus no. 21 from Tung Chung. It will cost HK$17.50 per person and ensure the exact money when paying.
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Wanna ask if anyone know buy the ocean park ticket cheaper in klook or somewhere else ? Hmmmm
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Klook shld be cheapest. I bought from Klook
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hi all sifu

i & gf planning to go hk & macau

i want to know the diffent between both

tq
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huh? both different places, sure they are different...
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Hi,

Is it adviceable to purchase tickets for Ngong Ping 360, ferry to and fro Macau, and Peak Tram combo from Klook? Or should I just go there and buy it on the spot?
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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Dec 8 2016, 10:46 AM)
YES, recommended
trick is once u go inside, dnt walk around that park 1st
take the cable car to the other side of the park 1st
enjoy all the ride only ride the train back to this park for views
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[quote=ericlooiz,Dec 19 2016, 12:55 PM]
Hi guys, going to HK next year 5-9 January. This is the itinerary I planned out by myself and some Googling. Can anybody give feedback whether it's good or not. One question. I bought my HK - Macau Turbojet via Klook. It stated there's Day and Night sailing. Anyone mind to clarifiy what does it mean? Is it 0700 - 2359 requires Day sailing pass and midnight requires Night sailing pass? Anyone care to recommend any other nice place for photography? Thanks! smile.gif

U buy the open ticket. Means no time limit. Can go anytime, can come back anytime. It is night sailing if I am not mistaken. More expensive than day sailing

Do try Sang Kee Congee. It is near where u need to get the tickets. Shun Tak Center

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hi guys, any recommendation for accommodation in HK?

Budget to be around 100-180 per night =)
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I booked them for next weekend its about 250/night
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Hi all

who have experience purchase disneyland ticket from 11street?

http://www.11street.my/productdetail/hong-...ticket-28313587
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It is the cehapest one can get via online!

I am loooking at the cheapest tickets sold at RM 314 per adult.
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guys, iwill be travelling to HK with 2 elderly (60+ year old) and 2 kids (3 years / 1years old) on mid of march this year.

we will stay in one of the Airbnb in grandville road, it will be free and easy trip, i will only arrange 1 tourist spot each day.. and depend on their stamina i will add in some nearby attraction.

Day 1 (sat)- Reaching HK at evening ..
Not too sure if i should hire a MPV or should use the Express train, guys any suggestion?
Wife is more incline on the MPV, as it will reach at doorstep however, price wise, express train definitely cheaper.

Day 2 (sunday)- Victoria Peak, i m looking in the Madame Tussauds 3-in-1 Combo from KLOOK, is it worth it?

Day 3/4 (Monday/tues) - HK disneyland 2 days
Day 5 Tai-O/Ngo ping --> any comment ya? bringing 2 elder and 2 kids?
DAy 6 - Macau .. is it doable in 1 day trip from kowloon ? I actually prefer to bring my kids to Ocean park instead, however the elders wish to go macau.
Day 7 free and easy
Day 8 depart from HK at afternoon

My previous travel to HK is 10 years ago .. i m quite nervous this time, as bringing both my kids

-what is the temperature i will be expecting in mid of march? genting like temperature?
-I will check-in my twin umbrella stroller (5kg), what u guys think if stroller is usabled in HK?
-any recommended wifi device ?



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guys, iwill be travelling to HK with 2 elderly (60+ year old) and 2 kids (3 years / 1years old) on mid of march this year.

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u sure u want go with old people and kids
they are rude people
and not nice at all hk
some more expensive
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QUOTE(ivzh @ Feb 21 2017, 12:44 AM)
guys, iwill be travelling to HK with 2 elderly (60+ year old) and 2 kids (3 years / 1years old) on mid of march this year.

we will stay in one of the Airbnb in grandville road, it will be free and easy trip, i will only arrange 1 tourist spot each day.. and depend on their stamina i will add in some nearby attraction.

Day 1 (sat)- Reaching HK at evening ..
Not too sure if i should hire a MPV or should use the Express train, guys any suggestion?
Wife is more incline on the MPV, as it will reach at doorstep however, price wise, express train definitely cheaper.

Day 2 (sunday)- Victoria Peak, i m looking in the Madame Tussauds 3-in-1 Combo from KLOOK, is it worth it?

Day 3/4 (Monday/tues) - HK disneyland 2 days
Day 5 Tai-O/Ngo ping --> any comment ya? bringing 2 elder and 2 kids?
DAy 6 - Macau .. is it doable in 1 day trip from kowloon ? I actually prefer to bring my kids to Ocean park instead, however the elders wish to go macau.
Day 7 free and easy
Day 8 depart from HK at afternoon

My previous travel to HK is 10 years ago .. i m quite nervous this time, as bringing both my kids

-what is the temperature i will be expecting in mid of march? genting like temperature?
-I will check-in my twin umbrella stroller (5kg), what u guys think if stroller is usabled in HK?
-any recommended wifi device ?
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i'll be having my solo trip at early march too..

btw, just fyi Ngo Ping 360 cable car is on maintanance period now..have to go by bus.
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QUOTE(ivzh @ Feb 21 2017, 12:44 AM)
guys, iwill be travelling to HK with 2 elderly (60+ year old) and 2 kids (3 years / 1years old) on mid of march this year.

we will stay in one of the Airbnb in grandville road, it will be free and easy trip, i will only arrange 1 tourist spot each day.. and depend on their stamina i will add in some nearby attraction.

Day 1 (sat)- Reaching HK at evening ..
Not too sure if i should hire a MPV or should use the Express train, guys any suggestion?
Wife is more incline on the MPV, as it will reach at doorstep however, price wise, express train definitely cheaper.

Day 2 (sunday)- Victoria Peak, i m looking in the Madame Tussauds 3-in-1 Combo from KLOOK, is it worth it?

Day 3/4 (Monday/tues) - HK disneyland 2 days
Day 5 Tai-O/Ngo ping --> any comment ya? bringing 2 elder and 2 kids?
DAy 6 - Macau .. is it doable in 1 day trip from kowloon ? I actually prefer to bring my kids to Ocean park instead, however the elders wish to go macau.
Day 7 free and easy
Day 8 depart from HK at afternoon

My previous travel to HK is 10 years ago .. i m quite nervous this time, as bringing both my kids

-what is the temperature i will be expecting in mid of march? genting like temperature?
-I will check-in my twin umbrella stroller (5kg), what u guys think if stroller is usabled in HK?
-any recommended wifi device ?
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Airport at Lantau Island.
Disney/Tai-O/Ngong Ping all also at Lantau Island.
You may want to re-arrange your schedule, move day 2 to day 5, and change accomodation accordingly to stay at Lantau/Tsing Yi, unless you have booked and paid the accomodation already.
FYI, adult return trip MTR Kowloon <-> Lantau roughly HKD40 per person.

Since you have 4 adults + 2 kids, MPV or shuttle van/bus price should be competitive if compared to total cost for AE/bus/MTR. The additional payment is considered for the luxury, comfort and convenience of personal transport.

Use this website for reference March. Also, there is link there for weekly/daily weather forecast, quite frequently updated few times everyday. Especially if there is any typhoon warning.

Stroller is only usable in disneyland/ocean park. Everywhere else will be quite troublesome. You've been there, the streets are full of people.

Just get a 7-day local sim card.

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too bad i have booked the accomodation. I didnt really plan properly before the trip, as i assume HK is a "small" and dense city.

for MRT, for above 3 years old, my kid need to get her own octopus card right?
is the senior citizen rate is eligible for international visitor?
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QUOTE(ivzh @ Feb 21 2017, 12:44 AM)
guys, iwill be travelling to HK with 2 elderly (60+ year old) and 2 kids (3 years / 1years old) on mid of march this year.

we will stay in one of the Airbnb in grandville road, it will be free and easy trip, i will only arrange 1 tourist spot each day.. and depend on their stamina i will add in some nearby attraction.

Day 1 (sat)- Reaching HK at evening ..
Not too sure if i should hire a MPV or should use the Express train, guys any suggestion?
Wife is more incline on the MPV, as it will reach at doorstep however, price wise, express train definitely cheaper.

Day 2 (sunday)- Victoria Peak, i m looking in the Madame Tussauds 3-in-1 Combo from KLOOK, is it worth it?

Day 3/4 (Monday/tues) - HK disneyland 2 days
Day 5 Tai-O/Ngo ping --> any comment ya? bringing 2 elder and 2 kids?
DAy 6 - Macau .. is it doable in 1 day trip from kowloon ? I actually prefer to bring my kids to Ocean park instead, however the elders wish to go macau.
Day 7 free and easy
Day 8 depart from HK at afternoon

My previous travel to HK is 10 years ago .. i m quite nervous this time, as bringing both my kids

-what is the temperature i will be expecting in mid of march? genting like temperature?
-I will check-in my twin umbrella stroller (5kg), what u guys think if stroller is usabled in HK?
-any recommended wifi device ?
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To travel from airport to hotel... as long as you got more than 2ppl.. taxi is cheaper already. 1 taxi from airport to tst or hk will cost you less than hkd250 with traffic
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what is the maximum passenger allowed in taxi?

Let say i have 4 adult (normal size), one 3 years old and one 1 years old?
I would like to take taxi for some short distance trip (walking may require 15minutes)
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QUOTE(ivzh @ Feb 22 2017, 01:33 PM)
too bad i have booked the accomodation. I didnt really plan properly before the trip, as i assume HK is a "small" and dense city.

for MRT, for above 3 years old, my kid need to get her own octopus card right?
is the senior citizen rate is eligible for international visitor?
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Check MTR website for more info on Octopus and eligibility for senior non-citizens. I've never try this before.

QUOTE(ivzh @ Feb 22 2017, 11:48 PM)
what is the maximum passenger allowed in taxi?

Let say i have 4 adult (normal size), one 3 years old and one 1 years old?
I would like to take taxi for some short distance trip (walking may require 15minutes)
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Standard taxi is 5 adults. Red taxi can go all over HK. Green (and another colour, forgot) cannot cross into HK Island, only Kowloon peninsular and Lantau island.
Short distance within Mongkok <-> TST or HK Island Central <-> Causeway Bay, with plenty of traffic lights, slight jam/heavy traffic, 15 minutes will cover about 3-5km (about 2-4 MTR stops), estimate HKD30-50 only. Crossing tunnel/toll will have additional charge. No need bargain or ask like in M'sia, as long as taxi stop for you, just sit inside. Sometimes taxi driver will not sure of your destination, so you need to guide him if you know. If you can speak Cantonese will be great. Speak Mandarin and they'll hate you (presume you are mainland Chinese). I did write a short topic on this in this thread of earlier threads.
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QUOTE(cute_boboi @ Feb 23 2017, 12:07 AM)
Check MTR website for more info on Octopus and eligibility for senior non-citizens. I've never try this before.
Standard taxi is 5 adults. Red taxi can go all over HK. Green (and another colour, forgot) cannot cross into HK Island, only Kowloon peninsular and Lantau island.
Short distance within Mongkok <-> TST or HK Island Central <-> Causeway Bay, with plenty of traffic lights, slight jam/heavy traffic, 15 minutes will cover about 3-5km (about 2-4 MTR stops), estimate HKD30-50 only. Crossing tunnel/toll will have additional charge. No need bargain or ask like in M'sia, as long as taxi stop for you, just sit inside. Sometimes taxi driver will not sure of your destination, so you need to guide him if you know. If you can speak Cantonese will be great. Speak Mandarin and they'll hate you (presume you are mainland Chinese). I did write a short topic on this in this thread of earlier threads.
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5 adults? mean 4 ppl sit in back seat?

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QUOTE(ivzh @ Feb 23 2017, 12:34 AM)
5 adults? mean 4 ppl sit in back seat?
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5 adult including taxi driver
means 4 passengers only
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5 adults? mean 4 ppl sit in back seat?
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Yes, do take note on the label at the bumper there. Some 4, some 5 (4 sit at back). Passengers, excluding taxi driver. I'm assuming you are travelling without any big luggage, otherwise the luggages won't fit.

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Hi all. I would like to know estimation time to spend on The Peak?

1) Madame Tussauds - 2 hours enough to explore on weekday?
2) Trick Art Museum - worth going?

TQVM!


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Hi Guys, safe to buy sim card for Hong from this website?

they sell sim card HK in 11 street. Thats the main page.
http://hello1010.my/
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has anyone bought the airport express tickets via klook before ? should the redemption be done at hong kong terminal ? unsure.gif
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has anyone bought the airport express tickets via klook before ? should the redemption be done at hong kong terminal ? unsure.gif
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i just bought it from klook yesterday..

apparently we just board the train until our destination..then only we redeem our tickets from the destination staff to pass through the gate.
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is the electrical socket in malaysia same as hongkong?
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Pls purchase from Klook! The horrendous queue we witnessed for those who didnt!
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Yup the q is super long omg ..... Luckily bought online..... Just came back
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Yup the q is super long omg ..... Luckily bought online..... Just came back
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purchase from Klook no need queue?

And is 1700HKD enough to survive 5 days? for transport, food and misc stuffs.
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hi planning to watch moonlight & manchaster by sea in hk,

are the movie usually dubbed in chinese?
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hi, is the disneyland meal voucher worth it?
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hi, is the disneyland meal voucher worth it?
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Discount price to be purchased for Meal voucher ??

I would say worth it, because very expensive if you direct consume from counter, unless you have decide not to enjoy lunch/dinner there, probably bring bread/biscuit along.
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will be traveling to HK for the 1st time in Mid April, solo sweat.gif

any tips for solo traveller?

will be spending most of the time in the convention center for few days attending seminars & talks, but would like to escape for few hours or night time where to go

staying also near the convention center


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QUOTE(greyshadow @ Mar 6 2017, 05:00 PM)
will be traveling to HK for the 1st time in Mid April, solo sweat.gif

any tips for solo traveller? 

will be spending most of the time in the convention center for few days attending seminars & talks, but would like to escape for few hours or night time where to go

staying also near the convention center
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@ Wan Chai ? Local's night food heaven and pubs/bars. brows.gif Don't even need to goto Central or Causeway Bay, or cross to TST/Yau Ma Tei/Mongkok, but of course you can venture there as well.

Landale Street got few types of restaurant that you may want to check and try.

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QUOTE(greyshadow @ Mar 6 2017, 05:00 PM)
will be traveling to HK for the 1st time in Mid April, solo sweat.gif

any tips for solo traveller? 

will be spending most of the time in the convention center for few days attending seminars & talks, but would like to escape for few hours or night time where to go

staying also near the convention center
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lol i just got back from HK, traveling solo for a week biggrin.gif
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hi all, i will be traveling to HK with 3 other family member. Would like to visit oceanpark but the fare at entrance is expensive and i heard we can buy online for a discount. Does anyone know about this?
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hi all, i will be traveling to HK with 3 other family member. Would like to visit oceanpark but the fare at entrance is expensive and i heard we can buy online for a discount. Does anyone know about this?
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You can try look from Klook or 11street

I personally experienced to be purchased through Klook
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QUOTE(mroctopus @ Mar 9 2017, 07:12 PM)
hi all, i will be traveling to HK with 3 other family member. Would like to visit oceanpark but the fare at entrance is expensive and i heard we can buy online for a discount. Does anyone know about this?
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buy it from Klook..Its only SLIGHTLY cheaper la, but the biggest gain from this is u gonna skip all the queue with those PRC tourists. rclxms.gif
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OK ty for advise.. i bought the ocean Park from 11street and sim card from Klook. ocean Park ticket is cheaper at 11street but self collect at airport.
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KL to HK = RM159 cheapest but flight time at night and on weekdays (limited)
HK to KL = from rm224

20 Nov from KL to HK rm179 early flight
23 Nov from HK to KL rm224 night flight

try early march from rm199 KL to HK

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try compare Malindo as well..

I just went with Cathay last week..Its even cheaper than AirAsia.
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QUOTE(inachi @ Mar 13 2017, 11:09 AM)
try compare Malindo as well..

I just went with Cathay last week..Its even cheaper than AirAsia.
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Wow really? Fly from KL?
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yes..RM600 for everything..for me definitely worth it with luggage, food, inflight ent, bigger legroom..

checked AA, its already 600 without all i mentioned above.
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yes..RM600 for everything..for me definitely worth it with luggage, food, inflight ent, bigger legroom..

checked AA, its already 600 without all i mentioned above.
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Yes exactly, the cheapest i get without luggage is about 500. better just wait for some other airlines promo than taking AA. otherwise just top up a bit more for a better flight. tongue.gif
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Best time to travel to HK, weather wise and queue wise? July August is good period or not?
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QUOTE(inachi @ Mar 14 2017, 11:25 AM)
yes..RM600 for everything..for me definitely worth it with luggage, food, inflight ent, bigger legroom..

checked AA, its already 600 without all i mentioned above.
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Cathay can get so cheap? I see about 700+ and from penang some more.
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Cathay can get so cheap? I see about 700+ and from penang some more.
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i saw 800+ for the period i want bangwall.gif
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Guys, cheap cathay ticket in Dec17, 689 (cheaper than AA) smile.gif
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Best time to travel to HK, weather wise and queue wise? July August is good period or not?
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End March & beginning October are the best time to be in HK. There'll be rain mid April onwards. July/August is damned freaking hot (with constant sprinkle of aircon water). December is good if you want to experience typhoon weather.

Queue wise - HK is a crowded city with lots of visitors from just about everywhere. Used to be even worse 3-4 years ago when the "buyers" from Mainland crosses over every single day. You are expected to queue up for almost everything including lunch and dinner.

Oh btw, get sufficient HKD there (exchange it here) cos the MYR/HKD rates at MCs there are atrocious. They will dip as low as 1.4/1.5

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QUOTE(aspartame @ Mar 16 2017, 07:22 PM)
Cathay can get so cheap? I see about 700+ and from penang some more.
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Cathay is almost always cheaper than AA but nobody checks cos the perception is that AA is a budget airline and must offer the cheapest fares. Twice a year, Maybank Cards will offer special rates in conjunction with Cathay and this is the time to book and Cathay will also be offering cheaper fares during the MATTA fair.
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QUOTE(aspartame @ Mar 16 2017, 07:22 PM)
Cathay can get so cheap? I see about 700+ and from penang some more.
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Yeah..Remember to always compare them..You will either be surprised at how cheap Cathay is or how exp AA is tongue.gif

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QUOTE(GI Jie @ Mar 17 2017, 01:51 PM)
End March & beginning October are the best time to be in HK. There'll be rain mid April onwards. July/August is damned freaking hot (with constant sprinkle of aircon water). December is good if you want to experience typhoon weather.

Queue wise - HK is a crowded city with lots of visitors from just about everywhere. Used to be even worse 3-4 years ago when the "buyers" from Mainland crosses over every single day. You are expected to queue up for almost everything including lunch and dinner.

Oh btw, get sufficient HKD there (exchange it here) cos the MYR/HKD rates at MCs there are atrocious. They will dip as low as 1.4/1.5
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Thanks for the heads up. I was only thinking about Disneyland queues.
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QUOTE(Two5Kid @ Mar 18 2017, 06:58 PM)
Thanks for the heads up. I was only thinking about Disneyland queues.
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QUOTE(GI Jie @ Mar 17 2017, 01:51 PM)
December is good if you want to experience typhoon weather.
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Typhoon in December ? Are you sure about this ?

