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Saturday, October 9, 2010

GETTING TO DIFFERENT TOURIST SPOT IN HONG KONG




Please study the MTR Map.

1. Victoria Peak

Link -> http://www.thepeak.com.hk/full/en/location.php

By Peak Tram: 

From CENTRAL*: Take BUS 15C (which is usually an open-top double decker) from Star Ferry Central to lower Peak Tram Terminus Fare is HK$4.20. Journey time is approx 10 minutes. 

From ADMIRALTY*: From MTR-Admiralty Station take BUS 12A (near Lippo Centre) next stop get off near HK Squash Centre (HK Park Cotton Tree Drive) then walk towards HK Squash Center. Cross the street towards lower Peak Tram Terminus. Fare is HK$4.30. 

From OCEAN PARK*: From OP ride BUS 629 to Admiralty (Fare HK$10.60) ->> From MTR-Admiralty Station take BUS 12A (near Lippo Centre) next stop get off near HK Squash Center (HK Park Cotton Tree Drive) then walk towards HK Squash Centre. Cross the street towards lower Peak Tram Terminus. Fare is HK$4.30. Or take a taxi from Admiralty to Lower Peak Terminus.

*From there take Peak Tram to go up to the Peak. 
Fare/Rate: Adult HK$22 single, HK$33 return
Child HK$8 single, HK$15 return. 
Journey time is approx 8 minutes. 

Combined Peak Tram/Sky Terrace Admission:
Fare/Rate: Adult HK$37 single, HK$48 return
Child/Senior (65 and over) HK$16 single, HK$23 return

Direct to The Peak:

By Bus From CENTRAL: Take BUS 15 (Fare HK$9.80) from Exchange Square in Central to the Peak Galleria. Journey time is approx 40 minutes. 

Bus 15 Complete Route: http://www.nwstbus.com.hk/routes/rou...pe=D&company=7

Summary:

To The Peak
1. MTR to Central then walk to the Peak Terminus then ride the Peak Tram
2. MTR to Central then walk to the Star Ferry Pier, ride bus 15C then ride the Peak Tram
3. Star Ferry to Central Star Ferry Pier, ride bus 15C then ride the Peak Tram
4. MTR to Central then Bus 15. Refer to link above for stops of bus 15

From The Peak
1. Ride the tram going down, then walk to the nearest Central MTR exit.
2. Ride the tram going down, ride bus 15C, get off at 1st stop (Pedder Street), walk to nearest MTR exit.
3. Ride the tram going down, ride bus 15C, get off at Star Ferry Pier, ride Star Ferry to TST.
4. Ride Bus 15 from the top of the Peak going to Central.


2. Ocean Park

By Bus from ADMIRALTY: Take BUS 629 from MTR Admiralty Station Exit B to OP Main Entrance. Fare HK$10.60. Journey time is approx 25 minutes. 

By Bus from CENTRAL*: Take BUS 629 from Central Ferry Pier (A.M. Peak Hour Special Service) to OP Main Entrance. Fare HK$10.60.

*Morning only! (Last bus departs 10:55am from Central Ferry Pier 7 / Star Ferry Pier)


3. Disneyland

Link -> http://park.hongkongdisneyland.com/h...ortListingPage

Hong Kong Disneyland has its own MTR station next to the park entrance. From Sunny Bay MTR Station a Disney themed train operates a frequent shuttle service for the four minute journey to Disneyland Resort Station.

By MTR: MTR (from either TST/JORDAN/MONGKOK) -> Lai King (interchange to Tung Chung Line) -> Sunny Bay (interchange to Disney Resort Line) -> Disney Resort.

By MTR: MTR (from either CAUSEWAY BAY/WANCHAI) -> Central (walk/interchange to Tung Chung Line) -> Sunny Bay (interchange to Disney Resort Line) -> Disney Resort.

From the airport - If you wish to travel to Hong Kong Disneyland from the airport by public transport take the S1 shuttle bus (fare HK$3.50) from the airport to Tung Chung MTR Station (appx 10 mins). Take the MTR for one stop to Sunny Bay (7 minutes) then change to the Disneyland Resort Line and take the shuttle train to Disneyland Resort Station (4 minutes). The fare from Tung Chung to Disneyland Resort is HK$12.50 (or HK$11.30 if using Octopus Card). 
OR take a taxi from the airport to Disneyland (around 100HKD).

