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07-14-2002, 05:14 AM #1Newbie
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what to do in Hong Kong?
Hi,
I'm going to be in Hong Kong for a few days and I was wondering if anyone knew of any good places to visit there, e.g. museams, excursions, sights etc.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Justin
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07-14-2002, 05:49 AM #2Web Hosting Master
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Electronic Stores == cheap cheap
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07-14-2002, 08:35 AM #3Web Hosting Master
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07-14-2002, 09:55 AM #4Web Hosting Master
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Originally posted by hosticle
Electronic Stores == cheap cheap
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07-14-2002, 09:58 AM #5Web Hosting Master
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I also thought that electronics like mobile phones in Hong Kong or China would be cheap... but they're not... they're still quite expensive. So much for wanting to get some cheap cool stuff there.
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07-14-2002, 10:25 AM #6Web Hosting Master
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they have 110V for power there?
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07-14-2002, 10:46 AM #7Aspiring Evangelist
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Go to some computer shopping mall and you get as much as software, vcd and dvd as you want. They are cheap !
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07-14-2002, 11:00 AM #8Web Hosting Master
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Originally posted by Chicken
Is that from experience? My wife told me that electronics in Japan/China/Korea wasn't as cheap as you'd think it would be, but I've never been there and I'm not sure what she's basing that on. Her sister came here (from Korea) to buy a camcorder (and to see us of course ).
Good luck.
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07-14-2002, 11:06 AM #9Aspiring Evangelist
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Don't buy electronic in those electronic stores at those tourist center. Go to Mong Kok, you will find a lot of cheap electronic.
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07-14-2002, 11:42 AM #10Web Hosting Master
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Originally posted by apollo
they have 110V for power there?
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07-14-2002, 11:57 AM #11Web Hosting Master
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OK, I see now... thx
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07-14-2002, 12:07 PM #12WHT Addict
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Beware of counterfeits. The HK government is starting to clamp down on this kind of thing and if you are caught at customs then there will be problems.
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07-14-2002, 02:03 PM #13Web Hosting Master
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Fishing
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07-14-2002, 02:49 PM #14Disabled
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MU SHU?
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07-14-2002, 07:02 PM #15Web Hosting Master
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Being a former native myself....
- Victoria Peak is a tried-and-true tourist place.... Do a few walks around the peak to get away from it all. Sometimes you wonder whether you're really in HK!
- Software/hardware/electronics are no longer as cheap as they once were, thanks to the local police shutting down the counterfeits. You'd get slightly better value if you went to Taiwan instead.
If you want to buy that (legal) stuff though, Golden Square Shopping Centre in Sham Shui Po and Wanchai Electronics Centre are the two hotspots.
- If you're a fan of seafood, head straight to the seafood restaurants at Kam Tin or Aberdeen.
- And if you need to take a break from the humid and muggy weather, just head to Ocean Park
- The outlying islands are fantastic for experiencing a simpler lifestyle from back in the 1800s/1900s... Grab a ferry out and spend a day or two exploring the outlying islands.
- In terms of sights, you can't miss the giant Buddha on Lantau Island.
Grab a Lonely Planet guide to HK and use it as a jumping off point - it's a great guide.
Hope this helps.My 2 Cents.... (or is that 2.2 cents inc. GST...?)
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damn, i love HK
such a BIG, impressive city ...
take a look at my pictures: http://hongkong.bigwill.org
and i have to second that, you should take a look in the WanChai Electronic Centre ... that's where you can deal a bit, and may get some nice prices ... (i got 40% off, compared to the price it was in Germany, of a Compact Flash Card with 128MB)
but you should be careful what you buy, many provide only warranties which are limited to HK.
have a very nice stay! (wanna take me with? )In just two days, tomorrow will be yesterday.
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Didn't know so many here were asian. I am chinese myself.
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07-18-2002, 10:54 PM #18Web Hosting Master
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BigWill, thanks for pictures. They didn't come out too well, but the memories they brought back are beautiful.....
Hong Kong is such a magnificent city!
Peter
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07-19-2002, 03:26 PM #19Web Hosting Master
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yeah, i don't have a digital cam ... and the air humidity was so high during my stay so the outcome was really not that good as i hoped.
you really got the point, it's such an exciting, magnificent city
it's worth a trip!In just two days, tomorrow will be yesterday.
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07-19-2002, 03:31 PM #20Web Hosting Master
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Forgot to mention: I also enjoyed your insightful comments. There were lots of things that I didn't even know.
You qualify to be a tour guide in Hong Kong.
Peter
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07-19-2002, 03:53 PM #21Web Hosting Master
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haha, thanks
i knew it would make sense someday, that i made them in english ... (some german ppl complained, as they'r not that fluent in englishIn just two days, tomorrow will be yesterday.
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07-19-2002, 10:31 PM #22Aspiring Evangelist
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wanna get me a digi cam while your there?
please
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07-19-2002, 10:36 PM #23Web Hosting Master
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BC, what about the fishing??
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YOU GOING TO HK??
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07-20-2002, 04:32 AM #25Registered User
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1. As a comp geek, you must take the MTR to Sham Shui Po, and go to Golden Shopping Center. It is a computer guys dream come true.
2. As a sex maniac computer geek, you must go to Shun Tak Center buy a ferry ticket to Macau. Exit the MTR station at Sheungwan, go across the street to this huge building and go into one of those travel companies and buy a ferry/sauna/nightclub ticket. Ask for Darlings in any of those places and you will get a package which includes everything.
Hop on the ferry (hydrofoil) and go to Macau and walk over to Darlings. (It is walking distance) its a walking foot bridge. Go down the escalator, and walk in the center with Darlings. Go up elevator and voila! Once inside Darlings, you will be in the same place as something in Ruchs Hour 2 when Jacky brings whats his name to a Sauna place filled with gorgeous girls which you can choose and......you know what.
3. As an extended Sex geek, you must finish your trip and go to the Mongkok/jordan area. If you have a friend in HK, they will take you to some nightclubs there.
4. As a rich sex geek, you must go to Tsim Sha Tsui and visit a club called Club Big Boss. Remember to bring your gold card visa handy and bring one or two friends.