hongkong

I will be stoping over in Hongkong for 3 days in October. Can any one
suggest reasonable accomadations ( I was thinking =100 USD) and sights to
see? I was also wondering about the best way to go from airport to
suggested hotels. Thanks.

Ram

amli wrote:
I will be stoping over in Hongkong for 3 days in October. Can any one
suggest reasonable accomadations ( I was thinking =100 USD) and sights to
see? I was also wondering about the best way to go from airport to
suggested hotels. Thanks.

Ram

Best advice: Book on the internet. Much cheaper rates than from any
agents you can pull up.

Last time I went to HK, a year ago, the Standford in Mongkok was the
best value. 4 stars (?) for $50 US a night.

It is right in middle of Mongkok, which is where I wanted to be. But
beware that Mongkok is an 'authentic' area of Hong Kong, so the crowds,
smells, sounds and food might take some getting used to. The night life
is amazing, just like new years eve every night with
shoulder-to-shoulder crowds till 2.00am in the shooping malls.

"I will be stoping over in Hongkong for 3 days in October. Can any one
suggest reasonable accomadations ( I was thinking =100 USD) and sights
to see? I was also wondering about the best way to go from airport to
suggested hotels. Thanks."

Wang Fat Hostel in Causeway Bay. Despite the name, it is an
inexpensive hotel rather than a hostel. In 2002, I stayed there for US
$35 per day. Unless you have a ton of stuff, take the airport express
train to Hong Kong station and then transfer to the MTR train to
Causeway Bay and it's right down the street from that station.

The neighborhoods, markets, temples, food, and shopping are the real
highlights of Hong Kong rather than any specific sights. Since you
only have three days, I'd recommend:

Take the Peak Tram for a great view of the city, explore the
neighborhoods Shueng Wan and Yau Ma Tei during daytime, check out the
Wong Tai Sin temple, and visit Tsim Sha Tsui at night. Use your third
day for a day trip to Macao to see its temples and architecture and
sample its unique cuisine.

Thanks for the info. Is it easy to get to this place from the airport and
are there easy access to transportation for sigtseeing? Can you get some
sleep with all the bustle till 2 AM. And can you getby speaking english
only? I really appreciate the reply. Thank you again.
Ram
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amli wrote:
I will be stoping over in Hongkong for 3 days in October. Can any one
suggest reasonable accomadations ( I was thinking =100 USD) and sights
to
see? I was also wondering about the best way to go from airport to
suggested hotels. Thanks.

Ram

Best advice: Book on the internet. Much cheaper rates than from any
agents you can pull up.

Last time I went to HK, a year ago, the Standford in Mongkok was the
best value. 4 stars (?) for $50 US a night.

It is right in middle of Mongkok, which is where I wanted to be. But
beware that Mongkok is an 'authentic' area of Hong Kong, so the crowds,
smells, sounds and food might take some getting used to. The night life
is amazing, just like new years eve every night with
shoulder-to-shoulder crowds till 2.00am in the shooping malls.

Thank you. I really appreciate it. Thanks again.

Ram


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"I will be stoping over in Hongkong for 3 days in October. Can any one
suggest reasonable accomadations ( I was thinking =100 USD) and sights
to see? I was also wondering about the best way to go from airport to
suggested hotels. Thanks."

Wang Fat Hostel in Causeway Bay. Despite the name, it is an
inexpensive hotel rather than a hostel. In 2002, I stayed there for US
$35 per day. Unless you have a ton of stuff, take the airport express
train to Hong Kong station and then transfer to the MTR train to
Causeway Bay and it's right down the street from that station.

The neighborhoods, markets, temples, food, and shopping are the real
highlights of Hong Kong rather than any specific sights. Since you
only have three days, I'd recommend:

Take the Peak Tram for a great view of the city, explore the
neighborhoods Shueng Wan and Yau Ma Tei during daytime, check out the
Wong Tai Sin temple, and visit Tsim Sha Tsui at night. Use your third
day for a day trip to Macao to see its temples and architecture and
sample its unique cuisine.

amli wrote:
Thanks for the info. Is it easy to get to this place from the airport and
are there easy access to transportation for sigtseeing? Can you get some
sleep with all the bustle till 2 AM. And can you getby speaking english
only? I really appreciate the reply. Thank you again.

They all speak english, only the old people don't, or the recent
Chinese influx of immigrants.

Yes, you can get to sleep. The hotel is quite modern, and on the 10 or
20th floor, noise would not be a problem

Access is a bit of trouble. You can catch the MTR from the airport,
though you will need to change lines. It will be hard with the crowds
though. Best bet is to take a taxi. It'll be 3/4 hr drive to Kowloon,
and a further 10 minutes to Mongkok. It costs a fair bit though, but
it's all metered so no chance of getting ripped off.

I like to stay in Mongkok, simply because there is more bustle, and the
shopping is cheaper than other more tourist orientated places like
Central, or Causway Bay etc.

The night markets in Mongkok is always fun. It's always busy.

amli wrote:
I will be stoping over in Hongkong for 3 days in October. Can any one
suggest reasonable accomadations ( I was thinking =100 USD) and sights to
see? I was also wondering about the best way to go from airport to
suggested hotels. Thanks.

Ram

Be aware in October you may run into the fall merchants fair in China.
In that case you'd lucky to find a hotel room, not to mention anything
less than US $100.

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amli wrote:
Thanks for the info. Is it easy to get to this place from the airport and
are there easy access to transportation for sigtseeing? Can you get some
sleep with all the bustle till 2 AM. And can you getby speaking english
only? I really appreciate the reply. Thank you again.

They all speak english, only the old people don't, or the recent
Chinese influx of immigrants.


Then they don't **all** speak English do they? In tourist areas and
business districts yes. Outside you are chancing it if you expect that
they **all** speak English.


Yes, you can get to sleep. The hotel is quite modern, and on the 10 or
20th floor, noise would not be a problem

Access is a bit of trouble. You can catch the MTR from the airport,
though you will need to change lines. It will be hard with the crowds
though. Best bet is to take a taxi. It'll be 3/4 hr drive to Kowloon,
and a further 10 minutes to Mongkok. It costs a fair bit though, but
it's all metered so no chance of getting ripped off.

I like to stay in Mongkok, simply because there is more bustle, and the
shopping is cheaper than other more tourist orientated places like
Central, or Causway Bay etc.

The night markets in Mongkok is always fun. It's always busy.

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I will be stoping over in Hongkong for 3 days in October. Can any one
suggest reasonable accomadations ( I was thinking =100 USD) and sights to
see? I was also wondering about the best way to go from airport to
suggested hotels. Thanks.

Ram

PeterL wrote:

Then they don't **all** speak English do they? In tourist areas and
business districts yes. Outside you are chancing it if you expect that
they **all** speak English.

Most of the people he will deal with, will speak english. I don't
eppect that he will be conversing with the Chinese immigrant labourers
on the construction sites. Anyonein the service industry will speak
english, including those small eateries you find everywhere.