The Ultimate Guide to Hong Kong (READ PAGE 1 BEFORE POSTING IN THIS THREAD)

[jpcrown]

Today's Activity: 9-2-12 Sunday

Ngong Ping 360 - Checked



Stanley Market - Checked



Victoria Peak - checked

[commoner]

"Hostels charge per head and not per room unlike hotels."

Huh? Seriously? I'll book sa Agoda so a friend of mine na kasama ko ay kailangan din mag book?

I explained this on Page 1 already.

If there's 2 of you, you need to book a double room, a room for 2 people. If there's 4 of you, a quad room. 4 people can't stay in a double room in a hostel unlike a hotel where it's possible to "sneak in".

[jpcrown]

Good morning Pexers!

[xyrwyn]

Hello HK Addicts
Is it still uber hot in HK? will be there by next week, hoping for a good weather here and there.

I have a 5thou shopping challenge in HK, will blog about it after my trip

[virstud]

I explained this on Page 1 already.

If there's 2 of you, you need to book a double room, a room for 2 people. If there's 4 of you, a quad room. 4 people can't stay in a double room in a hostel unlike a hotel where it's possible to "sneak in".

Actually, some hostels room are not on the same floor as where the reception is located. Especially if you are booking Quad rooms. This is true when we stayed in Dragon hostel, Hong Kong Budget hostel and MK Business hotel. All these hostels are located at Sincere House at Mongkok. the rooms given to us are either on separate doors or different floors so you don't need to pass the reception area everyday.
You can do sneak ins but not recommended because of the room space. Unless you get lucky because, I booked triple rooms before but twice I got Quad rooms so may extra bed.

[erleynes@px]

Yup, pwede ang negative 35 HKD!

Based on my experience, optimizing the negative 35 HKD is a little bit tricky. The key is to over purchase using your card and pay the difference after reaching the negative 35HKD. Because if you reach any negative amount, say -5 HKD after a purchase, you will not be allowed to use up the remaining -30 HKD on your next purchase. I was asked first to reload before i can use the card again.

[an2ni23]

Macau nalang sa Sunday. Ocean Park Saturday. Ngong Ping sa Monday na.

commoner bakit po mas preferred nyo yung macau sa sunday?eto po ba pinaka nakakapagod?

[commoner]

commoner bakit po mas preferred nyo yung macau sa sunday?eto po ba pinaka nakakapagod?

Kasi tancha ko mas maraming tao sa Macau pag Saturday. Although parehas marami pag weekend, feeling ko lang mas konti pag Sunday. Pero pabalik ng HK yun ang marami.

[candycane]

Hello HK Addicts
Is it still uber hot in HK? will be there by next week, hoping for a good weather here and there.

I have a 5thou shopping challenge in HK, will blog about it after my trip

humid. goodluck on your 5K shopping challenge wala masyado mabili except in sasa and bonjour

[rxangeli]

Please help,
Tama kaya tong gagawin namin? we are 3 adults travelling to hk this October 28-nov 1. Departure namin is 10:15 pm, arrival12:50 am, pangit g sched, but bcoz ive got d piso promo.
We have reservations at goldencourt in tin hau( hindi siya masyadong familiar sa mga pexer dito, pero nirekomenda to sa isang fren ko na nagtravel sa HK.
Dba ang check in nila is 12nn, tapos para makatipid, ok kaya if doon nalng muna kami sa airport hanggang mag umaga then check in kami pag 12nn na.
Pls, help and advise me.

[darth mond]

Great pictures jpcrown! Kamusta ang experience pagpunta sa Ngong Ping on a Sunday? Ilang oras ang pila? Last na punta namin sa HK akala namin OK lang na madami ang tao sa theme parks during weekends. MADAMI pala talaga. Iniisip namin ngayon mag Ngong Ping na lang din and most probably The Peak.

[floreno]

Actually, some hostels room are not on the same floor as where the reception is located. Especially if you are booking Quad rooms. This is true when we stayed in Dragon hostel, Hong Kong Budget hostel and MK Business hotel. All these hostels are located at Sincere House at Mongkok. the rooms given to us are either on separate doors or different floors so you don't need to pass the reception area everyday.
You can do sneak ins but not recommended because of the room space. Unless you get lucky because, I booked triple rooms before but twice I got Quad rooms so may extra bed.

