We’re going to try and keep an online journal of our trip to Hong Kong . Hopefully, we’ll be able to post something on a daily basis but no guarantees. We’ll definitely have tons of pictures to post online when we get back!!

Well, we leave in 2 weeks for Hong Kong . We should have a full 8 days of taking in the culture and sights. I think we have our itinerary pretty much planned out. The toughest part is deciding what clothes to bring along. So far the weather looks to be in the low 80’s during the day. Which is balmy compared to Iowa at this time of the year.

We should arrive in HK around 4pm in the afternoon but it’ll be something like 2am our time. I think the trick is going to be staying up as late as possible that first night and getting at least 10 hours of sleep. Definitely not looking forward to the 16 hour long flight. But we’re bringing along a portable DVD player…and season 2 of “24”.

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美欣 (View 美欣's trips)

COOL.Hong Kong is my country, I love there so much=]

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A Yahoo! Contributor

Hello!My name is Torsten. I am from HK,I can recommend good place for you~

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ola joey (View ola joey's trips)

hi dave n brenda,
wooooooow your blog on hong kong and macau trip is very informative and helpful .. the fotos you uploaded almost gave me the perfect picture of what's in store for my visit there .. me and some of my pals wil visit hong kong, macau and shenzen for a week and a million thanks for all the information, tips and photos you place here .. i like your trip so much guys ..
i am a filipino who wil travel to asia the first time come march and april 2008
kudos to you both!

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S (View S's trips)

I like Hong Kong. I have my ups and down here and I found this city is interesting!

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KS (View KS's trips)

The Maxim that you intended to go in City Hall is actually on the 3rd floor of the building, not the one you see on the street. However, I advice any foreign visitors to go there around 10:30am if you don't want to spend an hour+ waiting (check what time they open on that day). The later you get there, the longer you've to wait for the next available table.

I haven't gone back home (HK) for two years. I re-discovered myself to be a tourist :O

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Alicia (View Alicia's trips)

Hi Dave and Brenda,

My bpyfriend and I will be going to Hong Kong in 2 weeks time. Can you share some information regarding the tipping procedures in HK?

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Gig'em Aggies (View Gig'em Aggies's trips)

We stayed at the harbour plaza. Definitely recommend staying there. It's right next to the star ferry (keep in mind there are 2 ports on the Kowloon side), otherwise, the hotel provides a shuttle to the other ferry port (about 5 minutes away). I believe we paid around $100 per night for 7 nights. I don't remember where I booked the flight. I found a website that specialized in asia hotels. You can definitely shop around for deals on the internet. Just a matter of looking. It's funny, a lot of things have changed there but then again a lot of things really haven't...if that makes sense. Enjoy your trip!! fyi - we used tripadvisor.com to do a lot of planning on where/what to do.

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lena (View lena's trips)

Very interesting trip. Last time I was in Hong Kong was in 1996 before the Chinese Government took over.

Which hotel did you stay? How's the price? 8 days if just right for me. Where did you go to book your trip?

Do you mind to share these info with me?

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Gig'em Aggies (View Gig'em Aggies's trips)

Pilipino - sorry I didn't see your comments....hoping that your trip was a success. I'm hoping that you opted for the 3 day MTR pass. It's just easier and can be cheaper if you're planning on using a lot of the public transportation.

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English (View English's trips)

Dear dave n brenda,

nice trip. me and my gf will be travelling in HK on Sept 18-19-20-21 2007, next week. I made a scheduled trip since we are budget travellers, I'm wondering if the MTR train system is cheaper that taking bus, trams and star ferry? Please advise us on whats better transportation to choose. We are booked near Nathan Road and arrive in HK at night time on the 18th. On Day 1(19th) we will go to the peak, repulse bay, stanley market, SoHo and be back in Kowllon for a walk. Day 2(20th), we will go to Ocean Park, then ride a Duk Ling ride(a chinese junk as they call it) which is free for tourists then back in kowloon for the avenue of stars and symphony of lights and temple street night market. day 3(21st) will be shopping for souvenirs at any market then back to the airport for the early check-in( our flight back in philippines will be at 10:00pm) then go to the Buddha at Lantau island. Please advise us if it is better to purchase a (300HKD) UNLIMITED 3 day MTR pass with 2 AIRPORT EXPRESS or just take a bus, ferry and trams? Thanks. I enjoyed your pics.

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