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Typhoon in December ? Are you sure about this ?
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Of course. I experienced it in 2014.
Actually it is not that bad. Strong winds and rain. Most dangerous is the falling branches. Me and the missus purposely walked out onto TST at midnight to see how it was but since we were smack inside HK city, the winds were somewhat blocked off from the many tall buildings. In fact a lot of HK people were out then and there should be tons of photos and news of it in the papers.
I travel to HK at least 3X a year. First time experiencing a typhoon though. And that's why I don't go to HK in December.
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Thanks for the heads up. I was only thinking about Disneyland queues.
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QUOTE(GI Jie @ Mar 19 2017, 04:06 PM)
Of course. I experienced it in 2014.
Actually it is not that bad. Strong winds and rain. Most dangerous is the falling branches. Me and the missus purposely walked out onto TST at midnight to see how it was but since we were smack inside HK city, the winds were somewhat blocked off from the many tall buildings. In fact a lot of HK people were out then and there should be tons of photos and news of it in the papers.
I travel to HK at least 3X a year. First time experiencing a typhoon though. And that's why I don't go to HK in December.
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Some travel sites say peak typhoon probability is in July, August and September. Maybe you got lucky, or unlucky, to experience typhoon in December. BTW, why you go Hong Kong so many times a year? Include Macau? I also like HK a lot.
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QUOTE(GI Jie @ Mar 19 2017, 04:06 PM)
Of course. I experienced it in 2014.
Actually it is not that bad. Strong winds and rain. Most dangerous is the falling branches. Me and the missus purposely walked out onto TST at midnight to see how it was but since we were smack inside HK city, the winds were somewhat blocked off from the many tall buildings. In fact a lot of HK people were out then and there should be tons of photos and news of it in the papers.
I travel to HK at least 3X a year. First time experiencing a typhoon though. And that's why I don't go to HK in December.
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ugh.. just bought my ticket to HK this dec during christmas. got to pray sad.gif
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QUOTE(aspartame @ Mar 19 2017, 04:16 PM)
Some travel sites say peak typhoon probability is in July, August and September. Maybe you got lucky, or unlucky, to experience typhoon in December. BTW, why you go Hong Kong so many times a year? Include Macau? I also like HK a lot.
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I like HK a lot. Flight time is not too long and shopping is fantastic. So is the food and I can curse like them brows.gif Only time I can wind down from work and relax and meet up my many HK friends.
Macau is a no no for me. Been there like for a few hours and that was already too long. Transportation is a major headache and Portuguese food doesn't go down too well with me.
Osaka is also a nice city to visit. Shanghai is quite expensive. I prefer oriental cities and places like Vienna, Paris, London etc is only a one-time-affair for me. Sydney, Melbourne, Gold Coast is only when I have to visit old friends and relatives (wedding dinners/funerals). I stayed in Sydney for 10 years before coming back to KL.


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ugh.. just bought my ticket to HK this dec during christmas. got to pray  sad.gif
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Probably an anomaly. HK in December is fun with its many Christmas sales. If this is your first trip, have fun and thank the HK SAR Gomen for restricting the flow of Mainland people from visiting HK. They used to "invade" HK a few years ago. You can spot them from a mile away.

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QUOTE(GI Jie @ Mar 19 2017, 04:06 PM)
Of course. I experienced it in 2014.
Actually it is not that bad. Strong winds and rain. Most dangerous is the falling branches. Me and the missus purposely walked out onto TST at midnight to see how it was but since we were smack inside HK city, the winds were somewhat blocked off from the many tall buildings. In fact a lot of HK people were out then and there should be tons of photos and news of it in the papers.
I travel to HK at least 3X a year. First time experiencing a typhoon though. And that's why I don't go to HK in December.
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Typhoon hitting Hong Kong in December is extremely rare. Typhoon usually hits Hong Kong between July to September. The worst typhoon usually hits in July with the airport closed.


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ugh.. just bought my ticket to HK this dec during christmas. got to pray  sad.gif
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December is fairly safe to be honest. I have transit through Hong Kong International Airport many times in December.
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QUOTE(MilesAndMore @ Mar 19 2017, 10:36 PM)
Typhoon hitting Hong Kong in December is extremely rare. Typhoon usually hits Hong Kong between July to September. The worst typhoon usually hits in July with the airport closed.
December is fairly safe to be honest. I have transit through Hong Kong International Airport many times in December.
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Really? Good news to me! rclxms.gif Thanks!

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Yeah..Remember to always compare them..You will either be surprised at how cheap Cathay is or how exp AA is  tongue.gif
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two time with AA to HK+Macau...return also around rm330-350 only

not really sure how cheap is Cathay? rm700?
Mas RM539 ....
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QUOTE(MiKE7LIM @ Mar 19 2017, 11:43 PM)
two time with AA to HK+Macau...return also around rm330-350 only

not really sure how cheap is Cathay? rm700?
Mas RM539 ....
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I got it at RM600 that time
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Will be stuck in Kwai Chung for two weeks. What's good to do around the area?
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Why only in Kwai Chung?
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There is a humongous shopping centre there which caters for budget clothing. Quite packed with locals.
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QUOTE(greyshadow @ Mar 6 2017, 05:00 PM)
will be traveling to HK for the 1st time in Mid April, solo sweat.gif

any tips for solo traveller? 

will be spending most of the time in the convention center for few days attending seminars & talks, but would like to escape for few hours or night time where to go

staying also near the convention center
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visit the red light buildings whistling.gif
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ugh.. just bought my ticket to HK this dec during christmas. got to pray  sad.gif
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Hi guys, we will be visiting HK for 7D6N including one night in Macau. We have bought most of the attractions/entrance tickets, hotels and ferry paid. We plan to change about RM3k to HKD and just wondering if it is enough for 2pax? Mainly to foods, junks, MTR and other transport around etc.
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hi all,

I got 8hour stopover at HK so planning to do to kowloon with the Airport express..
need help: what to eat ( most important biggrin.gif) there..
will only have 3-4hour spend there. do not want to travel far away from the kowloon station.. scare got lost cannot find the walk back.

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QUOTE(WallChecker @ Mar 26 2017, 11:36 PM)
Hi guys, we will be visiting HK for 7D6N including one night in Macau. We have bought most of the attractions/entrance tickets, hotels and ferry paid. We plan to change about RM3k to HKD and just wondering if it is enough for 2pax? Mainly to foods, junks, MTR and other transport around etc.
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For me, it is way insufficient cos food in HK is not cheap. It is even worse in Macau. Eateries accepts cash and you can load up your Octupus card as it is also widely accepted and only larger restaurants accept CC. I think you'll need something like HKD8K cash minimum for 2pax for a 7D6N visit. The cab fare alone from the airport to Mongkok is about HKD230.
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QUOTE(yahiko @ Mar 27 2017, 09:32 AM)
hi all,

I got 8hour stopover at HK so planning to do to kowloon with the Airport express..
need help: what to eat ( most important biggrin.gif) there..
will only have 3-4hour spend there. do not want to travel far away from the kowloon station.. scare got lost cannot find the walk back.
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8 hour stopover ain't much considering the fact that your transportation time to and from Kowloon will take 2 hours away from your 8 hour stopover. Additionally you will need another 2 hours for your check in when you leave HK and 8 minus 4 and you'll have max 4 hours left. Factor in another hour for traffic jams and walking time, you are now left with a mere 3 hours.
If I had only 3 hours, I will visit Mongkok/TST instead. Plentiful of eateries and shopping there.
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QUOTE(GI Jie @ Mar 27 2017, 01:29 PM)
8 hour stopover ain't much considering the fact that your transportation time to and from Kowloon will take 2 hours away from your 8 hour stopover. Additionally you will need another 2 hours for your check in when you leave HK and 8 minus 4 and you'll have max 4 hours left. Factor in another hour for traffic jams and walking time, you are now left with a mere 3 hours.
If I had only 3 hours, I will visit Mongkok/TST instead. Plentiful of eateries and shopping there.
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Airport to Kowloon need 2hours? i was estimating about 1 hours time from my plan to kowloon ( express train to kowloon took 30min)
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QUOTE(WallChecker @ Mar 26 2017, 11:36 PM)
Hi guys, we will be visiting HK for 7D6N including one night in Macau. We have bought most of the attractions/entrance tickets, hotels and ferry paid. We plan to change about RM3k to HKD and just wondering if it is enough for 2pax? Mainly to foods, junks, MTR and other transport around etc.
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Just went solo trip few weeks ago..This is how much i spend.
Accomodation - RM1.4K
Flight - RM600
I spend RM1.5k for the rest, include ferry to Macau..but to be safe, u better bring more la..



QUOTE(yahiko @ Mar 29 2017, 09:28 AM)
Airport to Kowloon need 2hours? i was estimating about 1 hours time from my plan to kowloon ( express train to kowloon took 30min)
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Airport to Kowloon station is only 25 mins via Airport express..From Kowloon station u can take taxi to Tsim Sha Tsui or Mongkok la..only 15 mins away..

Make sure u don makan and jalan till forget u have next flight to catch. biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(inachi @ Mar 29 2017, 11:33 AM)
Just went solo trip few weeks ago..This is how much i spend.
Accomodation - RM1.4K
Flight - RM600
I spend RM1.5k for the rest, include ferry to Macau..but to be safe, u better bring more la..

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QUOTE(yahiko @ Mar 29 2017, 09:28 AM)
Airport to Kowloon need 2hours? i was estimating about 1 hours time from my plan to kowloon ( express train to kowloon took 30min)
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Aiyah, 1 hour to Kowloon and 1 hour back = 2 hours lah. You are not thinking of calculating only a one way trip, right? I am estimating by taxi, not express train. Also, you better pray that their luggage handlers aren't on strike.

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Hi everyone, i will be going to Hong Kong on 7th April with 4 members. We will be staying in metropark kowloon hotel. May i know to travel there via train or taxi is cheaper?
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QUOTE(atyt1985 @ Mar 29 2017, 01:40 PM)
Hi everyone, i will be going to Hong Kong on 7th April with 4 members. We will be staying in metropark kowloon hotel. May i know to travel there via train or taxi is cheaper?
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Iinm there's a bus stop right in front the hotel. Fare is really cheap. Take Citybus code A21.

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QUOTE(GI Jie @ Mar 29 2017, 12:36 PM)
Aiyah, 1 hour to Kowloon and 1 hour back = 2 hours lah. You are not thinking of calculating only a one way trip, right? I am estimating by taxi, not express train. Also, you better pray that their luggage handlers aren't on strike.
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yayaya.that y 8-2++ hour =still have about 5++ hour .
luggage wise we are using only bagpack style, so not much of hassle.
so what to eat there? we dont wan to go out of kowloon due to this reason also.. scare got lost and cannot find the way back..

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Just went solo trip few weeks ago..This is how much i spend.
Accomodation - RM1.4K
Flight - RM600
I spend RM1.5k for the rest, include ferry to Macau..but to be safe, u better bring more la..
Airport to Kowloon station is only 25 mins via Airport express..From Kowloon station u can take taxi to Tsim Sha Tsui or Mongkok la..only 15 mins away..

Make sure u don makan and jalan till forget u have next flight to catch.  biggrin.gif
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Very cheap, how many days you stayed there?
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May I know what hotel u stayed for your solo trip? Where did u went?
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Hotel MK @ Mongkok.


QUOTE(atyt1985 @ Mar 29 2017, 01:40 PM)
Hi everyone, i will be going to Hong Kong on 7th April with 4 members. We will be staying in metropark kowloon hotel. May i know to travel there via train or taxi is cheaper?
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It's quite a walking distance from MTR station. So not really advise to take airport express then exchange to MTR with all your luggages.

Perhaps u can take airport express to Kowloon..Then from Kowloon only take taxi to your hotel.

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Hotel MK @ Mongkok.
It's quite a walking distance from MTR station. So not really advise to take airport express then exchange to MTR with all your luggages.

Perhaps u can take airport express to Kowloon..Then from Kowloon only take taxi to your hotel.
6 nights..around RM220/night
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Where did you go during your stay? Am going there next week.
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QUOTE(yahiko @ Mar 29 2017, 02:09 PM)
yayaya.that y 8-2++ hour =still have about 5++ hour .
luggage wise we are using only bagpack style, so not much of hassle.
so what to eat there? we dont wan to go out of kowloon due to this reason also.. scare got lost and cannot find the way back..
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Bro, food in Kowloon is aplentiful. All yummy. What you have to do is just walk around and see which one is crowded with a queue at the front. That's the one you should try lah. What time are you landing in HK?
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Hi everyone, i will be going to Hong Kong on 7th April with 4 members. We will be staying in metropark kowloon hotel. May i know to travel there via train or taxi is cheaper?
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I think you have no options except taking the bus cos 4 pax plus luggage ain't gonna fit into 1 taxi...unless you take 2 cabs and that will be quite costly.
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Bro, food in Kowloon is aplentiful. All yummy. What you have to do is just walk around and see which one is crowded with a queue at the front. That's the one you should try lah. What time are you landing in HK?
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around 4pm and go back airport at about 9-10pm ..
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QUOTE(atyt1985 @ Mar 29 2017, 01:40 PM)
Hi everyone, i will be going to Hong Kong on 7th April with 4 members. We will be staying in metropark kowloon hotel. May i know to travel there via train or taxi is cheaper?
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Refer to this Link.
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around 4pm and go back airport at about 9-10pm ..
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Go Mongkok or perhaps Langham place.
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Where did you go during your stay? Am going there next week.
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1 day at The Peak, another 1 day at Macau..So basically 4 full days in Hong Kong..

Kowloon and Hong Kong island lo..
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Go Mongkok or perhaps Langham place.
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careful on the escalator http://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/20...-for-tampering/
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Go Mongkok or perhaps Langham place.
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Hi guys, we will be visiting HK for 7D6N including one night in Macau. We have bought most of the attractions/entrance tickets, hotels and ferry paid. We plan to change about RM3k to HKD and just wondering if it is enough for 2pax? Mainly to foods, junks, MTR and other transport around etc.
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Hi there, I just back from Macau + HK trip 6d5n last 2 weeks back (2 persons). Basically it depend on what kind of food/restaurant in your hunting list.
I still spend up almost RM3k just on food and Octopus card(very convenient for transportation and paying at shop) by minimizing on budget restaurant and cheap snack. so, i would advise you to get your ATM ready to be able to withdraw money there.
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QUOTE(WallChecker @ Mar 26 2017, 11:36 PM)
Hi guys, we will be visiting HK for 7D6N including one night in Macau. We have bought most of the attractions/entrance tickets, hotels and ferry paid. We plan to change about RM3k to HKD and just wondering if it is enough for 2pax? Mainly to foods, junks, MTR and other transport around etc.
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If you don't mind, you can get 2 Airport Travel Pass @ HKD250 each. Each consist of 1 airport ride and unlimited train rides for 3 consecutive days. That way you can save the hassle from top-up your Octopus card for MTR.

But you can still get Octopus card if you want to take bus or Ding Ding tram.
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QUOTE(GI Jie @ Mar 30 2017, 05:57 PM)
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Haha yeah, saw the news on that day. But Langham place is my favourite mall in HK. Went there everytime during my all visit to HK.

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Haha yeah, saw the news on that day. But Langham place is my favourite mall in HK. Went there everytime during my all visit to HK.
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Ya. I stay at Cordis during all my trips to HK
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I see. Didn't have chance to try Cordis yet. Stayed Metropark Mongkok all the time. In fact, I'm going again coming April.
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I see. Didn't have chance to try Cordis yet. Stayed Metropark Mongkok all the time. In fact, I'm going again coming April.
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Should try Cordis cos they have larger than normal HK hotel rooms and it is so convenient as the minibus station is just downstairs and the MTR is in Langham which can be accessed via the elevated walkway. Hujan pun tak takut ler. Food and shopping aplenty with TST a few stations south and Admiralty a few stations after that. Never tried Metropark before but you get off at Yau Ma Tei station, right?
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QUOTE(GI Jie @ Mar 31 2017, 02:36 PM)
Should try Cordis cos they have larger than normal HK hotel rooms and it is so convenient as the minibus station is just downstairs and the MTR is in Langham which can be accessed via the elevated walkway. Hujan pun tak takut ler. Food and shopping aplenty with TST a few stations south and Admiralty a few stations after that. Never tried Metropark before but you get off at Yau Ma Tei station, right?
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QUOTE(GI Jie @ Mar 27 2017, 01:20 PM)
For me, it is way insufficient cos food in HK is not cheap. It is even worse in Macau. Eateries accepts cash and you can load up your Octupus card as it is also widely accepted and only larger restaurants accept CC. I think you'll need something like HKD8K cash minimum for 2pax for a 7D6N visit. The cab fare alone from the airport to Mongkok is about HKD230.
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Ya, I asked my sister and friends that normal meal for 2pax is around RM70 to RM100 per meal, so gonna eat reasonable meal not much fancy meal. We will be taking bus from airport to hotel, HKD33/pax. Our trip budget is moderate so can't be spending on expensive foods and shopping. I will bring some USD with me (my travel habit since I usually go backpacking). Thanks for sharing.

QUOTE(inachi @ Mar 29 2017, 11:33 AM)
Just went solo trip few weeks ago..This is how much i spend.
Accomodation - RM1.4K
Flight - RM600
I spend RM1.5k for the rest, include ferry to Macau..but to be safe, u better bring more la..
Thanks for sharing, your expense is about the same as ours, most of our tickets e.g. attractions and ferry bought online to save time from queue there..

QUOTE(jackal75 @ Mar 30 2017, 06:09 PM)
Hi there, I just back from Macau + HK trip 6d5n last 2 weeks back (2 persons). Basically it depend on what kind of food/restaurant in your hunting list.
I still spend up almost RM3k just on food and Octopus card(very convenient for transportation and paying at shop) by minimizing on budget restaurant and cheap snack. so, i would advise you to get your ATM ready to be able to withdraw money there.
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I see, thanks for sharing. We have not plan much on foods yet but covered most attractions that we plan to do.. Seems like I will change slightly more maybe..

QUOTE(XiuKeong @ Mar 30 2017, 06:19 PM)
If you don't mind, you can get 2 Airport Travel Pass @ HKD250 each. Each consist of 1 airport ride and unlimited train rides for 3 consecutive days. That way you can save the hassle from top-up your Octopus card for MTR.
But you can still get Octopus card if you want to take bus or Ding Ding tram.
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The 1 airport ride and unlimited train rides for 3 days sounds like good deal! Will check that out, thanks! smile.gif
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QUOTE(WallChecker @ Apr 1 2017, 01:35 AM)
Thanks for sharing, your expense is about the same as ours, most of our tickets e.g. attractions and ferry bought online to save time from queue there..
I see, thanks for sharing. We have not plan much on foods yet but covered most attractions that we plan to do.. Seems like I will change slightly more maybe..
The 1 airport ride and unlimited train rides for 3 days sounds like good deal! Will check that out, thanks! smile.gif
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Yup..I brought RM1.7k cash there, but only use RM900..Because my tickets all purchased from Klook..which all add up around RM500..
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...most of our tickets e.g. attractions and ferry bought online to save time from queue there..
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Don't be too happy cos you still need to queue up to collect the tickets and then queue up to get in.
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Don't be too happy cos you still need to queue up to collect the tickets and then queue up to get in.
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At least the queue to get in only takes 10-15 mins.