Di rin safe mag sneak-in specially sa Dragon Hostel kasi for the past two stay-in ko dito madalas ko makita yung either yung may-ari or the pinay caretaker sa loob ng "common room/kitchen" kung saan yung actual rooms nyo. Mahirap na din mahuli.

[daphne00]

Hello All,

Me and my bf will be travelling to hk on Oct 20-23. I made this itinerary and I don't know if it is doable or not. Please try to check and your comments are welcome as well as your suggestions. It will be our first time in hk and as advised on the previous threads, DIY is more fun. ...

Day 1 – Saturday Oct 20, 2012
 5:00 pm – airport. Terminal 3
 Pay Terminal Fee (Php750)
 7:10 pm – depart Manila to Hong Kong
 9:10 pm – arrival HKIA
 Immigration
 Maps and Brochure
 Buy Octopus Card at the Airport Express Counter
 Check tickets to CTS (A10 in the arrivals hall)
 Take A21 bus. 13th bus stop to Cosmic Guesthouse (12/F, Block F1 Mirador Mansion 54-64 Nathan Road). Landmark for Mirador Mansion is the colorful SONY signboard beside Chungking Mansion (HKD$33 50minutes)
 Pay remaining balance (HKD$800), inquire for DL and OP Tickets
 Have Dinner, Retire for the day


Day 2 – Sunday Oct 21, 2012
 7:00 am – breakfast
 8:00 am – The Big Budhha and Po Lin Monastery (Option 1: MTR Tung Chung Station Exit B, then take Ngong Ping Cable Car – around 25mins. Then walk around 10mins to the Monastery. Option 2: MTR Tung Chung Station Exit B, then take Lantao Bus 23 from Tung Chung Town Centre – around 45mins. Then walk for 8mins) Tel +852 2985 5248 www.plm.org.hk
 10:00 am – go to 360 cable car ride back to Tung Chung, take MTR to Sunny Bay station, and board the Disneyland Train. www.hongkongdisneyland.com
 8:00 pm – Watch fireworks display
 9:00 pm – Back to guesthouse (MTR to sunny bay station to Lai King then to Tsim Sha Tsui Station
 Walk/explore around the vicinity


Day 3 – Monday Oct 22, 2012
 7:00 am – breakfast
 8:00 am – to Clock Tower (MTR Tsim Sha Tsui Station, Exit E. Walk towards Salisbury Road, then turn right and take the subway (pedestrian tunnel) located next to the YMCA to the Hong Kong Cultural Centre. Turn right again and walk straight ahead towards the waterfront) www.amo.gov.hk
 9:00 am - Tsim Tsa Tsui Promenade (MTR Tsim Sha Tsui Station Exit E. Walk towards Salisbury Road then turn right, take subway (pedestrian tunnel) next to YWCA to Hong Kong Cultural Centre, then walk to the Star Ferry pier)
 10:00 am – to Ocean Park (MTR Admirality Station, Exit B and alight at the park) www.oceanpark.com.hk
 7:00 pm – The Peak (from Ocean Park ride Bus 629 to MTR Admirality then get out at Central: 1. Bus 15C from the lay-by outside Star Ferry Pier 6 in Central to the Lower Peak Tram Terminus on Garden Road and take Peak Tram to the Peak. Or walk from MTR Central Station, Exit J2. 2. Bus 15 from Exchange Square (near MTR Hong Kong Station, Exit D). www.thepeak.com.hk
 8:00 pm – Ladies Market
 10:00 pm – Back to Guest House

Day 4 – Tuesday Oct 23, 2012
 6:00 am – Pack things, have breakfast
 8:00 am – Check out and head to the airport
 9:00 am – should be at the airport
 10:40 am – departure to Manila 
 12:40 pm – arrival in Manila


I'm a bit lost as to how we can go to the Ladies Market after The Peak. I hope you can provide feedback.. Thanks in advance. So Looking forward for this trip. Paki check na rin po *** mga instructions ng how to get there. I want it as specific as possible. Thanks again!

[jpcrown]

Ngong ping on a Sunday did not take us an hour to queue up 15 mins only(we arrived at 10am) took the tung Chung line at Hong Kong mtr station Hong Kong then to tung Chung for cable car ride to np village. we stayed at central area that's why we took that route. We had lunch at food republic city gate. Infact, after NP 360 nag Stanley pa Kami and Victoria peak on a peak hour @ 5pm which took us 30 minutes only to queue up.

