Dec 17, 2018, 4:47 pm
Last edit by: tentseller
Jan 15
Sai Wan
7:00pm: Claypot dinner - claypot is a cooking style using clay earthenware cooking pots. It is a local favourite in the winter. Famous is the lamb/goat/mutton stew as well as rice cooked in the pot with toppings. It is meant to add warmth to the cold winter days. Rice cooked in claypots will absorb the flavour of the topping as well as a crispy crust at the bottom.
For the adventurous snake soup is another winter delicacy.
https://www.openrice.com/en/hongkong/r-%E5%9D%A4%E8%A8%98%E7%85%B2%E4%BB%94%E5%B0%8F%E8%8 F%9C-western-district-guangdong-r27029
Jan 16
Day: Budda visit, NP360, Maybe Tai O. Meet at Tung Chung MTR or NP 360 cable car stop.
4:30pm Pre race Microbrew visit (Full) Meet at MTR Lai Chi Kok MTR exit C
7:00pm Night at the races.
Post race late dinner near Bowrington Market.
https://www.openrice.com/en/hongkong/r-%E7%A5%A5%E6%AD%A3%E9%A3%AF%E5%BA%97-wan-chai-hong-kong-style-seafood-r13839
Jan 17
Option A Macao day trip. Bus over and ferry back. Casino to be decided
6pm: Hot pot dinner and
https://s.openrice.com/QrKS0OTG000
After dinner: Temple St night market or drinks at Ozone
Sai Wan
7:00pm: Claypot dinner - claypot is a cooking style using clay earthenware cooking pots. It is a local favourite in the winter. Famous is the lamb/goat/mutton stew as well as rice cooked in the pot with toppings. It is meant to add warmth to the cold winter days. Rice cooked in claypots will absorb the flavour of the topping as well as a crispy crust at the bottom.
For the adventurous snake soup is another winter delicacy.
https://www.openrice.com/en/hongkong/r-%E5%9D%A4%E8%A8%98%E7%85%B2%E4%BB%94%E5%B0%8F%E8%8 F%9C-western-district-guangdong-r27029
Jan 16
Day: Budda visit, NP360, Maybe Tai O. Meet at Tung Chung MTR or NP 360 cable car stop.
4:30pm Pre race Microbrew visit (Full) Meet at MTR Lai Chi Kok MTR exit C
7:00pm Night at the races.
Post race late dinner near Bowrington Market.
https://www.openrice.com/en/hongkong/r-%E7%A5%A5%E6%AD%A3%E9%A3%AF%E5%BA%97-wan-chai-hong-kong-style-seafood-r13839
Jan 17
Option A Macao day trip. Bus over and ferry back. Casino to be decided
6pm: Hot pot dinner and
https://s.openrice.com/QrKS0OTG000
After dinner: Temple St night market or drinks at Ozone
HKG Jan. 16-17 pre-SIN DO 2019
Jul 28, 2018, 9:34 pm
#16
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I am now booked into HKG! I arrive Jan 16 around noon.
I plan to stay until Jan 18 and fly to SIN around mid day.
Still going to horse race for those interested.
I plan to stay until Jan 18 and fly to SIN around mid day.
Still going to horse race for those interested.
Aug 6, 2018, 12:28 pm
#18
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I am stying in Kowloon at a small guesthouse for my 2 nights in HKG. I will be really close to my ramen shop if anyone is interested. Otherwise I am happy to share hot pot or other local food with others too!
For those who do not know and are staying in Kowloon or near bus A21 is the cheapest and most direct way to get to city. Bus has free wifi and luggage storage. Double decker.
For those who do not know and are staying in Kowloon or near bus A21 is the cheapest and most direct way to get to city. Bus has free wifi and luggage storage. Double decker.
Aug 9, 2018, 2:17 pm
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Since I'm getting in 11pm on the 15th, I am considering staying near the airport and wandering around Tung Chung/Ngong Ping etc. on the morning of the 16th and head downtown mid/late afternoon. Would be up for dinner/horse races that evening, and whatever on the 17th.
Or, since I also leave for SIN at 9am on the 18th, I could do things in the opposite order and head straight into town on arrival, and do Tung Chung etc. afternoon/evening of 17th and stay out there before flying out the next morning.
Or just spend 2 days in town
So far I think it's just the 3 of us so there are probably many reasonable variations...
Or, since I also leave for SIN at 9am on the 18th, I could do things in the opposite order and head straight into town on arrival, and do Tung Chung etc. afternoon/evening of 17th and stay out there before flying out the next morning.
Or just spend 2 days in town
So far I think it's just the 3 of us so there are probably many reasonable variations...
Aug 9, 2018, 9:13 pm
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Let call this Pre-DO, Option B, Hong Kong.
Jan 16, 17.
Please let me know what are everyone's interest.
My plan is to participate in the SIN DO as well as I need to be in KL Jan 21.
Jan 16, 17.
Please let me know what are everyone's interest.
My plan is to participate in the SIN DO as well as I need to be in KL Jan 21.
Aug 15, 2018, 8:48 am
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I am open to other ideas too!
Aug 19, 2018, 3:11 pm
#23
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I am in - tickets booked as far as TPE, likely to be arriving in HKG on either Saturday 12th or Sunday 13th. Plan is to make it to Macau (for historical bits, not gambling) at beginning of the week, then back to HKG for pre-Do. Definitely interested in going back to the horse races on Wednesday, was last there in 2014. Once my Avios transfer I'll be booking a flight to SIN for Friday (18th).
Definitely up for any food adventures!
Definitely up for any food adventures!
Aug 19, 2018, 11:22 pm
#24
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I am in - tickets booked as far as TPE, likely to be arriving in HKG on either Saturday 12th or Sunday 13th. Plan is to make it to Macau (for historical bits, not gambling) at beginning of the week, then back to HKG for pre-Do. Definitely interested in going back to the horse races on Wednesday, was last there in 2014. Once my Avios transfer I'll be booking a flight to SIN for Friday (18th).
Definitely up for any food adventures!
Definitely up for any food adventures!
Double check cash prices to SIN too! Departure taxes out of HKG are on the high side and low cost carriers operate the route. I am flying Scoot 787 business class for $150 one way booked at scoot.com. They offer a discount for signing up for their emails on your first booking which I used on the J ticket. I am departing Friday from HKG as well.
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Aug 20, 2018, 3:49 pm
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Double check cash prices to SIN too! Departure taxes out of HKG are on the high side and low cost carriers operate the route. I am flying Scoot 787 business class for $150 one way booked at scoot.com. They offer a discount for signing up for their emails on your first booking which I used on the J ticket. I am departing Friday from HKG as well.
Aug 20, 2018, 5:46 pm
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Oct 11, 2018, 6:38 pm
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Oct 19, 2018, 11:12 am
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Great news! I am fully confirmed as well. More aircraft swap drama happened with my Lifemiles booking but I got it sorted. That was a FUN (not) call with Avianca to get my downgrade fixed without fee.
Long story short I land in HKG at 11:25AM on Jan 16 local time on Air China.
I plan to head to my guesthouse, get Ramen, and probably relax some before the horse race.
Be sure to get your octopus cards at the airport!
Long story short I land in HKG at 11:25AM on Jan 16 local time on Air China.
I plan to head to my guesthouse, get Ramen, and probably relax some before the horse race.
Be sure to get your octopus cards at the airport!
Nov 27, 2018, 8:36 pm
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