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Yehoshua · « **Reply #1380 on:** November 18, 2015, 02:27:52 PM »

Quote from: avrumy22 on November 18, 2015, 02:21:49 PM

The fishing village is not something that is mind blowing, its just interesting to see (and there's an extra charge).

The reason why I picked this tour is because the guide gave a lot of good info and we got to cover a few places. I also found a place in Stanley market with great handbag knockoffs.

I guess the difference between Greyline and Big Bus is that Greyline is a guided tour where Big Bus is a hop-on-hop-off tour. The reason I'm leaning towards Big Bus is because I don't want to be bound by how long a tour wants to stay somewhere. Big Bus's come every 30 minutes, so I can stay in Stanley Market as long as I want. Does that make sense?

avrumy22 · « **Reply #1381 on:** November 18, 2015, 02:33:31 PM »

Quote from: Yehoshua on November 18, 2015, 02:27:52 PM

I guess the difference between Greyline and Big Bus is that Greyline is a guided tour where Big Bus is a hop-on-hop-off tour. The reason I'm leaning towards Big Bus is because I don't want to be bound by how long a tour wants to stay somewhere. Big Bus's come every 30 minutes, so I can stay in Stanley Market as long as I want. Does that make sense?

Stanley market is the last stop so you can stay if you want. The tour guide was pretty knowledgeable and being that this was the only tour I took, I am happy that I got all that info.

But you are correct about the timing. You have a specific amount in each place, tho I found it to be sufficient. I got amazing pix at the peak. Make sure you go on a clear day.

Yehoshua · « **Reply #1382 on:** November 18, 2015, 02:36:36 PM »

Quote from: avrumy22 on November 18, 2015, 02:33:31 PM

Stanley market is the last stop so you can stay if you want. The tour guide was pretty knowledgeable and being that this was the only tour I took, I am happy that I got all that info.

But you are correct about the timing. You have a specific amount in each place, tho I found it to be sufficient. I got amazing pix at the peak. Make sure you go on a clear day.

As of now I have only 2 days I could possible go to the peak. I'll just have to hope the weather cooperates.

Bailbino · « **Reply #1383 on:** November 19, 2015, 02:19:36 PM »

Hello Help!

does anyone know if you can get a Visa in hong Kong to go into mainland china expiated in china?
Same Day

Please let me know,

thank you,

Nathan-

PlatinumGuy · « **Reply #1384 on:** November 19, 2015, 02:29:38 PM »

Yes any hotel concierge should be able to do it for you

Bailbino · « **Reply #1385 on:** November 19, 2015, 02:30:48 PM »

Quote from: PlatinumGuy on November 19, 2015, 02:29:38 PM

Yes any hotel concierge should be able to do it for you

do you think sameday?

ZCN · « **Reply #1386 on:** December 06, 2015, 12:24:43 AM »

We have a trip planned in a few weeks, arriving Friday at noon, departing Sunday at noon. Best I can tell, all the restaurents besides Mul Hayam won't be open. Can anyone confirm this?

Also, how far is the JCC from KZ?

Yehoshua · « **Reply #1387 on:** December 06, 2015, 12:27:08 AM »

Quote from: ZCN on December 06, 2015, 12:24:43 AM

We have a trip planned in a few weeks, arriving Friday at noon, departing Sunday at noon. Best I can tell, all the restaurents besides Mul Hayam won't be open. Can anyone confirm this?

Also, how far is the JCC from KZ?

I can't imagine any restaurants will be open Friday afternoon or Sunday morning. KZ is is Kowloon while the JCC is on HKI.

Tom Brady · « **Reply #1388 on:** December 06, 2015, 09:16:58 AM »

Quote from: ZCN on December 06, 2015, 12:24:43 AM

We have a trip planned in a few weeks, arriving Friday at noon, departing Sunday at noon. Best I can tell, all the restaurents besides Mul Hayam won't be open. Can anyone confirm this?

