With immediate effect, please refer the above Facebook Page (or the link in my signature) for all the information of Hong Kong. This is for your convenience in searching the info you need under different category, and can see the pictures uploaded by myself and fans for rough idea of places in Hong Kong. Many thanks for your support!

=PICTURES & BLOGS=
- Page 1 #18-20 by Chrisky
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=13738146
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=13738165
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=13738183

- Page 4 #73-74 by Bitez
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=13961867
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=13966999

- Page 40 #781 by fiolsn
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=16357578

- Page 40 #795-796 by northasian (pics of an outlying island of HK - Peng Chau)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=16382167
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=16383381

- Page 41 #801 by stalkie (blog + pics, very informative!)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=16395546

- Page 52 & 55 #1038 & #1082 by pisang (pics of food & Metropark Mongkok Hotel)
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=17729525
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=17907102

-Very detailed and well-planned itinerary for download from Hikari :
http://forum.lowyat.net/index.php?showtopi...post&p=19769356

Thanks for their sharing~!

EDIT : Pic & blog sharing updated with posts' direct links

--REMINDER--
It's great that you all are willing to share your experience & info here with us. However, please kindly don't provide false info before checking the true and up-to-date info from reliable source. It would be better if official links or source of info to be posted as well to avoid confusing our fellow forumers who are doing their trip-planning. Many thanks!

This post has been edited by northasian: Dec 26 2008, 10:15 PM

Hi all,

I've created a new thread again, please come here for discussion instead of the old combined thread which has been closed already... and please do check the info in the above post #1 before you post to ask, alright? Any new info, suggestions, advices and ideas are welcome! Many thanks~~~

This post has been edited by northasian: Oct 21 2007, 02:17 PM

reserved for future use

wow new thread...nice~ Northasian, wanna ask u do u know where is famous for steamboat(da bin lou)in hk island? and what is the price like?
thanks in advance

If famous ne... is the Little Sheep loh.. 小肥羊. There are 4 branches in HK, on HK Island is the Causeway Bay Branch, location : 铜锣湾骆克道463-483号铜锣湾广场二期2字楼 (2F, Causeway Bay Plaza 2, 463-483 Lockhard Road, Causeway Bay)
Tel: 00852-28938318, 28916776

http://www.xfy.cn/ctcx_ctcx.asp

The price is quite expensive I think...

If not so famous one, can try 稻香 Chinese restaurant. I use to go this restaurant group for da bin lou. To find the nearest branch, you can search from their homepage : http://www.taoheung.com.hk The price is moderate la... The cheap cheap one mostly located in rural residential area...

thanks thanks a lot northasian...by the way what is the temperature in HK now? coz im leaving for HK next week..hehe

It's getting cool and dry these days. Bring some light long sleeves jacket would be enough~

okie dokie thanks for ur info and advice

Welcome~! Wish you a pleasant trip!

Just come back from Hong kong, is a really nice trip and tiring as well.
Will update some photo and info soon

Something I observe when I am in Hong Kong, hope it helps

1) When using escalator, normally we stand on left side and leave the right side for ppl to walk.However it is another way in Hong Kong. Ppl usually stand on right side and empty the left lane for ppl to walk.

2) The MTR system information is very good. You can view the route information very easily from all the MTR seat. The electronic panel also showing the route direction and next destination, so even you cannot hear the annoucement, you will not miss out your destination.

3)Food price in Hong Kong can diff alot in diff places. Eg Northasian recommend wantan noodles at sport shoes street is selling as low as HKD10. However when you eat in other places, it can differences alot. I ate one at HKD28 near Tsim Sha Tsui MTR. so always check the menu prices first

4) Food portion in Hong Kong all very big(for me).


To be continue..


This post has been edited by jimmy79: Oct 22 2007, 08:55 AM

northasian, you are from HongKong?

ic, no wonder u so hardcore promote HK

Shouldn't say I am promoting HK, I just wanna help je.. Did I say anything like advertising HK in the posts?! I don't think so...

No worry, I'm not bashing u. Your guide is useful for those who are traveling in HK. Keep up the good work

Thank you... just afraid my thread will give a wrong impression that I'm promoting or advertising....

yaya...It cannot be counted as promoting HK...as those info that northasian provided are really useful for us foreigners..


no worries northasian, u did a really great job and i have already printed out 2 copies of those info provided so i can refer to it when im in HK..haha..keep up the good work

as suggested by northasian in the old thread, i'm putting up some photos to share with u all again.