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anybody know the equivalent of Pavilion KL in Hong Kong?
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IFC @ Central or Pacific Place @ Admiralty..


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I like Harbour City at Tst most in term of size and offerings. The rest i felt are kind of small
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I like Harbour City at Tst most in term of size and offerings. The rest i felt are kind of small
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I like Harbour City too. Just got back from HK, the weather is getting warmer and warmer.

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I like Harbour City too. Just got back from HK, the weather is getting warmer and warmer.
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Hi, I know HK's weather is getting warmer, but is sweater or jacket required during night time? I'm going next week.
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Hi, I know HK's weather is getting warmer, but is sweater or jacket required during night time? I'm going next week.
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No need, unless you go up the peak or pier at night, light jacket/cardigan is needed.
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No need, unless you go up the peak or pier at night, light jacket/cardigan is needed.
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OK thanks.
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Hey guys, I'm planning for a honeymoon trip to hong kong around xmas time this year (Dec 25 - Dec 30).

Any ideas on what to do there for a couple in their 30s during the winter? Much appreciated if you could also inform if the duration is too long.

Thank you.

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Hey guys, I'm planning for a honeymoon trip to hong kong around xmas time this year (Dec 25 - Dec 30).

Any ideas on what to do there for a couple in their 30s during the winter? Much appreciated if you could also inform if the duration is too long.

Thank you.
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Congrats. What to do there? Stay on the hotel bed.
Other than that, make no plans but just wander around and go wherever your legs take you couple.
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QUOTE(Current Events guy @ Apr 16 2017, 03:03 AM)
Hey guys, I'm planning for a honeymoon trip to hong kong around xmas time this year (Dec 25 - Dec 30).

Any ideas on what to do there for a couple in their 30s during the winter? Much appreciated if you could also inform if the duration is too long.

Thank you.
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is this your first time? if yes i feel 5 days can be a lil bit too short, at least for me. so don worry if it gets too long or what.

As for what to do, what is your preference between you and your partner?
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Congrats. What to do there? Stay on the hotel bed.
Other than that, make no plans but just wander around and go wherever your legs take you couple.
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is this your first time? if yes i feel 5 days can be a lil bit too short, at least for me. so don worry if it gets too long or what.

As for what to do, what is your preference between you and your partner?
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Thanks guys.

Yes this is the first time for both of us.

I looked at some itineraries online and saw that most aren't doable in the winter, especially if we're going during xmas week.
Our usual activity when we go to a city during travel is to simply walk around town and shop and eat. Basically the same thing you'd do on a weekend in KL. I'm thinking 1 day for disneyland and 1 day at Macao. The other 3 days will be for us to wander around.
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QUOTE(Current Events guy @ Apr 16 2017, 11:10 PM)
Thanks guys.

Yes this is the first time for both of us.

I looked at some itineraries online and saw that most aren't doable in the winter, especially if we're going during xmas week.
Our usual activity when we go to a city during travel is to simply walk around town and shop and eat. Basically the same thing you'd do on a weekend in KL. I'm thinking 1 day for disneyland and 1 day at Macao. The other 3 days will be for us to wander around.
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then for the 3 days perhaps u can spend 2 days in Kowloon (From ShamShuiPo all the way down to TST and another 1 day at Hong Kong island (from SheungWan to CausewayBay..
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QUOTE(Current Events guy @ Apr 16 2017, 03:03 AM)
Hey guys, I'm planning for a honeymoon trip to hong kong around xmas time this year (Dec 25 - Dec 30).

Any ideas on what to do there for a couple in their 30s during the winter? Much appreciated if you could also inform if the duration is too long.

Thank you.
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Tell more about what you like to do or shop. e.g. Shopping like flea market style (petaling street kind), mid-level, or branded or high-end fashion ?
Food - char chan teng style, aircond, restaurant, fine dining. What kind of food ? asian, jap, western ?
Drinks ? Coffee/tea ? Do you like clubbing/pub ?
Any budget range for spendings ?

Any particular interest or prefer environment/outdoor or things you want to shop ?
e.g. coffee, trekking, shoe shopping, gold fish, toys, etc. ?

Christmas/New Year time will be super peak and packed, plenty of mainland people and tourists packing everywhere. Will be very crowded and long queue, but it is an experience by itself.
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QUOTE(Current Events guy @ Apr 16 2017, 11:10 PM)
Thanks guys.

Yes this is the first time for both of us.

I looked at some itineraries online and saw that most aren't doable in the winter, especially if we're going during xmas week.
Our usual activity when we go to a city during travel is to simply walk around town and shop and eat. Basically the same thing you'd do on a weekend in KL. I'm thinking 1 day for disneyland and 1 day at Macao. The other 3 days will be for us to wander around.
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Bro (assuming you are the male counterpart), shopping alone will take most of your time when the missus wanna go there. Their shopping centres are huge and plentiful, left right & centre. A 5-day trip is always never enough. If you ask my missus and my kid, even a 2-week trip is barely sufficient.

Winter in HK is not that cold lah. It is just wet & windy. Better not go to Disneyland cos it's a waste of time and pretty expensive as well. Additionally the weather might be against you. Same as Macau as you have to walk around there. Might as well just stay in HK.

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QUOTE(cute_boboi @ Apr 17 2017, 02:24 PM)
Tell more about what you like to do or shop. e.g. Shopping like flea market style (petaling street kind), mid-level, or branded or high-end fashion ?
Food - char chan teng style, aircond, restaurant, fine dining. What kind of food ? asian, jap, western ?
Drinks ? Coffee/tea ? Do you like clubbing/pub ?
Any budget range for spendings ?

Any particular interest or prefer environment/outdoor or things you want to shop ?
e.g. coffee, trekking, shoe shopping, gold fish, toys, etc. ?

Christmas/New Year time will be super peak and packed, plenty of mainland people and tourists packing everywhere. Will be very crowded and long queue, but it is an experience by itself.
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I was at TST last xmas. Crowd wise i think i bearable. Just dont go avenue of stars that area. Everyelse felt like a normal hk crowd
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FYI, Avenue of Stars is closed for renovation, most of the stuffs are all re-located to the Garden of Stars

Also if you're a foodie on a budget, there are a lot of affordable Michelin Stars restaurant, can go for food hunt, but prepare for a super long queue during weekend/holidays.
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QUOTE(Chester @ Apr 18 2017, 10:33 AM)
I was at TST last xmas. Crowd wise i think i bearable. Just dont go avenue of stars that area. Everyelse felt like a normal hk crowd
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Avenue of Stars? But it's already closed for renovation. If you mean along the road, then i doubt so la..Everyone sure wanna go there and take photo with the cityscape.
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QUOTE(inachi @ Apr 18 2017, 01:47 PM)
Avenue of Stars? But it's already closed for renovation. If you mean along the road, then i doubt so la..Everyone sure wanna go there and take photo with the cityscape.
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Along the road. But it was also bcoz i was there during xmas day. So very bad especially near hotel peninsula end. Other days seems ok
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Hunting for cheap tickets to Hong Kong, so far I saw it's about 1.5k for 3 persons...what was the cheapest that one can get?

Btw, is 1 week enough for Hong Kong + Macau + Shenzhen?
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QUOTE(Duckies @ Apr 25 2017, 09:39 PM)
Hunting for cheap tickets to Hong Kong, so far I saw it's about 1.5k for 3 persons...what was the cheapest that one can get?

Btw, is 1 week enough for Hong Kong + Macau + Shenzhen?
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Okla..500 per pax..AA?

Last time i got 600 for Cathay Pacific.

1 week is definitely not enough..
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QUOTE(inachi @ Apr 25 2017, 11:21 PM)
Okla..500 per pax..AA?

Last time i got 600 for Cathay Pacific.

1 week is definitely not enough..
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Yea Air Asia. Hmm 600 Cathay Pacific, promotion?

10 days then?
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QUOTE(Duckies @ Apr 26 2017, 08:17 AM)
Yea Air Asia. Hmm 600 Cathay Pacific, promotion?

10 days then?
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Not sure if they still have promo u can go check it..

10 days shud be fine..actually it really depends on who u go with..if u go with your parents, u might spend 2-3 days in Macau for the casino..

if not u can spend one day trip there..so all this really back to what kind of traveling style you want.
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Hi all,

As planned, we went HK last month (Mid April) for 7D6N (including 1 night in Macau). Everything is faster in HK and space is very very limited. Lucky us that our room size is acceptable in HK, which is different in Macau where our room is worth every penny. Breakfast served by hotel in HK, hence we did not went out to hunt breakfast (I know HK famous with breakfast but at the same time we try to minimize our spending as well).
Food wise, their taste is almost same as in KL or Penang in MY (Strong taste, not so bland). Food pricing is very expensive, one decent meal for two is about RM100 and can go up to 200 (For decent meal).
MTR is the best railway management I have seen, comes every 1-2 mins and easily accessible to most places.
Budget for two pax is about 8k inclusive everything, mainly on hotels (approx. 2.5k), flight, ferry, attractions (Disneyland, Mdm Tussauds, Peak tram, and of course MTR and foods!). This also includes some souvenirs we bought from Koi Kei etc, approx. 400.


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Yea Air Asia. Hmm 600 Cathay Pacific, promotion?

10 days then?
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Are you guys talking about return tickets?
Because I checked Cathay and it is RM1.3k inclusive a 2day Disney tickets
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I plan to go HK family trip on early Nov, any cheap flights and reasonable Hotel recommended? 2 adults and 2 kids.
Prefer nearby MTR.

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If 6D5N, Is it better to go there from Mon to Sat or Wed to Mon (Across Sat & Sun)?
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HI all,

I plan to go HK family trip on early Nov, any cheap flights and reasonable Hotel recommended? 2 adults and 2 kids.
Prefer nearby MTR.

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i stayed at Hotel MK @ Mongkok..Very nice location
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If 6D5N, Is it better to go there from Mon to Sat or Wed to Mon (Across Sat & Sun)?
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Doesn't really matter cos HK is packed everyday of the week & most shops are open everyday. Me, I like to get home on the weekends cos not so jammed here in KL. Do check the prices of the tickets cos they vary depending on your departure & arrival days.
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i stayed at Hotel MK @ Mongkok..Very nice location
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What do you think of Metropark Kowloon Hotel? I am planning to stay in this hotel in my next trip.
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What do you think of Metropark Kowloon Hotel? I am planning to stay in this hotel in my next trip.
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erm..from where it looks from the map, i don think the location is really strategic la..might need some walk from MTR and also the happening part like nathan road, argyle street etc.

if u wan mongkok but try finding around places that easily access from Nathan road..yours is already at another side.

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If 6D5N, Is it better to go there from Mon to Sat or Wed to Mon (Across Sat & Sun)?
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I suggest you go on Mon to Sat. Weekend in HK is packed with China tourist and you won't like it.

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What do you think of Metropark Kowloon Hotel? I am planning to stay in this hotel in my next trip.
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Try search Metropark Mongkok Hotel at Prince Edward. 1 min walk to MTR station. Bus from airport stop right in front of the hotel.

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Anyone try Malindo Air to HK before? Good or not?
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if u have taken Malindo Air overseas before, i would say its a good choice..
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if u have taken Malindo Air overseas before, i would say its a good choice..
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first time taking Malindo Air to overseas, thanks.
Just book the air tickets above. Cheaper than AA.
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QUOTE(ahlin @ May 27 2017, 07:50 AM)
I suggest you go on Mon to Sat. Weekend in HK is packed with China tourist and you won't like it.
Try search Metropark Mongkok Hotel at Prince Edward. 1 min walk to MTR station. Bus from airport stop right in front of the hotel.
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I also stay there last year and i guess the outlook renovation should be completed right now.
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Okla..500 per pax..AA?

Last time i got 600 for Cathay Pacific.

1 week is definitely not enough..
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just checked for my date, MAS (550) is cheaper than Airasia (590) and Cathay Dragon is around 700-800+
missed out on the Singapore Airline 690 flash deal 2 weeks ago as it need 2 pax
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Can recommend any place to visit around HK for 2 days only? Heading there in September.

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Can recommend any place to visit around HK for 2 days only? Heading there in September.

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https://minihotel.hk/en/

few friends recommended..but its too pricey for a solo trip last time.
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Hello, anyone can recommend nice and cheap, most importantly hygiene accommodation in hk please? thanks!
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You can try Casa Hotel at Yau Ma Tei. 30s away from Yau Ma Tei MTR station.
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HK first. Getting to Macau is not hard at all anyway.
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HK first. Getting to Macau is not hard at all anyway.
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I see... how many days is required to explore Macau? Btw, if I go to HK first, then Macau will be at the end of my trip. Planning to stay at Macau 1 to 2 nights. Prefer not to go there in the middle of the trip (troublesome check in/out of the hotel)

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I see... how many days is required to explore Macau? Btw, if I go to HK first, then Macau will be at the end of my trip. Planning to stay at Macau 1 to 2 nights. Prefer not to go there in the middle of the trip (troublesome check in/out of the hotel)
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Up to you how much you want to explore..A lot people been for just a day trip only. I did that last time too.

Take a ferry in the early morning, and come back in late evening. Good enough to explore the tourist spots and hang out in the casino for few hours biggrin.gif
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I see... how many days is required to explore Macau? Btw, if I go to HK first, then Macau will be at the end of my trip. Planning to stay at Macau 1 to 2 nights. Prefer not to go there in the middle of the trip (troublesome check in/out of the hotel)
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Yes, I agreed with Inachi. Go there for day trip. Macau nothing much for me actually, and hotel in Macau is rather expensive. HK have more for you to explore.
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first time taking Malindo Air to overseas, thanks.
Just book the air tickets above. Cheaper than AA.
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how much did u book for return per pax? im looking at AA ~RM 550 return for my dates, wonder if i should book. Will matta fair be cheaper?
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just checked for my date, MAS (550) is cheaper than Airasia (590) and Cathay Dragon is around 700-800+
missed out on the Singapore Airline 690 flash deal 2 weeks ago as it need 2 pax
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Wow, rm550 for MAS? is it promo price? checked and it's around 7xx bangwall.gif
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Hi all,

As planned, we went HK last month (Mid April) for 7D6N (including 1 night in Macau). Everything is faster in HK and space is very very limited. Lucky us that our room size is acceptable in HK, which is different in Macau where our room is worth every penny. Breakfast served by hotel in HK, hence we did not went out to hunt breakfast (I know HK famous with breakfast but at the same time we try to minimize our spending as well).
Food wise, their taste is almost same as in KL or Penang in MY (Strong taste, not so bland). Food pricing is very expensive, one decent meal for two is about RM100 and can go up to 200 (For decent meal).
MTR is the best railway management I have seen, comes every 1-2 mins and easily accessible to most places.
Budget for two pax is about 8k inclusive everything, mainly on hotels (approx. 2.5k), flight, ferry, attractions (Disneyland, Mdm Tussauds, Peak tram, and of course MTR and foods!). This also includes some souvenirs we bought from Koi Kei etc, approx. 400.
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can i have the name of the hotels in both HK and Macao? itinerary too, if possible. going with family of 8 persons to HK in march 2018. thanks.
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Wow, rm550 for MAS? is it promo price? checked and it's around 7xx  bangwall.gif
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yeah previously they had promo.now its back to 7XX
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hey guys, got recommendations for clean and cheap place to stay for two? weekends trip only so room dun have to be too big as will be out all day and only come back to sleep at night.
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hey guys, got recommendations for clean and cheap place to stay for two? weekends trip only so room dun have to be too big as will be out all day and only come back to sleep at night.
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stayed here..location is pretty nice..

https://www.agoda.com/hotel-mk/hotel/hong-k...75-823f0bba3a15


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hey guys, got recommendations for clean and cheap place to stay for two? weekends trip only so room dun have to be too big as will be out all day and only come back to sleep at night.
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try casa hotel, if cheap enough thn can book
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how much did u book for return per pax? im looking at AA ~RM 550 return for my dates, wonder if i should book. Will matta fair be cheaper?
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Malindo Air = RM 490 (basic ticket already inclusive standard 30g baggage, 1 meal, light refreshment/drink).

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wow juz now go check agoda for hotel in macau....the price up so much!!

last year april stay at ole london hotel macau around rm300, juz now check need rm6xx fr this oct....jialat...anyone got tips? thank you
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QUOTE(bee993 @ Jul 14 2017, 04:21 AM)
wow juz now go check agoda for hotel in macau....the price up so much!!

last year april stay at ole london hotel macau around rm300, juz now check need rm6xx fr this oct....jialat...anyone got tips? thank you
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which date till which date?
and which hotel?
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which date till which date?
and which hotel?
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Oct 4 in oct 7 out


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Good day guys, going HK on 9 September (my birthday btw) tongue.gif with 2 of my colleagues guys. Just wondering after we reach HK airport is it better to take the subway train and transit? We will be staying at TST. I explore the map with my fren. Seem going by bus very far but cheap i heard. What is the weather there ya during September? Hot or cold? And for Ocean Park, we need to buy tickets here or reach there only buy? Order food must be quick rite? Everything is about speed there. LOL. Appreciate the feedback. smile.gif
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QUOTE(Gene_89 @ Jul 14 2017, 11:50 PM)
Good day guys, going HK on 9 September (my birthday btw) tongue.gif with 2 of my colleagues guys. Just wondering after we reach HK airport is it better to take the subway train and transit? We will be staying at TST. I explore the map with my fren. Seem going by bus very far but cheap i heard. What is the weather there ya during September? Hot or cold? And for Ocean Park, we need to buy tickets here or reach there only buy? Order food must be quick rite? Everything is about speed there. LOL. Appreciate the feedback.  smile.gif
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After reached HK airport, I suggest better take bus to go TST. The cost is significant lower. Search Citybus to see if any bus stop around your hotel. Temperature during September is rather high in HK. As for Ocean Park, try search Klook and sometime u can get cheaper ticket there.
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Oct 4 in oct 7 out
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what are the hotel of your choice?
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QUOTE(Gene_89 @ Jul 14 2017, 11:50 PM)
Good day guys, going HK on 9 September (my birthday btw) tongue.gif with 2 of my colleagues guys. Just wondering after we reach HK airport is it better to take the subway train and transit? We will be staying at TST. I explore the map with my fren. Seem going by bus very far but cheap i heard. What is the weather there ya during September? Hot or cold? And for Ocean Park, we need to buy tickets here or reach there only buy? Order food must be quick rite? Everything is about speed there. LOL. Appreciate the feedback.  smile.gif
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1) U can take Airport Express..From Airport to Kowloon Station. Then take taxi to your hotel.

2) its summer that time. It's like Malaysia.

3) Suggest u download the app Klook. U can buy the airport express ticket there..I bought my airport express, macau ferry and some tourist attractions ticket there..Its faster(the queue is crazy) and slightly cheaper compared to u buy it on the spot.

4) Lol. Yes. Definitely not a place for you to finish your food and slowly chill and talk..Do expect some table sharing too..Unless u are in those cafe la..
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QUOTE(inachi @ Jul 15 2017, 04:30 PM)
1) U can take Airport Express..From Airport to Kowloon Station. Then take taxi to your hotel.

2) its summer that time. It's like Malaysia.

