Time to see HKG on semi MR
Feb 17, 2009, 2:41 pm
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Time to see HKG on semi MR
I'm holding a good fare w/ conformed EVIPs RT aus-dfw-jfk-nrt-hkg and back in May.
Currently arriving HKG Fri 08:45 and leaving Mon at 10:45.
Is this enough time to get a good feel for HKG or do I need another day?
THX
PS- I know its not an MR if you leave airport, that why I call it semi-MR
Currently arriving HKG Fri 08:45 and leaving Mon at 10:45.
Is this enough time to get a good feel for HKG or do I need another day?
THX
PS- I know its not an MR if you leave airport, that why I call it semi-MR
Feb 17, 2009, 2:58 pm
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It depends where you are staying and if the weather is dry. You can take the airport express into DT Kowloon which is about 35 mins train ride. Because there are so many islands and districts, it would be hard to see all the flavors of HKG, but you can surely get a good feel of the city. You probably could also get some suits made in that time as well.
Keep in mind, a lot of HKG is about shopping and eating. Other than the Peak and the big Golden Buddha, there isn't really a lot of tourist spots that I can remember.
Definitely worth the visit at least once in your lifetime.
Keep in mind, a lot of HKG is about shopping and eating. Other than the Peak and the big Golden Buddha, there isn't really a lot of tourist spots that I can remember.
Definitely worth the visit at least once in your lifetime.
Feb 17, 2009, 3:02 pm
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There is never enough time in HKG, unless you live there, then there is never enoguh time to get out of HKG.
HKG has tons of tourist spots, just google it.
Antique markets, snake row, The museums by the harbor, TSS, Lantau and other outlying islands...
Enjoy your time
HKG has tons of tourist spots, just google it.
Antique markets, snake row, The museums by the harbor, TSS, Lantau and other outlying islands...
Enjoy your time
Feb 17, 2009, 3:04 pm
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Feb 17, 2009, 3:16 pm
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It depends where you are staying and if the weather is dry. You can take the airport express into DT Kowloon which is about 35 mins train ride. Because there are so many islands and districts, it would be hard to see all the flavors of HKG, but you can surely get a good feel of the city. You probably could also get some suits made in that time as well.
Keep in mind, a lot of HKG is about shopping and eating. Other than the Peak and the big Golden Buddha, there isn't really a lot of tourist spots that I can remember.
Definitely worth the visit at least once in your lifetime.
Keep in mind, a lot of HKG is about shopping and eating. Other than the Peak and the big Golden Buddha, there isn't really a lot of tourist spots that I can remember.
Definitely worth the visit at least once in your lifetime.