Tsim Sha Tsui, somewhere near the Kowloon Park.




Mong Kok





Avenue of Stars








the to-die-for deserts of Xu Liu Shan (许留山) - those costs HKD100.

views from Ocean Park







the panda in Ocean Park... ZZZzzz all 4 was sleeping when i was there.




oh look ! a panda pop out from a bamboo !




i met Mel Gibson n he ask for a coin to call back home.




view from the Peak.





Stanley seaside

Golden Bauhinia Square





alrite now some from Macau :

a street in Macau




view inside the Venetian Macau




The Ruins of Saint Paul's (大三巴)




the Grand Lisboa casino... the new wing is juz beside.




a HUGE KuanYing statue




the Golden Lotus Square

Thanks very much for your compliments~~

How's your trip planning? Should be feeling excited for the trip, right?

Thanks for your sharing again~~

The 1st pic is the Canton Road in Tsim Sha Tsui~~ The building on the right hand side is Harbour City, a few steps backward (which is not included in the pic) is the China HongKong City, where the ferry from Macau arrives! All arriving HK by ferry from Macau can take this pic as a reference...

You will have the chance one day~ HK is not so far away from M'sia, wish your wish comes true asap la~!

hi.. just want to ask whether where to get the visa to go to shenzhen?..let say if i were to drop by at shenzhen from hong kong for a day..do i need to apply the visa from malaysia or at the shenzhen border itself? how much will the visa cost? thanks!

Just heard from my mum that when my Singaporean relatives came to HK and dropped by Shenzhen, they applied the visa thru China Travel Service branches in HK. Check it out here : http://www.ctshk.com/english/useful/chinesevisa.htm

My singaporean friends tell me they no need VISA but we malaysian need do VISA to visit china.


This post has been edited by jimmy79: Oct 23 2007, 03:08 PM

Yup... just went to HK+Guangzhou+Shenzhen last month with my singaporean friend... no need Visa to China for Singaporean for those staying less than 3 months i think...

oh I got it wrong...... my relatives are holding Indonesian passport but they're working in Singapore...

M'sians need visa to travel to CHINA. easy to get and yes, can obtain at border patrol station. Apply there also can apply here if u dowan the hassle when u reach there.

Singaporeans do not need visa when travelling to China for grace periods of 30 days and below.
Malaysian need visa to go wherever we want to go.

@northasian - my sister in law is Hongkee. Live where i dunno, but if its possible, can i pm you some questions regarding my trip ? perhaps u cna offer me some advice. would like u to expand some details and of course to recommend me some places.

Yes, just pm me la.. I will try my best to help~

'coz the old one has been combined with other HK thread by the MOD.. then I couldn't edit the info in post #1, so I asked MOD to close the old combined one and open a new one instead...

What info would you like find ar? I guess the old thread is still there, but don't know fall to which page only...

lets say i have a visa to enter macau, do i still need visa to enter hk?


how much the ferry cost from macau to hk & vice versa?

Eh HK & Macau no need Visa-leh...Only Shenzhen in China need Visa

The ferry fare (one of few operators..u can google for more):

http://www.turbojet.com.hk/turbojet_sailing_rev.htm

This post has been edited by stimix: Oct 25 2007, 02:52 PM

M'sian passport NO NEED visa to enter Hong Kong and Macau. Visa is needed only for other provinces in China except HK and Macau.

Ferry cost please check from ferry companies' website I posted on #1 post, thanks!

This post has been edited by northasian: Oct 25 2007, 02:57 PM

northasian, is it Wong Kok got a lot of hawker stall???

Yes, Mongkok got some hawker stalls (no longer real hawker, just shoplot selling hawker food) around Fa Yuen Street & Sai Yeung Choi Street..

Bet you've departed when I type this post.... Remember to go to Lan Kwai Fong on Halloween day!!!! Bon Voyage~!

thanks a lot northasian..you are really helpful

My pleasure~

43.8 lowest at mid valley megamall. The rest 44.4 and 44.3 at Sg Wang KL.

Any hotels tat can stay in Mong Kok???
Plz suggest me...
TQ....

