Originally Posted by climbermom
Is it safe for a woman to be there alone? Would I be able to find a tour or group to see the local sights, and maybe get over into China for the day? Is the shopping really that great.
HK is among the safest place on earth. However as a precaution no matter where you go, always be alert for pickpockets especially in crowded tourist area. Other than that, you should not run into any trouble walking around by yourself. HK is a shopping & dining mecca as you can virtually eat and find almost everything here. If this will be your first time coming, you'll be surprised at the number of shops & restaurants you'll encounter per block.
I must warn you that if you cross the border into Shenzhen, the environment is not as comfortable & safe as HK. Pickpockets, theft, and violence are much worse and I would not recommend you go there ALONE. Try joining some Mainland tours from local travel agencies in HK....there are plenty of them.