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MEIR613 · « **Reply #520 on:** July 13, 2014, 07:44:18 PM »

Not sure this was mentioned, but on CX duty free you can pick up airport tram passes and MTR passes.

Comes out a little cheaper then buying them at the station and you can use CX vouchers for it.

princea143 · « **Reply #521 on:** July 13, 2014, 08:00:16 PM »

Quote from: MEIR613 on July 13, 2014, 07:44:18 PM

Not sure this was mentioned, but on CX duty free you can pick up airport tram passes and MTR passes.

Comes out a little cheaper then buying them at the station and you can use CX vouchers for it.

Cheaper than the 2-person deal of HKD $140 for airport tram pass and the Octopus default amount of HKD $150 per card? We were there for 4 days so we opted for the Octopus card. We were reimbursed the leftover balances less HKD$9 per card when we left.

EMCC · « **Reply #522 on:** July 13, 2014, 11:48:00 PM »

Quote from: AJK 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.

What is there to do in Hong Kong for 3 days? I can never stay there longer than a day. All there is to do in hk is shop. What is a tourist attraction in hk? I would eat, see the Ritz, eat again, shop and eat again. What else is there?

chucksterace · « **Reply #523 on:** July 13, 2014, 11:50:13 PM »

Quote from: EMCC on July 13, 2014, 11:48:00 PM

What is there to do in Hong Kong for 3 days? I can never stay there longer than a day. All there is to do in hk is shop. What is a tourist attraction in hk? I would eat, see the Ritz, eat again, shop and eat again. What else is there?

The peak, hong kong park, ocean park, macau, shop, eat, ferry rides, boat tours, just to name a few

EMCC · « **Reply #524 on:** July 13, 2014, 11:53:52 PM »

Quote from: chucksterace on July 13, 2014, 11:50:13 PM

The peak, hong kong park, ocean park, macau, shop, eat, ferry rides, boat tours, just to name a few

I am from LA. I am not going to hk to see nature or boat rides. Hk is a place to be wowed by its businesses and architecture during a quick trip.

princea143 · « **Reply #525 on:** July 14, 2014, 02:33:50 AM »

Quote from: EMCC on July 13, 2014, 11:53:52 PM

I am from LA. I am not going to hk to see nature or boat rides. Hk is a place to be wowed by its businesses and architecture during a quick trip.

I guess just Macau then. I don't gamble but their architecture and history is great. Colonized by the Chinese, then the Portuguese, then back to the Chinese again. Pretty cool to see a fusion in their architectural styles. Check out the casinos. The City of Dreams is pretty nice. Venetian does not compare to Vegas at all. I'll give them a few more years to be a bit close to Vegas, but it will never be like it. Oh, and the Macau Tower is pretty cool. But, Macau is like a day and a half only. I personally won't go any more than that.

EMCC · « **Reply #526 on:** July 14, 2014, 02:51:11 AM »

Quote from: princea143 on July 14, 2014, 02:33:50 AM

I guess just Macau then. I don't gamble but their architecture and history is great. Colonized by the Chinese, then the Portuguese, then back to the Chinese again. Pretty cool to see a fusion in their architectural styles. Check out the casinos. The City of Dreams is pretty nice. Venetian does not compare to Vegas at all. I'll give them a few more years to be a bit close to Vegas, but it will never be like it. Oh, and the Macau Tower is pretty cool. But, Macau is like a day and a half only. I personally won't go any more than that.

For about 1000hkd you can climb the tower.

moish · « **Reply #527 on:** July 14, 2014, 07:45:16 AM »

Quote from: EMCC on July 14, 2014, 02:51:11 AM

For about 1000hkd you can climb the tower.

or jump off (bungee of course)

rots5 · « **Reply #528 on:** July 15, 2014, 09:02:13 PM »

Which Hyatt in hkg is right over the train/subway and close to kosher food?

Not there shabbos.

EMCC · « **Reply #529 on:** July 15, 2014, 09:51:39 PM »

Quote from: rots5 on July 15, 2014, 09:02:13 PM

Which Hyatt in hkg is right over the train/subway and close to kosher food?

Not there shabbos.

Regency tst

chucksterace · « **Reply #530 on:** July 15, 2014, 10:43:43 PM »

Quote from: EMCC on July 15, 2014, 09:51:39 PM

Regency tst

+1.

rots5 · « **Reply #531 on:** July 16, 2014, 10:06:02 AM »

Thanks. How do I get back and forth from there to macau

Dan · « **Reply #532 on:** July 16, 2014, 10:08:45 AM »

Quote from: rots5 on July 16, 2014, 10:06:02 AM

Thanks. How do I get back and forth from there to macau

Ferry.
But if you can splurge the W is worth it. Incredible hotel.

Emkay · « **Reply #533 on:** July 16, 2014, 10:18:22 AM »

When would be the best time of year to see/do Hong Kong?

ajs625 · « **Reply #534 on:** July 16, 2014, 10:25:30 AM »

Definitely not in the Summer. Just got back from there and it was sweltering HOT.

chucksterace · « **Reply #535 on:** July 16, 2014, 10:26:18 AM »

Quote from: Emkay on July 16, 2014, 10:18:22 AM

When would be the best time of year to see/do Hong Kong?

I was there in October time and it was pretty nice.

Quote from: ajs625 on July 16, 2014, 10:25:30 AM

Definitely not in the Summer. Just got back from there and it was sweltering HOT.

+1. I was there in May and would not do it again

Emkay · « **Reply #536 on:** July 16, 2014, 10:29:35 AM »

Quote from: chucksterace on July 16, 2014, 10:26:18 AM

I was there in October time and it was pretty nice.

+1. I was there in May and would not do it again

I figured not summer, I spent shabbos 2 weeks ago in Athens with the rabbi from there and he was moaning about it. When does the summer heat start?

rots5 · « **Reply #537 on:** July 16, 2014, 10:29:46 AM »

Quote from: Dan on July 16, 2014, 10:08:45 AM

Ferry.
But if you can splurge the W is worth it. Incredible hotel.

its HKG dont plan on being in hotel much. (i dont think)

How often do the ferries go? Also I havea diamond trial i just got approved last week.

ajs625 · « **Reply #538 on:** July 16, 2014, 10:31:33 AM »

Quote from: Emkay on July 16, 2014, 10:29:35 AM

I figured not summer, I spent shabbos 2 weeks ago in Athens with the rabbi from there and he was moaning about it. When does the summer heat start?

Started probably back in May and probably won't cool off until October.

Dan · « **Reply #539 on:** July 16, 2014, 10:48:24 AM »

Quote from: rots5 on July 16, 2014, 10:29:46 AM

its HKG dont plan on being in hotel much. (i dont think)

Exactly what's so great, it's right on top of the Airport Express station and the bellhop will even check your luggage when you leave to your final destination.

And the rooftop infinity pool/hot tub on the ~75th floor is awesome. As are the rooms.

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