Royal Plaza Hotel... but a lil bit expensive

How many star is it????

Me going to HK this weekend ...

Northasia how the weather there. Had winter started ?

Royal Plaza Hotel - 3-4 stars

This weekend will be turing cold, temp will be below 20'c.

For more updates, please check weather forecast by HK Observatory website on #1 post, thanks!

hey...i will be going to Hong Kong next Saturday...can't wait to go..yeah....
i will be giong to macau,shen Zhen,Guang Zhou also....
please let me know or recommend what i should buy at Hong Kong...souvenirs,clothes,shoes...etc....

GUys,

i m planning to go in DEC

i know it is peak

which travel agent is worth to look for ??

i m planning to sign up free & easy + air fare

For me its fun because I am not looking into rides.
You can take photo with alot disney cartoon character and the shows there is superb. So pls make sure take the time table at entrance and plan the timing so that you will not miss out any show.

With family, Disneyland could be a nice place. Ocean Park is more on the rides, so it would be more suitable for the young. As Jimmy suggest, take the map at the entrance, and plan the time for your favourite shows and parade. Remember, take the express ticket for some popular rides to avoid long queue if you're going on weekends...

Clothes & shoes can buy in Shenzhen & Guangzhou which could be cheaper, unless you're looking for branded one, e.g. Esprit or G2000. Souvenirs in HK, can buy some Wife Cake from Kee Wah Bakery...

This post has been edited by northasian: Nov 2 2007, 05:47 PM

haha okay thanks.

how long should i stay at the disneyland hotel?2-3 days?

This post has been edited by arshad: Nov 2 2007, 07:30 PM

. . .

Actually ne......... HK Disneyland is not as big as those in USA... you know, on quiet weekdays you can even finish all the park's rides in 2-3 hours.....

So, if you really wanna stay in their hotel, 1 nite is already enough..

hahah.i thought big thanks neway go other place shopping ._. i heard hk items quite cheap? d;

Depends what you wanna buy... electronic stuff is relatively cheap la, fashion stuff is cheap too and with more choices.

HK disneyland can finish in 1 day. NO need stay

Hi .. since this thread is dedicated to travel in HK, was just wondering whether can anyone give some suggestions for 1st time visitor to HK.

Lots of info, you have on the 1st post of this thread, thanks northasian.

I'll be going there during Dec Xmas week and was wondering where would be the best place to visits and great places to eat. There were just too many exciting places in HK, and too many to visit. So was wondering if anyone could give some suggestions for 1st timers like me.

My trip will last 5D 4N, and was making out some itinerary and would appreciate some suggestions.



This post has been edited by sylvian14: Nov 5 2007, 03:02 AM

The best place to visit for 1st visitor to HK, I think it must be The Peak at night, especially during x'mas many buildings will be lighten up with beautiful light decoration~! 2nd best place is the harbourfront of Tsim Sha Tsui, i.e. the Star Avenue. Walk along and see the night view + Symphony of Light Show at 8pm~

Great places to eat ar... depends on what you like to eat and the budget... You have to tell us more about your preference before we can give suggestions~

haha... of coz la... it applies wherever your travel....

Well, I do love lots of food HK has to offer .. and so you see my problem ... see everything .. want to try everything .... ..

Well, I'm just looking for a good decent and what HK is famous for and my budget is around HK500 ... will that help?



This post has been edited by sylvian14: Nov 6 2007, 06:04 AM

hey guys...im back from HK..wow..these 10 days vacation to HK was really memorable and enjoyable to me..i seriously love HK so much and the food there are so so good * i even thought of not coming back*..and northasian, I did go to the Halloween party in Lan Kwai Fong...many lengzhai ang moh there..hahahhaa...anyway, it was so so crowded and i just went one round and headed home..hehe...

This post has been edited by BiteZ: Nov 6 2007, 02:08 AM

welcome back...mind sharing to us your itinery and journey there?...hehe

you mean the total budget for food during the 5 days in HK is HKD500? I'm afraid that might not be enough... I heard some forumers spent about HKD100 just for the dessert in Hui Lau Shan.....

Anyway, let me give you some suggestions and then you make up your budget again la...