From the airport - Take any bus that will stop in Lantau Link Toll Plaza then switch to bus R8 to Disneyland.http://www.nwstbus.com.hk/routes/rou...pe=D&company=5

From Ngong Ping / Tung Chung: Take the MTR from Tung Chung station to Disneyland Resort. Interchange at Sunny Bay.


4. Ngong Ping / Giant Buddha / Po Lin Monastery

Link -> http://www.np360.com.hk/html/eng/vis...ere.html?play=[type%20Function]&continue1=yes&soundpos=

For those afraid to ride the NP360 Cable Car, TAKE BUS #23 FROM TUNG CHUNG.

By Bus: Take the MTR to Tung Chung. From the bus terminus near to Tung Chung MTR Station Exit B take New Lantao Bus Company service 23 (fare HK$17.20 Mon to Sat, HK$27 Sundays and Public Holidays) to Ngong Ping.

By Cable Car: Take the MTR Tung Chung Line to Tung Chung MTR Station. The Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car Terminus is next to Tung Chung MTR Station and the cable car journey takes approximately 25 minutes. (96HKD for adults roundtrip, 63HKD for adults 1-way, 48/30 for kids)

From the airport - If travelling from the airport take the S1 shuttle bus (HK$3.50, appx every 10 mins) from the airport to Tung Chung MTR Station then ride Bus/Cable Car to Ngong Ping.

Summary:

MTR to Tung Chung then Bus 23 to Ngong Ping
MTR to Tung Chung then Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car to Ngong Ping
S1 Bus from airport to Tung Chung then Bus 23 to Ngong Ping
S1 Bus from airport to Tung Chung then Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car to Ngong Ping

From Ngong Ping/Giant Buddha:
Take Bus 23 or NP360 back to Tung Chung.

5. Nan Lian Garden (situated next to Chi Lin Nunnery)

By MTR: Diamond Hill MTR station exit C2. Open daily 7am to 9pm, admission free.


6. Ferry Terminal HK-Macau

From Disneyland, take a taxi to China Ferry Terminal to avoid any hassle.

Option 1 for those residing in Kowloon (Tsim Sha Tsui, Mongkok, etc):

TST China Ferry Terminal (New World First Ferry): 33 Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. (Beside Harbour City)

Take a taxi from where you are staying when residing in Kowloon. Flagdown rate if coming from Tsim Sha Tsui.


Option 2 for those residing in HK Island (Causeway Bay, North Point, Central, etc):

Sheung Wan Ferry Terminal (Turbojet and Cotai Jet) - On top of Sheung Wan MTR Station

By MTR: MTR (from either TST/JORDAN/MONGKOK) -> Admiralty (interchange to Sheung Wan Line) -> Sheung Wan MTR Exit D (3rd Flr Shun Tak centre) 

By MTR: MTR (from either CAUSEWAY BAY/WANCHAI) -> Sheung Wan MTR Exit D (3rd Flr Shun Tak centre) 

By Taxi: Take a taxi for those residing in HK Island with plenty of luggage.


Option 3: 

Direct from HKIA skypier (Transit to Macau): HKIA ferry transfer desk. Only for those going straight from the airport.


7. Wong Tai Sin Temple

By MTR: Wong Tai Sin MTR station.


8. Snoopy World / 10,000 Buddha Temple / Shatin New Town Plaza

By MTR: Shatin MTR station. Then look for further signs/directions.


9. Jumbo Floating Restaurant in Aberdeen

By Bus:

Bus 71 from Central Bus Terminus

http://www.nwstbus.com.hk/routes/rou...utedirection=R

Bus 75 from Central Bus Terminus

http://www.nwstbus.com.hk/routes/rou...utedirection=R


NOTES:

Please use common sense for transportation combinations (ex: The Peak to Tsim Sha Tsui/Mongkok), just combine the directions/modes of transport (ex: Star Ferry + MTR).

