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manwiches · 08-15-2017, 04:12 PM

Hands down my favorite place in the world.

So much of everything, and 9 days isn't enough time for everything. That being said, there is lots you can do, as many posters have mentioned. There is every walk of life there, and you can spend as little or as much money as you want.

If you are staying in Kowloon, Hong Kong island or somewhere close to there, then you will have lots to see and do. Lots of shopping and sight seeing, and you are central to everything.

I recommend going to the Peak (At Causeway Bay), Times Square, and if you have time, Lantau Island to visit the big Buddha. There's so much more, but it will depend on where you are staying and what you feel like doing. Lots and lots of shopping. There's night markets in on Women's Street and Tsim Sha Tsui which are pretty cool to see. Also the star walk in TST, which also has the Bruce Lee monument, and the ferry ride at night crossing the harbour.

If you stay central, there is tons of stuff to do in terms of random wandering as well, which is pretty fun. Most people speak English there, so you can easily get by in most places as long as you stay on the beaten path. ShenZhen is cool, but it's not very English friendly. I don't speak Mandarin, and my Cantonese is limited, and i have a difficult time when I'm over there. I usually rely on my friends or family to come with me when I'm on that side.

Food... just follow your nose. Hong Kongers don't eat set meals very often, in the sense that it's not a typical breakfast, lunch, dinner thing. It's typical to eat multiple smaller meals through the day. So if you see something you like or want to try, just try it. Chinese bakeries are so good out there obviously. Dim Sum isn't bad, although I think Calgary has really good options that don't make me seek it out there. Try the Che Jai Meen (Peddle Noodles) carts or hole in the walls if you do (http://sixthseal.com/2011/10/che-jai-meen-in-hong-kong/). This is my favorite thing to eat there. Honestly, everytime i go back, i gain 15 pounds in the time I'm there.

Be prepared to walk alot, the MTR is the best transportation ever, and if you get to know any locals, get them to take you to local bars. The hostess bars are a gas, the local apartment bars are awesome too. And you should check out LKF (Lam Kwai Fong), which is the bar district there. It's trendy and slightly touristy, but it's worth checking out.

I could go on forever. I go back every 2-3 years for 3 weeks at least, and I still haven't done everything, and it never gets old. I've stayed everywhere in HK and there is so much to see and do no matter where you are. I have family in NT and Yuen Long, and friends and family friends scattered everywhere there. Free free to PM me.

08-15-2017, 04:12 PM	#11
manwiches Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Oct 2009 Exp:	Hands down my favorite place in the world. So much of everything, and 9 days isn't enough time for everything. That being said, there is lots you can do, as many posters have mentioned. There is every walk of life there, and you can spend as little or as much money as you want. If you are staying in Kowloon, Hong Kong island or somewhere close to there, then you will have lots to see and do. Lots of shopping and sight seeing, and you are central to everything. I recommend going to the Peak (At Causeway Bay), Times Square, and if you have time, Lantau Island to visit the big Buddha. There's so much more, but it will depend on where you are staying and what you feel like doing. Lots and lots of shopping. There's night markets in on Women's Street and Tsim Sha Tsui which are pretty cool to see. Also the star walk in TST, which also has the Bruce Lee monument, and the ferry ride at night crossing the harbour. If you stay central, there is tons of stuff to do in terms of random wandering as well, which is pretty fun. Most people speak English there, so you can easily get by in most places as long as you stay on the beaten path. ShenZhen is cool, but it's not very English friendly. I don't speak Mandarin, and my Cantonese is limited, and i have a difficult time when I'm over there. I usually rely on my friends or family to come with me when I'm on that side. Food... just follow your nose. Hong Kongers don't eat set meals very often, in the sense that it's not a typical breakfast, lunch, dinner thing. It's typical to eat multiple smaller meals through the day. So if you see something you like or want to try, just try it. Chinese bakeries are so good out there obviously. Dim Sum isn't bad, although I think Calgary has really good options that don't make me seek it out there. Try the Che Jai Meen (Peddle Noodles) carts or hole in the walls if you do (http://sixthseal.com/2011/10/che-jai-meen-in-hong-kong/). This is my favorite thing to eat there. Honestly, everytime i go back, i gain 15 pounds in the time I'm there. Be prepared to walk alot, the MTR is the best transportation ever, and if you get to know any locals, get them to take you to local bars. The hostess bars are a gas, the local apartment bars are awesome too. And you should check out LKF (Lam Kwai Fong), which is the bar district there. It's trendy and slightly touristy, but it's worth checking out. I could go on forever. I go back every 2-3 years for 3 weeks at least, and I still haven't done everything, and it never gets old. I've stayed everywhere in HK and there is so much to see and do no matter where you are. I have family in NT and Yuen Long, and friends and family friends scattered everywhere there. Free free to PM me.