well I say at the airport do NOT exchange all your money to Hong Kong money bevcause they charge you extra they call "COMMISSION FEE"..and such other places. There are a lot of money changers in town who do not charge such fee. Go see the PEAK TRAM- a nice view of HK; go Macau-outside of HK if you want to see Asia's Las Vegas version of gambling and Portuguese touch; Go Szhenzhen (a border city) between China and HongKong...if you like to do shopping but you need visa here=you can get at the border but may take time so better have them or you can go on a tour bus they handle everything but careful in Szchenzhen some pick pocket problems. You will enjoy shopping here...world famous! Long long ago,when the DVD here was around $400 and there was $20! But on some replicas do not buy a lot because our US Customs might confiscate them.. this Szhenzhen city is a manufacturing place and home of huge factories. China experimented it as an economic zone which prospered because of closeness to HongKong. Huge Walmart there too!
Take the Hong Kong ferry instead of bus...Hong Kong has 2 major island (Kowloon side and HongKong Central side) which you can take this ferry to cross between these 2 islands...very pretty view.
Buying things in Hong Kong..hassle to lower the price...HongKong businessmen and local business -they are very smart...they jack the price up and up...they say they have in stock even if none then they run to their supplier to get them ...also this street vendors like our flea Market..even if no English...once inside their shops they dont want you to leave -they block your way...so I bargained and bargained...from $150 to 3 for $100...($33 each) A lot of 7-11 around; a lot of McDonald... 9 of the busiest McDnld in the world is in Hong Kong; Kentucky friedChicken..and almost all US food chains in HK; SO enjoy...i will be in Hongkong Nov 26-30 stopover from China.
Sounds like you're having fun--and we're having fun reading about your adventures. Great photos! Enjoyed hearing about Macau. And the harbor cruise must have been beautiful.
Starbucks...the Spaghetti Market...what's next: Perkins? Hey, I know, I know...you've got to ease into the local cuisine, but we're waiting to hear about some wild "Fear Factor" stuff like squid quesadillas or fish eye custard or wild ox feet on a stick. C'mon! Live dangerously for us...while we sit at home quietly eating our mac & cheese.
Looking forward to Big Buddha pictures...
Safe travels and Bon Appetite! (Auntie Love says "hello") Troy & Sharon & Donovan & Siena
yeah, the problem that we've been having is that by the time we get around to having lunch, it's about 2pm and we're starving by then. We did have dinner last night (Day 3) at a Korean restaurant. Unfortunately, the one that we used to go to years ago has moved to Causeway Bay. Luckily, there was one near the hotel.
We're enjoying your travelogue. And you might check your email for a couple of pictures of the dogs. Lucky's doing fine, and is getting plenty of snuggles. Plus a bit of back yard time and exercise walks in Squaw Creek.
How about you get the hotel concierge to direct you to a great Sze Chuan restaurant. Little bit of hot chinese food never hurt anyone. And Hong Kong has it only in very selected spots.
Actually I work in Hongkong before as a messenger in one company and Trully believe that Hongkong is more better than ever before so I went again to visit my boss and see the new hongkong especially their disney land that most people want to see. Hongkong is asia's market, you can buy anything you want from foods, cloths, electronics and others you name it they got it. So go and enjoy Hongkong but don't forget to bring always your passport because if you forgot to bring it with you and left it in the hotel then sorry you will be charge by the hongkong police men who is very istrict
LOVE reading this stuff...like I told you in the e-mail, it's def. the highlight of my days lately. I can't find the videos though? Have you guys uploaded them?
do not charge such fee.
Go see the PEAK TRAM- a nice view of HK; go Macau-outside of HK if you want to see Asia's Las Vegas version of gambling and Portuguese touch;
Go Szhenzhen (a border city) between China and HongKong...if you like to do shopping but you need visa here=you can get at the border but may take time so better have them or you can go on a tour bus they handle everything but careful in Szchenzhen some pick pocket problems. You will enjoy shopping here...world famous! Long long ago,when the DVD here was around $400 and there was $20!
But on some replicas do not buy a lot because our US Customs might confiscate them.. this Szhenzhen city is a manufacturing place and
home of huge factories. China experimented it as an economic zone which prospered because of closeness to HongKong. Huge Walmart there too!
Take the Hong Kong ferry instead of bus...Hong Kong has 2 major island (Kowloon side and HongKong Central side) which you can take this ferry to cross between these 2 islands...very pretty view.
Buying things in Hong Kong..hassle to lower the price...HongKong
businessmen and local business -they are very smart...they jack the price up and up...they say they have in stock even if none then they run to their supplier to get them ...also this street vendors like our flea Market..even if no English...once inside their shops they dont want you to leave -they block your way...so I bargained and bargained...from $150 to 3 for $100...($33 each)
A lot of 7-11 around; a lot of McDonald... 9 of the busiest McDnld in the world is in Hong Kong; Kentucky friedChicken..and almost all US food chains in HK; SO enjoy...i will be in Hongkong Nov 26-30 stopover from China.
Have an incredible time, I can't wait to hear of your travels. Take care!
Laura
Starbucks...the Spaghetti Market...what's next: Perkins? Hey, I know, I know...you've got to ease into the local cuisine, but we're waiting to hear about some wild "Fear Factor" stuff like squid quesadillas or fish eye custard or wild ox feet on a stick. C'mon! Live dangerously for us...while we sit at home quietly eating our mac & cheese.
Looking forward to Big Buddha pictures...
Safe travels and Bon Appetite!
(Auntie Love says "hello")
Troy & Sharon & Donovan & Siena
I went to Aggie club for lunch yesterday. Everyone was still giddy over the Ag's nice victory over the 'sips.
I am enjoying your trip account.
We're enjoying your travelogue. And you might check your email for a couple of pictures of the dogs. Lucky's doing fine, and is getting plenty of snuggles. Plus a bit of back yard time and exercise walks in Squaw Creek.
How about you get the hotel concierge to direct you to a great Sze Chuan restaurant. Little bit of hot chinese food never hurt anyone. And Hong Kong has it only in very selected spots.
Mom & Dad
Love Ya!
Tiff