For the other places, please visit the destination's website or google it to know which MTR station to get off at. Chances are your destination will be covered by the MTR.
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HONG KONG LIVE WEATHER / FORECAST




HONG KONG LIVE WEATHER / FORECAST 

Please don't ask what the weather is like, please visit the sites below. An airconditioned room is around 20 to 24 degrees.

http://www.hko.gov.hk/contente.htm

http://www.wunderground.com/global/stations/45007.html

http://weather.msn.com/local.aspx?we...ns=wc:CHXX0049

http://www.myforecast.com/bin/detail...94&metric=true

HONG KONG CLIMATE / AVERAGE MONTHLY TEMPERATURE



What to Wear When

7 Day Weather Forecast can be found here -> http://www.hko.gov.hk/wxinfo/currwx/fnd.htm

Mid-20 degrees and above: Summer / Comfortable clothes
Near-20's to Low 20's: Long Sleeves / Sweaters
15 degrees and below: Jacket / Thick Jacket


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Discounted Theme Park Tickets in Hong Kong


Discounted Theme Park Tickets in Hong Kong

We discovered 
Sally's ticketing office on one of our travels in Hong Kong so for those sites claiming they discovered this first, face palm. You know for a fact that we discovered them first and you just asked me its rate and address. 

Sally's
Shop 308, 3/F, Worldwide House
19 Des Vouex Road Central
Central MTR Exit B
Tel Number: 2522-5263 
Open from 10am to 630pm

Disneyland
320HKD hkd (Adult Rate)
235HKD (Child Rate)
Ocean Park
215HKD hkd (Adult Rate)
115HKD (Child Rate)

(Alternative Agency / Rates similar to Traveleasy)

For those who are not going to Central or have very limited time in HK, please buy your tickets at the CTS in the airport.

For the latest/most up-to-date ticket pricing, give these agencies a call once in HK, local calls from most hotels/hostels are free.
Alternative Agency 

Traveleasy Ltd
Shop 316, 3/F, Worldwide House
19 Des Vouex Road Central
Central MTR Exit B
Tel Number: 2147-2228
Monday to Friday 9:15AM -6pm
Saturday 9:15AM-4pm
Sunday 9:15AM-5pm

Disneyland
320HKD hkd (Adult Rate)
235HKD (Child Rate)
Ocean Park
215HKD hkd (Adult Rate)
115HKD (Child Rate)

Traveleasy accepts credit card but it has a surcharge ranging from 3% or 8%, exact value unknown but it defeats the purpose of the discount.

China Travel Service (Hong Kong)
1 Branch inside the Airport (after you exit "nothing to declare" door in Arrival hall, if you can't find it, please ask the security guards in the area)
Open from 7am to 10pm
Rates/Tickets: http://www.ctshk.com/english/ticket/admticket_hk.htm
Complete List of Branches in HK: http://www.ctshk.com/english/aboutus/local.htm
Credit Cards are accepted without surcharges.

www.HotelinHongKong.net
They deliver the tickets to your hotel.
Disneyland Rates: 335 for adults and 240 for kids

Peak Day Ticket $ 350 Adult $ 250 Child
Cash Coupon 1-3 Tickets $ 15 Adult $ 10 Child
Cash Coupon 4 up Tickets $ 20 Adult $ 10 Child

That's the discount. If you buy 1-3 tickets, you get less HK$15, if 4 or more tickets less, HK$20 (if adult). If child, less HK$10 lang. They automatically give the discount on your total bill.

After clicking submit, they'll send you an invoice for you to review the total cost. No credit card details will be ask. Once you received the invoice on your email that's the time they'll ask for your credit card details...

*No discounts for Ngong Ping 360 and The Peak.

*Rates are subject to change without prior notice.


Electric Socket in Hong Kong


Electric Socket in Hong Kong

All hostels and almost all hotels use this kind of socket. Some hostels provide adaptors but some don't. You can buy adaptors in Mongkok and Sham Shui Po. Or buy a universal adaptor in Manila STORES LIKE CDR KING before going to Hong Kong.



Some hostels lend adaptors.

You might need something like this for some accomodations.


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WHERE TO EAT IN HK





HONG KONG RESTAURANT DATABASE/MAP/RANKINGS/REVIEWS:
http://www.openrice.com/english/restaurant/index.htm

For the best restaurants in HK, visit the link above.

Night Life - Lan Kwai Fong in Central or SOHO

WHERE TO EAT

HK has a restaurant in every street, kung madaming tao, malamang ok na yun, do not be intimidated, ask for an english menu. If all else fails, turo-turo ka nalang sa pictures or sa display. "English Menu" = Ying Man Choi Tan.