1. Dessert in Hui Lau Shan - famous for different kind of mango desserts, average price for each dessert is about HKD20-30

2. Egg Tart - famous one is the one called 檀島 (Honolulu Coffee Shop), a branch in Mongkok is 旺角洗衣街135號, another two on HK Island and one in HKIA Terminal 2. Average price per egg tart is about HKD5 or above, can't remember...

3. Cha Charn Teng - just pop in any one of them, taste is completely different from Kim Gary, far far a lot more delicious!! Don't believe Kim Gary is originated from HK!!!! Average price per dish is about HKD30

4. Dim Sum - I have a list of Chinese restaurants on #1 post. Try to have it during Tea Time (i.e. after 2.00 or 2.30pm), price might be cheaper, can ask before you go in. Average price for each dim sum abour HKD10

5. Street hawker - along Fa Yuen Street, Sai Yeung Choi Street in Mongkok. Not really a hawker in the street, but shop lot selling different kinda street snack. Average price per item is about HKD5

6. Wanton noodle - completely different from those in M'sia, a lot bigger and many shrimp inside. Try to look for those noodle stall in Mongkok, some as cheap as HKD10-16 per bowl only

7. Wife cake (Lo Poh Beng) - from Kee Wah Bakery or Hang Heung Bakery in Yuen Long. Average price is about HKD5 (Kee Wah will be a bit more expensive)

8. Roast Duck/Roast Pork Rice - can try in Cha Charn Teng or any fast food chain. Average price is HKD20-25 per dish

Actually I've listed all those info on my #1 post, you can find more info from there..

Haha... marry a HK guy then you don't need to go back lor~~

Hey, share some of your itin and food you've had with us, some forumers wanna know what to eat in HK... you know, sometimes local's view is different from tourist's view ma... something we always see and eat so cannot find it special...

FOOD

DIM SUM
Dim sum is a must for everyone in HK..I went to Tao Heung for Dim sum and it tasted superb! Really miss it so much!!

NOODLES
NGAU LAM MIEN - I went to Tsui Wah in Central for ngau lam mien on the first day when i arrived..Usually i dun eat beef coz it has a very strange smell...however, i decided to try on it since many people say ngau lam mien tastes very good..so i went to try it..Surprisingly i really love it so much!! Yummy yummy!

WONTON MIEN - My sis had wonton mien instead of ngau lam mien in Tsui Wah..and she said it was so so tasty..In the wonton mien has 8 big big wontons wrap with big shrimps..can't get in malaysia tho.. Besides, the next few days, i went to Zhi Gei few doors next to Tsui Wah to eat their wonton noodles..It tasted not bad too =)

SINGAPORE FRIED NOODLES (Sing chow mai fun) - Tried this in Peak Cafe in Lan Kwai Fong..It taste very nice and hot..However its kinda expensive..

RICE
PINEAPPLE RICE + TOMYUM SOUP + GREEN CURRY - These are thai food that i tried in a Thai restaurant in Lan Kwai Fong..Forgotten the name of the shop..but the pineapple rice and tom yum soup was so so so good..the green curry was so so but can still be counted as ok..

JAPANESE BEEF and CHICKEN CHOP RICE - I went to lady's street with my sis and cousin in mongkok on thursday to shop and get some souvenirs..however we got so hungry and we just popped in a japanese restaurant to have dinner..so i tried this japanese beef rice..It's kinda nice to eat and tasty..It's located just besides the stalls in Lady's street which i forgotten what name it was as there are many japanese restaurants there..

VEGE RICE - Known as Choi Fun..It is the best Choi Fun that i have ever tasted..The restaurant is called Hang Fa Lau located in Central..I miss choi fun very much

CONGEE
The congee in HK is superb..I went to Chi Gei in causeway bay and tried 2 different kind of congee..one is Gap Dai Zhuk and another one is Pei Dan Shau Yuk Zhuk..Both of em taste as yummy as ever coz the congee is very smooth...mmmmmm

SNACKS
XO Cheung Fun in Hang Fa Lau is the best cheong fun ever..Usually i dun eat much cheong Fun but i dunno why come to the XO cheung Fun in Hang Fa Lau just taste very nice and spicy..you all should try it

Salt and Pepper Squids in Peak Cafe located in Lan Kwai Fong is just the best squids i ever ate...it was rather full after having these squids as snacks..however the price are kinda pricey tho..but tourist should just give it a try!

