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Hong Kong Island:
Things to do:
-Victoria Peak (tram),
-Ngong Ping 360 Glass bottom cable car (big Buddha),
-Downtown area
-Pink dolphin watching
-Ozone  Bar
-Tailors (Jantzen, tai panin admiraltyi cntr)
-Big Bus Tour
-Star ferry to Kowloon

Kosher Grocery Stores:
KosherMart On Hong Kong Island in the JCC
Kosher Original in Kowloon

Where to eat:
JCC Sunday night buffet can't be missed.
JCC Pizza - (Not open in the Summer)
Seven Zero - Dairy Resturant in the JCC
JCC Chinese
Shalom grill restaurant reported permanently closed by Mech
Shalom grill kosher market

Places to stay:
Grand Hyatt hotel
Mandarin Oriental Hotel
Four Seasons

Kowloon:
Things to do:
-8:00pm Laser show
-Ladies market
-Ave. of stars- pier
-Museums (science, space)
-Diamond hill- nan lian garden/chi Lin nunnery
-Big Bus Tour
-Star ferry to Hong Kong Island
-Drinks at Felix (Peninsula Hotel)
-Drinks in the Lobby (Intercontinental Hotel)


Only place to eat:
Mul Hayam Restaurant at Kehilat Zion (Breakfast is now $100 HKD)

Places to stay:
The W Hotel - Great Hotel but far from Synagogues
Grand Stamford Intercontinental Hotel - next to Chabad (for Shabbos),
Intercontinental Hong Kong, Sheraton, Shangri la , Peninsula, Hyatt regency. (All these hotels are in great locations if you would like to be near KZ. You can also walk through the TST subway station to KZ from all these except IC Grand Stamford and Shangri La which is next door) 

Shuls
Kehilat Zion -Location: Unit 105, 1/F Wing On Plaza 62 Mody Road East Tsim Sha Tsui Kowloon kzionhk@yahoo.com, or call: (852) 2366 6364 (office) or (852) 2368 0061
Chabad - Location:  67-71 Chatham Road, Oriental Centre 1/F Unit D, Tsim Sha Tsui  Telephone:  (852) 2366 5770  Mobile Tel.: (852) 9674 4450  Email: kowloon@chabadhk.org

Macau: (Ferry from hkg)
-Casinos (las Vegas style hotels),
-Curque like water show
-aj hachet tower (bungi)

-Disney

Lhasa:
Lake, pilgrims , culture

Airline Checkin Counters: Kowloon Station (below the W Hotel) to check your bags in. You then take the MRT straight to the airport (with just a couple of stops). It's super convenient and quick. You don't have to stay at the W to check in at Kowloon station though (and FWIW you can check in at Hong Kong station on HKI, too).


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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #1200 on: October 21, 2015, 05:08:23 PM »
I was looking for an excuse to practice my Chinese and Portuguese (having only been to Brazil once). Is just walking around the city center, seeing some of the casinos, and visiting the tower worth the trip?
IMO yes

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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #1201 on: October 21, 2015, 05:09:58 PM »
IMO yes
Thanks for your opinion. I'll probably do option C) as we discussed.

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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #1202 on: October 21, 2015, 05:38:16 PM »
I walked around the local areas. Nobody spoke Portuguese, even when I tried offering Boa Tarde or Tudo Bem. I was pretty disappointed in the whole place, though we enjoyed the show.
No point on going for the casinos if you've ever done LAS. Just worse versions of what's there.

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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #1203 on: October 21, 2015, 05:48:41 PM »
I walked around the local areas. Nobody spoke Portuguese, even when I tried offering Boa Tarde or Tudo Bem. I was pretty disappointed in the whole place, though we enjoyed the show.
No point on going for the casinos if you've ever done LAS. Just worse versions of what's there.

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Fair points. That being said, besides going to Victoria Peak and a few of the markets in HKG and a few other activities, what things are there to do that can take up a full day Thu, 2-half days (Fri and Sun), and Sat night? Disneyland isn't my thing, especially since I've been to the one in LA numerous times. Any suggestions (no restrictions in terms of kids, etc)?

