Hong Kong Master Thread

[Dan]

Great.

Unfortunately, the Macau water show is only from Thurs-Mon so we'll probably just do the AJ hacket tower.

Too bad, awesome show.
I don't think it's worth shlepping to Macau just for bungy though unless you just really want another passport stamp.  And it is quite a shlep.

I don't think that's enough time to catch that flight.

[AJK]

Too bad, awesome show.
I don't think it's worth shlepping to Macau just for bungy though unless you just really want another passport stamp.  And it is quite a shlep.

I don't think that's enough time to catch that flight.

How much of a schlep are we talking?

[Dan]

Probably need to allot at least 4 hours RT for purchasing tickets, transport time, and customs.

[AJK]

Hmm..either I'll skip Macau, or I'll do it on the one full day I have.

I think we're going to do something like this:

The Peak Tram;
Glass bottom cable-car;
Ozone Bar;
AJ Hackett Tower;
Dinner somewhere -- any reccos?
Lunch somewhere -- any recoos?

Am I missing anything important?

[Dan]

When do you arrive/depart HKG?

[AJK]

When do you arrive/depart HKG?

Arrive 7am.

Leave 3pm the following day.

[Dan]

Don't bother with Macau then. Not enough time to justify it.
I'm sure you'll be back with CX F.

Hmm..either I'll skip Macau, or I'll do it on the one full day I have.

I think we're going to do something like this:

The Peak Tram;
Glass bottom cable-car;
Ozone Bar;
AJ Hackett Tower;
Dinner somewhere -- any reccos?
Lunch somewhere -- any recoos?

Am I missing anything important?

On HKI you have Shalom Grill and the JCC.
In Kowloon you have Mul Hayam.

All 3 are very good for the most part.

HKI and Kowloon are both fun to explore and get lost in.  HKI has a cool escalator going up one of the steep streets that seems to go up forever.  Also lots of stalls on alleys in HKI selling gifts.

There are also several great markets all around.  My wife got great knockoff purses and stuff in the night market in Kowloon.  They'll ask for $1,000HKG and come down to $100HKG, so be prepared for that and the calculator game.

Custom clothes aren't cheap, but they are excellent.

Star Ferry is worthwhile at night for the views.

There's a light show at night we didn't catch.

That's off the top of my mind, gotta look through our pics for more than that.

[AJK]

Yes, with CX F, that's likely, Gd willing.

Thanks for all the info.

If you had to pick one place for breakfast/lunch and one place for dinner, what'd it be?

[Dan]

I'd go with Shalom Grill and Mul Hayam.  Just depends if you'll be on HKI or Kowloon for lunch or dinner.
Unless it's Sunday night of course-in which case the JCC wins.

[AJK]

I'd go with Shalom Grill and Mul Hayam.  Just depends if you'll be on HKI or Kowloon for lunch or dinner.
Unless it's Sunday night of course-in which case the JCC wins.

But both are good for lunch and dinner?

Unfortunately, JCC Sunday night buffet will have to be saved along with Macau and the Water Show for another time, as we won't be there over the weekend.

So, this where I'm at:

The Peak Tram;
Glass bottom cable-car;
Ozone Bar;
AJ Hackett Tower;
Dinner somewhere -- any reccos? at Mul Hayam or Shalom Grill
Lunch somewhere -- any reccos? at Mul Hayam or Shalom Grill

I feel like we have time to do more, no?

What else would DDF recommend?

[PlatinumGuy]

Mul hayam is also by vctoria harbour so you can take a walk on their local avenue of the stars, maybe take the ferry from Central or Wan chai to Kowloon (TST -Tsim Sha tsui), the ferry ride is very nice.

I've never been in HK for leisure so I can't really rate it compared to other attractions.

[AJK]

Ritz for $325 or W HKG for $325

Thoughts?

[AJK]

Anyone know what time shachris is at KZ during the week?

[mochada]

http://www.kehilat-zion.org/services.php

Enjoy your trip!
Hope for LH F ;-)

[AJK]

http://www.kehilat-zion.org/services.php

Enjoy your trip!
Hope for LH F ;-)

THanks! Couldn't find it for some reason.

[damaxer91]

Mul Hayam is one of my favorite places to eat anywhere. Make sure to try the Goulash Soup and Vietnamese Rice

[AJK]

Mul Hayam is one of my favorite places to eat anywhere. Make sure to try the Goulash Soup and Vietnamese Rice

Thanks for the recco. Will be there for dinner Tues night, Gd willing.

Any other reccos?

[damaxer91]

Thanks for the recco. Will be there for dinner Tues night, Gd willing.

Any other reccos?

Everything there is very good. Not cheap though. Prob eaten 25 meals there and never disappointed

[PlatinumGuy]

Will be there for dinner Tues night, Gd willing.

Please send my regards to Rabbi & mrs. Meoded if you see them

[AJK]

Everything there is very good. Not cheap though. Prob eaten 25 meals there and never disappointed

On vaca the budget goes up

Of anyone else has had specific dishes they liked, speak up by all means.