For as long as you know the route you're going then it would not be a problem. Kasi yung I/t namin for that day parang east to west or north to south route. 6 Kami Lahat one infant plus stroller, 3 kids 2 adults.

Kaya yan Darth mond

[jpcrown]

This was the queue pagbalik namin from np 360 village around 1:30 pm. But I don't think it will be an hour wait.



This is at central area airport express area infront of ifc mall where we took the bus going to Stanley Market.



(all the pics I posted here are from my mobile fone only because I don't have dslr cam. But thanks to S.E. Xperia arc S I can upload photos and even interact here in PEX. And most of all thanks to this thread to Commoner and for those who shared there experiences because it helped us formulate our I/t so much! And to those who wishes to plan for HK Trip please read page one first Kasi dun pa lang parang na sa HK na kayo because it will answer almost all of your queries and not just that it will turn you to an HK Addict soon!!!!

Kudos to this thread !

[jpaolope]

HI pexers! I am now in HK and I want to thank Commoner for the page 1 really it helped me a lot! From the hostel, to buying a kabayan sim card to places to go and many more!

My itenerary:
Day 1: Go to hostel (Dragon Hostel), Walking around Mongkok and Tsim tsa Shui, Victoria Peak

Day 2: Took the Star Ferry Express, Ocean Park and Walking around Mongkok, Eat Chinese food

Day 3: Today. I still do not know. Maybe look for souvenirs.

Hk's transportation system is very easy to navigate and is very very efficient! Enjoy your stay! For those who are going here. Weather is very very good! Not hot, cloudy and sunny.

[jpaolope]

Guys question lang, my flight going back to manila is today and ask ko lang kung may babayadan ba uli na travel tax or whatever? thank you.

[anti2]

Guys question lang, my flight going back to manila is today and ask ko lang kung may babayadan ba uli na travel tax or whatever? thank you.

nope, you're good

[candycane]

Great pictures jpcrown! Kamusta ang experience pagpunta sa Ngong Ping on a Sunday? Ilang oras ang pila? Last na punta namin sa HK akala namin OK lang na madami ang tao sa theme parks during weekends. MADAMI pala talaga. Iniisip namin ngayon mag Ngong Ping na lang din and most probably The Peak.

Initially we planned to use the cable car roundtrip but since we were early, closed pa cable car. We arrived at 9am so we just boarded the bus. HKD17 lang ang fare but we got the HKD180 combo (bus going there, crystal cabin going back with free entrance to monkey's tale theater). it took us 40minutes lang naman. going back we took the cable car.

feeling ko mas mura if you get separate tickets na lang:
Bus - HKD17
Crystal Cabin - HKD130 (oneway)
Total : HKD147 (as opposed to HKD180..panget naman yung monkey's tale theater)

May kasama pala Tai O excursion yung ticket kaya sulit din if punta kayo dun. We wanted to get back early so ayaw na namin.

[ForeverLiKath]

Good day PEXers! Papacheck ko lang sana yung ginawa kong itinerary for our HongKong trip.

17 SEPT 2012
07:05 AM Depart Clark to HongKong
08:55 AM Arrive at HongKong International Airport
09:30 AM Buy Octopus Card / Buy Disneyland ticket at CTS
10:00 AM Transfer to guest house
10:30 AM Free time
12:00 PM Lunch time
02:00 PM Ngong Pin Village (Giant Buddha)
3:00 PM Heritage Park and Clock Tower
4:00 PM Avenue of Stars
5:00 PM The Peak
7:00 PM Madame Tussauds (Wax Museum)
8:00 PM Symphony of Lights

18 SEPT 2012
07:00 AM Wake up!
08:00 AM Breakfast time
09:00 AM Head to Disneyland
10:00 AM Disneyland!
7:00 PM See the Fireworks
9:00 PM Walk around Tsim Sha Tsui

19 SEPT 2012
07:00 AM Wake up!
08:00 AM Breakfast time
9:00 AM Nanlian Garden
9:00 AM Head to Ocean Park
7:00 PM Dinner
8:00 PM Walk around Mongkok

20 SEPT 2012
09:45 AM Depart HongKong to Clark
11:35 AM Arrive at Clark International Airport

Would really appreciate your reply. Thank you so much in advance!