Hong Kong advice

Hi,

I am travelling to Hong Kong next. It's not my first time there, and I do
know my way around.

This time I am looking for tips to explore more the off-beaten tracks of
Hong Kong, the hinterland if you want. ;-) Are there any (small) tours
offered where one gets to know the "real" Hong Kong? I am looking for
something individual, like tea ceremony, Feng Shui architecture, life in
the New Territories, walking tours, etc.

Oh, one last question: Where can I find the timetable for the Airport
express and the departure times of the hotel shuttles?

--
Nick H.
niko25at "at" yahoo "dot" de

Nick H. (at) wrote:
Hi,

I am travelling to Hong Kong next. It's not my first time there, and I do
know my way around.

This time I am looking for tips to explore more the off-beaten tracks of
Hong Kong, the hinterland if you want. ;-) Are there any (small) tours
offered where one gets to know the "real" Hong Kong? I am looking for
something individual, like tea ceremony, Feng Shui architecture, life in
the New Territories, walking tours, etc.

Oh, one last question: Where can I find the timetable for the Airport
express and the departure times of the hotel shuttles?

--
Nick H.
niko25at "at" yahoo "dot" de

Have a look at this, hope it helps:
http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/...ks/index.jhtml

On 12 Mar 2006 01:18:07 -0800, dee wrote:

Have a look at this, hope it helps:
http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/...ks/index.jhtml

Thanks! I know this site and have looked at it. Thought that maybe someone
has any insider information. I am sure these are tourist's tracks. ;-)

--
Nick H.
niko25at "at" yahoo "dot" de

Nick H. (at) wrote:
On 12 Mar 2006 01:18:07 -0800, dee wrote:

Have a look at this, hope it helps:
http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/...ks/index.jhtml

Thanks! I know this site and have looked at it. Thought that maybe someone
has any insider information. I am sure these are tourist's tracks. ;-)

--
Nick H.
niko25at "at" yahoo "dot" de

Have you tried soc.culture.hongkong maybe more insiders' views there I
don't know. If you need help translating I can probably help, but I am
a bit clueless as to where to go myself.. All I know is what dim sum
to order!!!

On Sun, 12 Mar 2006 10:19:26 -0500, Spehro Pefhany wrote:

Sure you don't want to go to China?

Yes. ;-) Been to China on other occasions.

Maybe you should go to the horse races or go gambling in Macau or try
to steal a cab when it starts to rain. That's "real" HK too.

Macau has been on my list for the last 3 times I've been to HKG. *lol*
Horse racing is a good idea.


--
Nick H.
niko25at "at" yahoo "dot" de

On 12 Mar 2006 05:49:29 -0800, dee wrote:

Have you tried soc.culture.hongkong maybe more insiders' views there I
don't know. If you need help translating I can probably help, but I am
a bit clueless as to where to go myself.. All I know is what dim sum
to order!!!

Are you going to HKG, too. I checked out your link with the walking tours
and looked at them more indepth. In fact, I like the things there. Could be
just what I had in mind. Thanks!

--
Nick H.
niko25at "at" yahoo "dot" de

On Sat, 11 Mar 2006 16:00:49 +0100, the renowned "Nick H."
niko25at@NOSPAM (at) yahoo.de wrote:

Hi,

I am travelling to Hong Kong next. It's not my first time there, and I do
know my way around.

This time I am looking for tips to explore more the off-beaten tracks of
Hong Kong, the hinterland if you want. ;-)

Sure you don't want to go to China?

Are there any (small) tours
offered where one gets to know the "real" Hong Kong? I am looking for
something individual, like tea ceremony, Feng Shui architecture, life in
the New Territories, walking tours, etc.

Maybe you should go to the horse races or go gambling in Macau or try
to steal a cab when it starts to rain. That's "real" HK too.

Oh, one last question: Where can I find the timetable for the Airport
express and the departure times of the hotel shuttles?

Lots of info and links from he
http://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/index.html


Best regards,
Spehro Pefhany
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"Macau has been on my list for the last 3 times I've been to HKG.
*lol*"

Macau is well worth seeing, but more for its colonial architecture,
markets, and excellent restaurants (many of which serve a
Portuguese-Asian fusion cuisine known as "Macanese" cuisine) than for
its casinos.

Since the vast majority of Macau's visitors are Hong Kong residents on
weekend gambling trips, hotels are much more expensive on friday and
saturday nights and are deeply discounted the rest of the time. If you
stay over on a sunday through thursday night, you can stay in a
four-star (not five-star) hotel for only US $40 per night. I would
highly recommend this, since a day trip really isn't enough to really
see Macau.

Some other ideas of off-beaten-track stuff: explore the first floor of
the Chungking Mansions, check out some of the markets aimed at locals
not tourists - like the Graham Street market, traditional craft shops
in Yau Ma Tei (the craft stores in Sheung Wan are more touristy).

I too will be traveling to Hong Kong for the first time soon! Thanks for
starting the chat Nick! I loved the link to the "walks" site and
oneofcold's Macau suggestion. any suggestions for places to stay
(moderate to low $) in Hong Kong. I am burried with Expedia, Orbits
suggestions!?!?!

On Thu, 16 Mar 2006 01:49:43 -0500, wheelwards wrote:

I too will be traveling to Hong Kong for the first time soon! Thanks for
starting the chat Nick! I loved the link to the "walks" site and
oneofcold's Macau suggestion. any suggestions for places to stay
(moderate to low $) in Hong Kong. I am burried with Expedia, Orbits
suggestions!?!?!

Yes, I should say (being back from HKG) that the suggestion of the walking
tours was perfect. I didn't go to Macao, saving this for the next time.
*lol*

Cheap places ... well, Nathan Road offers lots of cheap places but be
prepared to share your bed with bugs. :-) Otherwise, look out for any
special offers and avoid times of conferences, etc. I stayed at the Novotel
in Wanchai. A friend of mine stayed at the Ramada and got very cheap rates.

--
Nick H.
niko25at "at" yahoo "dot" de