Author Topic: Hong Kong Master Thread (Read 407796 times)

davidmal · « **Reply #1660 on:** December 15, 2016, 02:27:11 PM »

Quote from: DTM on December 15, 2016, 01:27:38 PM

Looks like an easy enough 9 minute walk from the Sheraton Hotel to the Star Ferry. Is it easy to find a taxi at the Central Star Ferry Pier?
How much does the Ferry cost to the Central Star Ferry Pier, and how long does it take?

Thanks!

depends when usually pretty easy

i go during show time could be harder to get one.

I don't recall prices
if you want also you can book uber
problem with uber is when they can't find you they call....

Yehoshua · « **Reply #1661 on:** December 15, 2016, 02:27:56 PM »

Quote from: davidmal on December 15, 2016, 02:27:11 PM

depends when usually pretty easy

i go during show time could be harder to get one.

I don't recall prices
if you want also you can book uber
problem with uber is when they can't find you they call....

Just give them your Handy number

davidmal · « **Reply #1662 on:** December 15, 2016, 02:30:00 PM »

Quote from: Dave321 on December 15, 2016, 01:55:21 PM

your best bet is star ferry
take the first class .

in all of my years going to HK and taking the ferry i can't recall a first class. I'm sorry was that a joke.

Denverite · « **Reply #1663 on:** December 18, 2016, 06:46:05 PM »

Quote from: Dave321 on December 15, 2016, 01:55:21 PM

your best bet is star ferry then taxi from there. prob half the price and half the time. the ferry is about 1o min. make sure you take the first class .

I took a train back from JCC. having no knowledge at all of how it works i somehow made it back to kowloon. go figure! just make sure you keep your ticket to leave the train station.

If we're 5 ppl is it about the same price to take the ferry or ferry and taxi on HKI or to just take a taxi the whole way? Or would the kids (pre-school to bar mitzvah age) anyway enjoy the ferry so even if it's a similar price still fun to take the ferry?

davidmal · « **Reply #1664 on:** December 19, 2016, 11:53:55 AM »

Quote from: Denverite on December 18, 2016, 06:46:05 PM

If we're 5 ppl is it about the same price to take the ferry or ferry and taxi on HKI or to just take a taxi the whole way? Or would the kids (pre-school to bar mitzvah age) anyway enjoy the ferry so even if it's a similar price still fun to take the ferry?

yes and could save you time

for 5 people might be hard to take a taxi they rarely let more than 3 in the back

Dave321 · « **Reply #1665 on:** December 19, 2016, 02:44:14 PM »

Quote from: davidmal on December 15, 2016, 02:30:00 PM

in all of my years going to HK and taking the ferry i can't recall a first class. I'm sorry was that a joke.

possibly not the correct name but there is an upstairs (packed with people open air cost about $.50) and then upstairs (closed in AC and not too many people. IIRC $.75.)

davidmal · « **Reply #1666 on:** December 19, 2016, 02:55:07 PM »

Quote from: Dave321 on December 19, 2016, 02:44:14 PM

possibly not the correct name but there is an upstairs (packed with people open air cost about $.50) and then upstairs (closed in AC and not too many people. IIRC $.75.)

oh never noticed is the smell of the dead fish better up there?

Dave321 · « **Reply #1667 on:** December 20, 2016, 01:40:40 PM »

Quote from: Dave321 on December 19, 2016, 02:44:14 PM

possibly not the correct name but there is an downstairs (packed with people open air cost about $.50) and then upstairs (closed in AC and not too many people. IIRC $.75.)

nikkapeta · « **Reply #1668 on:** December 20, 2016, 04:15:49 PM »

I'm planning a travel to HK on May. And I have a lot to read here.

davidmal · « **Reply #1669 on:** December 21, 2016, 10:07:36 AM »

Quote from: nikkapeta on December 20, 2016, 04:15:49 PM

I'm planning a travel to HK on May. And I have a lot to read here.