Yau Choi Sum / Yau Gai Lan - this vege dish is everyone's favorite...u cant miss it when u enter a restaurant as most of the customers will order a plate to eat..the vegetables are just so fresh and crunchy..Those vege lovers just dont miss it!

Curry Fish Balls - I have tried the curry fish balls in causeway bay, Tsim Sha Tsui and Mongkok. The most spicy of all is in Tsim Sha Tsui (ate until tears and sweat rolling down) and the least spicy is in causeway Bay..These stalls sell many of those snacks..you guys should try it..I wanted to try the smelly Tofu but my cousin and sis said if i eat it then dun go near them..so i didn't get to try it tho

Fried Wonton - Those fried wonton u can get it in any cha charn teng..they taste so good and crispy..there are big shrimps in everyone of them..yummy

DESSERT
HUI LAU SHAN - the best of the best dessert shop alive in Hong Kong..many locals love eating there too..the mangoes dessert just taste so so so so sweet and refreshing!! Those going to HK must not miss this place!! Its everywhere in HK

HANG FA LAU - Tried the zhi ma hu and zhi ma hu tong yuen..It tastes not bad and i prefer zhi ma hu tong yuen..hehe..

Any Cha Charn Teng in HK - Try their Dung Lai Cha coz it is very nice..It's just like Teh Tarik Bing in Malaysia..haha

PLACES OF ATTRACTIONS
Avenue of Stars - I visited Avenue of Stars in the day and in the night..however, In the night the scenery is better as there are nice lightings of the buildings in HK.

Victoria Peak - Went up to Victoria Peak and headed into Madamme Tussauds..its quite worth the ticket money we paid..very nice wax people in it..too bad i cant see the whole HK in Victoria Peak coz it rains in the evening..

Ocean Park - Didnt manage to go to Ocean Park coz it was drizzling..however, i heard many ppl said that Ocean Park is better than Disneyland.

Lady's Street mongkok- a very reasonably cheap place to get souvenirs and stuff..Is a must go for tourist..Rmb do not get slaughter by them! Bargain to get reasonable price

Stanley Market - The souvenirs selling here are more expensive than Ladies Street in Mongkok. However it has nice scenery with nice bay

Lan Kwai Fong is a must to go! It is a very nice ambience and many good looking white guys and white girls having drinks there..Anyway, i have celebrated Halloween in LKF..but it was so crowded so i just went one round and then headed to Krispy Kreme for some doughnuts..haha

SHOPPING
All shopping malls in HK are very nice and presentable. I have been to:
PACIFIC PLACE in admiralty - very high end products sold here.
HARBOUR CITY in Tsim Sha Tsui.
Lee Theatre in Causeway Bay.
Time Square in Causeway Bay.
and few other shopping malls forgotten the name
BOSSINI, GIORDANO and H&M - These are located mostly everywhere but i went to the ones in Central..The clothes there are nice but now mostly selling winter clothings..These shops sell all the youngsters and trendy clothing..nice to take a look around..

FAMOUS PPL
Saw Moses Chan twice and Bernice Liu once during my trip in HK.
First time was in Victoria Park, Causeway Bay where moses and some other tvb artistes having a charity function representing The Ultimate Crime Fighter series.

Second time was in opening ceremony of UNIQLO where Moses and Bernice are invited to the opening ceremony.

WEATHER
The weather in HongKong is just so so cooling and nice during Oct to Nov. When i was there the temperature was just 17-23 degree celcius..So its way better than the humid weather in Malaysia..

I just love and enjoy the food in HK and find the food there are the best of the best..so these are some of my experience in HK to share with all of you.

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Added on November 6, 2007, 5:16 pm








Desserts in Hui Lau Shan


ngau lam mien


wonton mien


pineapple rice


tom yum soup


Singapore fried noodles


This post has been edited by BiteZ: Nov 6 2007, 05:52 PM

actually there are still many places that i have yet to go..so im planning on another trip..HK is just so so nice and fun..miss it so much!!


green curry


Salt and pepper Squids


XO cheung Fun




Dim sum


hak zhi ma tong yuen


Night Life in Lan Kwai Fong


Night view of Mongkok


Night view of Central

These are a few pics that i pick out to share with you guys..hope u guys enjoy

This post has been edited by BiteZ: Nov 6 2007, 06:07 PM

Oh ... no ... actually HKD 500 is for a per day (half for lunch and half for dinner, that sort of thing).

