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I've Finally Made it to Hong Kong

A February 2006 trip to Hong Kong by Parisbeba

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I have finally made it to Hong Kong. What a amazing city for shopping and exploring!

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Conrad International Hong KongBest of IgoUgo

Hotel

At the Conrad
Our stay was as fantastic as the city. The hotel is equipped with all the luxuries you could ever want. The decor was beautiful with satin sheets and a comfortable king size bed.

We were upgraded to the Executive Suite and we enjoyed the free breakfast every morning overlooking Hong Kong Harbor along with afternoon tea and evening cocktails with hors d'oeuvres.

Breathtaking views of Victoria Peak and Hong Kong Harbour, these luxury hotel rooms are equipped with all the amenities you are accustomed to, including high-speed Internet access, CD players, international direct dial, electronic safes, iron and ironing board, satellite and cable television.

Each suite is also equipped with a beautiful marble bathroom, Jacuzzi tub, double sinks, and a separate shower, plush bathrobe and slippers along with plush towels.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by Parisbeba on January 9, 2007

Conrad International Hong Kong
Pacific Place, 88 Queensway Hong Kong
(852) 2521-3838

YMCA SalisburyBest of IgoUgo

Hotel

YMCA Salisbury
What an exceptional value for this hotel. Located in Kowloon, with harbor views of Hong Kong Island the spacious suite with large living area, a separate bedroom and large bathroom, what more can you ask for?

We were arriving in Hong Kong very late at night and decided to stay here because of its price. We were pleasantly surprised to be upgraded to a harbor view corner suite. Wow, the views of Hong Kong Island were amazing!

I love to sleep with the shades open when I have a fantastic view, why would you want to hide the view?

Prices range from US$100-180 per night.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by Parisbeba on January 9, 2007

Victoria PeakBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Views from Victorias Pek
Known all over the world for its stunning views, Victoria Peak will definitely take your breath away! It should be on everyone’s list of places to pay a visit while in Hong Kong.

The panorama stretching as far as the eye can see on a clear day is just the reason why you would pay this place a visit. If you want to have a fantastic view, pay attention to the weather and make your way here on a clear day. Why not come during the evening and enjoy the stunning views of Hong Kong skyline at dark. You will definitely be happy you did. During my visit in March of 2006, the Peak Tower was under construction. According to my research, the Peak Tower was scheduled for revitalization and should be open in the summer of 2006.

While you are up at Victoria Peak, pay a visit to their shopping center where you will find restaurants, shops with all sorts of goods along with the Hard Rock Café.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by Parisbeba on January 9, 2007

Victoria Peak
128 Peak Road. Hong Kong
+852 2807 6543

Hong Kong ParkBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "Hong Kong Park (Admirality) "

Views at Hong Kong Park
This truly is an oasis of green amid the urban landscape of Hong Kong. This park is so beautiful and features an aviary, greenhouse, lily ponds, fountains, waterfalls, the Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre, and some playgrounds for the children. It even has a marriage registry and we witnessed at least 4 separate weddings taking place here. According to my research “the aviary features more than 150 species of birds in a carefully designed tropical "rainforest".

Pay a visit to this park either before or after your tip up Victoria Peak as it is a stone’s throw away from the Peak Tram.

  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by Parisbeba on January 9, 2007

Hong Kong Park
Admiralty Hong Kong

Avenue of StarsBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Bruce Lee Star
Walk along the Avenue of Stars and discover Hollywood in Hong Kong. This is a tourist attraction that pays tribute to the famous Chinese actors of the big screen. You'll see stars and handprints of some of your favorite actors, like this one of Bruce Lee.

You can also get a fantastic panoramic view of Victoria Harbour and the stunning views of Hong Kong skyline. This is also a fantastic place to also see the spectacular Symphony of Lights show done here nightly beginning at 8pm.

  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Parisbeba on January 9, 2007

Avenue of Stars
Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade Hong Kong

Peak TramBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Peak Tram

The Peak Tram has been running since 1888 and is the safest mode of transportation in the world which has been operating continuously daily for over a century without any accident. The funicular will take you on a vertical climb up 400 meters above sea level where you’ll get a bird’s eye view of the beautiful Hong Kong city below. The funicular runs every 15 minutes from 7am to midnight every day of the year.

