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[storytell]

Hmmm... cos I can only reach MTR Central around 06:30pm, & I hope to be able to visit Mdm Tussaud (for ard 1 hr), stay n enjoy Victoria Peak night view & take photos (for ard 1 hr) & also becos my SO fatigue easily.

So I hope to take a bus to lower peak tram, to maximise our time & reduce his fatigue.


Any advise any bus to The Peak lower tram terminal?
Thanks

u can take 15A =D but enjoy waiting for the bus... i rather you walk... only 15min walk from central MTR =D

www.magwill.blogspot.com For our hong kong pix =D

 

[hwmook]

u can take 15A =D but enjoy waiting for the bus... i rather you walk... only 15min walk from central MTR =D

www.magwill.blogspot.com For our hong kong pix =D

can take bus? I remember the walk was like 5-10mins only...just walk out from the park then walk 2-3 blocks.......

 

[lsling]

u can take 15A =D but enjoy waiting for the bus... i rather you walk... only 15min walk from central MTR =D

www.magwill.blogspot.com For our hong kong pix =D

Thanks, will heed your advice.

 

[blue_line]

hi just sharing my experience in hong kong.

it is a nice place to be in to experience their culture and life. interesting habits like washing their utensils in tea can be seen. overall i had a good time there but the night markets like temple street and ladies market didn't seem to interest me. It is just like a normal night market like bugis street or KL's chinatown street. nothing to shout about or expect. Kind of disappointed about that. shopping is plenty and usually those big brand stuff which cost almost the same as in singapore. so unless you want to beat the crowd in SG or get designs that are not available here, i suggest you make your purchase in singapore.. local brands like g2000 is much cheaper.. citygate is a must go eventhough it is situated far from mainland. it is worth the long trip.

sightseeing can be done at the Peak or the giant buddha. try the peak tram and ngong ping 360 cable car for single ride. the return trip can be done by bus. it is much cheaper and you get to experience different views and kind of transports. must try the crystal cable car with transparent bottom. it is just a few bucks more.

get a map from your hotel if it has one. pretty handy if you lose your way. keep the weather in check as a rainy day may spoil your trip there. however the outdoor part can be easily replaced by indoor shopping.

 

[Habrosus]

hi just sharing my experience in hong kong.

it is a nice place to be in to experience their culture and life. interesting habits like washing their utensils in tea can be seen. overall i had a good time there but the night markets like temple street and ladies market didn't seem to interest me. It is just like a normal night market like bugis street or KL's chinatown street. nothing to shout about or expect. Kind of disappointed about that. shopping is plenty and usually those big brand stuff which cost almost the same as in singapore. so unless you want to beat the crowd in SG or get designs that are not available here, i suggest you make your purchase in singapore.. local brands like g2000 is much cheaper.. citygate is a must go eventhough it is situated far from mainland. it is worth the long trip.

sightseeing can be done at the Peak or the giant buddha. try the peak tram and ngong ping 360 cable car for single ride. the return trip can be done by bus. it is much cheaper and you get to experience different views and kind of transports. must try the crystal cable car with transparent bottom. it is just a few bucks more.

get a map from your hotel if it has one. pretty handy if you lose your way. keep the weather in check as a rainy day may spoil your trip there. however the outdoor part can be easily replaced by indoor shopping.

Thanks for the info!

 

[yhw22]

just came back from hong kong past 2weeks. by booking hotel from hk tour agency is alot cheaper booking online or from sg.

i managed to book West Hotel from hk tour agency @ HK$880 for 2 nights, if based online booking will cost about S$400.

Nice trip meh. lucky came back before the swine flu. hee hee

 

[alexyj]

hey.. anyone know how is the weather there now? i am going on 16 may..

 

[ezonme]

Just came back 2 days ago. Reached HK on 28 Apr the weather is superb, about 22-24 degree, on sat when we depart, the temp is abt 26-28 degree, the only day i sweat during my 5D4N . According to my hongkie friend, the weather now should be ard 26-28 degree but maybe because of climate warming, our 1st few day is expectational. Also there is a warm front hitting Philippines so the weather will change to windy these few days.