Anyway, you do have a great list for food .. really appreciate your suggestions here. As I'm going on a "Free & Easy" tour, so it gives us more flexibility in what we want to see, where we want to go and the time is within our control.

Thanks northasian

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Added on November 6, 2007, 8:29 pmThanks for those suggestions and food pics as well ... Bitez ...

man .. I'm salivating already ...

This post has been edited by sylvian14: Nov 6 2007, 08:29 PM

If HKD500 is per day then it would be much much better~ You can have more choices~~

Thanks for your sharing BiteZ, you've done a very good job~~!

During X'mas/New Year, there will not be any major firework displays wor... if there are, just those small one during the Symthony of Light show....

Yesterday I've been to Tsim Sha Tsui and saw some buildings are lighten up with X'mas light decoration already~~!

northasia, HK disneyland is now building Animation Academy, Mickey's Waterwork Parade (a water based summer parade) and It's a Small World.
Small World will open in early 2008...

I guess waterwork parade has been ended 'coz summer already gone, it's autumn now and winter is coming...

For dimsum, it's mentioned to go to Tao Heung chain, but which restaurant actually? Is it CHEERS or SUPER88?

Also for the egg tart, what is the road name in english (旺角洗衣街135號)?

I went to SUPER88 for dimsum during my trip in HK
旺角洗衣街 is called SAI YEE ST., MONGKOK
Sai Yee ST, Mongkok wow..didnt know the food look so delicious in this cafe

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Added on November 7, 2007, 9:33 pmNot a big prob, just sharing with all forumers my trip in hongkong..hope those info did help a lil..haha..oh..i tot usually will have major firework display ga..hehe..

This post has been edited by BiteZ: Nov 7 2007, 09:40 PM

wow!...how to go to saiyee street?!?..near ladies street?

All Tao Heung, Super 88 & Cheers offers Dim Sum. Their Dim Sum can't say the cheapest, but at least reasonable priced, good quality and location is convenient for tourists.

Sai Yee Street is the 2nd one parallel to Ladies Street. That coffee shop is just one of the best egg tarts shop in HK. Actually any one bakery's egg tart will surely be more delicious than those in M'sia.

major fireworks display usually on Chinese New Year choh 2 & China National Day on 1st Oct~

the 2nd street parallel to ladies street. please make use of the online map I posted on #1 : www.centamap.com (just enter the street name/address and the map will locate right away~)

New coming Event in HK~

WinterFest

Date : 30Nov - 1Jan

Venue : Central, Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui

Details : http://www.discoverhongkong.com/hkwf/eng/

Great info, but unfortunately, I've already left HK by then ... .. well .. maybe next time ..

You didn't say that you'll come during x'mas week ma??? The event will run from 30NOV to 1JAN which includes the whole DEC wor....

This post has been edited by northasian: Nov 10 2007, 08:32 AM

yau char kuai in HK is big and delicious

Yes, I can sure that HK has one of the best yau char gwai in the world!! Beside HK, I think the one made in South China Province like Guangzhou, Zuhai, Shenzhen or Macau won't be bad too~~ Those made in South East Asia are mostly too slim and too dry...

there is one dim sum in hollywood road near to "man mou temple"

very authentics n nice

feel like yum cha atmosphere

call "lian xiang lo"

address sheung wan wei ling tou rd no:160-164

Maybe I can provide some info to you on how much it'll cost, as I'll be going to HK during the Xmas week.

I've booked and made reservations during the last MATTA fair that was held at PWTC, and the cost came up to approx. RM 2,300 (per person). This price covers airplane ticket and accommodation. Of cos, it's only for 4D 3N as that was offered in their list of tours. If you need to extend your stay, that will come up to about RM 420 per additional day, depending on the star rating of the respective hotels.

Also, because the period that I've booked, is considered as a peak season, obviously the price differ from non-peak season.

If you're going on a Free & Easy tour, then you will need to budget out the cost for food and transportation, depending on your itinerary. Otherwise, it should be covered, again, depending on your tour agency of your choice and the type of tour you are going for, Free & Easy or Guided Tour. I'm budgeting about HKD500 per day, which includes breakfast, lunch and dinner. Transportation wise, I'm planning to purchase the Octopus card. This card is very convenient for tourist like us, for travelling and purchases, as it's like a pre-paid card, once you have used it, it'll be automatically deducted from there. There are also kiosk which you can top-up the amount in the card.