3) Suggest u download the app Klook. U can buy the airport express ticket there..I bought my airport express, macau ferry and some tourist attractions ticket there..Its faster(the queue is crazy) and slightly cheaper compared to u buy it on the spot.

4) Lol. Yes. Definitely not a place for you to finish your food and slowly chill and talk..Do expect some table sharing too..Unless u are in those cafe la..
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Thanks for the feedback. Do we need the octopus card all the time? As most of things uses this card? Right will download the app as per suggest. After we buy those tickets via the Klook app where shud we get the tickets? Is it scan through QR code? Sorry not so familiar about these things. tongue.gif

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QUOTE(Gene_89 @ Jul 15 2017, 06:51 PM)
Thanks for the feedback. Do we need the octopus card all the time? As most of things uses this card? Right will download the app as per suggest. After we buy those tickets via the Klook app where shud we get the tickets? Is it scan through QR code? Sorry not so familiar about these things.  tongue.gif
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Every place has different mechanism to collect tickets..like airport express u just show the person the confirmation email at the counter..While for place like The Peak, u will meet the Klook staff at the location written in the app and collect your ticket.. So just remember to read the description in the app..they will explain very clearly on how to use it.

Yup, get an Octopus card..Its like our TouchnGo, u use that for the MTR, and also for payment at 7-11 or Circle K..

Your octopus card can also be refunded in the station before u leave.

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what are the hotel of your choice?
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Cheapest is the choice
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try traveloka
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sometimes booking direct with the hotel gives better rate and value.need to do some homework to korek the best deals and sometimes this include arguing(in email) with the hotel reservation if they have best rate guarantee lol!(usually it works)
for example regal hotels offer free shuttle from airport to hotel and also hotel to airport
and do register for the hotel membership to get extra discount lol

traveloka do offer good deals when combined with their weekly promo code
expedia/hotels.com/agoda do offer member special pricing/insider deals on hotels and this can be combined with any promo code from banks(CIMB/Maybank/HSBC/etc)

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QUOTE(ryan18 @ Jul 15 2017, 10:25 PM)
sometimes booking direct with the hotel gives better rate and value.need to do some homework to korek the best deals and sometimes this include arguing(in email) with the hotel reservation if they have best rate guarantee lol!(usually it works)
for example regal hotels offer free shuttle from airport to hotel and also hotel to airport
and do register for the hotel membership to get extra discount lol

traveloka do offer good deals when combined with their weekly promo code
expedia/hotels.com/agoda do offer member special pricing/insider deals on hotels and this can be combined with any promo code from banks(CIMB/Maybank/HSBC/etc)
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i dnt have any promo code by bank since i dnt own any credit card
so based on anything that doesn't need a credit card is the basic(means everyone can use it)
and i've booked so many hotels before
through agoda with their insider's deal or so called "50%" laugh.gif
and direct hotel booking as well

so far noting beats traveloka combined with their promo code
the price is nowhere near at all
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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Jul 15 2017, 11:10 PM)
i dnt have any promo code by bank since i dnt own any credit card
so based on anything that doesn't need a credit card is the basic(means everyone can use it)
and i've booked so many hotels before
through agoda with their insider's deal or so called "50%" laugh.gif
and direct hotel booking as well

so far noting beats traveloka combined with their promo code
the price is nowhere near at all
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yup nothing beats traveloka for hotels in malaysia mostly
promo code by bank-CIMB/Maybank debit card have code for expedia lol! i dont have credit card as well lol
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QUOTE(ryan18 @ Jul 16 2017, 01:41 AM)
yup nothing beats traveloka for hotels in malaysia mostly
promo code by bank-CIMB/Maybank debit card have code for expedia lol! i dont have credit card as well lol
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where do u get such code?...how come i dnt know?
or maybe i use public bank DC
and i booked my hotels mostly intenational, i only booked once locally which is genting
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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Jul 16 2017, 09:50 AM)
where do u get such code?...how come i dnt know?
or maybe i use public bank DC
and i booked my hotels mostly intenational, i only booked once locally which is genting
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haha need to look at maybank/cimb/hlb website very often lol
anyway for the benefit of others i shall share the code here
Expedia 10% for CIMB CIMBEXPMY17
Maybank for expedia 10% MBBEXPMY17
HSBC also have i think just substitute the front one HSBCEXPMY17 (not sure if it works lol)

for agoda can get extra 5% off the price by booking thru agoda.com/hsbc, agoda.com/cimb or agoda.com/maybank
or clicking thru your agoda email with promo code get you additional 10%

ok i think i have gone out of topics lol

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Hello hello! Need help to check on itinerary - to give any opinion/ recommendation/ improvement to the itinerary.

We're going to stay in Sheung Wan, HK Island. Travelling on the 3rd week of September. Anyone been to the Sha Tin race course?

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Hello hello! Need help to check on itinerary - to give any opinion/ recommendation/ improvement to the itinerary.

We're going to stay in Sheung Wan, HK Island. Travelling on the 3rd week of September. Anyone been to the Sha Tin race course?

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Day 2- Yep definitely can make it for Victoria Harbour. Because TBH u won't spend hours and hours in the night market there.. But are u going to see the Symphony Light Show? If yes have to be there at 7pm.
Day 3 - OK
Day 4- Cant comment. never been there.
Day 5- I supposed u bought from Klook? Coz meeting up at the station exit tongue.gif I feel 3.30 is slightly late la..because u still have to walk in, wait for the train to come(the crowd is crazy,even though u get from Klook but still have to queue). That time from meeting up in exit until we reached up there, 30-45 mins are gone.. And after u visit Madame Tussads, Trick Eye, it might be already 6.30 or 7? And trust me, the crowd waiting to at Sky Terrace is scary. That time i have to go there at 5+ to secure a nice spot.. If not u basically can't see things except all the people's head. U better go there early, get a nice spot. Take some sunset photos and night view photos, around 8+pm faster leave The Peak.
Day 6- Did u research if the cable car is back to operation? Because i know it was closed for maintenance when i was there 4 months ago. If not it will affect the time for ur day 6.

But overall i realise u spent a lot of days in Hong Kong Island. Never plan to visit more Kow loon? U can consider spend more time at Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei, TST, Sham Shui Po. I love Sham Shui Po.

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Very nice comment. The cable car already back in operation since June.

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QUOTE(inachi @ Jul 19 2017, 10:36 PM)
Day 1- Ok
Day 2- Yep definitely can make it for Victoria Harbour. Because TBH u won't spend hours and hours in the night market there.. But are u going to see the Symphony Light Show? If yes have to be there at 7pm.
Day 3 - OK
Day 4- Cant comment. never been there.
Day 5- I supposed u bought from Klook? Coz meeting up at the station exit  tongue.gif I feel 3.30 is slightly late la..because u still have to walk in, wait for the train to come(the crowd is crazy,even though u get from Klook but still have to queue). That time from meeting up in exit until we reached up there, 30-45 mins are gone.. And after u visit Madame Tussads, Trick Eye, it might be already 6.30 or 7? And trust me, the crowd waiting to at Sky Terrace is scary. That time i have to go there at 5+ to secure a nice spot.. If not u basically can't see things except all the people's head. U better go there early, get a nice spot. Take some sunset photos and night view photos, around 8+pm faster leave The Peak.
Day 6-  Did u research if the cable car is back to operation? Because i know it was closed for maintenance when i was there 4 months ago. If not it will affect the time for ur day 6.

But overall i realise u spent a lot of days in Hong Kong Island. Never plan to visit more Kow loon? U can consider spend more time at Mong Kok, Yau Ma Tei, TST, Sham Shui Po. I love Sham Shui Po.
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Thanks for the feedback wub.gif

Day 2
- Not sure actually, but not likely to see the symphony of light show. I think we'll prioritize the street/ market strolling and shopping on Day 2.
- Even so, thanks for the tip coz if not too tired and time permits, might consider it.
- How long is the show by the way? We can catch it from anywhere in the Victoria Harbour? Or does it have to be on the AquaLuna?

Day 5
- Yes! A lot of the tickets for attractions I'll get it from Klook ^___^ its cheaper and more convenient.
- I see, then I'll get the earlier session. The 2pm session should give us sufficient time I assume?

Yes it's back in operation. Otherwise I believe Klook can't sell it too biggrin.gif

For some reason I keep finding interesting places/ things to do in HK Island. I'm actually very keen to do hiking, and there's a highly recommended place - Dragon's Back at Shek O Country Park - but I don't see how we accommodate that. Initially was worse, there's even a 1-day to Macau loll! But told my friend I don't think we have time for it.

Due to the short time span of only 5 days (can't really count the first day haha), we're only mostly doing the main attractions. Mong Kok is mostly for the night market. What is nice in Sham Shui Po? I think we'll just quickly drop by the street market and only make stops at whatever attracts our attention.

Friend is going to give birth to twins so I'm also looking for cute/ unique baby clothes that I can buy in HKG. Hopefully there will be interesting items in the market. Is the style similar to Bangkok or other markets where you can haggle 50% off the selling price?

Is there any recommendation for Day 6? We will have to store our luggage in the airport; does HKG airport have coin lockers like Japan? Or they only have counters to keep luggage? If yes, any idea estimated how much it costs?



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I never been to Sha Tin racecourse but went Happy Valley Racecourse before.
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I think its quite similar. I can't make it to Happy Valley as they only race on Wednesday nights.

The racecourse - you buy tickets/ bet and then can get in to the pit to see the race?
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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Jul 20 2017, 10:01 AM)
I think its quite similar. I can't make it to Happy Valley as they only race on Wednesday nights.

The racecourse - you buy tickets/ bet and then can get in to the pit to see the race?
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Ya it's quite similar. You just need to tap your Octopus card at the entrance with minimum fee then you can access to race course already. Not sure about bet because never done before. Haha.
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Ya it's quite similar. You just need to tap your Octopus card at the entrance with minimum fee then you can access to race course already. Not sure about bet because never done before. Haha.
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I see. Rather than placing bet, I just wanna enter the pit to watch the race rclxm9.gif but I thought must bet only can enter. Hahahaha so if no need then will just pay the entrance fee and go in <3 Thanks!!
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Thanks for the feedback wub.gif

Day 2
- Not sure actually, but not likely to see the symphony of light show. I think we'll prioritize the street/ market strolling and shopping on Day 2.
- Even so, thanks for the tip coz if not too tired and time permits, might consider it.
- How long is the show by the way? We can catch it from anywhere in the Victoria Harbour? Or does it have to be on the AquaLuna?

Day 5
-  Yes! A lot of the tickets for attractions I'll get it from Klook ^___^ its cheaper and more convenient.
- I see, then I'll get the earlier session. The 2pm session should give us sufficient time I assume?

Yes it's back in operation. Otherwise I believe Klook can't sell it too biggrin.gif

For some reason I keep finding interesting places/ things to do in HK Island. I'm actually very keen to do hiking, and there's a highly recommended place - Dragon's Back at Shek O Country Park - but I don't see how we accommodate that. Initially was worse, there's even a 1-day to Macau loll! But told my friend I don't think we have time for it.

Due to the short time span of only 5 days (can't really count the first day haha), we're only mostly doing the main attractions. Mong Kok is mostly for the night market. What is nice in Sham Shui Po? I think we'll just quickly drop by the street market and only make stops at whatever attracts our attention.

Friend is going to give birth to twins so I'm also looking for cute/ unique baby clothes that I can buy in HKG. Hopefully there will be interesting items in the market. Is the style similar to Bangkok or other markets where you can haggle 50% off the selling price?

Is there any recommendation for Day 6? We will have to store our luggage in the airport; does HKG airport have coin lockers like Japan? Or they only have counters to keep luggage? If yes, any idea estimated how much it costs?
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Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade is the best place to see la. u got a proper platform for you to stand, or sit(if you are early)..not just on aqua luna.. the show last for around 15 minutes.

Okla 2pm should be fine. As long as you can make it to Sky Terrace at around 5-6pm. U make all the way up there already, better be early than late. because i saw those people that arrive late, u will regret like mad..

Yup last time i managed to squeeze one day to Macau because its a 7d6n..

Sham Shui Po is nice because its not those place with high rise buildings..most of the locals will go there because they have places like our petaling street, selling cheap stuffs, digital mall etc. They also have diff streets with diff category of items, like leather, textile, etc.

Erm i'm not sure about the HKG airport facilities. maybe u have to check it from their website.


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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Jul 20 2017, 10:19 AM)
I see. Rather than placing bet, I just wanna enter the pit to watch the race rclxm9.gif but I thought must bet only can enter. Hahahaha so if no need then will just pay the entrance fee and go in <3  Thanks!!
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I can pinjam you my HKJC account if you want to bet....if win we split 50-50....hahaha.
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I can pinjam you my HKJC account if you want to bet....if win we split 50-50....hahaha.
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You're in Japan AND Hong Kong! Where else?! laugh.gif
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You're in Japan AND Hong Kong! Where else?! laugh.gif
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Hahaha......I left JP for HK already.
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Meaning you've settled in HKG now? Wahhhh. The period I'm travelling (around 3rd week of Sept) - will it be very hot? I know its summer with some chance of rain. Just want to be mentally prepared its not so hot that I'll melt under the sun hahahaha
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Meaning you've settled in HKG now? Wahhhh. The period I'm travelling (around 3rd week of Sept) - will it be very hot? I know its summer with some chance of rain. Just want to be mentally prepared its not so hot that I'll melt under the sun hahahaha
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I am not too sure as I am not here long. But I think it will be hot but not as hot as Japan though. And it has been raining quite often and in fact there was a typhoon yesterday as well
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Jul 24 2017, 09:00 AM)
I am not too sure as I am not here long. But I think it will be hot but not as hot as Japan though. And it has been raining quite often and in fact there was a typhoon yesterday as well
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Dang. Hope the weather will improve by September. Thanks!!!
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Going to HK around Nov., is Uber or GrabCar available in HK?
For 4 Adults and 2 kids, feasible with Uber/ Taxi?
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Uber yes but Grab nope.

But again, HK is basically very accessible via their MTR. why do you need to get Uber? Plus u have 6 people, which means everytime u must get 2 cars?
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Uber yes but Grab nope.

But again, HK is basically very accessible via their MTR. why do you need to get Uber? Plus u have 6 people, which means everytime u must get 2 cars?
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because got kids, so just incase...can uber bigger car or not?
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because got kids, so just incase...can uber bigger car or not?
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If use Klook to book tickets, is it best to use HKD or MYR currency?
Any surcharges on our credit card?

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http://www.noahsark.com.hk/sim/park-attractions.jsp

Anyone been to this new HK Attractions before? Mind to share?
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hey guys, wit the current H3N2 outbreak in HK, is it safe to go? wanna go for weekends food n disney trip only
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hey guys, wit the current H3N2 outbreak in HK, is it safe to go? wanna go for weekends food n disney trip only
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Suggest to take meningococcal + influenza vaccine at any clinic and ask the Doctor advices.
We at here won't know the actual outbreak conditions over there....risk is always there.
When are you going there?
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QUOTE(thinkgoodpositive @ Aug 9 2017, 10:44 AM)
Suggest to take meningococcal + influenza vaccine at any clinic and ask the Doctor advices.
We at here won't know the actual outbreak conditions over there....risk is always there.
When are you going there?
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next month tho
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If use Klook to book tickets, is it best to use HKD or MYR currency?
Any surcharges on our credit card?

Thnaks
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they don charge in MYR.. u can only see the display as MYR, but when it comes to the transaction, u will be charged in USD.

unless u select HKD, TWD, SGD or USD, then it will be charged as the currency itself.
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Jul 24 2017, 09:00 AM)
I am not too sure as I am not here long. But I think it will be hot but not as hot as Japan though. And it has been raining quite often and in fact there was a typhoon yesterday as well
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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Jul 26 2017, 09:56 AM)
Dang. Hope the weather will improve by September. Thanks!!!
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eh u both migrate from JP to HK thread ah? lol biggrin.gif
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eh u both migrate from JP to HK thread ah? lol biggrin.gif
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Physically I also migrate liao.
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Aug 9 2017, 11:03 AM)
Physically I also migrate liao.
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how is the influenza outbreak there? serious? safe to go? going in sept for weekends trip
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QUOTE(thinkgoodpositive @ Aug 3 2017, 12:43 PM)
because got kids, so just incase...can uber bigger car or not?
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I went with 3 kids. Taking MTR all the way. 11yo, 7yo and 4yo. The 3yo. The 3yo didnt use octopus card. Only the two older ones. Np at all. Hongkies very polite. Gave their seats to the kids. We were grateful
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how is the influenza outbreak there? serious? safe to go? going in sept for weekends trip
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Do see it from the TV but so far people around me no impact.
You dont even see alot of people wearing mask unlike Japan.
But of course any wahere you go you need to take precautions (not talking about rubbber... smile.gif)
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next month tho
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Same leh, I'm also going next month. Which week/ day you'll be there?


QUOTE(chinti @ Aug 9 2017, 10:59 AM)
eh u both migrate from JP to HK thread ah? lol biggrin.gif
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HAHAHAHA noooooo my heart always in Japan. Somehow HKG just happened, although I'm not really keen. Especially with the Influenza spreading now... thinking twice about it.
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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Aug 9 2017, 12:20 PM)
Same leh, I'm also going next month. Which week/ day you'll be there?
HAHAHAHA noooooo my heart always in Japan. Somehow HKG just happened, although I'm not really keen. Especially with the Influenza spreading now... thinking twice about it.
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15th~17th. going for foods trip and disneyland only. im also thinking hard especially since i havent book my airbnb yet. the news quite scary wit 300 ppl dead in two months
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15th~17th. going for foods trip and disneyland only. im also thinking hard especially since i havent book my airbnb yet. the news quite scary wit 300 ppl dead in two months
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I'm flying the week after you're back. Hmmm. I booked my hotel but it can be cancelled. Flight costs me RM500+ but better safe than sorry. AAARGH SUCH A DILEMMA ohmy.gif what a timing.
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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Aug 9 2017, 12:24 PM)
I'm flying the week after you're back. Hmmm. I booked my hotel but it can be cancelled. Flight costs me RM500+ but better safe than sorry. AAARGH SUCH A DILEMMA  ohmy.gif  what a timing.
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flight cost me RM500 too, how much is ur hotel? yea lo the timing, usually i go weekends trip witout worry 1 and this time suddenly the news make it seems serious so i pop up here to ask question
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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Aug 9 2017, 12:20 PM)
Same leh, I'm also going next month. Which week/ day you'll be there?
HAHAHAHA noooooo my heart always in Japan. Somehow HKG just happened, although I'm not really keen. Especially with the Influenza spreading now... thinking twice about it.
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Dont worry too much lah.....just practice precautions. Remember to buy insurance. smile.gif GP here will cost you about HKD300
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they don charge in MYR.. u can only see the display as MYR, but when it comes to the transaction, u will be charged in USD.

unless u select HKD, TWD, SGD or USD, then it will be charged as the currency itself.
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Thanks for reply. So which one is better? Charge on HKD or USD with credit card?

And if I book from Klook the ticket on a fixed date, can I still change the date later?


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Dont worry too much lah.....just practice precautions. Remember to buy insurance. smile.gif GP here will cost you about HKD300
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Amitabha, hope everything is fine and the situation in HKG improves.
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Thanks for reply. So which one is better? Charge on HKD or USD with credit card?