If you have to eat in a fastfood, Maxim's (MX) is a decent fastfood.

Jollibee Hong Kong - Shop Z4, G/F, Eurotrade Centre, 13 Connaught Rd. (Central Exit B | Beside World Wide House) 

For western restaurants, The Spaghetti House is affordable but decent. The reason why there are almost no western restaurants listed below is primarily due to the price bracket. Western food (like Outback and other steakhouse) are generally good but very expensive.

Japanese and Korean cuisine are also famous in HK but again, expensive. For sit-down (non-fastfood) restaurants, prepare at least 100HKD per person.

HK ISLAND

*Lin Heung Teahouse - Authentic Dimsum Dining Experience
Address: 160-164 Wellington Street, Central (Sheung Wan MTR Exit E2)

Tao Heung Super 88 - Also Great Dimsum Place
6/F, Windsor House, 311 Gloucester Road, Causeway Bay

Yung Kee - Famous for Roasted Geese & Goose / Dimsum
32-40 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong (Central Exit **)

Tsim Chai Kee - Wanton Noodles
98 Wellington Street, Central. You can get there from Central MTR station, Exit D1

Maxim's Palace City Hall Dimsum - City Hall, Central, Exit J2

Tai Cheong Bakery - 35 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central
Tai Cheong Bakery - Jardine's Bazaar Street, Causeway Bay (more accessible by MTR)

R66 Revolving Restaurant - http://www.r66.com.hk/

*North Point Cooked Food Center (Seafood) - 99 Java Road, North Point, Exit A1

Cafe Deco and Peak Lookout - The Peak, Central

Delicious Kitchen - 9-11B Cleveland St, Causeway Bay

Dining in Causeway Bay - Inside Sogo/Times Square/Windsor House, Jardine's Bazaar Street and Jaffe Road

Joy Hing Pork BBQ 再興燒臘飯店 - Block C, G/F, 265-267 Hennessy Road Wan Chai

Kowloon

Australian Dairy Company (Breakfast Place) - 47 Parkes St., Jordan (Jordan Exit C2)

Famous Street Food - 肥姐小食店 55 Dundas Street Corner Fa Yuen Street, Mongkok

Taiyaki Balls - Japan Boat Shop G/F, 45 Dundas Street, Mongkok

Taho Store - Shop C, G/F, 124-128 Portland Street, Mongkok 

*Long Kee Noodle Shop - G/F, 10 Hak Po Street, Mongkok

MOS Burger / Moon Kee Dessert / Honeymoon Dessert - Langham Place, Mongkok

Tao Heung Restaurant - Shop B, 3/F., Grand Tower, 639 Nathan Road, Mongkok (Exit E1)

Modern Toilet - 220 Portland Street, Mongkok (Mongkok Exit C3)

Eat Together - Scattered around Mongkok / Yaumatei / Sham Shui Po

Ho Choi Restaurant - 530 Nathan Road (Yau Ma Tei Exit A2)

Claypot Rice - 46 Arthur street YMT Exit C

Yuen Kee Fastfood - 18B Granville Rd, TST & 12-14 Humphreys Ave, TST & Kimberley Road, TST

Triple-O Burgers Citysuper, Harbour City, TST

Tao Heung Super 88 - Silvercord Mall, Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Ho Choi Restaurant - Silvercord Mall, Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Din Tai Fung - Silvercord Mall, Canton Road, TST

Happy Together Dessert - Shop 2, G/F, 5-6 Hau Fook cor Carnarvon Road, TST

Wanton Noodles - 45 Hau Fook cor Carnarvon Road, TST

Spring Deer - Best Peking Duck - 42 Mody Road, TST (280HKD per Duck)

Tsui Wah - 2 Carnarvon Road, TST

Tsui Wah - 77 Parkes Street, Jordan

Wanton Noodles - 277 Temple Street corner austin road, Jordan

Hang Fa Lau Dessert - Shop A, G/F, 9 Lock Road, TST

Tao Heung Super 88 - 2/F., Nathan Hotel, 378 Nathan Rd., KLN

* = Featured in Anthony Bourdaine's No Reservations Hong Kong Episode

Affordable Dimsum = Lin Heung, Ho Choi and Tao Heung


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