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hi bb queen,
usually i take airport express to kowloon then cab to ashley. is abt sgd7 for e cab. but if we hv 3 or 4, we would call for a van which sends us direct to ashley.
is abt 5 mins walk to mtr depending on which way u take...tink e shortest is e road along hmv...
along ashley, there are some pubs and restaurants. if u turn to e left & cross e underpass, u will get to harbourcity. if u turn to e rite and cut across a building, u will get to e other side of tst, forgot wat's e road name, where there are lots of shopping malls & shops. e whole of tst is a shopping area anyway...some no worries lah...there's a small 'take-away' 24 hrs eatery...jus rite e corner of ashley...usually when i'm hungry in e middle of nite, i will get food fr there...e food not bad ya... hee^^
usually i take airport express to kowloon then cab to ashley. is abt sgd7 for e cab. but if we hv 3 or 4, we would call for a van which sends us direct to ashley.
is abt 5 mins walk to mtr depending on which way u take...tink e shortest is e road along hmv...
along ashley, there are some pubs and restaurants. if u turn to e left & cross e underpass, u will get to harbourcity. if u turn to e rite and cut across a building, u will get to e other side of tst, forgot wat's e road name, where there are lots of shopping malls & shops. e whole of tst is a shopping area anyway...some no worries lah...there's a small 'take-away' 24 hrs eatery...jus rite e corner of ashley...usually when i'm hungry in e middle of nite, i will get food fr there...e food not bad ya... hee^^
hi ger,
it all depends on how much to you is considered exp. stuff in tst is indeed more exp than in mongkok area...but compared to causeway or central areas, is cheaper lor...
anyway, u cant be only shopping in tst areas, rite...u will also venture to other areas...u can compare e prices, qualities etc then...
it all depends on how much to you is considered exp. stuff in tst is indeed more exp than in mongkok area...but compared to causeway or central areas, is cheaper lor...
anyway, u cant be only shopping in tst areas, rite...u will also venture to other areas...u can compare e prices, qualities etc then...
hi rachel,
heard from my guide that the Macauese onli active at night so i dun see much of the local since i am there in the day. All ppl around me was HKer, China, and other tourist from other countries.
Was a bit sad though BUT i did saw a TVB star in the MTR when i in HK. i dun noe his name but can often see him in TVB drama. Not very famous but he is tall,handsome and nice build lor.
In Macau, i got a tour guide for HKD600. She drove a car only for the three of us. She brought us to places and also intro to us the location we visited. Maybe the price is a bit high BUT i feel is good to have her around as now i know I have completed Macau.
heard from my guide that the Macauese onli active at night so i dun see much of the local since i am there in the day. All ppl around me was HKer, China, and other tourist from other countries.
Was a bit sad though BUT i did saw a TVB star in the MTR when i in HK. i dun noe his name but can often see him in TVB drama. Not very famous but he is tall,handsome and nice build lor.
In Macau, i got a tour guide for HKD600. She drove a car only for the three of us. She brought us to places and also intro to us the location we visited. Maybe the price is a bit high BUT i feel is good to have her around as now i know I have completed Macau.
Hi Rachel, for the wholesale market in Cheung Sha Wan in Sham Shui Po do they require one to buy 3 pieces of the same clothing before they give wholesale prices? I heard that the wholesale style is diff fr Bkk, as they allow u to buy 3 different pcs of diff style in order to get wholesale price. I am still contemplating to go Hkg or Taiwan in Sept leh. If gtg Hkg, would fly to Macau,stay 1 nite there, take ferry to Hkg stay another 3 nites before returning to Macau to stay another 1 nite there before returning to Sg.
thomsonbride
New Member
Hi,
Anyone stayed in Langham Place Hotel before?
Any comments?
Thanks!
Anyone stayed in Langham Place Hotel before?
Any comments?
Thanks!
thomsonbride
New Member
Hi minssy,
Thanks for your reply!
I have booked my tour and will be staying in Lagham Place Hotel.
You stayed there before? How's the room size?
Thanks!
Thanks for your reply!
I have booked my tour and will be staying in Lagham Place Hotel.
