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
Jun 3, 2018, 4:05 pm
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HKG Jan. 16-17 pre-SIN DO 2019
Having apparently volunteered myself to help organize (and tentseller has expressed willingness to assist with planning), this is a call for a virtual show-of-hands for a HKG meet-up either pre- or post- pre- SIN DO 2019.
My personal preference would be for pre.
(EDIT: we have pretty much settled on the 16th & 17th)
My only previous trip to HKG was with older family members, which was great for spending time with family but also limited the scope/budget/amount of stuff we did, so my interest list includes:
- Lantau Island
- maybe a half-day hike kind of thing
- any good food or drink
- but totally open to other suggestions
(EDIT: we have pretty much settled on the 16th & 17th)
My only previous trip to HKG was with older family members, which was great for spending time with family but also limited the scope/budget/amount of stuff we did, so my interest list includes:
- Lantau Island
- maybe a half-day hike kind of thing
- any good food or drink
- but totally open to other suggestions
Last edited by Zorak; Aug 12, 2018 at 9:03 pm
Jun 4, 2018, 4:32 am
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If there is a need or want, it gets fulfilled. Macanese dining is another DO in itself. By Do time I might be able to drive y'all over to Macao.
Since we are FTers, how about a 7 minutes helicopter ride to Macao?
My oh my all the possibilities.
Since we are FTers, how about a 7 minutes helicopter ride to Macao?
My oh my all the possibilities.
Jun 4, 2018, 8:09 am
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although the historical/cultural stuff might be interesting.
Jun 17, 2018, 10:28 am
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I would just plan the HKG mini-DO whenever you want to go. You could do it before or after the official pre or post DO, or at the same time as one of them. I'm sure there are people that won't want to go to Malaysia or Thailand that might be interested in HKG.
Jun 19, 2018, 8:56 am
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I'm in HKG earlier in Jan.
I arrive ~7:30am on Jan 5
Departing 3:30pm on Jan 6.
Would for sure be up for sharing a meal with some FTers
I arrive ~7:30am on Jan 5
Departing 3:30pm on Jan 6.
Would for sure be up for sharing a meal with some FTers
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Jul 22, 2018, 4:33 pm
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I've booked flights.
Arrive HKG late on the 15th
hotel TBD
Depart for SIN morning of the 18th
Arrive HKG late on the 15th
hotel TBD
Depart for SIN morning of the 18th
Jul 23, 2018, 12:40 pm
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Thanks for this!
I am not booked yet (waiting on LifeMiles 100% promo to top up my shortage before booking) but I am planning to arrive in HKG on Jan 16th.
My sole purpose of this is to go to Happy Valley racecourse for the Wednesday night races. Entrance is about $1 USD for the Beer Garden and apparently they sell cheap pitchers of Tsingtao. Of course you can bet on the races too.
Seeing a horse race is a bucket list item for me so I am doing it!
I am also planning at least 1 visit (probably two) to Butao to get my Ramen fix in TST.
I am not booked yet (waiting on LifeMiles 100% promo to top up my shortage before booking) but I am planning to arrive in HKG on Jan 16th.
My sole purpose of this is to go to Happy Valley racecourse for the Wednesday night races. Entrance is about $1 USD for the Beer Garden and apparently they sell cheap pitchers of Tsingtao. Of course you can bet on the races too.
Seeing a horse race is a bucket list item for me so I am doing it!
I am also planning at least 1 visit (probably two) to Butao to get my Ramen fix in TST.
Jul 23, 2018, 8:17 pm
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Thanks for this!
I am not booked yet (waiting on LifeMiles 100% promo to top up my shortage before booking) but I am planning to arrive in HKG on Jan 16th.
My sole purpose of this is to go to Happy Valley racecourse for the Wednesday night races. Entrance is about $1 USD for the Beer Garden and apparently they sell cheap pitchers of Tsingtao. Of course you can bet on the races too.
Seeing a horse race is a bucket list item for me so I am doing it!
I am also planning at least 1 visit (probably two) to Butao to get my Ramen fix in TST.
I am not booked yet (waiting on LifeMiles 100% promo to top up my shortage before booking) but I am planning to arrive in HKG on Jan 16th.
My sole purpose of this is to go to Happy Valley racecourse for the Wednesday night races. Entrance is about $1 USD for the Beer Garden and apparently they sell cheap pitchers of Tsingtao. Of course you can bet on the races too.
Seeing a horse race is a bucket list item for me so I am doing it!
I am also planning at least 1 visit (probably two) to Butao to get my Ramen fix in TST.
Jul 23, 2018, 8:43 pm
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