HONG KONG MY EXPERIENCE
I lived in Hong Kong for four years with my family as my dad was in the raf we lived in Kowloon tong and went to st Georges secondary school which was for forces children but also locals and other nationalities did attend I remember in a class of 30 there would be ... Read review
Hotel - 308 Des Voeux Road West, Hong Kong, Hong Kong, 73 - 75 Chatham Road South, Tsimshatsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hong Kong - 4 Stars, 3 Stars - 308, 205 Rooms
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...the raf we lived in Kowloon tong and went to st Georges secondary school which was for forces children but also locals and other nationalities did attend I remember in a class of 30 there would be a mixture of Chinese English Japanese's Korean and Indian children all of us were great mates and got along well
In Hong Kong I learnt how eat with chop sticks and some of the native spoken caterniese which sorry to say I can say but not spell lol ...home videos about our stay we called them the sights and not the smells of Hong Kong this would be because it was not a very nice smelling place but I do remember that clothing was cheep and there where tones of places to visit and eat
I remember one place we used to go to a lot for fish meals LAN Tow Island a nice small island with mainly fish retrants but the food was so fresh and lovely to eat
Being a forces brat we did lots of ... more
HONG KONG MY EXPERIENCE I lived in Hong Kong for four years with my family as my dad was in the raf we lived in Kowloon tong and went to st Georges secondary school which was for forces children but also locals and other nationalities did attend I remember in a class of 30 there would be a mixture of Chinese English Japanese's Korean and Indian children all of us were great mates and got along well In Hong Kong I learnt how eat with chop sticks and some of the native spoken caterniese which sorry to say I can say but not spell lol While in Hong Kong we did a lot of home videos about our stay we called them the sights and not the smells of Hong Kong this would be because it was not a very nice smelling place but I do remember that clothing was cheep and there where tones of places to visit and eat I remember one place we used to go to a lot for fish meals LAN Tow Island a nice small island with mainly fish retrants but the food was so fresh and lovely to eat Being a forces brat we did lots of fun things we had splash nights (when there were no typhoon's) they are swimming pool parties with a bbq and lots to drink there were junk trips they are trips out on a boat that would dock near a nice beach somewhere where you could snorkel and sun bath all food then was mainly cold or a bbq would be done on the beach I remember the smashing vews from Victoria peak and trips across the sea to Hong Kong Island for shopping on Ladder Street. The one thing I will never forget is the Hong Kong rugby sevens a great weekend of rugby where all nations get along and drink eat and make friends not like footy no fights in all my experience of Hong Kong was a great one and I would love to return just so I can see what it is like now I would write tones more on Hong Kong but I would just be hear for ages I would recommend a trip there though and if chung king mansions is still there and you like Indian food do visit just don't look till you sit down and eat lol no more said enjoy thanks for reading about experience in Hong Kong befor i end this i would like to say there is lot to do at night and day in hong with them parks and water parks for all ages its a great place and cheep to about in air contioned red cabs a trip 5 mile trip used to cost about £5
...stayed for 6 days in Kowloon after 4 days in Hong Kong Island. What a contrast! HKI is where the money is and Kowloon is the powerhouse that supplies all the workers that keep HK Islanders prosperous.
Kowloon is the place to shop if your budget is anything less than millionaire. There are numerous shopping malls including the Yue Hwa chain of Chinese retail stores that stock genuine Chinese goods at bargain prices. I bought small original Chinese ... ...that is happening in Kowloon.
Kowloon is all about shopping. I have never seen so many shops per square mile anywhere. High fashion, jewellery, made-to-measure clothes, etc, etc. I bought a business suit and trousers and shirts. They fit superbly. You get measured, come back in 2 days time and then your order is ready in another 48 hours. You can pay HK$2,000-5,000 for a suit and the higher price does not necessarily guarantee a better product. ...
BritBastard 11.08.2004
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...eaters paradise. My visit to Kowloon included a ferry trip on the Star Ferry which crosses the harbor. Just like on TV the amazing sight of the surrounding skyscrapers and the traditional boats sailing by. Kowloon is the heart of Hong Kong and to see what Hong Kong has to offer its mainly compacted into the small valuable space. Ideal for all the family with children as fun is guaranteed ...
ka2cu 07.07.2000
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Advantages: Comfortable, great service, attention to detail Disadvantages: None really
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Hong Kong is indeed a blend of old and new, tradition and progress, and here at the Shangri La there is no better way to sample it!
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I was able to get a special rate at the hotel but, if booked direct with the Shangri La, you'll pay around US$320 for a room. Hotels.com offered rates around US$340; Expedia offered US$225 for a basic room, or US$335 for a harbor view, as we had. In general, it looks like the best rates were by booking direct, on the website.
The website (http://www.shangri-la.com/hongkong/kowloon/en/) conveniently gives local weather information, a first that I have not seen before. I also noticed that the website didn't offer a photo tour or an album, but offered: "Map", "Fact Sheet" and "Safety ...
Advantages: quick and easy transport Disadvantages: none
I loved the star ferry although according to people the journey gets shorter and shorter every year due to reclaimed land.
The journey itself costs approx 25pence and takes you from Kowloon over to Hong Kong island in approx 5-10 mins and vice versa. You get an excellant view of all the main sights of Hong Kong and Kowloon and experience a trip on the water soaking up the atmosphere which i find electrical day and night.
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Advantages: all you want in one place Disadvantages: the humid hot weather in crowded streets
Well where will I start? I have travelled to quite a few places around the world, but my love for Kowloon, Hong Kong will always be the same!!
By day, it's busy with business workers, shoppers, culture and by night, it all calms down with friends, family and couples taking a strole along the Tsimshatsui Harbour soaking in the night view of HongKong.
As a tourist, if you have a thick wallet, then Kowloon has many high class hotels to choose from. Hotels which will be situated at the heart of Kowloon some of which will have breath-taking views as you look out the window.
However, those of you with a thinner wallet like myself, well don't fret, as I have stayed at the Metropole Hotel, and I managed to get a packaged holiday - this tends to let you experience the joy of living in a top class hotel without breaking your bank balance ...
keroppi_ok 13.04.2004
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