Author Topic: Hong Kong Master Thread (Read 466128 times)

lrgfc · « **Reply #100 on:** December 20, 2011, 10:53:55 AM »

Howdy all, I am gonna have a trip from Dec 31,2011 to Jan 5 2012 to Hongkong. I checked the hotels around. It was ridiculous expensive. I should have redeem SPG hotels two weeks ago. But I tried today, all of them are unavailable. ANy one has some good advice and other places to stay? Hey Dan, you are going to stay 5 nights in HK early January there, right? Did you find any awesome deals there? thanks guys.

Dan · « **Reply #101 on:** December 20, 2011, 11:16:57 AM »

Quote from: lrgfc on December 20, 2011, 10:53:55 AM

? Hey Dan, you are going to stay 5 nights in HK early January there

News to.me!

damaxer91 · « **Reply #102 on:** December 20, 2011, 11:40:06 AM »

Quote from: lrgfc on December 20, 2011, 10:53:55 AM

Howdy all, I am gonna have a trip from Dec 31,2011 to Jan 5 2012 to Hongkong. I checked the hotels around. It was ridiculous expensive. I should have redeem SPG hotels two weeks ago. But I tried today, all of them are unavailable. ANy one has some good advice and other places to stay? Hey Dan, you are going to stay 5 nights in HK early January there, right? Did you find any awesome deals there? thanks guys.

Was there this past weekend and every single hotel was full. The Chinese descend on HKG en mass to shop because there are lots of sales. Be prepared for long lines everywhere.

moish · « **Reply #103 on:** December 20, 2011, 12:32:20 PM »

where are the lines, at the ladies market? the electronic stores near the sheraton are all tourist rip offs

lrgfc · « **Reply #104 on:** December 20, 2011, 09:04:28 PM »

Quote from: damaxer91 on December 20, 2011, 11:40:06 AM

Was there this past weekend and every single hotel was full. The Chinese descend on HKG en mass to shop because there are lots of sales. Be prepared for long lines everywhere.

That is true. Chinese people from Mainland China usually go to HK for Christmas Shopping (taxes are waived in HK while sales tax in mainland is very high). That totally explains the hotel availability. My friend told me tourists usually focus on stores in Kowloon, HK island would be fine.........now it seems everywhere is full....lol

damaxer91 · « **Reply #105 on:** December 21, 2011, 01:14:14 AM »

Quote from: moish on December 20, 2011, 12:32:20 PM

where are the lines, at the ladies market? the electronic stores near the sheraton are all tourist rip offs

The malls. Harbor City was crazy.

Cbs · « **Reply #106 on:** January 27, 2012, 12:19:51 AM »

with a 4 hr layover in HKG, should i even think about going somewhere/ doing something nearby? if not, than what to do?

Dan · « **Reply #107 on:** January 27, 2012, 12:21:46 AM »

If it was later in the day I'd tell you to take the glass bottom cable car nearby the airport, but they won't be open at that time of the morning.

Cbs · « **Reply #108 on:** January 27, 2012, 12:25:20 AM »

Quote from: Dan on January 27, 2012, 12:21:46 AM

If it was later in the day I'd tell you to take the glass bottom cable car nearby the airport, but they won't be open at that time of the morning.

so i take it that from the hours of 5:30 am till about 8:45am there aint much to do or see close by.
than my best bet is try to get a pass or someway in to CX lounge. what do i need for that?

Dan · « **Reply #109 on:** January 27, 2012, 12:26:20 AM »

Refundable J/F ticket

Cbs · « **Reply #110 on:** January 27, 2012, 12:28:55 AM »

Quote from: Dan on January 27, 2012, 12:26:20 AM

Refundable J/F ticket

lol...do they sell them passes? i thought some airlines do that

Dan · « **Reply #111 on:** January 27, 2012, 12:29:15 AM »

I doubt CX does.
If you do book a refundable order kosher food for the lounge in advance.

Cbs · « **Reply #112 on:** January 27, 2012, 12:34:09 AM »

Quote from: Dan on January 27, 2012, 12:29:15 AM

I doubt CX does.
If you do book a refundable order kosher food for the lounge in advance.

i actually have an option for a 10 hour stopover but i didnt take it. (even though i could still prob change withen 24 hours)

Dan · « **Reply #113 on:** January 27, 2012, 12:37:01 AM »

With 10 hours you can have some fun no doubt. That's if you can get some sleep on the flight.

Cbs · « **Reply #114 on:** January 27, 2012, 12:46:05 AM »

Quote from: Dan on January 27, 2012, 12:37:01 AM

With 10 hours you can have some fun no doubt. That's if you can get some sleep on the flight.

so do i have to read through all 8 pages now to find out what fun i can have or will i get spoon fed service here?

and sleep wise i usually have a problem with on planes (especially in coach) but maybe ill take a sleeping pill!

Dan · « **Reply #115 on:** January 27, 2012, 12:54:00 AM »

Quote from: Cbs on January 27, 2012, 12:46:05 AM

maybe ill take a sleeping pill!

Usually a good idea in coach on such long flights.
Read through the thread first and see if you get any ideas.

Cbs · « **Reply #116 on:** January 27, 2012, 01:44:28 AM »

Quote from: Dan on January 27, 2012, 12:54:00 AM

Read through the thread first and see if you get any ideas.

i read through most, didnt see much. what this forum needs is a wiki of all attractions in each destination! (it would take a long time to make though

)
anyways i dont think im gonna change the flight besides im flying alone so its not as exciting to go tour yourself

Dan · « **Reply #117 on:** January 27, 2012, 01:51:28 AM »

I'd go even by myself. Peak tram, glass bottom cable car, eat at one of the 3 kosher eateries, walk around any of the shopping districts, etc.

Cbs · « **Reply #118 on:** January 27, 2012, 02:19:13 AM »

Just wondering, can a nice few hours of stuff be done with around $100 - $150 or so? That's including taxis and some food. I know in shanghai its pretty cheap
Also how far is the chabad from HKG?

Dan · « **Reply #119 on:** January 27, 2012, 02:21:09 AM »

Quote from: Cbs on January 27, 2012, 02:19:13 AM

Just wondering, can a nice few hours of stuff be done with around $100 - $150 or so?

Definitely.
Chabad of Hong Kong Island (Avtzon) is off the beaten public transportation path. Any specific reason you want to go there?

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