You stayed there before? How's the room size?
Thanks!
Thomson Bride,
I have booked my package too...Will be staying at Majectic hotel...But won't be taking Cathay, will be taking United Airlines instead...
Minssy,
Hv u stayed in Majectic before?how u find it?Cos 3 of us wioll be sharing a room so wan to know whether it will be cramp...
I have booked my package too...Will be staying at Majectic hotel...But won't be taking Cathay, will be taking United Airlines instead...
Minssy,
Hv u stayed in Majectic before?how u find it?Cos 3 of us wioll be sharing a room so wan to know whether it will be cramp...
thomsonbride
New Member
ger2,
How much have you paid? Thru SA?
What time is your flight? 6.45am?
How much have you paid? Thru SA?
What time is your flight? 6.45am?
thomsonbride
New Member
hi minssy,
hope i'll enjoy my stay @ Langham Place Hotel.
Looking forward to it...
Thanks for your reply!
hope i'll enjoy my stay @ Langham Place Hotel.
Looking forward to it...
Thanks for your reply!
Thoson Bride,
I paid $925 lor...Yup, thr SA..
Flight is 6.45am there...So reaching hkg at abt 10am...good lor, can start shopping early =)...
Can you take some photos of Langham Place Hotel cos maybe next trip we might consider going there...hee
All,
Anyone knows where to find wholesales shops and factory outlets?
I paid $925 lor...Yup, thr SA..
Flight is 6.45am there...So reaching hkg at abt 10am...good lor, can start shopping early =)...
Can you take some photos of Langham Place Hotel cos maybe next trip we might consider going there...hee
All,
Anyone knows where to find wholesales shops and factory outlets?
thomsonbride
New Member
Hi ger2,
How long will you be staying in hk?
One thing good about UA is that the flight is early so you can start shopping early.
Sure... I'll take pics of the hotel.
Can you take pics of Majestic Hotel too?
Hi minssy,
Spa? How is it like?
How long will you be staying in hk?
One thing good about UA is that the flight is early so you can start shopping early.
Sure... I'll take pics of the hotel.
Can you take pics of Majestic Hotel too?
Hi minssy,
Spa? How is it like?
hi thomson bride,
its chuan spa!!
http://www.chuanspa.com/en/
but even if u did not go up to the spa, taking a look and enjoying the free hot steambath is shiok enough!
its chuan spa!!
http://www.chuanspa.com/en/
but even if u did not go up to the spa, taking a look and enjoying the free hot steambath is shiok enough!
Thomson Bride,
Will be staying at Majectic for 6N, then will proceed to Disneyland =).
Ya lor, since it has discount and the journey is no ttoo long, we decided to forgo cathay and take UA...hee
Tks ger...I will take pic of Majestic Hotel too...
Minssy,
Its okie tks...
Do u know where in HKG we can find wholesale places and factory outlets?
Will be staying at Majectic for 6N, then will proceed to Disneyland =).
Ya lor, since it has discount and the journey is no ttoo long, we decided to forgo cathay and take UA...hee
Tks ger...I will take pic of Majestic Hotel too...
Minssy,
Its okie tks...
Do u know where in HKG we can find wholesale places and factory outlets?
thomsonbride
New Member
ger2,
No prob! Thanks to you too!
Do enjoy your trip!!!
Let's catch up here after our trip.
Hi minssy,
Thanks for the info! I'll take a look!
No prob! Thanks to you too!
Do enjoy your trip!!!
Let's catch up here after our trip.
Hi minssy,
Thanks for the info! I'll take a look!
Baucherer,
Oic...Meaning u going one day b4 me...hmm...I only know the SA staff told me that after 16th, the hotels in teh city are more ex...
I booked on 5th Aug...I was entitled $30 disount for per room cos I had the DBS credit card. However, tink the promotion for DBS card ended on 5th Aug liao...
But the $908 they quoted should have include the airport tax liao hor?
Oic...Meaning u going one day b4 me...hmm...I only know the SA staff told me that after 16th, the hotels in teh city are more ex...