As you make your way to the Peak, embark on your right and look out for that beautiful skyline.

Prices are as follows:

Adults: HK$22 (Single) HK$33 (Return)
Children and Senior Citizens: HK$8 (Single) HK$15 (Return)

  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by Parisbeba on January 9, 2007

Peak Tram
Garden Road Hong Kong
+852 2849 7654

Mid-levels EscalatorBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Mid-levels elevators
Take a stroll around Hong Kong and find yourself here. This escalator, the world’s longest covered escalator is 800-metres long. It links Des Voeux Road Central to Conduit Road in the Mid-Levels. This escalator really is a convenient way to see the bustling city hillside which contains great restaurants and shops and daily Hong Kong life. Traveling the entire length takes about 20 minutes. The escalator runs one-way downhill from 6am to 10am, and then uphill from 10:20am to midnight. The escalator really is a link for residents of the Mid-Levels.
  • Member Rating 4 out of 5 by Parisbeba on January 9, 2007

Mid-levels Escalator
Connaught Road Hong Kong
+852 2807 6543

Star FerryBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

Star Ferry
We traveled on the Star Ferry back and forth from Hong Kong Island to Kowloon. The Star Ferry has been running for about a century. It is a nice leisurely 5-7 minute ride across Victoria Harbor for just HK$2.20 (US .30¢ ) and this form of transportation is still widely and routinely used by locals as well as by tourists alike. The service runs about every 5-10 minutes and operates from early in the morning until midnight.

The Ferry has two decks with the bottom deck being the cheapest, thought for only .30¢ there is no reason why you should suffer the diesel fumes, so pay for the upper deck and enjoy your quick ride across the harbor. The ride can be a bit choppy, especially during a windy day, so if you get quizzy, maybe you should op for MTR instead.

Along with the cheap fare, you will get some really fantastic views of the Hong Kong skyline and really there is no better way to travel.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by Parisbeba on January 9, 2007

Star Ferry
Star Ferry Pier. Hong Kong
+852 2367 7065

Intercontinental Hotel Lobby BarBest of IgoUgo

Attraction

I think that everyone should make their way to this hotel for the fantastic views. We decided to stop here before dinner and order a few drinks. We ordered some Champagne to start the evening celebrations as it was Chris' birthday and after all, that was our reason for visiting Hong Kong in the first place.

We enjoyed our Champagne in the wonderful dining area with views of the fantastic night show. The open area and the wonderful ambience is enough to make you want to spend the whole evening drinking here and skipping dinner.

They also offer a large variety of appetizers with your drink if you are so inclined to nosh and skip dinner.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by Parisbeba on January 9, 2007

Intercontinental Hotel Lobby Bar
18 Salisbury Road Hong Kong
+852 2721 1211

Big BuddhaBest of IgoUgo

Attraction | "The Big Buddha "

Big Budha
We were excited to get out of Hong Kong proper and pay a visit to Lantau Island and the Giant Buddha, but after what seemed like a long journey from Hong Kong, we were a bit disappointed to find out that the Buddha has no historical significance whatsoever.

The Giant Buddha, a majestic figure of the seated Buddha (or Tian Tan) is 34 metres high, was cast in China and took 10 years to complete. Weighing 220 tonnes, it was unveiled in 1993 amid deep religious ceremonies.

You can climb the steps to the top of the Buddha where you will be rewarded with a majestic view of the mountains. Inside Buddha is a smallish museum, but the best part is definitely the outside. We arrived on a pretty cold windy day and as we were circling the Lotus where Buddha is seated, we were amazed to see the fog rolling in.

Included in the price of the museum is a "cafeteria like" meal. We were treated to a selection of vegetarian goodies which came as a nice surprise.
  • Member Rating 5 out of 5 by Parisbeba on January 9, 2007

Big Buddha
Ngong Ping Plateau Hong Kong
+852 2807 6543

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