And if I book from Klook the ticket on a fixed date, can I still change the date later?
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i would go for the HKD..but its only that few ringgit diff la..

nope, don think u can..but why? just book it when u really know when u going la.

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i would go for the HKD..but its only that few ringgit diff la..

nope, don think u can..but why? just book it when u really know when u going la.
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ok thanks.

Just in case raining or change plan last minute lor...

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Weather here really sucks though. Raining and if not damn hot...
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That's what I saw on the weather forecast! Hopefully end Sept it'll improve, otherwise it's gonna be a very damp holiday hahaha.
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Will be going this month end with my kids (aged 9 & 7 & 4).

Will be taking them to Disneyland, Hong Kong Museum of History, Hong Kong Avenue of Comic Stars, Hong Kong Heritage Museum

Any other recommendation that are kids friendly?

Thanks.
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Hi all,

Will be going this month end with my kids (aged 9 & 7 & 4).

Will be taking them to Disneyland, Hong Kong Museum of History, Hong Kong Avenue of Comic Stars, Hong Kong Heritage Museum

Any other recommendation that are kids friendly?

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https://www.flightradar24.com/data/airports/hkg/arrivals

by looking at this, i think more flights are allowed to take off/land..

compared to morning, when almost all flights are canceled.
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How is the situation in HK now? I am going there end of next week, really hope everything is fine confused.gif
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How is the situation in HK now? I am going there end of next week, really hope everything is fine  confused.gif
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looks like situation got better already..are you going for holiday? not sure if everything has back to operational.
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Yes going for holiday. What do you mean things are not back in operation?
Also how is the flu situation there? Anyone knows?
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Yes going for holiday. What do you mean things are not back in operation?
Also how is the flu situation there? Anyone knows?
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There was a typhoon and alot of the operations such as transport were suspended. Can't possibly drive a taxi/ bus through that crazy disaster.

Right now flu is the least of the concern.

http://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/20...phoon-recovery/

http://www.hko.gov.hk/wxinfo/dailywx/wxwarntoday.htm
http://www.hko.gov.hk/wxinfo/currwx/tc_gis_e.htm

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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Aug 28 2017, 09:23 AM)
There was a typhoon and alot of the operations such as transport were suspended. Can't possibly drive a taxi/ bus through that crazy disaster.

Right now flu is the least of the concern.

http://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/20...phoon-recovery/

http://www.hko.gov.hk/wxinfo/dailywx/wxwarntoday.htm
http://www.hko.gov.hk/wxinfo/currwx/tc_gis_e.htm
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Thanks sweet_pez. I thought that Macau is the one badly affected. Didn't know that transportation in HK was affected too?
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QUOTE(Oriental @ Aug 28 2017, 09:33 AM)
Thanks sweet_pez. I thought that Macau is the one badly affected. Didn't know that transportation in HK was affected too?
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Even though my trip is towards end of Sept, I'm having alot of doubts.
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Anyone here have any experience arriving at 11.40 pm and with big group getting transport? My family's flight is expected to arrive at 11.40 and need to get transport for (around 12 of them) to town. Any tips?
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Anyone here have any experience arriving at 11.40 pm and with big group getting transport? My family's flight is expected to arrive at 11.40 and need to get transport for (around 12 of them) to town. Any tips?
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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Aug 28 2017, 09:23 AM)
There was a typhoon and alot of the operations such as transport were suspended. Can't possibly drive a taxi/ bus through that crazy disaster.

Right now flu is the least of the concern.

http://www.thestar.com.my/news/regional/20...phoon-recovery/

http://www.hko.gov.hk/wxinfo/dailywx/wxwarntoday.htm
http://www.hko.gov.hk/wxinfo/currwx/tc_gis_e.htm
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There was another typhoon with cat 8 yesterday. First time in dont know how many years two big typhoon hit HK. Things not that bad in HK as most tourist spot are back to normal, though there are clean up of falling branches that are still ongoing. Most places impacted are residential place that are near coastal area rather than tourist spot.
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Yes going for holiday. What do you mean things are not back in operation?
Also how is the flu situation there? Anyone knows?
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Aug 28 2017, 05:28 PM)
There was another typhoon with cat 8 yesterday. First time in dont know how many years two big typhoon hit HK. Things not that bad in HK as most tourist spot are back to normal, though there are clean up of falling branches that are still ongoing. Most places impacted are residential place that are near coastal area rather than tourist spot.
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Serious sacwoc ? Friend was screaming to go for dimsum, and I'm wondering if all the eateries and attractions are operating as usual.
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Serious sacwoc ? Friend was screaming to go for dimsum, and I'm wondering if all the eateries and attractions are operating as usual.
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AFAIK its open. When it was Cat 10 last week, I also went out yum cha. smile.gif
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Serious sacwoc ? Friend was screaming to go for dimsum, and I'm wondering if all the eateries and attractions are operating as usual.
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AFAIK its open. When it was Cat 10 last week, I also went out yum cha. smile.gif
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From what I have read elsewhere, seems like it's back to normal in HK. Maybe only some areas still cleaning up tree branches etc, but those aren't in the usual tourist spots.
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Aug 29 2017, 09:57 AM)
AFAIK its open. When it was Cat 10 last week, I also went out yum cha. smile.gif
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Aiyoyo that's dangerous. I'd rather stay in and enjoy a cup of coffee, or catch some TVB drama hahahaha.
Which part of HKG do you stay?

So Tim Ho Wan will be open ya?! And Tai Cheong egg tart also tak tutup kan. Can't wait to try biggrin.gif

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From what I have read elsewhere, seems like it's back to normal in HK. Maybe only some areas still cleaning up tree branches etc, but those aren't in the usual tourist spots.
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That's really... fast. Talk about efficiency.
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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Aug 29 2017, 11:34 AM)
Aiyoyo that's dangerous. I'd rather stay in and enjoy a cup of coffee, or catch some TVB drama hahahaha.
Which part of HKG do you stay?

So Tim Ho Wan will be open ya?! And Tai Cheong egg tart also tak tutup kan. Can't wait to try biggrin.gif
That's really... fast. Talk about efficiency.
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Many of them back in action. Resume daily life.
They are pretty efficient in recovering from disasters.
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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Aug 29 2017, 11:34 AM)
Aiyoyo that's dangerous. I'd rather stay in and enjoy a cup of coffee, or catch some TVB drama hahahaha.
Which part of HKG do you stay?

So Tim Ho Wan will be open ya?! And Tai Cheong egg tart also tak tutup kan. Can't wait to try biggrin.gif
That's really... fast. Talk about efficiency.
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I am staying in Kowloon and the shop is just next door. Just a short walk across the street. In HKG nearly every estate have their own small shopping community which tourist seldom goes to.
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I am staying in Kowloon and the shop is just next door. Just a short walk across the street. In HKG nearly every estate have their own small shopping community which tourist seldom goes to.
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Sounds good. Any recommendation for makan/ attraction that's say, a little less touristy but nice to visit?
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Sounds good. Any recommendation for makan/ attraction that's say, a little less touristy but nice to visit?
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You can try a restaurant call Paradise Dynasty. I like their Sioa Long Pao. They have a branch in Tokyo as well which I think its very nice. However some of my colleague says its so-so only. So really depends on person I guess. If not mistaken its a Singapore company.
Besides that cannot really recommend as I am not a foodie and I mostly eat salad. smile.gif
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I am going this weekend, can't wait to eat and shop! I will be staying in Kowloon too, looking forward to the egg tarts and polo bun biggrin.gif
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Aug 29 2017, 01:50 PM)
You can try a restaurant call Paradise Dynasty. I like their Sioa Long Pao. They have a branch in Tokyo as well which I think its very nice. However some of my colleague says its so-so only. So really depends on person I guess. If not mistaken its a Singapore company.
Besides that cannot really recommend as I am not a foodie and I mostly eat salad. smile.gif
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Sa- salad. Why so healthy #areyouhooman #howdidyoulive

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I am going this weekend, can't wait to eat and shop! I will be staying in Kowloon too, looking forward to the egg tarts and polo bun  biggrin.gif
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Nice, thanks!
Sa- salad. Why so healthy #areyouhooman #howdidyoulive
Hope all is up and well! Share your experience and recommendation (if any) when you're back!
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At my age, you have to eat to stay healthy. I still need to get use to the amount of oily but delicious food here!
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Aug 29 2017, 03:04 PM)
At my age, you have to eat to stay healthy. I still need to get use to the amount of oily but delicious food here!
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But only salad may lack nutrients that you can derive from other food hmm.gif not saying its bad, but best to have a good mix of vege, meat, fruits, legumes etc in your diet intake.
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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Aug 29 2017, 04:01 PM)
But only salad may lack nutrients that you can derive from other food hmm.gif not saying its bad, but best to have a good mix of vege, meat, fruits, legumes etc in your diet intake.
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Dont mean that I ONLY eat salad. Just that it is basically my main staple. smile.gif I still love meat especially "siew yuk" which I miss a lot while in Tokyo but just have to not over eat.
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Seems like there may be another typhoon this weekend to hit HK sad.gif Really hope it won't happen.
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QUOTE(sacwoc @ Aug 29 2017, 04:09 PM)
Dont mean that I ONLY eat salad. Just that it is basically my main staple. smile.gif I still love meat especially "siew yuk" which I miss a lot while in Tokyo but just have to not over eat.
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Good to hear that. Hail all people loves siew yuk biggrin.gif

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Seems like there may be another typhoon this weekend to hit HK  sad.gif Really hope it won't happen.
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Good to hear that. Hail all people loves siew yuk biggrin.gif
Another typhoon is on the way this weekend.....not sure how strong though.
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Typhoon forecasted for Sunday morning sad.gif Hope it won't be a strong one.
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Taxi and Uber fare not much different right?
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in general yes not much,.
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are u asking specifically in Hong Kong? Grab is not in Hong Kong btw..

in general yes not much,.
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Yes in hk. Planning to go there this month and most likely alone during daytime.
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Hi I am in HK now smile.gif
For those concerned about the weather, it has been raining on and off here yesterday. The same expected today, but nothing to worry about. Everything seems normal here, all shops are open as usual and the streets are packed with people smile.gif Only thing is it's hot and humid, so have to keep looking for shopping malls biggrin.gif

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u don need uber in hong kong la.
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cool. just booked cathay for next week. i will be alone during daytime and still unsure where to go/eat

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Hi I am in HK now  smile.gif
For those concerned about the weather, it has been raining on and off here yesterday. The same expected today, but nothing to worry about. Everything seems normal here, all shops are open as usual and the streets are packed with people  smile.gif Only thing is it's hot and humid, so have to keep looking for shopping malls  biggrin.gif
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cool. just booked cathay for next week. i will be alone during daytime and still unsure where to go/eat
hopefully next week will be slightly better. at least i can wear short pants
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i was there in march, solo trip for 8 days too..

aiyo just do abit research before u go la..at least u don travel without direction.
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i was there in march, solo trip for 8 days too..

aiyo just do abit research before u go la..at least u don travel without direction.
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any particular things to see in macau other than casino?

also, rm1k should enough for 5 days? this is for food + transport.
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also, rm1k should enough for 5 days? this is for food + transport.
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any particular things to see in macau other than casino?

also, rm1k should enough for 5 days? this is for food + transport.
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i spent rm1k for 7 days (food, transport and all the miscellaneous stuffs).

this exclude all the entrance fee because i bought all from Klook app.
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QUOTE(ukiya @ Sep 5 2017, 04:45 PM)
Plenty... Wall of Saint Paul. Ma Zhu Temple. Macao Tower. Venetian Square. Lots of Casino. Venetian Macao. Portuguese Street. 3 Lamp Post etc...
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i spent rm1k for 7 days (food, transport and all the miscellaneous stuffs).

this exclude all the entrance fee because i bought all from Klook app.
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St hk now wandering around Nathan road. Anything to do in Central?
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St hk now wandering around Nathan road. Anything to do in Central?
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if not u can jalan around Hollywood road.
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countdown to weekends trip this coming friday, how is the weather in HK now? im staying in mongkok, any good place to dine? preferably not far from mongkok

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countdown to weekends trip this coming friday, how is the weather in HK now? im staying in mongkok, any good place to dine? preferably not far from mongkok
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海景粥店茶餐厅, 太興燒味餐廳, Hing Kee Claypot Chicken Rice @ Yau Ma Tei etc..

u can walk around Argyle Street la to explore..

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QUOTE(inachi @ Sep 12 2017, 11:49 AM)
海景粥店茶餐厅, 太興燒味餐廳, Hing Kee Claypot Chicken Rice @ Yau Ma Tei etc..

u can walk around Argyle Street la to explore..
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i found this dim sum place called one dim sum, tried before? reviews seems pretty good
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i found this dim sum place called one dim sum, tried before? reviews seems pretty good
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my friend went before, apparently its good, but i never get to try it.
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my friend went before, apparently its good, but i never get to try it.
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I just came back from HK last weekend smile.gif really enjoyed the trip. Actually I find most food in HK also tasty, I just ate in any char chan teng I see and it was tasty hehe.
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Just came back from HK yesterday. Overall trip was ok and yes it was freaking hot (summer). Raining on and off. The food over there were nice. Only one of the so call cafe the food sucks. I noticed one thing, all the waiter and waitress their face were black. So you hv to order quickly and calm down when they are rude to you. Is just their culture. Might be going there again next time probably on the month between Dec-Feb as the weather will be cold.
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The weather there was very hot and dry. No wind at all. Just came back few days ago. Have to shower 3tjmes a day

So far the waiter or waitress nvr rude on me. They even can joke together. Only those convinient shops are black face
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QUOTE(hihihehe @ Sep 16 2017, 10:32 PM)
The weather there was very hot and dry. No wind at all. Just came back few days ago. Have to shower 3tjmes a day

So far the waiter or waitress nvr rude on me. They even can joke together. Only those convinient shops are black face
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Ya wor very hot. Even on night time oso, i remember one of the night the hot wind blows. z.z My skin oso tanned d. But i got went to cheung chau lah. Quite nice the place. I like it. Recommended.

Waiter or waitress some ok lah. Some grumpy and talk loudly. Have to know their behavior.

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QUOTE(Gene_89 @ Sep 16 2017, 07:26 PM)
Just came back from HK yesterday. Overall trip was ok and yes it was freaking hot (summer). Raining on and off. The food over there were nice. Only one of the so call cafe the food sucks. I noticed one thing, all the waiter and waitress their face were black. So you hv to order quickly and calm down when they are rude to you. Is just their culture. Might be going there again next time probably on the month between Dec-Feb as the weather will be cold.
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The weather there was very hot and dry. No wind at all. Just came back few days ago. Have to shower 3tjmes a day

So far the waiter or waitress nvr rude on me. They even can joke together. Only those convinient shops are black face
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Ugh hot huh... I just came back from Japan and it was hot. Flying to HK mid next week and it's still hot ah ohmy.gif ohmaigawd. It's okay to wear sleeveless and short pants right? Any clothing restrictions when you visit temple and such? Gotta get an umbrella there if it rains often sigh.

Reason I ask about clothing is coz generally in Japan, it's "frowned" upon when you show skin on your shoulders/ chest (the locals dress modestly and cover their shoulders and chest). No doubt they wouldn't say anything and understand when tourists dress that way, not knowing the local culture.

Black faced waiters and waitress in HK hahaha I think I can understand. It's very hot, crowded, packed, pay is little etc and at the same time they have to serve customers. My first trip there soon, so a little anxious not knowing what to expect except for possible rude behaviour (as I was told), hot weather, crowds and fast paced walking.
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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Sep 17 2017, 12:56 PM)
Ugh hot huh... I just came back from Japan and it was hot. Flying to HK mid next week and it's still hot ah ohmy.gif ohmaigawd. It's okay to wear sleeveless and short pants right? Any clothing restrictions when you visit temple and such? Gotta get an umbrella there if it rains often sigh.

Reason I ask about clothing is coz generally in Japan, it's "frowned" upon when you show skin on your shoulders/ chest (the locals dress modestly and cover their shoulders and chest). No doubt they wouldn't say anything and understand when tourists dress that way, not knowing the local culture.

Black faced waiters and waitress in HK hahaha I think I can understand. It's very hot, crowded, packed, pay is little etc and at the same time they have to serve customers. My first trip there soon, so a little anxious not knowing what to expect except for possible rude behaviour (as I was told), hot weather, crowds and fast paced walking.
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If not mistaken it is still hot there. During my trip, one of the day the temperature sky up to 35 degree. ohmy.gif blush.gif My tanned skin got layer liao, but because i went to cheung chau lah. Beach mah~ (Nice place btw)

Oh how was Japan summer? Like Malaysia kah? I just went to Hokkaido on May. That time going summer soon as the weather was mid cold and a bit hot. Wear modestly? 2 years ago during Japan's spring mostly I will wore sweater lah because it was still very cold.

As for clothing in HK there won't be any restrictions. Because it is summer, HK guys over there all wear t-shirt, shorts and sneakers. As for girls, they wear blouse, t-shirt, shorts and sneakers as well. If you feel really hot just go to the nearest shopping mall.

And for the restaurants, just bear with the waiter and waitress attitude/behavior. Not same like Japanese very polite. I went to Australian Dairy Company char chan teng, an uncle shout right behind me when he served tea to my friend. You just get all your orders 1st then it shouldn't be any problem. Just enjoy the food as you go for the food only.

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If not mistaken it is still hot there. During my trip, one of the day the temperature sky up to 35 degree. ohmy.gif blush.gif My tanned skin got layer liao, but because i went to cheung chau lah. Beach mah~ (Nice place btw) 

Oh how was Japan summer? Like Malaysia kah? I just went to Hokkaido on May. That time going summer soon as the weather was mid cold and a bit hot. Wear modestly? 2 years ago during Japan's spring mostly I will wore sweater lah because it was still very cold. 

As for clothing in HK there won't be any restrictions. Because it is summer, HK guys over there all wear t-shirt, shorts and sneakers. As for girls, they wear blouse, t-shirt, shorts and sneakers as well. If you feel really hot just go to the nearest shopping mall. 

And for the restaurants, just bear with the waiter and waitress attitude/behavior. Not same like Japanese very polite. I went to Australian Dairy Company char chan teng, an uncle shout right behind me when he served tea to my friend. You just get all your orders 1st then it shouldn't be any problem. Just enjoy the food as you go for the food only.

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Beach ahhh no wonder laugh.gif was thinking of hiking but I doubt we'll have time for it.

Japan summer is somewhat similar to Malaysia but less humid; it feels drier. Hokkaido is awesome to visit any season hahahaha and since it's cold all year round - the summer is cool. So nice!

Thanks for your sharing. Unfortunately my friend couldn't speak Cantonese or read Chinese, so I'll have to be the translator. I don't wanna get shouted at T___T dang it.
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Beach ahhh no wonder laugh.gif was thinking of hiking but I doubt we'll have time for it.

Japan summer is somewhat similar to Malaysia but less humid; it feels drier. Hokkaido is awesome to visit any season hahahaha and since it's cold all year round - the summer is cool. So nice!

Thanks for your sharing. Unfortunately my friend couldn't speak Cantonese or read Chinese, so I'll have to be the translator. I don't wanna get shouted at T___T dang it.
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Haha.. Cantonese. This is the funniest part in my HK trip. HK people do really know we are from other country (either Malaysia/Singapore) as our Cantonese really different with them in terms of slang. Even some of the Chinese word, my 2 other friend do not know how to read as I'm banana also. I only know how to speak Cantonese. I'm sure when you ask for something in Cantonese, HK people will react 'Hah?' Coz I remember my friend ask for fried sotong. The HK girl just 'Hah?'