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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #1204 on: October 21, 2015, 05:58:38 PM »
Star Ferry, Glass-bottom cable cars, numerous markets, kosher restaurants, laser show, sneaking onto the W rooftop pool ;)
Takes more time than you think.
Not making any custom clothing?
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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #1205 on: October 21, 2015, 06:17:55 PM »
I walked around the local areas. Nobody spoke Portuguese, even when I tried offering Boa Tarde or Tudo Bem. I was pretty disappointed in the whole place, though we enjoyed the show.
No point on going for the casinos if you've ever done LAS. Just worse versions of what's there.

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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #1206 on: October 21, 2015, 06:19:23 PM »
Star Ferry, Glass-bottom cable cars, numerous markets, kosher restaurants, laser show, sneaking onto the W rooftop pool ;)
Takes more time than you think.
Not making any custom clothing?
So what you're saying is there's plenty to do if I just stayed in Honk Kong the whole time?

I was thinking of getting a suit made. Everyone seems to go to Sam's Tailor. Have you gotten anything made from him or anyone else? It's usally around USD$300 for a suit?

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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #1207 on: October 21, 2015, 07:00:40 PM »
I don't think filling that time will be hard, especially with 2 or 3 fittings for custom clothes.

If Macau was compelling it would be different. But its just not very interesting IMHO.

I've had a few kapotas made in HKG, pretty rare for me to be in a suit.
Used Tai Pan for them.
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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #1208 on: October 21, 2015, 07:03:17 PM »
I don't think filling that time will be hard, especially with 2 or 3 fittings for custom clothes.

If Macau was compelling it would be different. But its just not very interesting IMHO.

I've had a few kapotas made in HKG, pretty rare for me to be in a suit.
Used Tai Pan for them.
Why did you use Tai Pan specifically?

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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #1209 on: October 22, 2015, 05:45:19 PM »
Having spent a bit of time searching this thread and elsewhere online, it seems that most custom suits in HKG cost at least $400. Does anyone here remember how much they paid for a custom suit and where you got it from?  Obviously I know it depends on the fabric, but there has to be a minimum. In other words, am I crazy to think that I can get a suit for under $400?

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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #1210 on: October 23, 2015, 09:36:54 AM »
Having spent a bit of time searching this thread and elsewhere online, it seems that most custom suits in HKG cost at least $400. Does anyone here remember how much they paid for a custom suit and where you got it from?  Obviously I know it depends on the fabric, but there has to be a minimum. In other words, am I crazy to think that I can get a suit for under $400?
Hop over to CNX and get from there. Much cheaper.
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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #1211 on: October 23, 2015, 09:41:47 AM »
Hop over to CNX and get from there. Much cheaper.
Don't think you can compare the craftsmanship.
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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #1212 on: October 23, 2015, 09:49:36 AM »
Don't think you can compare the craftsmanship.
Very likely.

I would like to say i will get one from HKG and compare, but the guy i get from in CNX has been great and i really like the stuff i get from him.
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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #1213 on: October 23, 2015, 11:02:35 AM »
Hop over to CNX and get from there. Much cheaper.
True, but

Don't think you can compare the craftsmanship.

So assuming I won't be hopping over there, what are the prices like in HKG itself?

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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #1214 on: October 23, 2015, 11:05:09 AM »
True, but

So assuming I won't be hopping over there, what are the prices like in HKG itself?
Not sure on pricing, but would think you should schedule an appointment at one of the more reputable tailors. Do not go with some random guy off the street.
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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #1215 on: October 23, 2015, 11:13:24 AM »
Not sure on pricing, but would think you should schedule an appointment at one of the more reputable tailors. Do not go with some random guy off the street.
Obviously. However I also don't want to waste my time going to different tailors if they all charge $400+.

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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #1216 on: October 25, 2015, 01:36:47 AM »
Should i take the CX pier or the wing in HKG airport?

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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #1217 on: October 25, 2015, 01:51:35 AM »
Should i take the CX pier or the wing in HKG airport?
Why not visit both?

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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #1218 on: October 25, 2015, 03:49:05 PM »
Besides for staying at the Sheraton Friday night to be near KZ, what other hotels are worth staying at for Friday night? Is the GH worth it if spending shabbos on HKI?

What about Saturday night? I'll be at the HR TST for 2 nights before shabbos and wanted to try something else.

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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #1219 on: October 25, 2015, 04:15:00 PM »
Besides for staying at the Sheraton Friday night to be near KZ, what other hotels are worth staying at for Friday night?
IC?