The best people to advise you is the tour agency themselves. Look around for any Tour agency and look for their tours to HK.

Last I heard that most of the flights during this season are fully booked and so are the hotels, but you'll never know, as there are always some last minute cancellation.

All in all .. conservative figure .. I would say ... RM 5,000 or less or more .. depending on the number of days, places to visits and the type of tour.

Hope that was helpful ..

Yes, that restaurant is a very traditional one and have long history in HK. Their name should be " 蓮香樓 Lin Heung Tea House ", address is 160-164, Wellington Street, Central 中環威靈頓街160-164號.

Another authentic Chinese restaurant which is famous of roast goose and visited by many celebrities/rich people, is called Yung Kee Restaurant 鏞記酒家. Address is :
32-40, Wellington Street, Central 中環威靈頓街32-40號.

But you should expect their price will be higher than other Chinese restaurants la...

**Info added on #1 post**

Thanks for sharing with others~

Your budget is not that tight wor, should be more than enough for you to enjoy a very nice and comfy trip here~~ Are you flying directly to HKIA?

FYI, Octopus card can be added-value in any 7-11 & Circle K convenience stores, also can add in Park'n Shop supermarkets, and all MTR/KCRC/LRT stations. Very convenient~!

This post has been edited by northasian: Nov 11 2007, 09:31 AM

hi..

yup.. i find it's very convenient too.. especially for tourist, there will be 3 days unlimited rides on MRT and etc..

but i wonder whether the remaining value in the Octopus card can be refund? coz wat i see from their website, they will refund the HK$50 deposit, but did not stated about the remaining value wo..

This post has been edited by MickyMouse: Nov 11 2007, 07:19 PM

Hi there,

Yes, they will refund the remaining value with the $50 deposit to you when you return it back.

Not a problem northasian. You were a great source of info as well. If you have not posted some of the information on this thread, I wouldn't have made out what to do in HK !!

I'm just reserving more than less, in terms of the budget. Many a times, i've heard people saying "not enough for this and not enough for that", those sort of things.

Oh, I see, octopus card can be re loaded at 7-11 as well .. that's very convenient. Thanks for that info

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Added on November 11, 2007, 10:34 pm

QUOTE(MOMOchacha @ Nov 11 2007, 04:34 PM)

Thank for info

Not a problem. If you are seriously planning to go, there might be some last minute cancellation and who knows, you could be the one next on the list.

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Added on November 11, 2007, 10:43 pmAh yes, northasian, about the 3 days unlimited Octopus card for tourist, I believe we can purchase it in HKIA itself. Yes, I'll be landing in directly in HKIA.

What i've read is they do provide this unlimited rides on transportation, but does it include ferry rides? I'm also planning to go to Macao, as I've got a friend, who is staying there. I'm not sure whether does this unlimited Octopus card covers this?

Also, once after the 3 days limit, we top up at any convenient kiosk or 7-11, as you've mentioned, will it still be "unlimited" rides on transportation? Or does the "unlimited" rides is expired and from then on, you'll be charged as you go along?




This post has been edited by sylvian14: Nov 11 2007, 10:43 PM

any shop that sell halal food? xD

I will be going to HK via macau end of the month. Travelling with family and kids.

Is there any ferry from Macau to Disneyland (lantau island)?
or
I need to take ferry to HK island and take taxi from there to Disneyland?

Yep, you can get the Tourist Octopus card at HKIA, the MTR counter in Arrival Hall.

Of coz not include other transportation rides than MTR. You can read thru the info in this website : http://www.octopuscards.com/consumer/help/...ts/en/index.jsp
It stated "Three days of unlimited rides on the MTR* (except on the Airport Express Line), starting on the day of your first MTR journey."

As it already said it's a 3-day limit of unlimited MTR rides, of coz after 3 days, your octopus card will be on "pay as you go" basis. So if you'd like to visit Macau, I'd suggest you go after the first 3 days of your trip.

Also, the tourist octopus card includes Airport Express Line (AEL) rides, so you should take AEL from HKIA to downtown so you won't waste the value...

p.s. forgot to remind you that ferry rides from HK to Macau v.v. cannot use octopus card to pay, you have to purchase ticket by cash (or credit card, not sure) at the ferry counter at the pier.