But I dunno lah, maybe your Cantonese pro den me. Share your experience ya when you back from HK. Looking forward for it. Hehe~
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Haha.. Cantonese. This is the funniest part in my HK trip. HK people do really know we are from other country (either Malaysia/Singapore) as our Cantonese really different with them in terms of slang. Even some of the Chinese word, my 2 other friend do not know how to read as I'm banana also. I only know how to speak Cantonese. I'm sure when you ask for something in Cantonese, HK people will react 'Hah?' Coz I remember my friend ask for fried sotong. The HK girl just 'Hah?' 

But I dunno lah, maybe your Cantonese pro den me. Share your experience ya when you back from HK. Looking forward for it. Hehe~
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KL backside = bin pei(WTF) laugh.gif
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Haha.. Cantonese. This is the funniest part in my HK trip. HK people do really know we are from other country (either Malaysia/Singapore) as our Cantonese really different with them in terms of slang. Even some of the Chinese word, my 2 other friend do not know how to read as I'm banana also. I only know how to speak Cantonese. I'm sure when you ask for something in Cantonese, HK people will react 'Hah?' Coz I remember my friend ask for fried sotong. The HK girl just 'Hah?' 

But I dunno lah, maybe your Cantonese pro den me. Share your experience ya when you back from HK. Looking forward for it. Hehe~
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i am half banana too. can only talk and listen but so far no issue for me to communicate with them.

i guess i watched too much TVB and roughly know the words they usually use.

btw, they mostly use mandarin when serving customers rather than cantonese now.
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Haha.. Cantonese. This is the funniest part in my HK trip. HK people do really know we are from other country (either Malaysia/Singapore) as our Cantonese really different with them in terms of slang. Even some of the Chinese word, my 2 other friend do not know how to read as I'm banana also. I only know how to speak Cantonese. I'm sure when you ask for something in Cantonese, HK people will react 'Hah?' Coz I remember my friend ask for fried sotong. The HK girl just 'Hah?' 

But I dunno lah, maybe your Cantonese pro den me. Share your experience ya when you back from HK. Looking forward for it. Hehe~
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Singaporeans speak Cantonese ke ohmy.gif unless they are Malaysians who have migrated there... otherwise they communicate mostly in Mandarin right?!

Now I'm curious, how do they order "fried sotong" in HKG?

Yeah Cantonese not easy to read. I can read some Mandarin but when it's written in Cantonese, my reading speed is x10 slower and sometimes cannot comprehend. My Mandarin ain't good so I prefer English/ Canto.

QUOTE(MR_alien @ Sep 20 2017, 09:37 AM)
no need slang, even the word KL ppl use are different
HK backside = hao min
KL backside = bin pei(WTF) laugh.gif
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Eh wait, "hao bin/ min" is back woh... and "bin pei" means the 'side' isn't it?

I just know cannot say "tapao" hahahahaha because in HK tapao means 'wrapping a dead body' and they often laugh when Malaysians say this.

QUOTE(hihihehe @ Sep 20 2017, 09:53 AM)
i am half banana too. can only talk and listen but so far no issue for me to communicate with them.

i guess i watched too much TVB and roughly know the words they usually use.

btw, they mostly use mandarin when serving customers rather than cantonese now.
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Ahhh and so I heard that they speak Mandarin more now. It's coz there's a lot of Chinese tourists.

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Eh wait, "hao bin/ min" is back woh... and "bin pei" means the 'side' isn't it?

I just know cannot say "tapao" hahahahaha because in HK tapao means 'wrapping a dead body' and they often laugh when Malaysians say this.
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HK cantonese = hao min
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HK cantonese = hao min
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Man, I'll have more fun speaking Japanese in Japan sweat.gif
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Yup, mostly when HK people saw us, they will speak Mandarin 1st. Then we said we are Malaysian and know Canto only they started talking Cantonese to us. And yes, there were a lot of Mainland Chinese tourist. Mostly very rough too.

I remember i went to 7 eleven i wanna buy tissue coz hv minor flu. I said I wan 'face handkerchief' something like that in Canto. The girl just said what you want again with shock expression. Ended i just said tissue. Dun worry just say English jek if u dunno hw to use Canto.

And their Mcd pork very nice too. Miss it so much.
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Yup, mostly when HK people saw us, they will speak Mandarin 1st. Then we said we are Malaysian and know Canto only they started talking Cantonese to us. And yes, there were a lot of Mainland Chinese tourist. Mostly very rough too.

I remember i went to 7 eleven i wanna buy tissue coz hv minor flu. I said I wan 'face handkerchief' something like that in Canto. The girl just said what you want again with shock expression. Ended i just said tissue. Dun worry just say English jek if u dunno hw to use Canto.

And their Mcd pork very nice too. Miss it so much.
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There is no pork burger available now except the egg muffin.
Only Angus beef available for now
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Yup, mostly when HK people saw us, they will speak Mandarin 1st. Then we said we are Malaysian and know Canto only they started talking Cantonese to us. And yes, there were a lot of Mainland Chinese tourist. Mostly very rough too.

I remember i went to 7 eleven i wanna buy tissue coz hv minor flu. I said I wan 'face handkerchief' something like that in Canto. The girl just said what you want again with shock expression. Ended i just said tissue. Dun worry just say English jek if u dunno hw to use Canto.

And their Mcd pork very nice too. Miss it so much.
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BACK! It's super hot in HK. By super it's literally burning. Felt like i burn more than put on weight, despite eating no less.

You're right on the language, it's 50-50. Half of the people I encountered spoke Mandarin with me and another half spoke Cantonese straight away. Had 2 interesting encounters.

Day 1 : Friend and I sat down in Kam Wah (love their polo bun!) and a lady sat to "dap toi". I ordered the french toast and was a little awkward with it coz dunno it's sweet or needed sugar. The lady seemed to know and pointed at the bottle of syrup. She asked me to pour them on the toast and to smear the butter (on top of the toast). Did exactly it and tasted so awesome. Since then we started having some small talk and then the chat became a pretty lengthy one with asking for recommendations, talking about locals, the typhoon etc.

It's very interesting to have a decent conversation with locals. While I have had some fair share of rude encounter (when asking for directions) or bargaining, chatting with this lady offset the negative experience

Day 4 : Went to Sha Tin Racecourse! It was amazing. Signed up for a "English speaking tour" - there are 2 guides who will bring you around the racecourse and explain to you how to bet. We opted for English-speaking tour coz my friend is a banana, but can understand Cantonese (although cannot speak). So the 2 young guide (a lady and a guy) brought us around (only me and friend, no one else signed up for it hahaha).

While they spoke well, I can see a little struggle with some part of the explanation, and generally I know that they will explain/ talk more if it's in Cantonese. So ended up started speaking Cantonese to them and they were surprised, but happy to comply. It was mix English and Cantonese tour and the lady expressed divine happiness to be able to conduct the "tour" in Cantonese laugh.gif had a good session and we spoke about Malaysia/ KL too.

I bumped into some local stars filming for a show (not drama) - it was Derek Wong with 3 other co-stars (they're not very popular stars). But on 3rd day, think you can say I hit jackpot by bumping into famous star Shek Sau at Mak's Noodle in Wellington Street. I was having late lunch when he walked in with his wife and sat at the back. Waited for him outside the restaurant to take a photo ^____^

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Oh you can speak Japanese? Learn frm online kah? Yeah it is fun speaking Japanese to them. hehe...
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A little biggrin.gif very basic ones. I'm learning in a Japanese language institute, but it's part of the fun. While it's hard to strike a lengthy conversation or talk more, I can make do with some basic communication such as asking for directions, food etc. It's funny when the ojiisan and obaasan still try to talk more even though they know you won't be able to understand more than basic stuffs hahaha. It's all part of learning, and the locals are very courteous - a flip side to HK.

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There is no pork burger available now except the egg muffin.
Only Angus beef available for now
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Yes no pork burger now except the brekkie ones. Just because it's HK, it's not very common to see pork; it's more common in Japan.

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Any recommended place for stay for 4 people from 31st to 5th?
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All 4 don't have to stay together right?

If you're okay with Hotel and split into 2 pairs, I'll recommend JJ Hotel. Stayed there, and it was comfortable. 5min walk to MTR and 1-2min away from the bus stop (literally 100-200m only). Some days I took the bus, and the other times by train. It's very convenient regardless of whatever mode of transport you choose. Best of all, the Hotel is located on the main street so it wasn't hard to find and I don't feel unsafe when I'm back late. There's a 24-hours Yoshinoya next to it and a 7-11 about 100-200m away. The room was spacious, bed comfortable. Nothing much to complain about.

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All 4 don't have to stay together right?

If you're okay with Hotel and split into 2 pairs, I'll recommend JJ Hotel. Stayed there, and it was comfortable. 5min walk to MTR and 1-2min away from the bus stop (literally 100-200m only). Some days I took the bus, and the other times by train. It's very convenient regardless of whatever mode of transport you choose. Best of all, the Hotel is located on the main street so it wasn't hard to find and I don't feel unsafe when I'm back late. There's a 24-hours Yoshinoya next to it and a 7-11 about 100-200m away. The room was spacious, bed comfortable. Nothing much to complain about.

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Thanks for the suggestion. JJ hotel is abit out of budget.
It's quite expensive. Expecting max rm130 per pax. Haha.
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BACK! It's super hot in HK. By super it's literally burning. Felt like i burn more than put on weight, despite eating no less.

You're right on the language, it's 50-50. Half of the people I encountered spoke Mandarin with me and another half spoke Cantonese straight away. Had 2 interesting encounters.

Day 1 : Friend and I sat down in Kam Wah (love their polo bun!) and a lady sat to "dap toi". I ordered the french toast and was a little awkward with it coz dunno it's sweet or needed sugar. The lady seemed to know and pointed at the bottle of syrup. She asked me to pour them on the toast and to smear the butter (on top of the toast). Did exactly it and tasted so awesome. Since then we started having some small talk and then the chat became a pretty lengthy one with asking for recommendations, talking about locals, the typhoon etc.

It's very interesting to have a decent conversation with locals. While I have had some fair share of rude encounter (when asking for directions) or bargaining, chatting with this lady offset the negative experience

Day 4 : Went to Sha Tin Racecourse! It was amazing. Signed up for a "English speaking tour" - there are 2 guides who will bring you around the racecourse and explain to you how to bet. We opted for English-speaking tour coz my friend is a banana, but can understand Cantonese (although cannot speak). So the 2 young guide (a lady and a guy) brought us around (only me and friend, no one else signed up for it hahaha).

While they spoke well, I can see a little struggle with some part of the explanation, and generally I know that they will explain/ talk more if it's in Cantonese. So ended up started speaking Cantonese to them and they were surprised, but happy to comply. It was mix English and Cantonese tour and the lady expressed divine happiness to be able to conduct the "tour" in Cantonese laugh.gif had a good session and we spoke about Malaysia/ KL too.

I bumped into some local stars filming for a show (not drama) - it was Derek Wong with 3 other co-stars (they're not very popular stars). But on 3rd day, think you can say I hit jackpot by bumping into famous star Shek Sau at Mak's Noodle in Wellington Street. I was having late lunch when he walked in with his wife and sat at the back. Waited for him outside the restaurant to take a photo ^____^
A little biggrin.gif very basic ones. I'm learning in a Japanese language institute, but it's part of the fun. While it's hard to strike a lengthy conversation or talk more, I can make do with some basic communication such as asking for directions, food etc. It's funny when the ojiisan and obaasan still try to talk more even though they know you won't be able to understand more than basic stuffs hahaha. It's all part of learning, and the locals are very courteous - a flip side to HK.
Yes no pork burger now except the brekkie ones. Just because it's HK, it's not very common to see pork; it's more common in Japan.
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haha super hot... 35 degree celcius leh the highest i encounter. Yea most of the time I'm sweating at Hong Kong.... So goodnya bump into artist. We didn't get to see them. sad.gif Some of the HK people good de. I manage to get one of the HK aunty Wechat cuz she was very friendly serving towards us when we had our BBQ dinner at Yuen Long. Consequently it was a great experience lah. Next time maybe I'll go between Dec-Feb. But that time will be CNY season.

Btw, may i know which hotel/guesthouse u book? Cuz 3 of us guys I think we booked on a wrong guesthouse. Full of Indians and super tiny the room. We stay in Chungking Mansion. But in the end, survive also lah. Haiz~ gotta book more expensive hotel/guesthouse next time.
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Thanks for the suggestion. JJ hotel is abit out of budget.
It's quite expensive. Expecting max rm130 per pax. Haha.
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if you are travelling in group of 3 or more, eating out at 'dai pai tong' are cheaper actually. went to sam sui po and ordered 3 dishes for 2 person. portion is very big and only cost around $120 with beer
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Thanks for the suggestion. JJ hotel is abit out of budget.
It's quite expensive. Expecting max rm130 per pax. Haha.
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Why is it expensive? My booking at JJ Hotel was at RM1,410 for 6 nights, 2 pax. Per pax is only RM117 or so. It's below your budget of RM130 per pax.

I'm extra cautious in HK because the accommodation is usually small and I have been pre-warned by several friends about cleanliness and bed size, which could be very small, making it uncomfortable. I choose "comfortable" places with decent rates because I wouldn't want to wake up with aches or discomfort as it's a long day when you get up. If you don't wake up feeling fresh or good, it'll be a a tough day ahead.

Just my 2 cents.

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haha super hot... 35 degree celcius leh the highest i encounter. Yea most of the time I'm sweating at Hong Kong.... So goodnya bump into artist. We didn't get to see them.  sad.gif  Some of the HK people good de. I manage to get one of the HK aunty Wechat cuz she was very friendly serving towards us when we had our BBQ dinner at Yuen Long. Consequently it was a great experience lah. Next time maybe I'll go between Dec-Feb. But that time will be CNY season.

Btw, may i know which hotel/guesthouse u book? Cuz 3 of us guys I think we booked on a wrong guesthouse. Full of Indians and super tiny the room. We stay in Chungking Mansion.   But in the end, survive also lah. Haiz~ gotta book more expensive hotel/guesthouse next time.
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Ughhhh it's madness, I've become tan! And really very hot, worse than Malaysia. Well, comparable hahahaha.

Bumped into 3 artists, managed to take photo with 1. 2 others are less well-known. Keep your eyes open bigbiggg laugh.gif
And nice to hear you've got some good experience with local. I had mostly good interaction with the locals, with 1-2 more negative ones. But I doubt I'll go HK any time soon or in at least 1-2 years. I really really dislike the culture of them smoking anywhere they like especially while walking or looking over a beautiful scenery at Tsim Sha Tsui.

CNY season i think will be nice ya! I'm sure it's very 'yit lau' (meriah) there. And you could probably experience the local way of celebrating.
Wah you stayed in Chung King area... I heard it's quite "mixed" ya the place. How much was it per night?

I stayed in JJ Hotel. I have checked countless hotels including AirBnB and also ran through hundreds of reviews of Hotels before deciding on JJ. Several reasons for choosing this place:

1. The room appear decent in photos. The beds looked 'big enough' as I heard the beds in Ibis is small - this was personal feedback by friends who stayed in Ibis. True enough, it was nice and comfortable.

2. Value for money. Based on a max budget of RM120 per pax per night, it's very hard to find a decent place in HK coz the accommodation there is expensive. Plus, I prefer to stay in HK Island which friends say are less "zap" (less complicated/ messy).

3. Location was good - It's along the main street (rather than some lorong). Easy to find and recognize. There's a 24-hours Yoshinoya next to it and 7-11 down the road. You don't have to worry about going hungry or feel afraid as you walk home late, with most shops closed.

In fact, the bus stop is just 30sec walk and MTR is 5min away. Very convenient. Friend and I took the bus quite often because it's easy. Don't have to worry about missing your stop because there's LED in the bus that shows which stop is next, in both Chinese and English.

If there's anything negative about the Hotel:
- There's no hair dryer haha. We both have short hair so it doesn't bother us too much.
- The bathroom is glass. So among friends, you gotta bring the blinds down and up whenever you use the loo or bathroom coz even the door is glass.
- Air cond has a soft noise; doesn't bother with sleep though.

Just to manage expectation if you're considering JJ. It is located in the same building as Karaoke for VIPs (other floors) and something related to gambling. I think the whole building has about 20 floors but the Hotel is only 3-4 floors. But it never bothered us because there's no noise from these activities nor do I see suspicious people. There are always security or people who opens the door for us as we enter the building. It's a nice decent building, not old and dingy btw.

It's about RM113 per pax per night. If I ever return to HK, I will go back to this Hotel. It's value for money and comfortable to stay in. There's also a good coffee shop opposite, which I had my breakfast for 5 days in a row laugh.gif

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if you are travelling in group of 3 or more, eating out at 'dai pai tong' are cheaper actually. went to sam sui po and ordered 3 dishes for 2 person. portion is very big and only cost around $120 with beer
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I agree that food isn't very expensive. Their portion is huge.

For small eaters, a set breakfast at char chan teng can be shared. What I noticed was their set usually includes:
- Macaroni soup
- Eggs + toast
- Drink (coffee/ tea)

Price: $38
+$2 for cold drinks = $40

I had the above for 5 days (haha!) and I can only finish half of my macaroni. It's sad to waste food. So after 2 days of that, I ordered the set that only comes with eggs + toast with drink.
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that smoking part is really surprise me. i thought they are like singaporean only can smoke at smoking area but is much like malaysia laugh.gif

maybe because lot of PRC so they can't really regulate the rules.

btw, i stayed at sheraton hotel and the harbour view just spectacular.
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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Oct 2 2017, 01:48 PM)
Why is it expensive? My booking at JJ Hotel was at RM1,410 for 6 nights, 2 pax. Per pax is only RM117 or so. It's below your budget of RM130 per pax.

I'm extra cautious in HK because the accommodation is usually small and I have been pre-warned by several friends about cleanliness and bed size, which could be very small, making it uncomfortable. I choose "comfortable" places with decent rates because I wouldn't want to wake up with aches or discomfort as it's a long day when you get up. If you don't wake up feeling fresh or good, it'll be a a tough day ahead.

Just my 2 cents.
Ughhhh it's madness, I've become tan! And really very hot, worse than Malaysia. Well, comparable hahahaha.

Bumped into 3 artists, managed to take photo with 1. 2 others are less well-known. Keep your eyes open bigbiggg laugh.gif
And nice to hear you've got some good experience with local. I had mostly good interaction with the locals, with 1-2 more negative ones. But I doubt I'll go HK any time soon or in at least 1-2 years. I really really dislike the culture of them smoking anywhere they like especially while walking or looking over a beautiful scenery at Tsim Sha Tsui.

CNY season i think will be nice ya! I'm sure it's very 'yit lau' (meriah) there. And you could probably experience the local way of celebrating.
Wah you stayed in Chung King area... I heard it's quite "mixed" ya the place. How much was it per night?

