Things I shouldn't miss while 5 days in Hong Kong?
May 20th, 2000, 01:52 PM
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Things I shouldn't miss while 5 days in Hong Kong?
Several women friends will be leaving for Hong Kong on May 24 for a 5 day visit. With such a short time there, we could use an experienced persons suggestions on what to see and do. Any suggestions on cultural/historical sites and shopping would be appreciated? How about a day trip to Macau - is it worth it? Thanks ....
May 21st, 2000, 08:21 PM
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Wanda: <BR> <BR>Five things not to miss while in HK: <BR> <BR>1. Victoria Peak <BR>2. Rides on the Star ferry <BR>3. Lama Island <BR>4. Shopping in Kowloon <BR>5. Stanley Market <BR> <BR>Pick up a copy of Fodor's City Pack Hong Kong. There are very good suggestions as to what you can see and do while in HK. I was there last summer and had a wonderful time. Make sure to count your change ($) after making purchases. If there are any specific questions i can answer for you, drop me an e-mail. Have fun on your trip! 
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May 22nd, 2000, 04:10 AM
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cultural/historical sights: <BR>1. Wong Tai Sin Temple - right on the green line of the MTR. <BR>2. Birds park - close to Prince Edward MTR (exit B1), open 7am to 8pm, built in traditional Chinese style, reportedly has more than 10 bird shops. <BR>3. Tung Chung, Lantau Island - has a little fort with cannons dated back to the Ching dynasty (before 1911) <BR> <BR>www.12hk.com
May 24th, 2000, 06:23 AM
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Wanda had good suggestions. Don't go to the peak on the weekend. I went on a Friday and thought it was fabulous, so made my husband go the next day, thought it was horrid! A good time to go is late afternoon and have dinner in the restraunt for sunset. <BR>Since you are with a group of women you might enjoy a visit to Marianne's jewelry on Hankow road in Kowloon. The Kowloon park is fun to walk through, beautiful. <BR>I always enjoyed shopping at Prince Edward market for clothes, but it is hit and miss. It is on Kowloon side. <BR>You asked about Macau, I would not make a day trip there with only five days. Unless you are interested in the casinos. There is more than enough to see in Hong Kong in that time. <BR>Shopping on Hollywood Road is fun, a bit pricey but you see beautiful items.
