Hong Kong

MobileBama · Post by **MobileBama** » January 21, 2007 8:55 pm

Any suggestions for nightlife in Hong Kong and some things I should do during the day? I've been to Beijing, so I'm familiar with the customs, what to do, not to do, food, etc. I'll also have a friend who is from China with me. Any tips would be appreciated.

creeky · Post by **creeky** » January 22, 2007 1:47 am

I went last year .... we didnt go out at night - as too tired from a day touring around.

Stanley Markets is always good. We did the peak tram and went to Disneyland. Are you staying on the island or the mainland? We stayed on the island. It was my second visit there ..... we only had a couple of days there - so didnt do a lot.

So far as food - we ate western

BilltheLizard · Post by **BilltheLizard** » January 22, 2007 10:43 am

I would agree with Creeky in going to Victoria peak via the tram and checking out Stanley Market. I would also suggest seeing Aberdeen and taking the Star Ferry across the harbour both during the day and at night.

The harbour at night from the Kowloon side is incredible and the buildings normally put on varying light shows. I would also recommend going to Repulse Bay Beach during the day on the bus. It's the best beach on Hong Kong, but don't expect it to be like a Hawaii beach.

As far as food goes, I consider Hong Kong heaven. Of course I would eat Chinese food 6 days a week if given the chance. The last time we were there we arranged a private dinner with a guide who took us to some back fish alleys were we hand picked the seafood to be served that night. Absolutely incredible.

One more thing, don't know what your budget is, but if you can spring for it get a room which over looks Kowloon harbor.

Feel free to post or pm me with any other questions.

p.s. if you want a huge amusement/marine park outing, check out Ocean Park. This link should work http://www.oceanpark.com.hk/eng/main/index.html

Try the Park Explorer Map on the left side.

Oh and one last thing...........Take Me With You.

UpstateNYPH · Post by **UpstateNYPH** » January 22, 2007 10:45 am

I only had a few days there as well. Do the peak tram which takes you to the top of Victoria's peak. That is good to do in the day and at night. I did it at night and the views were stunning. There are restaurants at the top if you choose to eat there. Other than that, the only way I can describe Hong Kong is that it is a big mall. Every building I walked into turned out to be a mall, and the port terminal that my ship was docked in was also a mall. I could see a birkenstock store from my stateroom window. Stanley Markets are supposed to be cool, although I didnt go, several of my friends did. There is a ferry that runs between Kowloon and Hong Kong island, it is only like $1.50 or something like that. Sorry I cant be of much more help.

PS - the Hong Kong airport is also one big mall. Seems to be a theme here...
When I was there I was with people who have been to Hong Kong many times over the past 15 years, and they say it has just changed dramatically, and that everytime they visit it, it is different. Apparently over the last 15 years it really made that shift from a cultural chinese city to an expensive booming city.

creeky · Post by **creeky** » January 22, 2007 3:02 pm

I would agree - I went there in 1987 and then 2006 - it certainly was different and a lot more westernised.

I think for the best food - Canal Street on Hong Kong Island was the best when I was there in 87 - but we didnt get there this time. Nathan Road has changed - it was no where near the same and I was kinda disappointed in it. It was the best place to go shopping last time - and it has changed a lot.

Get used to getting asked every 5 seconds if you need a tailor! They kept asking us if we needed mens suits to be made .... we were two females travelling alone - did it look like we needed suits

spoonerhizolehound · Post by **spoonerhizolehound** » January 22, 2007 3:03 pm

MobileBama wrote:Any suggestions for nightlife in Hong Kong and some things I should do during the day? I've been to Beijing, so I'm familiar with the customs, what to do, not to do, food, etc. I'll also have a friend who is from China with me. Any tips would be appreciated.

Well....there's that whole "me love you long time" thing.

UpstateNYPH · Post by **UpstateNYPH** » January 22, 2007 3:10 pm

spoonerhizolehound wrote:
MobileBama wrote:Any suggestions for nightlife in Hong Kong and some things I should do during the day? I've been to Beijing, so I'm familiar with the customs, what to do, not to do, food, etc. I'll also have a friend who is from China with me. Any tips would be appreciated.

Well....there's that whole "me love you long time" thing.

Yeah thats all funny until a 12 year old boy in Vietnam says that to you

But thats another story....

spoonerhizolehound · Post by **spoonerhizolehound** » January 22, 2007 3:14 pm

UpstateNYPH wrote:
spoonerhizolehound wrote:
MobileBama wrote:Any suggestions for nightlife in Hong Kong and some things I should do during the day? I've been to Beijing, so I'm familiar with the customs, what to do, not to do, food, etc. I'll also have a friend who is from China with me. Any tips would be appreciated.

Well....there's that whole "me love you long time" thing.
Yeah thats all funny until a 12 year old boy in Vietnam says that to you
But thats another story....

True enough...but what a discount!

Wino you know · Post by **Wino you know** » January 22, 2007 3:47 pm

THE absolute best place in ALL of Hong Kong is a place in Kowloon (11-A Ashley Road in Tsim Tsa Tsui) called "NED KELLY'S LAST STAND." Its an Australian pub owned by my good friend Tom Parker.
Ask for him, and tell him Garry in Iowa wants a "Works Sandwich" and a bottle of Fosters.