It looks like Seven Zero - the dairy restaurant at the JCC - should be open. http://www.jcc.org.hk/news3-index.php

avrumy22 · « **Reply #1389 on:** December 06, 2015, 11:27:12 AM »

Quote from: ZCN on December 06, 2015, 12:24:43 AM

We have a trip planned in a few weeks, arriving Friday at noon, departing Sunday at noon. Best I can tell, all the restaurents besides Mul Hayam won't be open. Can anyone confirm this?

Also, how far is the JCC from KZ?

took about 45 min in a taxi. or you can take the subway which takes 10-15 min and is 1/10th of the price. OR you can take the star ferry.

ZCN · « **Reply #1390 on:** December 06, 2015, 02:08:05 PM »

Thanks for all the helpful replies!

Mocha · « **Reply #1391 on:** December 08, 2015, 11:03:31 AM »

Does KZ charge for children (toddlers)? $150 is steep if they do.

Marco Polo · « **Reply #1392 on:** December 08, 2015, 11:05:38 AM »

Quote from: Mocha on December 08, 2015, 11:03:31 AM

Does KZ charge for children (toddlers)? $150 is steep if they do.

I don't think toddler is an issue.

Mocha · « **Reply #1393 on:** December 08, 2015, 11:09:39 AM »

Quote from: Marco Polo on December 08, 2015, 11:05:38 AM

I don't think toddler is an issue.

Is that a roundabout for saying no? Lol I'm not 100% sure.

Also question for the group...Im scheduled in the IHC for Thursday-Monday 12/24-12/28. Worth it to checkout and go to W Sat night-monday for 25k SPG a night (I'm only SPG gold so upgrade is slim)?

Marco Polo · « **Reply #1394 on:** December 08, 2015, 11:11:36 AM »

Quote from: Mocha on December 08, 2015, 11:09:39 AM

Is that a roundabout for saying no? Lol I'm not 100% sure.

Also question for the group...Im scheduled in the IHC for Thursday-Monday 12/24-12/28. Worth it to checkout and go to W Sat night-monday for 25k SPG a night (I'm only SPG gold so upgrade is slim)?

Email them and ask.

Yehoshua · « **Reply #1395 on:** December 08, 2015, 11:12:56 AM »

Quote from: Mocha on December 08, 2015, 11:09:39 AM

Is that a roundabout for saying no? Lol I'm not 100% sure.

Also question for the group...Im scheduled in the IHC for Thursday-Monday 12/24-12/28. Worth it to checkout and go to W Sat night-monday for 25k SPG a night (I'm only SPG gold so upgrade is slim)?

I'll be at the Sheraton for shabbos and had the same question about the W (same status too). Could be more of a pain checking out on shabbos (even if you have the SPG Biz card and have access to the lounge) than the W is worth, but others disagree.

Mocha · « **Reply #1396 on:** December 15, 2015, 12:40:50 AM »

If anyone has been to HKG/CNX with 2 toddlers and is interested in helping me plan an detailed itinerary with me (for $$), please PM. Leaving next Wed IYH

ZCN · « **Reply #1397 on:** December 15, 2015, 01:06:06 AM »

Anyone have any info with bringing food into HKG? Have seen conflicting reports.

Yehoshua · « **Reply #1398 on:** December 15, 2015, 01:18:59 AM »

Quote from: ZCN on December 15, 2015, 01:06:06 AM

Anyone have any info with bringing food into HKG? Have seen conflicting reports.

Why not just get all your food there? There's a kosher store and a few restaurants.

Marco Polo · « **Reply #1399 on:** December 15, 2015, 08:51:30 AM »

Quote from: ZCN on December 15, 2015, 01:06:06 AM

Anyone have any info with bringing food into HKG? Have seen conflicting reports.

Quote from: Yehoshua on December 15, 2015, 01:18:59 AM

Why not just get all your food there? There's a kosher store and a few restaurants.

No reason to shlep food with you.

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