I booked on 5th Aug...I was entitled $30 disount for per room cos I had the DBS credit card. However, tink the promotion for DBS card ended on 5th Aug liao...
But the $908 they quoted should have include the airport tax liao hor?
Pls help to advise on hotel offered by travel agent:
Dorsett Seaview or Mayfield Garden
I hear Metropark Mongkok is not bad too for travelers on budget. Pls comment, I would check with my agent too..
My package include tour to ShenZhen, Luo Wu shopping mall, what can I buy from there?
How much should HKG/RMB should I exchange for 4D3N?
Need all yr comments as it is my first trip to HKG!
Thanks!!
Dorsett Seaview or Mayfield Garden
I hear Metropark Mongkok is not bad too for travelers on budget. Pls comment, I would check with my agent too..
My package include tour to ShenZhen, Luo Wu shopping mall, what can I buy from there?
How much should HKG/RMB should I exchange for 4D3N?
Need all yr comments as it is my first trip to HKG!
Thanks!!
Hi minty,
I can't comment on ur Htls as I've not stayed in em all.
Anyway, for Shen Zhen, I'd advise u not to shop at Luo Hu SC. It's more expensive than elsewhere. If u've the time, pls take their Metro to Lao Jie (only 2 stations away), then proceed to shop at Dong Men. I bought shoes ranging from RMB 20- RMB 60 there (design of shoes r like pretty fit, substance or charles & kieth). Hmm, coz i went to their Wholesale Ctr, I spent about $2k RMB (About S$400) there. It really depends on wat u hope to find there. For me, I bought about 15 pairs of bottoms there (mainly shorts), which if u buy in S'pore, it'll cost me btw $25-$40. I only spent bout $8-$10 per pc. I bought lots of Accessories there (Eg. Earrings, fashion sunglasses, belts, shoes).
For me, I spent a total of 8D 7N in Hk, SZ & Macau. Just for food along, I've spent about S$400 (HKD $2K). I changed a total of S$1.7K, then signed (about $500, including my purchases for contact lenses) for some of my purchases.
Oh ya, their contact lens are CHEAP. Eg: Acuvue Daily Moist selling for S$55 (RPP), but, in HK, with their Promo, I only spent S$36 per box(Promo is buy 6 get 1 box free)
Hope my info helps.
I can't comment on ur Htls as I've not stayed in em all.
Anyway, for Shen Zhen, I'd advise u not to shop at Luo Hu SC. It's more expensive than elsewhere. If u've the time, pls take their Metro to Lao Jie (only 2 stations away), then proceed to shop at Dong Men. I bought shoes ranging from RMB 20- RMB 60 there (design of shoes r like pretty fit, substance or charles & kieth). Hmm, coz i went to their Wholesale Ctr, I spent about $2k RMB (About S$400) there. It really depends on wat u hope to find there. For me, I bought about 15 pairs of bottoms there (mainly shorts), which if u buy in S'pore, it'll cost me btw $25-$40. I only spent bout $8-$10 per pc. I bought lots of Accessories there (Eg. Earrings, fashion sunglasses, belts, shoes).
For me, I spent a total of 8D 7N in Hk, SZ & Macau. Just for food along, I've spent about S$400 (HKD $2K). I changed a total of S$1.7K, then signed (about $500, including my purchases for contact lenses) for some of my purchases.
Oh ya, their contact lens are CHEAP. Eg: Acuvue Daily Moist selling for S$55 (RPP), but, in HK, with their Promo, I only spent S$36 per box(Promo is buy 6 get 1 box free)
Hope my info helps.
Hi Minty,
U're most welcome! Anyway, for contacts, tink the most value for money is at Optical 88, coz watever amt u purchase they still give u a 10% discount voucher. Means i got 6 boxes + 1 box, then I used the 10% discount on the 8th box. I dunno if this is a ongoing promo, hope when u're there,this discount is still on.