That's the smartest thing i've ever read on this forums. Like!

DTM · « **Reply #1670 on:** December 21, 2016, 08:28:44 PM »

Quote from: nikkapeta on December 20, 2016, 04:15:49 PM

I'm planning a travel to HK on May. And I have a lot to read here.

I am also planning my first trip to China for May 2017, will be in Hong Kong iy'H May 12-16.

81054 · « **Reply #1671 on:** December 26, 2016, 06:30:21 PM »

What's the best place to stay for shabbos? Which hotel and which shul? I'm Ashkenaz. Also, any suggestions for a tour guide?

davidmal · « **Reply #1672 on:** December 27, 2016, 12:43:24 AM »

Quote from: 81054 on December 26, 2016, 06:30:21 PM

What's the best place to stay for shabbos? Which hotel and which shul? I'm Ashkenaz. Also, any suggestions for a tour guide?

read wiki and thread

Yehoshua · « **Reply #1673 on:** December 27, 2016, 12:56:16 AM »

Quote from: davidmal on December 27, 2016, 12:43:24 AM

read wiki and thread

+100.

I didn't have to say it this time! Thanks!

davidmal · « **Reply #1674 on:** December 27, 2016, 01:06:28 AM »

Quote from: Yehoshua on December 27, 2016, 12:56:16 AM

+100. I didn't have to say it this time! Thanks!

Haha true true

PillanSmye · « **Reply #1675 on:** December 28, 2016, 02:52:08 PM »

Quote from: davidmal on December 27, 2016, 12:43:24 AM

read wiki and thread

Someone should take the laser show off the Kowloon wiki. That's the worst waste of time ever.

The HKIA Airport Express train/hotel shuttle needs expanded upon...no way for me to do it on my phone.

The best tailors are in Kowloon - TST- not Admirality. Bobby's Tailors is outstanding even if their prices have creeped over the years.

For people who go through HK frequently, they should look in to the HKIA Enrolled Frequent Traveler. This allows you to use the E-channels at the airport, and land crossings/ferry terminals with the Mainland.
Hong Kong also has some great hiking for people who want to escape the city for a bit. Biggest hassle is the enrollment center is between Immigration and Customs, and not open when the early morning CX flights arrive from US points.

PillanSmye · « **Reply #1676 on:** December 30, 2016, 02:25:08 AM »

Here's a link for registering for the e-Channel as a frequent visitor.

http://www.immd.gov.hk/eng/services/echannel_visitors.html#fv

Use of e-Channel

An enrolled passenger can use the e-Channel at control points in the following locations:

Hong Kong International Airport
Lo Wu
Lok Ma Chau Spur Line
Hung Hom
Shenzhen Bay
Sha Tau Kok
Man Kam To
Lok Ma Chau
Macau Ferry Terminal
China Ferry Terminal
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal
Tuen Mun Ferry Terminal

DTM · « **Reply #1677 on:** December 30, 2016, 08:48:20 AM »

I will be visiting mainland China first, and then flying from Shanghai to Hong Kong. Will I have to go through customs as an international arrival, or is it like a domestic flight?

Yehoshua · « **Reply #1678 on:** December 30, 2016, 09:03:49 AM »

Quote from: DTM on December 30, 2016, 08:48:20 AM

I will be visiting mainland China first, and then flying from Shanghai to Hong Kong. Will I have to go through customs as an international arrival, or is it like a domestic flight?

International arrival. I did it from PEK.

PillanSmye · « **Reply #1679 on:** December 30, 2016, 01:17:47 PM »

Quote from: DTM on December 30, 2016, 08:48:20 AM

I will be visiting mainland China first, and then flying from Shanghai to Hong Kong. Will I have to go through customs as an international arrival, or is it like a domestic flight?

Every Hong Kong inbound and outbound flight is international. (With the exception of the heliport).

And if you're flying back through Shanghai, hopefully you have a multi-entry PRC visa.

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