I stayed in JJ Hotel. I have checked countless hotels including AirBnB and also ran through hundreds of reviews of Hotels before deciding on JJ. Several reasons for choosing this place:

1. The room appear decent in photos. The beds looked 'big enough' as I heard the beds in Ibis is small - this was personal feedback by friends who stayed in Ibis. True enough, it was nice and comfortable.

2. Value for money. Based on a max budget of RM120 per pax per night, it's very hard to find a decent place in HK coz the accommodation there is expensive. Plus, I prefer to stay in HK Island which friends say are less "zap" (less complicated/ messy).

3. Location was good - It's along the main street (rather than some lorong). Easy to find and recognize. There's a 24-hours Yoshinoya next to it and 7-11 down the road. You don't have to worry about going hungry or feel afraid as you walk home late, with most shops closed.

In fact, the bus stop is just 30sec walk and MTR is 5min away. Very convenient. Friend and I took the bus quite often because it's easy. Don't have to worry about missing your stop because there's LED in the bus that shows which stop is next, in both Chinese and English.

If there's anything negative about the Hotel:
- There's no hair dryer haha. We both have short hair so it doesn't bother us too much.
- The bathroom is glass. So among friends, you gotta bring the blinds down and up whenever you use the loo or bathroom coz even the door is glass.
- Air cond has a soft noise; doesn't bother with sleep though.

Just to manage expectation if you're considering JJ. It is located in the same building as Karaoke for VIPs (other floors) and something related to gambling. I think the whole building has about 20 floors but the Hotel is only 3-4 floors. But it never bothered us because there's no noise from these activities nor do I see suspicious people. There are always security or people who opens the door for us as we enter the building. It's a nice decent building, not old and dingy btw.

It's about RM113 per pax per night. If I ever return to HK, I will go back to this Hotel. It's value for money and comfortable to stay in. There's also a good coffee shop opposite, which I had my breakfast for 5 days in a row laugh.gif
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The Jj hotel cost about 2k for 5 nights during new year eve period. So it's around rm200 per pax. I think it's peak season around end of January. Most hotel increase their prices.

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QUOTE(Angelpoli @ Oct 3 2017, 12:43 AM)
The Jj hotel cost about 2k for 5 nights during new year eve period. So it's around rm200 per pax. I think it's peak season around end of January. Most hotel increase their prices.
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I see, maybe coz I went during offpeak.
Well then hope you find a suitable accommodation!
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QUOTE(Angelpoli @ Oct 3 2017, 12:43 AM)
The Jj hotel cost about 2k for 5 nights during new year eve period. So it's around rm200 per pax. I think it's peak season around end of January. Most hotel increase their prices.
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You may consider this hotel, Regal Riverside Hotel at Sha Tin. During my last travelling to HK, we stay at this hotel.

https://goo.gl/maps/zGcbEPLSZhq

Mostly will thought it far from city, but with HK MTR system and their public transport, we can reach Ocean park within 1 hour.

We usually take bus 86K to Sha Tin station. (There are bus station in front of the hotel). Once you reach Sha Tin station, you can take MTR to place you want to go.

Hope this help. smile.gif

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QUOTE(edison_84 @ Oct 3 2017, 11:49 PM)
You may consider this hotel, Regal Riverside Hotel at Sha Tin. During my last travelling to HK, we stay at this hotel.

https://goo.gl/maps/zGcbEPLSZhq

Mostly will thought it far from city, but with HK MTR system and their public transport, we can reach Ocean park within 1 hour.

We usually take bus 86K to Sha Tin station. (There are bus station in front of the hotel). Once you reach Sha Tin station, you can take MTR to place you want to go. 

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Wah Sha Tin is quite a distance from the other areas. It takes almost an hour+ to get to HK island.

It's a bit far, unless Angelpoli intends to explore more of the northern side.
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QUOTE(edison_84 @ Oct 3 2017, 11:49 PM)
You may consider this hotel, Regal Riverside Hotel at Sha Tin. During my last travelling to HK, we stay at this hotel.

https://goo.gl/maps/zGcbEPLSZhq

Mostly will thought it far from city, but with HK MTR system and their public transport, we can reach Ocean park within 1 hour.

We usually take bus 86K to Sha Tin station. (There are bus station in front of the hotel). Once you reach Sha Tin station, you can take MTR to place you want to go. 

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there're so many hotels in the city, why Sha Tin?

I think especially for tourists who wish to travel around, looks like Sha Tin is not a good idea?
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KUL-HKG malindo RM660, consider cheap?
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QUOTE(janice17 @ Oct 4 2017, 04:40 PM)
KUL-HKG malindo RM660, consider cheap?
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Pretty cheap. You can go for it.
I got a bargain but I don't know how often they have this Sale - RM542 via MAS. But it was offpeak le, super hot.
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Pretty cheap. You can go for it.
I got a bargain but I don't know how often they have this Sale - RM542 via MAS. But it was offpeak le, super hot.
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I checked MAS on March next year around 700++, this price ok mah.

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I checked MAS on March next year around 700++, this price ok mah.
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Good price, March is when it's cooling. Buy buy!
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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Oct 4 2017, 10:35 AM)
Wah Sha Tin is quite a distance from the other areas. It takes almost an hour+ to get to HK island.

It's a bit far, unless Angelpoli intends to explore more of the northern side.
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QUOTE(inachi @ Oct 4 2017, 12:24 PM)
there're so many hotels in the city, why Sha Tin?

I think especially for tourists who wish to travel around, looks like Sha Tin is not a good idea?
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That is my first reaction when my friend booking this hotel.

But fall in love with that hotel once step into hotel room. Room is spacious and price is reasonable. Maybe we also go to Shen Zhen for 3 days, we can go to Lo Wu by Sha Tin Station. Sha Tin is between city and Lo Wu, that is the reason my friend choose this hotel.

Also riverbank in front of the hotel, is good place for relaxing and morning walk.

Following is our 10 days trip

1st Day - 9pm reach Macau, after dinner, about 12am, go back hotel to sleep.
2nd Day - 9am go to The Venetian until 3pm, then go to Ruins of St. Paul's. 6pm, take ferry to HKG, go to hotel and dinner at BBQ Kingdom (next to our hotel)
3rd Day - Shopping at Mong Kok and Tsim Sha Tsui
4th Day - Ngon Ping 360, Tian Tan Buddha, Tai O and Mui O (take ferry back to Central)
5th Day - Ocean Park
6th Day - Sham Shui Po, Central and The Peak
7th Day - Shen Zhen
8th Day - Shen Zhen
9th Day - 12pm reach HKG hotel. Last min shopping at City link, Shatin plaza and New town plaza (Few shopping mall link together and near to our hotel). Dinner at Kam Sha Kok dai pai dong near our hotel
10th Day - bye bye HKG

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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Oct 2 2017, 01:48 PM)
Why is it expensive? My booking at JJ Hotel was at RM1,410 for 6 nights, 2 pax. Per pax is only RM117 or so. It's below your budget of RM130 per pax.

I'm extra cautious in HK because the accommodation is usually small and I have been pre-warned by several friends about cleanliness and bed size, which could be very small, making it uncomfortable. I choose "comfortable" places with decent rates because I wouldn't want to wake up with aches or discomfort as it's a long day when you get up. If you don't wake up feeling fresh or good, it'll be a a tough day ahead.

Just my 2 cents.
Ughhhh it's madness, I've become tan! And really very hot, worse than Malaysia. Well, comparable hahahaha.

Bumped into 3 artists, managed to take photo with 1. 2 others are less well-known. Keep your eyes open bigbiggg laugh.gif
And nice to hear you've got some good experience with local. I had mostly good interaction with the locals, with 1-2 more negative ones. But I doubt I'll go HK any time soon or in at least 1-2 years. I really really dislike the culture of them smoking anywhere they like especially while walking or looking over a beautiful scenery at Tsim Sha Tsui.

CNY season i think will be nice ya! I'm sure it's very 'yit lau' (meriah) there. And you could probably experience the local way of celebrating.
Wah you stayed in Chung King area... I heard it's quite "mixed" ya the place. How much was it per night?

I stayed in JJ Hotel. I have checked countless hotels including AirBnB and also ran through hundreds of reviews of Hotels before deciding on JJ. Several reasons for choosing this place:

1. The room appear decent in photos. The beds looked 'big enough' as I heard the beds in Ibis is small - this was personal feedback by friends who stayed in Ibis. True enough, it was nice and comfortable.

2. Value for money. Based on a max budget of RM120 per pax per night, it's very hard to find a decent place in HK coz the accommodation there is expensive. Plus, I prefer to stay in HK Island which friends say are less "zap" (less complicated/ messy).

3. Location was good - It's along the main street (rather than some lorong). Easy to find and recognize. There's a 24-hours Yoshinoya next to it and 7-11 down the road. You don't have to worry about going hungry or feel afraid as you walk home late, with most shops closed.

In fact, the bus stop is just 30sec walk and MTR is 5min away. Very convenient. Friend and I took the bus quite often because it's easy. Don't have to worry about missing your stop because there's LED in the bus that shows which stop is next, in both Chinese and English.

If there's anything negative about the Hotel:
- There's no hair dryer haha. We both have short hair so it doesn't bother us too much.
- The bathroom is glass. So among friends, you gotta bring the blinds down and up whenever you use the loo or bathroom coz even the door is glass.
- Air cond has a soft noise; doesn't bother with sleep though.

Just to manage expectation if you're considering JJ. It is located in the same building as Karaoke for VIPs (other floors) and something related to gambling. I think the whole building has about 20 floors but the Hotel is only 3-4 floors. But it never bothered us because there's no noise from these activities nor do I see suspicious people. There are always security or people who opens the door for us as we enter the building. It's a nice decent building, not old and dingy btw.

It's about RM113 per pax per night. If I ever return to HK, I will go back to this Hotel. It's value for money and comfortable to stay in. There's also a good coffee shop opposite, which I had my breakfast for 5 days in a row laugh.gif
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Oh JJ Hotel. Located which area ya? Like mine is Tsim Sha Tsui. Haih we should book for more pricey hotel. Next time as you said value for money jor. But because our guesthouse near to Harbour City. The view was very nice lah. Probably will go there only after 1 or 2 years perhaps. There're development keep on changing de. And yes food portion damn big =.=' one bowl of rice also full geh. Taste over there not like Malaysia as we Malaysian taste more strong. I miss the wanton mee and the roasted goose that i ate over there. Damn gooding... xD~

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QUOTE(Gene_89 @ Oct 6 2017, 01:50 PM)
Oh JJ Hotel. Located which area ya? Like mine is Tsim Sha Tsui. Haih we should book for more pricey hotel. Next time as you said value for money jor. But because our guesthouse near to Harbour City. The view was very nice lah. Probably will go there only after 1 or 2 years perhaps. There're development keep on changing de. And yes food portion damn big =.=' one bowl of rice also full geh. Taste over there not like Malaysia as we Malaysian taste more strong. I miss the wanton mee and the roasted goose that i ate over there. Damn gooding... xD~
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JJ Hotel is in Wan Chai. It's slightly to the East on HK Island. Pleasant area to stay in and better than expected.

Hahahaha yeah better pay abit for Hotel. While I can say I'm not very particular, I need a clean place with decent bed/ room. Gotta get "home" comfortable after a long day outside sweat.gif

You plan to go back in 1-2 years? That's good, maybe got even better Hotels by then hmmm.
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Some waiters abit rude for me. I went to a quite famous kopitiam - australian dairy company. The old waiter interrupt our conversation and dunno why he get offended by himself. I was like what...okay...just let him be. I have to eat vry fast and walk vry fast. P/S: A person doesn't know how to survive in hk. I scare they will scold me if I eat vry slow but I really really like some of their foods.

1. POLO bun from Kam Wah Cafe is vry cheap and super nice! OMG!!
2. Dim Sum Icon - all dim sum are vry cute but a bit pricey
3. Glory bakery which is much more cheaper than the bear bear cookies (dunno from which bakery alrdy) but it is super niceeeee omg!
4. 麦牙酥饼 super cheap and niceee! Can buy at any supermarket!

And many more! OMG

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QUOTE(Maggie95 @ Oct 14 2017, 11:58 PM)
Some waiters abit rude for me. I went to a quite famous kopitiam - australian dairy company. The old waiter interrupt our conversation and dunno why he get offended by himself. I was like what...okay...just let him be. I have to eat vry fast and walk vry fast. P/S: A person doesn't know how to survive in hk. I scare they will scold me if I eat vry slow but I really really like some of their foods.

1. POLO bun from Kam Wah Cafe is vry cheap and super nice! OMG!!
2. Dim Sum Icon - all dim sum are vry cute but a bit pricey
3. Glory bakery which is much more cheaper than the bear bear cookies (dunno from which bakery alrdy) but it is super niceeeee omg!
4. 麦牙酥饼 super cheap and niceee! Can buy at any supermarket!

And many more! OMG
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Thanks Maggie, will go try 1,3,4 haha. Dim sum already got many choices/wish list...
Anymore to share?

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QUOTE(Maggie95 @ Oct 14 2017, 11:58 PM)
Some waiters abit rude for me. I went to a quite famous kopitiam - australian dairy company. The old waiter interrupt our conversation and dunno why he get offended by himself. I was like what...okay...just let him be. I have to eat vry fast and walk vry fast. P/S: A person doesn't know how to survive in hk. I scare they will scold me if I eat vry slow but I really really like some of their foods.

1. POLO bun from Kam Wah Cafe is vry cheap and super nice! OMG!!
2. Dim Sum Icon - all dim sum are vry cute but a bit pricey
3. Glory bakery which is much more cheaper than the bear bear cookies (dunno from which bakery alrdy) but it is super niceeeee omg!
4. 麦牙酥饼 super cheap and niceee! Can buy at any supermarket!

And many more! OMG
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Yessss agree on Kam Wah! That one wins hands down for me thumbup.gif

Don't go to Australia Dairy Company in the morning. I received advice to go in the evening where there's less people and true enough, I didn't even have to queue at 3pm. Can just walk in and get a seat immediately.

Other than the Polo Bun, none of the other food fascinates me much. Maybe coz I didn't get to visit some of the popular restaurants except for Mak's Noodle. The dimsum there were pretty alright but I'm too used to Malaysian style of being able to dip in sauces which is uncommon in HK hmm.gif

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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Oct 16 2017, 11:07 AM)
Yessss agree on Kam Wah! That one wins hands down for me thumbup.gif

Don't go to Australia Dairy Company in the morning. I received advice to go in the evening where there's less people and true enough, I didn't even have to queue at 3pm. Can just walk in and get a seat immediately.

Other than the Polo Bun, none of the other food fascinates me much. Maybe coz I didn't get to visit some of the popular restaurants except for Mak's Noodle. The dimsum there were pretty alright but I'm too used to Malaysian style of being able to dip in sauces which is uncommon in HK hmm.gif
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i went australian dairy company early in the morning like 6.30
no queue
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im thinking to bring Rm1k for a week trip in HK...mainly for food and transportation.

do you guys think is enough?
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im thinking to bring Rm1k for a week trip in HK...mainly for food and transportation.

do you guys think is enough?
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Should be enough if you don't go for too fancy food.

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i went australian dairy company early in the morning like 6.30
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Are you sure? Friend told me he went there early... as early as before the shop opens and there's already a long queue! Maybe he went on a weekend :3

QUOTE(Lynixx @ Oct 16 2017, 03:22 PM)
im thinking to bring Rm1k for a week trip in HK...mainly for food and transportation.

do you guys think is enough?
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Yes sufficient if you don't shop much and eat moderately (no luxury restaurant!). I spent RM2.5k hahahahaa but yeah i did abit of shopping. Bought quite some souvenirs and a couple of shirts (Baleno, Giordano, GAP for friend's baby). If without the shopping and it's just my meals, transport and snacking - RM1.2-RM1.5k i suppose.

You may want to bring abit more to feel less restrained/ tied up. Additional RM500 will do. Put it aside as emergency cash that you will only use when you really need to.
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Will be @ HK for one day trip from Macau on 19th (Coming Thursday), @ Sheung Wan Macau Ferry Terminal.

Be there from 9/10AM morning till 5PM before going back to Macau.

Appreciate if there's any good food / activity around there?

My plannings are
1) The Peak (Peak Tram)
2) Lan Fong Yuen
3) Mak's Noodle
4) Tai Cheong Bakery

Then back to Macau d.

Is it advisable?

Thanks all smile.gif
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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Oct 16 2017, 05:30 PM)
Are you sure? Friend told me he went there early... as early as before the shop opens and there's already a long queue! Maybe he went on a weekend :3
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yes, sure
i didn't say no ppl
i only say no queue
inside almost full house
but when we exit, theres a queue outside laugh.gif
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yes, sure
i didn't say no ppl
i only say no queue
inside almost full house
but when we exit, theres a queue outside laugh.gif
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but, why bother to eat there, locals never eat, mainly are tourists
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QUOTE(lightworks @ Oct 16 2017, 08:39 PM)
but, why bother to eat there, locals never eat, mainly are tourists
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not really, when i was eating there
80% are local, only a few tables are clearly tourist

yee shun = now this shop has no locals whatsoever, their milk taste like water laugh.gif
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QUOTE(MR_alien @ Oct 16 2017, 09:09 PM)
not really, when i was eating there
80% are local, only a few tables are clearly tourist

yee shun = now this shop has no locals whatsoever, their milk taste like water laugh.gif
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basically, the only recommended food from their restaurant is scramble egg.
suggestion from locals, if you really wanna try that similar quality of scramble egg, you may opt for wah sing bing sak, but better service

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QUOTE(lightworks @ Oct 16 2017, 09:23 PM)
basically, the only recommended food from their restaurant is scramble egg.
suggestion from locals, if you really wanna try that similar quality of scramble egg, you may opt for wah sing bing sak, but better service
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i would say to try their milk too
that is REAL milk..hot milk
when i went to yee shun, im like am i drinking water flavored milk?..because its tasteless laugh.gif
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QUOTE(thinkgoodpositive @ Oct 16 2017, 08:50 AM)
Thanks Maggie, will go try 1,3,4 haha. Dim sum already got many choices/wish list...
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Hi!! 1 is a must!!! That polo bun is just so worth it omg! But u have to make sure u eat faster, the ppl there are vry scary man!

Unlike Taiwan, HK don't have night market that you can walk along and non-stop eating. But thr is still one - Dundas Street. Go this at night! This is somewhr near Mongkok.
You will be able to eat....
1. Vry famous Tofu fa (gt many choices)
2. Curry fishball
3. Bubble tea (msia doesn't have one)
4. Some HK snacks
5. A snack shop which sell products at below market rate

Another two more famous chinese bakery
1. Tai Cheong Bakery - egg tart and the pineapple roll with chicken floss
2. Kee Wah Bakery

Egg Waffle
1. Mammy Pancake at Tsim Shah Tsui (Michelin street food 2017)
P/S: this is worth to try cuz quite diff from msia one and they sell at normal price

Rose-shaped gelato ice-cream
1. Givŕe (you can mix many flavours - lavender, rose, coffee, mango...many many more)

msia definitely doesn't have so can go try hehe!!

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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Oct 16 2017, 11:07 AM)
Yessss agree on Kam Wah! That one wins hands down for me thumbup.gif

Don't go to Australia Dairy Company in the morning. I received advice to go in the evening where there's less people and true enough, I didn't even have to queue at 3pm. Can just walk in and get a seat immediately.

