Visiting Hong Kong - All Your Questions to Make Your Visit Memorable

[pixaus]

Hello everyone, just need some travel advice please. I've booked a trip to hong kong in march from 24th to 29th only to realise its the easter weekend. Will everything be closed, or will the town be buzzing more?? should i move my holiday forward a week?

Also i'm staying at the Novotel Century Hong Kong in Wan Chai but others are now telling i should have booked in Kowloon.

Everybodys opinion would be appreciated....

[zergcerebrates]

Theres not CX packages available from LA.. Sad. But yah I'll be taking Cathay which cost US$1248.00

[drflower]

Thanks for the useful thread everyone - your advice is really appreciated.

I go to Guangzhou in December each year now, always passing through Hong Kong which I love. I'm thinking this year I should go to Hong Kong for New Year - ie. December 31 because I'd love to see some fireworks there.

Are those crazy light shows from the skyscrapers done on New Years? Or is it Chinese New Year? And if the light show is on December 31, where's a good place to watch? I suppose from Kowloon somewhere, but I don't know Hong Kong that well

Thanks for any help

Daniel

[AzN8oi]

Hello everyone, just need some travel advice please. I've booked a trip to hong kong in march from 24th to 29th only to realise its the easter weekend. Will everything be closed, or will the town be buzzing more?? should i move my holiday forward a week?

Also i'm staying at the Novotel Century Hong Kong in Wan Chai but others are now telling i should have booked in Kowloon.

Everybodys opinion would be appreciated....

I went to HK for the first time the day after Easter. Why didn't I go during Easter? My dad said it is too crowded. Easter is a vacation day, when most of the people don't work. There are UNBELIEVABLE sales in department stores on Easter though. I think it usually lasts ~3 days or so. GO! If you think you can handle the density of millions of people trying to bargain and relax, go for it.

[vvill]

Originally Posted by drflower

Thanks for the useful thread everyone - your advice is really appreciated.

I go to Guangzhou in December each year now, always passing through Hong Kong which I love. I'm thinking this year I should go to Hong Kong for New Year - ie. December 31 because I'd love to see some fireworks there.

Are those crazy light shows from the skyscrapers done on New Years? Or is it Chinese New Year? And if the light show is on December 31, where's a good place to watch? I suppose from Kowloon somewhere, but I don't know Hong Kong that well

Thanks for any help

Daniel

there'll be fireworks during the chinese new year only and also on 1/7 (annual celebration for the turnover of hong kong). but there'll be some other countdown celebrations in different parts of hong kong.

yes definitely, viewing the fireworks from kowloon (tsim sha tsui promenade) is probably the best. the peak (hk island) isn't a bad choice as well. but you'll have to be there say like 1-2 hours in advance or you just can't reach the waterfront.

[vvill]

Originally Posted by Syd-Hk

you can stay at the regal riverside hotel in sha tin for quite a affordable price, but you'll be having to beat peak hour traffic every morning to get access int kowloon and HK.

but it's not too cheap i think though they have complimentary shuttle bus service going to tsim sha tsui. i remember it's around 10000 for 30 days but not sure if they have 2 weeks offer.


i think bp is a good choice if you wanna keep it cheap. try royal pacific as well. it can be quite cheap at times.

[Isan]

Originally Posted by zergcerebrates

Theres not CX packages available from LA.. Sad. But yah I'll be taking Cathay which cost US$1248.00

http://www.cathaypacific.com/chl

Try in booking from that web site based in Hong Kong by Hotel selection on line


If you are the Club member and also could able to contacting them when you are placing reservation at the same time through 800-2747-5500, asking for " Stay-A -While" package

[zergcerebrates]

Originally Posted by Isan

http://www.cathaypacific.com/chl

Try in booking from that web site based in Hong Kong by Hotel selection on line


If you are the Club member and also could able to contacting them when you are placing reservation at the same time through 800-2747-5500, asking for " Stay-A -While" package

Hey those hotels are decent and they have good price too! For those packages I will have to fly Cathay though right?

[hkskyline]

Here are some spots that shouldn't be as busy as the typical tourist areas of Kowloon and the Peak :

1. Bowen Road, Hong Kong Island
- it opens up for a nice view of the Wanchai skyline with full view of the harbour
- hillside path, should not be too busy
- bus 15, get off at Highcliff / Summit and walk a little bit westbound

2. China Macau Ferry Pier
- there are pedestrian bridges leaving the eastern end of the Shun Tak Centre heading towards IFC in Central with nice views of the harbour

3. Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter
- for the adventure-seeker, go along the rocks on the sandbar, but be careful not to drop into the harbour!

[Isan]

Smart indeed

CX hoilday is not bad especially both for HKG & BKK
Happy holiday in X'mas

[drflower]

Thanks for the information. I noticed on http://www.tourism.gov.hk/symphony/ that there are light shows every night. Every night!

So, I'm still unsure when I should spend a few days in Hong Kong - either mid-November or over Dec 30 - Jan 2. So, just to clarify, are there any special celebrations involving the sky scrapers on December 31st?

Thanks again

[pixaus]

Originally Posted by AzN8oi

I went to HK for the first time the day after Easter. Why didn't I go during Easter? My dad said it is too crowded. Easter is a vacation day, when most of the people don't work. There are UNBELIEVABLE sales in department stores on Easter though. I think it usually lasts ~3 days or so. GO! If you think you can handle the density of millions of people trying to bargain and relax, go for it.

Thanx AzN8oi, will i have a problem with things being closed over the easter period or will everything be open and running as normal?? eg public transport, tourist attractions, shopping centres, markets etc etc..

[pixaus]

Hello everyone, just need some travel advice please. I've booked a trip to hong kong in march from 24th to 29th only to realise its the easter weekend. Will everything be closed, or will the town be buzzing more?? should i move my holiday forward a week?
Also i'm staying at the Novotel Century Hong Kong in Wan Chai but others are now telling i should have booked in Kowloon.

Everybodys opinion would be appreciated....

[HKT]

Originally Posted by pixaus

Thanx AzN8oi, will i have a problem with things being closed over the easter period or will everything be open and running as normal?? eg public transport, tourist attractions, shopping centres, markets etc etc..

Everything you mentioned opens 24/7 during Easter and other public holidays. However, some of them will be closed down in the first 3 days of Chinese New Year. And yes, that's the only time in the year Hong Kong gets less crowded.

[pixaus]

thanks for the replies, i think it will be a good thing that we've booked over the easter period then!

[Syd-Hk]

i can tell you that nothing will be closed down... only one day when everything closes down and that is chinese new year.

[raymond_tung88]

Definately stay in Novotel, Wanchai. That's where a lot of the nightlife is and where most of the attractions are. You have Causeway Bay for entertainment/ shopping, Central to see all the famous skyscrapers, Victoria Peak, etc.

[pixaus]

Thanks for the replies i feel a lot more confident with my choices now, can't wait to be there.

[vincent]

Originally Posted by zergcerebrates

Theres not CX packages available from LA.. Sad. But yah I'll be taking Cathay which cost US$1248.00

where did you buy the ticket?? i believe there is a better deal for CX.
I believe something like 950 from LA to HK for christmas is more reasonable (for CX)

[vincent]

the location is very good, very close to Wan Chai MTR station, you don't have to worry about going back to hotel even at 5am in the morning coz of the hot street life around the area, but you only get street/building view.
i think you should stick with your travel in easter weekend, the city will be buzzing more, and i am pretty sure there are more discount available for shopping...and no, nothing will be closed down.