 

[alexyj]

Just came back 2 days ago. Reached HK on 28 Apr the weather is superb, about 22-24 degree, on sat when we depart, the temp is abt 26-28 degree, the only day i sweat during my 5D4N . According to my hongkie friend, the weather now should be ard 26-28 degree but maybe because of climate warming, our 1st few day is expectational. Also there is a warm front hitting Philippines so the weather will change to windy these few days.

hey thanks for the advice.. hope the weather will remain clear only then will be able to view the scenery clearly!!

 

[Ryuichi]

Any good hotel in Kowloon? I intending to book a Superior room at The city view but i donno if we can squeeze in 3 person? Any insights??

 

[Vulpix]

Currently what is the cheapest way to go Hong Kong? Jetstarasia bookings for late june is pretty damne expensive, even in August.

 

[xjeanniez]

Omg, i love this thread. Thumbs up!
But i have a few accumulated enquiries from reading this thread. Hope there are kind souls out there to help me ..

1) Someone mentioned abt bus E23 from Jordan to Tung Chung. Any idea how long is the journey?

2) As it is my return trip to the peak, i intend to take the peak tram up. I read somewhere about walking the Lugard Road nature walk around the peak. (Apparently, i can either choose to walk down or end the walk back at the Peak, correct me if im wrong) and then intending to take the green minibus 1 back down to Lan Kwai Fong area. How long will the green minibus journey take? And is it dangerous!? =X iirc, it is supposed to be like initial-d so i thought abt the dangers. Abit "kiasi" but yea.. =X Not sure if its suitable for my parents who is coming along as well. If it is not recommended, then i might just take the peak tram down as well...

3) I heard alot of rave about Tao Heung - Dimsum. ANd i went to the webbie, and it seems that there are a couple of restaurants under this Tao Heung Group. so which is the one tt i should visit? Tao Heung? or Tao Heung 88 ? any preferred branches? or is it more or less the same? =D

4) any recommendations for steamboat eating places?

 

[lsling]

Omg, i love this thread. Thumbs up!
But i have a few accumulated enquiries from reading this thread. Hope there are kind souls out there to help me ..

1) Someone mentioned abt bus E23 from Jordan to Tung Chung. Any idea how long is the journey?

2) As it is my return trip to the peak, i intend to take the peak tram up. I read somewhere about walking the Lugard Road nature walk around the peak. (Apparently, i can either choose to walk down or end the walk back at the Peak, correct me if im wrong) and then intending to take the green minibus 1 back down to Lan Kwai Fong area. How long will the green minibus journey take? And is it dangerous!? =X iirc, it is supposed to be like initial-d so i thought abt the dangers. Abit "kiasi" but yea.. =X Not sure if its suitable for my parents who is coming along as well. If it is not recommended, then i might just take the peak tram down as well...

3) I heard alot of rave about Tao Heung - Dimsum. ANd i went to the webbie, and it seems that there are a couple of restaurants under this Tao Heung Group. so which is the one tt i should visit? Tao Heung? or Tao Heung 88 ? any preferred branches? or is it more or less the same? =D

4) any recommendations for steamboat eating places?

Why don;t you consider taking MTR from Jordan to Tung Chung? It only takes around 35 mins.

 

[lsling]

u can take 15A =D but enjoy waiting for the bus... i rather you walk... only 15min walk from central MTR =D

www.magwill.blogspot.com For our hong kong pix =D

Took your advice, walked to Lower Tram terminal.
We took the wrong route, nice view too.
After the Peak, we took bus 15 to Central Pier & took Star Ferry back to TST.

 

[takuyazzz]

anyone knows where to buy cheap and nice mahjong sets??

 

[idiort]

i wan buy poker sets sia,, i wonder if macau will be cheaper

 

[itsmetory]

hey guys! will be going to hk this week for the first time!

anyone can give me suggestion on where to shop for men fashion stuffs?
doesn't have to be branded though. please help me!

 

[a1v1n_]

going hk in july. thinking of buying a watch.. something like g-shock etc.
price wise, recommended to get it in hk or just get it in sg?

 

[storytell]

Visit http://www.magwill.blogspot.com for BANGKOK, HONG KONG, MACUA PIX!!!!

 

[hobbiez]

Yo Mag, I lurve your blog. I had used some of the places u recommended during my trip to HK.

Do you how's airfare now to HK? maybe go via macau we can save more?

Any advice is appreciated from anyone!

Cheers!