Other than the Polo Bun, none of the other food fascinates me much. Maybe coz I didn't get to visit some of the popular restaurants except for Mak's Noodle. The dimsum there were pretty alright but I'm too used to Malaysian style of being able to dip in sauces which is uncommon in HK hmm.gif
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Wah...that one! HKD6-10(w/without butter). Super cheap and tasty and eat until u feel vry full. Haha!!!

I went in the morning. I lined up for awhile only...abt 5 mins! The old waiter vry rude cuz my friend is a banana so she asked us abt the menu and then the waiter interrupted in cantonese la "ask what ask, you dunno how to read chinese meh?" My friend was not even asking him. Haih! So rude this uncle. Better watch out if you want to go this restaurant LOL

U should go Dundas Street cuz thr gt a lot of street food and some hk snacks. The Tofu Fa thr is vry unique. Up to 20 diff flavours for u to choose. There is one snack shop sell at vry cheap price. You can find many snacks thr from other countries as well. I dont get used to their meat products cuz dunno why I think its abit smelly. Not sure this is bcuz they normally import their meats so it is bit diff from msia one or it is just me. HAHA

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QUOTE(bandit9956 @ Oct 16 2017, 06:09 PM)
Will be @ HK for one day trip from Macau on 19th (Coming Thursday), @ Sheung Wan Macau Ferry Terminal.

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Hahahaha why not? Lan Fong Yuen and Tai Cheong egg tart is within 1min walking distance - you can do that together. But to me, I don't really understand the hoo-haa of Tai Cheong. I asked some other friends and they too, agree it's just alright.

Going up to the Peak, you're just planning to check out the view and get down right? I suggest that you get your your peak tram tickets in advance and go for the fast track (short queue): https://www.klook.com/activity/765-peak-tra...rrace-hongkong/

But unfortunately Klook's one all include the Sky Terrace. If you didn't want the Sky Terrace, gotta get your tickets at the counter.

So perhaps after you're back from Victoria Peak can drop by Mak's Noodle for a meal.

QUOTE(MR_alien @ Oct 16 2017, 07:17 PM)
yes, sure
i didn't say no ppl
i only say no queue
inside almost full house
but when we exit, theres a queue outside laugh.gif
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I didn't mention "no people" woh hahahaha you said no queue, so I was doubting by asking really? as my friend went there before shop open and there was already a queue.

QUOTE(Maggie95 @ Oct 17 2017, 03:05 AM)
Wah...that one! HKD6-10(w/without butter). Super cheap and tasty and eat until u feel vry full. Haha!!!

I went in the morning. I lined up for awhile only...abt 5 mins! The old waiter vry rude cuz my friend is a banana so she asked us abt the menu and then the waiter interrupted in cantonese la "ask what ask, you dunno how to read chinese meh?" My friend was not even asking him. Haih! So rude this uncle. Better watch out if you want to go this restaurant LOL

U should go Dundas Street cuz thr gt a lot of street food and some hk snacks. The Tofu Fa thr is vry unique. Up to 20 diff flavours for u to choose. There is one snack shop sell at vry cheap price. You can find many snacks thr from other countries as well. I dont get used to their meat products cuz dunno why I think its abit smelly. Not sure this is bcuz they normally import their meats so it is bit diff from msia one or it is just me. HAHA
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Forgot the price ady but Kam Wah is officially my favourite char chan teng! The french toast was just as awesome <3 ...hmmm they were rude? I think in comparison, staffs at Kam Wah is pretty nice. It rained a little and my friend were a little wet, the staffs gave him tissues to wipe off - which were surprising to us laugh.gif coz you know, all the stories we heard on how bad char chan teng can be. But so far I've never really had any bad experience except encountering rude uncles along the road when I ask for direction.

Taufoo fah must go Lantau Island! They have this "spring water taufoofah" hahahahahahaha no idea genuine or not but I can tell you - it's really good. Very refreshing, cooling and silky smooth - almost melting in your mouth. How I missed it!!

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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Oct 17 2017, 09:30 AM)
Hahahaha why not? Lan Fong Yuen and Tai Cheong egg tart is within 1min walking distance - you can do that together. But to me, I don't really understand the hoo-haa of Tai Cheong. I asked some other friends and they too, agree it's just alright.

Going up to the Peak, you're just planning to check out the view and get down right? I suggest that you get your your peak tram tickets in advance and go for the fast track (short queue): https://www.klook.com/activity/765-peak-tra...rrace-hongkong/

But unfortunately Klook's one all include the Sky Terrace. If you didn't want the Sky Terrace, gotta get your tickets at the counter.

So perhaps after you're back from Victoria Peak can drop by Mak's Noodle for a meal.
I didn't mention "no people" woh hahahaha you said no queue, so I was doubting by asking really? as my friend went there before shop open and there was already a queue.
Forgot the price ady but Kam Wah is officially my favourite char chan teng! The french toast was just as awesome <3 ...hmmm they were rude? I think in comparison, staffs at Kam Wah is pretty nice. It rained a little and my friend were a little wet, the staffs gave him tissues to wipe off - which were surprising to us  laugh.gif coz you know, all the stories we heard on how bad char chan teng can be. But so far I've never really had any bad experience except encountering rude uncles along the road when I ask for direction.

Taufoo fah must go Lantau Island! They have this "spring water taufoofah" hahahahahahaha no idea genuine or not but I can tell you - it's really good. Very refreshing, cooling and silky smooth - almost melting in your mouth. How I missed it!!
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no need go lantau for taufufah, there are several well known among locals, you may give it a try their taufufah & bean products such as bean curd, yangtaofu, etc

soon heng long dou ban chong @ cheuang sha wan (451 Shun Ning Rd, Cheung Sha Wan)
gong wo @ sham shui po
yi heung @ kowloon city
dak heng long @ causewaybay
zan heung yuen @ sai wan ho
liu tong hup @ mong kok

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QUOTE(lightworks @ Oct 17 2017, 09:57 AM)
no need go lantau for taufufah, there are several well known among locals, you may give it a try their taufufah & bean products such as bean curd, yangtaofu, etc

soon heng long dou ban chong @ cheuang sha wan (451 Shun Ning Rd, Cheung Sha Wan)
gong wo @ sham shui po
yi heung @ kowloon city
dak heng long @ causewaybay
zan heung yuen @ sai wan ho
liu tong hup @ mong kok
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I guess the "must" was an expression of over excitement hahaha. Yes other areas have nice taufoofah too but if you're @ Lantau island, must try it biggrin.gif
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i don't have to queue up for those char chan teng during peak hours because i was solo laugh.gif

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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Oct 17 2017, 09:30 AM)
Hahahaha why not? Lan Fong Yuen and Tai Cheong egg tart is within 1min walking distance - you can do that together. But to me, I don't really understand the hoo-haa of Tai Cheong. I asked some other friends and they too, agree it's just alright.

Going up to the Peak, you're just planning to check out the view and get down right? I suggest that you get your your peak tram tickets in advance and go for the fast track (short queue): https://www.klook.com/activity/765-peak-tra...rrace-hongkong/

But unfortunately Klook's one all include the Sky Terrace. If you didn't want the Sky Terrace, gotta get your tickets at the counter.

So perhaps after you're back from Victoria Peak can drop by Mak's Noodle for a meal.
I didn't mention "no people" woh hahahaha you said no queue, so I was doubting by asking really? as my friend went there before shop open and there was already a queue.
Forgot the price ady but Kam Wah is officially my favourite char chan teng! The french toast was just as awesome <3 ...hmmm they were rude? I think in comparison, staffs at Kam Wah is pretty nice. It rained a little and my friend were a little wet, the staffs gave him tissues to wipe off - which were surprising to us  laugh.gif coz you know, all the stories we heard on how bad char chan teng can be. But so far I've never really had any bad experience except encountering rude uncles along the road when I ask for direction.

Taufoo fah must go Lantau Island! They have this "spring water taufoofah" hahahahahahaha no idea genuine or not but I can tell you - it's really good. Very refreshing, cooling and silky smooth - almost melting in your mouth. How I missed it!!
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Nono! The uncle is waiter of Australian Dairy Company. OMG srsly?!! Too bad I have missed it. Nvm Ill revisit agn probably nxt year hehe! Any other recommendations for food? Hehehe

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QUOTE(Maggie95 @ Oct 17 2017, 03:23 PM)
Nono! The uncle is waiter of Australian Dairy Company.  OMG srsly?!! Too bad I have missed it. Nvm Ill revisit agn probably nxt year hehe! Any other recommendations for food? Hehehe
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Oh yeah Australian Dairy is a bit sweat.gif
While they weren't really rude, everything just felt very rushed for me including eating hahaha.

What did you miss? Kam Wah or Lantau Island?? laugh.gif

Food recommendation ah... I did compiled a list but didn't manage to try most hahahaha. Still, others can benefit from it biggrin.gif

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"Australia Dairy Company | 澳洲牛奶公司 - “Oh ngou” (澳牛),"
Kam Wah Cafe | 金華冰廳
Capital Café | 華星冰室
Lan Fong Yuen (蘭芳園)
Macau Tsui Yuen Café (food court) - famous for Portugese-style Curry with Farmer’s Bun, Macau Pork Chop Bun and Ice Coffee

Dim Sum
Lin Heung Tea House ( 蓮香樓 )
Vomiting Bun - Yum Cha Restaurant 飲茶酒樓
Dim Sum Square (聚點坊點心專門店)
Dim Dim Sum (點點心) - pez: I tried this, it's so-so. You can skip.
Maxim's Palace Chinese Restaurant (美心皇宮)

SPECIALTY FOOD
"Wanton Mee: Mak’s Noodle ( 麥奀雲吞麵世家 )"
"Pork Rib / Pork Chop Baked Rice: Mido Cafe (美都餐室)"
Yat Lok Roast Goose (一乐烧鹅)
Grilled Pork Cheek - Sun Kee Cheese Noodle at Tsim Sha Tsui / Wan Chai (新記餐廳)
Tomato Noodle & Crispy Pork Chop Bun - Sing Heung Yuen (胜香园/勝香園)
Beef Noodle - Kau Kee Beef Brisket Noodle (九记牛腩/九記牛腩)
Claypot Chicken Rice - Four Seasons Clay Pot Rice (四季煲仔飯)
Hing Kee Claypot Rice Restaurant
Curry Fried Rice - Yuk Kin Fast Food (郁健快餐)
Congee - Sang Kee Congee Shop
Burger - Little Bao

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QUOTE(Maggie95 @ Oct 17 2017, 02:37 AM)
Hi!! 1 is a must!!! That polo bun is just so worth it omg! But u have to make sure u eat faster, the ppl there are vry scary man!

Unlike Taiwan, HK don't have night market that you can walk along and non-stop eating. But thr is still one - Dundas Street. Go this at night! This is somewhr near Mongkok.
You will be able to eat....
1. Vry famous Tofu fa (gt many choices)
2. Curry fishball
3. Bubble tea (msia doesn't have one)
4. Some HK snacks
5. A snack shop which sell products at below market rate

Another two more famous chinese bakery
1. Tai Cheong Bakery - egg tart and the pineapple roll with chicken floss
2. Kee Wah Bakery

Egg Waffle
1. Mammy Pancake at Tsim Shah Tsui (Michelin street food 2017)
P/S: this is worth to try cuz quite diff from msia one and they sell at normal price

Rose-shaped gelato ice-cream
1. Givŕe (you can mix many flavours - lavender, rose, coffee, mango...many many more)

msia definitely doesn't have so can go try hehe!!
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Thanks Maggie. Added Dundas Street and Mammy Pancake in my wish list. Some new places for me.
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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Oct 17 2017, 03:53 PM)
Oh yeah Australian Dairy is a bit sweat.gif
While they weren't really rude, everything just felt very rushed for me including eating hahaha.

What did you miss? Kam Wah or Lantau Island?? laugh.gif

Food recommendation ah... I did compiled a list but didn't manage to try most hahahaha. Still, others can benefit from it biggrin.gif

Char Chan Teng
"Australia Dairy Company | 澳洲牛奶公司 - “Oh ngou” (澳牛),"
Kam Wah Cafe | 金華冰廳
Capital Café | 華星冰室
Lan Fong Yuen (蘭芳園)
Macau Tsui Yuen Café (food court) - famous for Portugese-style Curry with Farmer’s Bun, Macau Pork Chop Bun and Ice Coffee

Dim Sum
Lin Heung Tea House ( 蓮香樓 )
Vomiting Bun - Yum Cha Restaurant 飲茶酒樓
Dim Sum Square (聚點坊點心專門店)
Dim Dim Sum (點點心) - pez: I tried this, it's so-so. You can skip.
Maxim's Palace Chinese Restaurant (美心皇宮)

SPECIALTY FOOD
"Wanton Mee: Mak’s Noodle ( 麥奀雲吞麵世家 )"
"Pork Rib / Pork Chop Baked Rice: Mido Cafe (美都餐室)"
Yat Lok Roast Goose (一乐烧鹅)
Grilled Pork Cheek - Sun Kee Cheese Noodle at Tsim Sha Tsui / Wan Chai (新記餐廳)
Tomato Noodle & Crispy Pork Chop Bun - Sing Heung Yuen (胜香园/勝香園)
Beef Noodle - Kau Kee Beef Brisket Noodle (九记牛腩/九記牛腩)
Claypot Chicken Rice - Four Seasons Clay Pot Rice (四季煲仔飯)
Hing Kee Claypot Rice Restaurant
Curry Fried Rice - Yuk Kin Fast Food (郁健快餐)
Congee - Sang Kee Congee Shop
Burger - Little Bao
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Lantau Island's tofu fa! This is more than enuff la. I think my stomach isn't big also haha!! Thankiuuuuuu wink.gif
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QUOTE(thinkgoodpositive @ Oct 17 2017, 04:22 PM)
Thanks Maggie. Added Dundas Street and Mammy Pancake in my wish list. Some new places for me.
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Hi, i will be going to Shenzhen via HK airport this weekend. First time to HK and Shenzhen. Anyone know roughly how much is the taxi fare from airport to Shenzhen customs?
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Anyone tried to ride uber to the peak?
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QUOTE(HMMaster @ Oct 19 2017, 11:14 PM)
Anyone tried to ride uber to the peak?
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uber and taxi rate are not much different.
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uber and taxi rate are not much different.
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Are the taxi reliable? A bit concern after reading this article:
http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article...s-under-polices
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QUOTE(HMMaster @ Oct 19 2017, 11:14 PM)
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don need take uber la..just take taxi or MTR..
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QUOTE(HMMaster @ Oct 20 2017, 09:32 AM)
Are the taxi reliable? A bit concern after reading this article:
http://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/article...s-under-polices
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Just like when you take taxi to cross the 'sea' and get to HK Island (if you're at Kowloon's side of HK), often you'll have to pay double the price to cover for the taxi's return back to the other side. But based on the article, they're obviously overcharging customers. Best advice - take the tram so that there won't be problems like this.
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QUOTE(inachi @ Oct 20 2017, 11:04 AM)
don need take uber la..just take taxi or MTR..
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I'm planning to take Taxi/Uber from the Central MTR.

QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Oct 20 2017, 11:14 AM)
Just like when you take taxi to cross the 'sea' and get to HK Island (if you're at Kowloon's side of HK), often you'll have to pay double the price to cover for the taxi's return back to the other side. But based on the article, they're obviously overcharging customers. Best advice - take the tram so that there won't be problems like this.
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Based on my research, the cross harbour charge (on toll) is applicable if you are not taking the taking the taxi from cross harbour taxi stand. Hows the queue for taking tram during weekday? Because based on my calculation, the price of taking tram is quite similar to taking taxi for 3 adults. Might as well take the taxi if the wait for the tram is long.
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QUOTE(HMMaster @ Oct 20 2017, 02:26 PM)
I'm planning to take Taxi/Uber from the Central MTR.
Based on my research, the cross harbour charge (on toll) is applicable if you are not taking the taking the taxi from cross harbour taxi stand. Hows the queue for taking tram during weekday? Because based on my calculation, the price of taking tram is quite similar to taking taxi for 3 adults. Might as well take the taxi if the wait for the tram is long.
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I don't know about taxi but I took the tram. Bought the package from Klook and went through the Express lane (without queuing). Waited for about 5-10min for the tram and then went in.

https://www.klook.com/activity/765-peak-tra...rrace-hongkong/

But the Klook package includes Sky Terrace entrance. A lot of people laugh.gif
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QUOTE(HMMaster @ Oct 20 2017, 02:26 PM)
I'm planning to take Taxi/Uber from the Central MTR.
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Why dont wanna take tram? Like someone mentioned above, u can get the package on Klook where tram(both ways) and all the tourist attractions are included..i got it from there last time and its highly recommended.

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Hi all, I would like to travel from hk airport to shenzhen. Can I know what's is the general fare for taxi from hk to luohu
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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Oct 17 2017, 11:42 AM)
I guess the "must" was an expression of over excitement hahaha. Yes other areas have nice taufoofah too but if you're @ Lantau island, must try it biggrin.gif
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Try kitesurfing if got chance!! http://bit.ly/2fqClqx Heard my friend said it's pretty cool as they will give you training and stuff biggrin.gif
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711 fishball & dry noodle
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Hey guys, how much for food budget should I prepare for Hong Kong, Macau and Shen Zhen? I am not sure how much the food cost for daily assuming 3 meals a day. I am planning a trip for 3 people - 13 days on November.

Did some research, the ticket will cost about 1.7k for 3 people - Air Asia.

Accommodation would cost about 2.5k - still looking at Airbnb and hotel. Checked JJhotel and it's expensive on November! My budget is around 150 per night for 3 person.

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QUOTE(Duckies @ Nov 15 2017, 09:56 AM)
Hey guys, how much for food budget should I prepare for Hong Kong, Macau and Shen Zhen? I am not sure how much the food cost for daily assuming 3 meals a day. I am planning a trip for 3 people - 13 days on November.

Did some research, the ticket will cost about 1.7k for 3 people - Air Asia.

Accommodation would cost about 2.5k - still looking at Airbnb and hotel. Checked JJhotel and it's expensive on November! My budget is around 150 per night for 3 person.
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A normal meal in Hong Kong is around RM25/pax..Of coz sometimes u can get slightly lower, but do buffer for some meals when you guys wanna splurge..

So would say prepare RM2.5k for 3 pax.

Hotel in Hongkong is very pricey though..U pay RM200 per night and u could only get a "just-enough" size.
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QUOTE(inachi @ Nov 15 2017, 02:52 PM)
A normal meal in Hong Kong is around RM25/pax..Of coz sometimes u can get slightly lower, but do buffer for some meals when you guys wanna splurge..

So would say prepare RM2.5k for 3 pax.

Hotel in Hongkong is very pricey though..U pay RM200 per night and u could only get a "just-enough" size.
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Oh the food cost is kinda like South Korea.

Is 2.5k for 3 pax for 14 days is enough? hmm.gif Cause let's say 1 meal for 1 pax is about RM 30...1 day 3 meals so that means 100 per pax and 300 for 3 pax. Going for 14 days mean 300 x 14 = RM4200? blink.gif

I do notice the accommodation part is costly in Hong Kong. Most of the places barely fits the bed only sweat.gif


4200 for food + 1700 for flights + 2500 for accommodation + xx entrance ticket + xx transportation...10k enough? hmm.gif

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