No, there is no ferry service from Macau to Disneyland Hongkong.

Yes, you have to take ferry to HK Island or Kowloon (Tsim Sha Tsui) then take taxi (if you can afford) or MTR to Disneyland.

This post has been edited by northasian: Nov 12 2007, 02:56 PM

northasian, i juz returned from HK this morning.

I had a chance to eat at "sek sun's" restaurant. I think he's also known as tou tou or something like that. Anyway will update the info and pics later tonight.

Oh and whoever wanna buy octopus card, i have 9 pieces with me. forgot to return and take my deposit. Lucky my HK friends say anytime also can mail back to them. But just so u know, if u wan a octopus card, i still have 9 pieces with me. think i'll mail em back before christmas.

Hi sharkteef welcome back. The restaurant you mentioned is in Yuen Long, named "Dai Wing Wah", right?

Oh I don't know if Octopus card can be mailed back... then how do they refund the deposit to you?

mail the octopus card to my hongkee friends.

wing wah is right but where is it i'm not sure. its the new branch at some ulu place. lucky my friend booked 3 weeks ahead.

ate the pou chai fan -aka claypot rice. damn cool. like our ngar pou kai fan, cept there is pork and alot more stuff hahaha. had so much good food there. none of my meals came cheap also.

My bill at wing wah is HKD 6400. 12ppl. Damn cool ! money is never an issue for me when it comes to food. So long as good , can already.

hm.. I don't know much M'sian language... does ulu place mean rural area? Yuen Long can be regarded to be a rural area as well..

I haven't been Dai Wing Wah yet, 'coz I'm not quite interested in Tou Tou's favourite food in his show...

Did you eat seafood in Sai Kung or Lei Yue Moon or Lau Fau Shan? I tried seafood in Lei Yue Moon, damn nice too~~

We did talk about this issue earlier. Perhaps I have to put in #1 post...

Malaysian Passport Holders do not need visa to enter Hong Kong AND Macau.

Thank You northasian

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Added on November 14, 2007, 2:23 pmHi anybody here can help me..
i plan to go HK next week on 21th..
May i know how much the hotel in Disneyland?
any tour agent can recommand?
cos i check all is fully booked

This post has been edited by MOMOchacha: Nov 14 2007, 02:23 PM

northasian :-

my first night dinner is at http://www.tanyutou.com.hk/
steamboat is great ! never ever tasted stuff like that before. got alot of types of soup so i ordered 2 diff pots. 9 ppl total bill came to about HKD 900+
damn worth my money ! never eat the char siew pau in the shape of mochi before. never had custard bun in the shape of mochi before also. and the friend fish skin......hmmm simply delicious !

my second night's dinner was at kowloon bay's wing wah. Mr tou tou's restaurant. Not the one in yuen long but in kowloon bay. have to que up damn early just to get place. lucky friend made booking. HKD 6k was the dinner bill for 11 ppl. Not really worth the money but good experience.

My 3rd night's dinner was pou chai fan at miu kai/temple street. Fabulous as well. 9ppl eat 9 claypot , 1 lala and some funky stuff i dun even know what. HKD 400 for all. Damn worth my money. further down there is shop sell snake soup with all the snake parts. Cool man !

my 4th night i ate mc'ds coz was chasing for time to eat at some funky char chan teng. Damn it was good. Had siew ngor pei ! The food really funky man. i gotto ask my friend the name of the rest and the place. I only know its near miramar shopping mall @ tsim tsa tsui.

5th day we had a go at some funky london chau tim @ mongkok area for timsum before we departed. fuah amazing siu lung pau. bill also amazing. HKD 800 for 9ppl. Had so many diff types of siu lung pau. Loved the one with sharksfin and crab's roe inside. Funky man !


All in all, i had the best tour guide there is in HK. She's been great ! thank god i went uni abroad.

if anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact me. if u need octopus card, i still got 9 freaking cards with me unreturned. i can only return them when my friend from HK arrives in KL in february. so if u wanna purchase 1, i still have 9.

@momochacha - go Chan's world leisurelink in KL plaza 1st floor. highly recommeded. look for jackie. she's my personal travel agent.