Oct 9, 2019, 3:22 pm
Last edit by: garykung
A new thread/Wiki has been created to help FTers navigating Hong Kong during the civil unrest:
Hong Kong Civil Unrest - Survival Guide Q&As (Flame Free)
Please refer to the thread as necessary.
Hong Kong Civil Unrest - Survival Guide Q&As (Flame Free)
Please refer to the thread as necessary.
Impacts of demonstrations on travel
Aug 20, 2019, 4:47 am
#213
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Victoria Peak will be all clear and OK to visit 7 days a week.
Nathan Road and Ladies Market should be fine during weekdays, but starting Fri night to Sun night, best to check latest updates to see if there are any demonstrations in the area. Unfortunately, really cannot say for sure until the day of.
Nathan Road and Ladies Market should be fine during weekdays, but starting Fri night to Sun night, best to check latest updates to see if there are any demonstrations in the area. Unfortunately, really cannot say for sure until the day of.
Aug 21, 2019, 7:09 am
#214
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This Sunday's major protest will be in Kwun Tong : Kwun Tong march organizers highlight street surveillance | The Standard
Here are more plans for Friday and Saturday that may impact airport operations : Airport transport targeted | The Standard
Here are more plans for Friday and Saturday that may impact airport operations : Airport transport targeted | The Standard
Aug 21, 2019, 9:31 am
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Folks, it has been necessary to delete a further set of off-topic posts. Take it to OMNI, please - this is not an appropriate thread. Persistent off-topic posting going forward may result in members hearing from the mod team in terms they'd rather not hear ... 
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Aug 22, 2019, 7:41 am
#216
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Am I correct in thinking that protests are on Saturdays and Sundays and the rest of the week is business as usual in HK? So easy to fly in and out then and move around the city?
Aug 22, 2019, 7:42 am
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Typically yes, while everyone goes back to work Monday-Friday. Business as usual indeed ...
Aug 22, 2019, 11:29 am
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Also live in HK, and also think it's as great a city as usual.
My biggest negative impact from the protests is how it's bringing down the mood of some close friends who now feel like they want to get out of HK.
My biggest negative impact from the protests is how it's bringing down the mood of some close friends who now feel like they want to get out of HK.
Aug 22, 2019, 4:44 pm
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I arrived in HK last night and except for it being quieter (this being my 6th visit) and some graffiti there's nothing going on.
My original Xiamen Air flight got cancelled (LAX-XMN-HKG) so rebooked on direct SFO-HKG flight in Business on Hong Kong Airlines for $1700 R/T last week. Staying at the Mira for about 1100 HKD a night, a bargain.
My original Xiamen Air flight got cancelled (LAX-XMN-HKG) so rebooked on direct SFO-HKG flight in Business on Hong Kong Airlines for $1700 R/T last week. Staying at the Mira for about 1100 HKD a night, a bargain.
Aug 23, 2019, 2:45 am
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"Protesters plan to cripple airport transport modes"
Protesters plan to cripple airport transport modes | The Standard
That's this weekend.
Protesters plan to cripple airport transport modes | The Standard
That's this weekend.
Aug 24, 2019, 9:08 pm
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"Protesters plan to cripple airport transport modes"
Protesters plan to cripple airport transport modes | The Standard
That's this weekend.
Protesters plan to cripple airport transport modes | The Standard
That's this weekend.
Aug 24, 2019, 9:14 pm
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It just never really got off the ground for some reason. I think most protesters have come to the conclusion that targetting the airport any more would be counter-productive.
Today's (approved) march and rally is from Kwai Tsing to Tsuen Wan, so that's unlikely to affect many visitors.
Today's (approved) march and rally is from Kwai Tsing to Tsuen Wan, so that's unlikely to affect many visitors.