Also, if you have time, you may want to check out Lan Tau Island, Macao, and, if the weather is nice, go for a swim at Repulse Bay.

Whatever you decide, have fun. I'm already jealous.

spoonerhizolehound · Post by **spoonerhizolehound** » January 22, 2007 3:52 pm

Wino you know wrote:THE absolute best place in ALL of Hong Kong is a place in Kowloon (11-A Ashley Road in Tsim Tsa Tsui) called "NED KELLY'S LAST STAND." Its an Australian pub owned by my good friend Tom Parker.
Ask for him, and tell him Garry in Iowa wants a "Works Sandwich" and a bottle of Fosters.

Also, if you have time, you may want to check out Lan Tau Island, Macao, and, if the weather is nice, go for a swim at Repulse Bay.

Whatever you decide, have fun. I'm already jealous.

And dont forget to ask Tom about "the back room."

creeky · Post by **creeky** » January 22, 2007 3:56 pm

Wino you know wrote:THE absolute best place in ALL of Hong Kong is a place in Kowloon (11-A Ashley Road in Tsim Tsa Tsui) called "NED KELLY'S LAST STAND." Its an Australian pub owned by my good friend Tom Parker.
Ask for him, and tell him Garry in Iowa wants a "Works Sandwich" and a bottle of Fosters.

Also, if you have time, you may want to check out Lan Tau Island, Macao, and, if the weather is nice, go for a swim at Repulse Bay.

Whatever you decide, have fun. I'm already jealous.

Is that a works sandwich or works burger Garry

Now why didnt you tell me about that place!!! We were looking for a place to eat on Kowloon one night

Wino you know · Post by **Wino you know** » January 22, 2007 4:04 pm

creeky wrote:Is that a works sandwich or works burger Garry

Now why didnt you tell me about that place!!! We were looking for a place to eat on Kowloon one night

It's a Works SANDWICH. Two pieces of French (UGH) Sourdough bread with LITERALLY every type of deli meat in creation on the thing.

And, I'm sorry, but did you tell me you were going to Hong Kong during your Vietnam trip? I seem to remember these type of pubs being everywhere in Sydney when I was there. (Of course, that was in 1978). Hopefully you were able to get out and experience the charm of Hong Kong when you were there-my second favorite foreign "country" in the world. (Guess my first).

MobileBama · Post by **MobileBama** » January 23, 2007 10:04 am

Thanks for your replies. I'm not sure where we're staying in Hong Kong, but we get there on a Saturday and leave Monday. We'll definitely do the Victoria Peak tram and Stanley Market. Thanks again and please post more if you can think of any thing

creeky · Post by **creeky** » January 23, 2007 3:13 pm

MobileBama wrote:Thanks for your replies. I'm not sure where we're staying in Hong Kong, but we get there on a Saturday and leave Monday. We'll definitely do the Victoria Peak tram and Stanley Market. Thanks again and please post more if you can think of any thing

We had a 1/2 day HK island tour thrown in with our accomodation. That is where we went to Stanley Markets, Peak, Aberdeen and a jewellry factory. They also showed some of the buildings in HK island - ie govt ones. It is a much easier way of seeing the place.

The star ferry is like a 50c ride ...... they also have an EXCELLENT train/subway system!!!

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » January 23, 2007 3:19 pm

So, it sounds like while Americans were in control of Hong Kong, it was decidedly more focused on maintaining Chinese culture and themes. Since the Chinese have regained control of Hong Kong the culture is more American.

Yep. Sounds about right.

creeky · Post by **creeky** » January 23, 2007 3:24 pm

buffettbride wrote:So, it sounds like while Americans were in control of Hong Kong, it was decidedly more focused on maintaining Chinese culture and themes. Since the Chinese have regained control of Hong Kong the culture is more American.

Yep. Sounds about right.

Wasnt it under English rule??????

RinglingRingling · Post by **RinglingRingling** » January 23, 2007 3:29 pm

creeky wrote:
buffettbride wrote:So, it sounds like while Americans were in control of Hong Kong, it was decidedly more focused on maintaining Chinese culture and themes. Since the Chinese have regained control of Hong Kong the culture is more American.

Yep. Sounds about right.
Wasnt it under English rule??????

yeah, but English, American.. there's not much difference.

Wino you know · Post by **Wino you know** » January 23, 2007 4:55 pm

The Chinese ceded control of Hong Kong to the BRITISH in 1898 for 99 years. From 1898-1997, it was a BRITISH Crown Colony. (You'll notice LOTS of British names for many of the streets, schools, etc,-especially in the Victoria/Hong Kong Island area).
Friends of mine who have lived there for several decades now say they don't notice much difference since the Chinese takeover nearly 10 years ago.

And yes, I also recommend the tour of Victoria Peak via the tram.

buffettbride · Post by **buffettbride** » January 23, 2007 4:57 pm

Sorry, I wasn't thinking. I knew it was British, but I had American on the brain.

So I guess the Brits make better Chinese than the Chinese do?

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