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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).


Trip reports:
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http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=3634.0
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http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=1885.msg17999#msg17999
http://forums.dansdeals.com/index.php?topic=25610.msg422555#msg422555
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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #500 on: May 30, 2014, 10:42:05 AM »
Thanks!!!

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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #501 on: May 30, 2014, 12:04:37 PM »
I was in Sin in August and it wasnt so bad
Will be there in august as well
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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #502 on: June 24, 2014, 11:30:14 PM »
Hello. Is there a thread that informs how many points/how much it costs to book hotels in Hong Kong and Macau (Macau will only be a day and a half)? I couldn't find one so I'm posting here.

I read the wiki and it seems like Grand Hyatt and W are the go to places, but I was wondering if there are any others that take minimal points/cash, yet around the main attractions and sites. We really aren't picky, but we also want to be conveniently located. My wife and I will be there 7/3-7/7. I have SPG, UR, and MR if this helps. Thanks in advance!

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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #503 on: June 24, 2014, 11:43:24 PM »
Go to the websites of the Hotel chains you have points with and choose the points option.

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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #504 on: June 25, 2014, 08:09:08 AM »
Hello. Is there a thread that informs how many points/how much it costs to book hotels in Hong Kong and Macau (Macau will only be a day and a half)? I couldn't find one so I'm posting here.

I read the wiki and it seems like Grand Hyatt and W are the go to places, but I was wondering if there are any others that take minimal points/cash, yet around the main attractions and sites. We really aren't picky, but we also want to be conveniently located. My wife and I will be there 7/3-7/7. I have SPG, UR, and MR if this helps. Thanks in advance!
The Hyatt Regency is also a nice option, plus they give you a phone. Just check to see if you are ok basing yourself from that location. (cheaper than GH as well).
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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #505 on: June 25, 2014, 09:23:01 AM »
The Hyatt Regency is also a nice option, plus they give you a phone. Just check to see if you are ok basing yourself from that location. (cheaper than GH as well).

+1. Stayed there many times. IF you are taking the Metra all over then you have a stations right below with no need of even going outside.
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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #506 on: June 25, 2014, 07:30:05 PM »
+1. Stayed there many times. IF you are taking the Metra all over then you have a stations right below with no need of even going outside.
Which of my points would be best (bang for my buck) to trade for hotel stays? SPG, MR, UR, or AA (if applicable)? Thanks.

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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #507 on: June 25, 2014, 07:32:31 PM »
Which of my points would be best (bang for my buck) to trade for hotel stays? SPG, MR, UR, or AA (if applicable)? Thanks.

SPG if you want to stay at the "W" or UR>Hyatt if you choose the stay at the hyatt. Look at my TR's on Hong Kong (in this thread) to read about the Hyatt Regency TST.
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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #508 on: June 25, 2014, 08:27:45 PM »
SPG if you want to stay at the "W" or UR>Hyatt if you choose the stay at the hyatt. Look at my TR's on Hong Kong (in this thread) to read about the Hyatt Regency TST.

Yes I did already. Thanks. I just needed to figure out the best point utilization and if there was a way to book those rooms in points for cheaper than shown on their sites just like you do with the award flights. Haha oh and does SPG give bonus points for transferring to certain hotels or is that just for airlines?

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« Reply #509 on: June 25, 2014, 08:31:19 PM »
SPG doesn't transfer to hotels, it already is a hotel chain. And usually the rates up there for points are usually the cheapest. Depending where, sometimes hyatt would have cash&points. Call hyatt to see if its available and how much it would be
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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #510 on: July 04, 2014, 04:50:54 AM »
Anyone try out the new JCC Thu night cholent?
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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #511 on: July 09, 2014, 02:35:07 PM »
How long can i be in HKG before needing a visa?
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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #512 on: July 09, 2014, 02:50:09 PM »
How long can i be in HKG before needing a visa?

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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #514 on: July 13, 2014, 12:58:10 PM »
I'm planning a Asia trip for December and am trying to figure out how much time I need in Hong Kong. I have a 20hr+ layover scheduled but can do a stop-over if need be and spend another 2 days there. The whole trip is 2 weeks and will include 2 days in Japan and the rest of the time in Thailand. Is it worth spending 9~ days in Thailand and 3 in HKG or should I do 11 days in Thailand and 1 day in HKG?

We're very into beaches and outdoorsy stuff but my SO likes architecture as well.

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« Reply #515 on: July 13, 2014, 05:15:57 PM »
If it were me, I'd probably do 3 days in HKG (gives you time to do Macau, Kowloon, and HKI), 2 in NRT, and 9 in Thailand.
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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #516 on: July 13, 2014, 06:40:23 PM »
If it were me, I'd probably do 3 days in HKG (gives you time to do Macau, Kowloon, and HKI), 2 in NRT, and 9 in Thailand.
Agreed!  Was just in HKG last week.  Haven't been since I was a child (British colony).  It's changed alot!  So much to do over there.  I felt 4 days wasn't even enough.  I'd love to go back.  IMHO, Macau was meh.  We just went for the historic sites and architecture.  It is not a Vegas replica, but maybe in less than a decade, it could be!  Lot's of potential there.  haha 
On another note, I would do Bangkok for 2-3 days.  Check out the main temples and other sites.  I would focus on the beach cities: Phuket, Ko Samui, Ko Pha Nga as there are many things to do there including relaxing with many Russians.  ;D

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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #517 on: July 13, 2014, 06:48:21 PM »
Agreed!  Was just in HKG last week.  Haven't been since I was a child (British colony).  It's changed alot!  So much to do over there.  I felt 4 days wasn't even enough.  I'd love to go back.  IMHO, Macau was meh.  We just went for the historic sites and architecture.  It is not a Vegas replica, but maybe in less than a decade, it could be!  Lot's of potential there.  haha 
On another note, I would do Bangkok for 2-3 days.  Check out the main temples and other sites.  I would focus on the beach cities: Phuket, Ko Samui, Ko Pha Nga as there are many things to do there including relaxing with many Russians.  ;D

Is HKG really expensive (like Japan)? The time is HKG would be split up with Friday and Shabbos and Sunday in HKG and then a 20hr layover after Thailand.

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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #518 on: July 13, 2014, 07:12:31 PM »
Is HKG really expensive (like Japan)? The time is HKG would be split up with Friday and Shabbos and Sunday in HKG and then a 20hr layover after Thailand.
Depends.  I've never been to Japan either.  But, there are things in HKG depending on which restaurants you go to that are more than the US.  Transportation is cheap and so are the sites.  20 hrs really isn't enough IMO.  It is second in my book of best Asian cities (not including beach cities) to visit under Singapore. 

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Re: Hong Kong Master Thread
« Reply #519 on: July 13, 2014, 07:13:49 PM »
HKG is much cheaper than NRT.
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