Juz an additional info, if u're keen on their Dim Sum, a MUST ve is at Silvercord SC (Opp Harbour City), 3rd level, Tao Heung. I tink their Dim Sum is super value for money. 1 thing to note is to go before 11am, or after 2pm, tat's when prices are lower. If u go during Peak Hours, then prices are quite comparable to S'pore. Eg, me & my frens ate the same stuff for 2 days, and the one tat we paid for after 2pm is only bout HKD 170, but, when we were there the next day at 12pm+, we paid HKD284 for the same stuff.
Since u've limited time there, tink u might consider dun go Shen Zhen, coz Luo Hu's prices are comparable to HK, and the travelling time + clear custom time is about 1.5 hours.. Whereas u only ve 1 hour to shop.. Might as well spent the time in HK.
Remember to go to Arglye Ctr. Lots of finds there..
If u've the time, I'd recommend tat u take the MTR to Kwai Fong, there's a New & Old SC. Go to the Old SC, lots of finds there too, and prices are about 10HKD cheaper than in town.
Anyway, the above are only my humble opinion, hope u'll enjoy ur trip there. If need more info, can pm me ba. I dun wanna bore the rest with my stories.
U're most welcome! Anyway, for contacts, tink the most value for money is at Optical 88, coz watever amt u purchase they still give u a 10% discount voucher. Means i got 6 boxes + 1 box, then I used the 10% discount on the 8th box. I dunno if this is a ongoing promo, hope when u're there,this discount is still on.
Juz an additional info, if u're keen on their Dim Sum, a MUST ve is at Silvercord SC (Opp Harbour City), 3rd level, Tao Heung. I tink their Dim Sum is super value for money. 1 thing to note is to go before 11am, or after 2pm, tat's when prices are lower. If u go during Peak Hours, then prices are quite comparable to S'pore. Eg, me & my frens ate the same stuff for 2 days, and the one tat we paid for after 2pm is only bout HKD 170, but, when we were there the next day at 12pm+, we paid HKD284 for the same stuff.
Since u've limited time there, tink u might consider dun go Shen Zhen, coz Luo Hu's prices are comparable to HK, and the travelling time + clear custom time is about 1.5 hours.. Whereas u only ve 1 hour to shop.. Might as well spent the time in HK.
Remember to go to Arglye Ctr. Lots of finds there..
If u've the time, I'd recommend tat u take the MTR to Kwai Fong, there's a New & Old SC. Go to the Old SC, lots of finds there too, and prices are about 10HKD cheaper than in town.
Anyway, the above are only my humble opinion, hope u'll enjoy ur trip there. If need more info, can pm me ba. I dun wanna bore the rest with my stories.
Langham Place is the best hotel we have stayed so far in our many years of travelling. best location and convenient, opposite to Ladies Market, Mongkok MTR station, hundreds of shops within the same building, many small eateries. rooms are small and very classy esp the bathroom, huge plasma TV, nice beds, fantastic view. choose hotels must feel shiok when you enter, hate to stay in hotels that look gloomy, old and dark. you never go wrong with this hotel better than any other luxurious hotels in TST or HK island for the price. I have stayed there 2 years ago and we are going again this coming X'mas/Dec school holidays staying 5 nights and hop over to Venetian Macau for 2 nights. if you wish to read more reviews about this hotel, go to tripadvisor website, ranked as No. 1 hotel among 146 hotels in HongKong :
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g294217-d305813-r8469518-Langham_Place_Hotel_Hong_Kong-Hong_Kong.html
http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g294217-d305813-r8469518-Langham_Place_Hotel_Hong_Kong-Hong_Kong.html
hi cat..
check this webby out: http://www.hko.gov.hk/wxinfo/currwx/fnd.htm
it was pretty useful for my last few trips to HK. =)
check this webby out: http://www.hko.gov.hk/wxinfo/currwx/fnd.htm
it was pretty useful for my last few trips to HK. =)
hi glamour,
u might like to check out citygate shopping mall at tung chung:
http://park.hongkongdisneyland.com/hkdl/en_US/general/popupBlank?name=Halloween2007MiniSitePage#
u might like to check out citygate shopping mall at tung chung:
http://park.hongkongdisneyland.com/hkdl/en_US/general/popupBlank?name=Halloween2007MiniSitePage#