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[Bill E Goat]

Any tips, going to Disneyland but keen to get some business suits (did it in Singapore years ago and saved heaps) or anything unique !!!

Thanks

[tuf-luf]

This thread has been known to help more than a few visitors to Hong Kong.

[chucktheskiffie]

if you have a day to spare, hop the border into Shenzhen for shopping... some reasonable quality stuff there and pretty cheap... also, loads of tailors on the top level of the shops to choose from. they will make up a suit in 2 days and deliver it to your accomodations in HK.

I get a suit and a couple of shirts nearly every time i go and a fully tailored suit of very good fabric will set you back about $200-$250.

I have no experience with the HK tailors - though interestingly i noticed that the vast majority are indian... not sure what that means...

if you do choose to do this i would recommend sorting out a chinese visa before you leave... much easier that way...

Also, this is a MUST-DO... there is nothing quite like the city at night from the bay... Aqua Luna

[Terrorvision]

Depending on how long you're there for:

- Suits: the quick and dirty place is Tsim Tsa Tsui (TST). You will be approched by various people, mostly Indian, who will offer you either the services of a tailor or a fake watch, often both. Many of these guys are touts which usually screams 'buyer beware' but in this case they will often take you to a good tailor who will cut you a suit and a couple of shirts in 24 hours. If you have more time and want a really 100% quality suit there are places on Hong Kong island, in Central, such as Lapel that cut Lanvin, Gianfranco Ferre etc material.

- Boats: Head to the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club on Kellet Island for the main HQ, but there are two more, one on the south side called Middle island and one on the north side called Shelter Cove, near Sai Kung town. Next to Shelter Cove is another yacht club called Hebe Haven which is the 'friendly' yacht club, probably more like the boat club you are a member of back home!

- Food: If you have the time, head over to Lamma Island for seafood, or Sai Kung waterfront. Try not to be sucked into places like Jumbo Restaurant. If you want to go really local head to the back streets of TST or Central and pull up a seat at a table where the locals are and order whatever the hell you can communicate with the local taking your order! If you want food and nightlife there is Wanchai which has the most number of bars but also has a bit of a reputation as it is where the seedier bars are. Lan Kwai Fong and Mid-Levels are where the beautiful people are in the up market bars and restaurants. Both of those are on Hong Kong island and well signposted on the MTR (Subway) and taxi drivers all know where they are (Taxis are cheap and plentiful in HK). If you're on TST side there are also places like Knutsford Terrace which is the slightly downmarket version of Lan Kwai Fong. There is a very cool live Blues Bar on Hart Lane.

- Theme parks: Disneyland is the immediate attraction but there is a local park called Ocean Park that many people, myself included, feel is far superior. It has an awesome aquarium as well as loads of rides etc.

If you have a clear day it is worth going up the Bank of China Tower for the views, likewise Aqua in the evenings for a very expensive cocktail with views over HK harbour.

HK is a very cool place but do try and get out of the waterffront areas of HK island and TST as you have beautiful green hills, and clean sands beaches not too far away. Enjoy.

Depending on how long you're there for:

- Suits: the quick and dirty place is Tsim Tsa Tsui (TST). You will be approched by various people, mostly Indian, who will offer you either the services of a tailor or a fake watch, often both. Many of these guys are touts which usually screams 'buyer beware' but in this case they will often take you to a good tailor who will cut you a suit and a couple of shirts in 24 hours. If you have more time and want a really 100% quality suit there are places on Hong Kong island, in Central, such as Lapel that cut Lanvin, Gianfranco Ferre etc material.

- Boats: Head to the Royal Hong Kong Yacht Club on Kellet Island for the main HQ, but there are two more, one on the south side called Middle island and one on the north side called Shelter Cove, near Sai Kung town. Next to Shelter Cove is another yacht club called Hebe Haven which is the 'friendly' yacht club, probably more like the boat club you are a member of back home!

- Food: If you have the time, head over to Lamma Island for seafood, or Sai Kung waterfront. Try not to be sucked into places like Jumbo Restaurant. If you want to go really local head to the back streets of TST or Central and pull up a seat at a table where the locals are and order whatever the hell you can communicate with the local taking your order! If you want food and nightlife there is Wanchai which has the most number of bars but also has a bit of a reputation as it is where the seedier bars are. Lan Kwai Fong and Mid-Levels are where the beautiful people are in the up market bars and restaurants. Both of those are on Hong Kong island and well signposted on the MTR (Subway) and taxi drivers all know where they are (Taxis are cheap and plentiful in HK). If you're on TST side there are also places like Knutsford Terrace which is the slightly downmarket version of Lan Kwai Fong. There is a very cool live Blues Bar on Hart Lane.

- Theme parks: Disneyland is the immediate attraction but there is a local park called Ocean Park that many people, myself included, feel is far superior. It has an awesome aquarium as well as loads of rides etc.

If you have a clear day it is worth going up the Bank of China Tower for the views, likewise Aqua in the evenings for a very expensive cocktail with views over HK harbour.

HK is a very cool place but do try and get out of the waterffront areas of HK island and TST as you have beautiful green hills, and clean sands beaches not too far away. Enjoy.

[Terrorvision]

Another thought- on Lantau island, near the airport and Disneyland, is the Ngong Ping cable car which takes you up, over and around some of the green areas of the island with the highlight being the giant buddha at the top. He is a pretty big fella that you can walk into and look at some pretty cool Chinese Buddhist artwork as well as old pictures of HK and the area.

Whatever you end up doing, make sure you stop off regularly for a bottle of TsingTao Chinese beer- when you're warm and it is ice cold it is the best beer you can drink!

[chucktheskiffie]

Also, i recommend the use of the MTR wherever possible... it really is an excellent system... shits all over cityrail..

if you do... get an octopus card on your first day... very convenient and you will run the credit down, as you can use it in 7/11 and fast food places, so don't be concerned about doing your dough...

[Chic and Simple]

Take a ferry and visit Macau... for a glimpse of XVII century portuguese architecture.


http://wikitravel.or...o_Buildings.JPG

Cheerio

C&S

[Silverbullet]

Unique??

World's first 3D porn film' opens in Hong Kong
http://www.breitbart...&show_article=1

[Bull Gator]

The worlds highest hotel opened up there recently (ritz carlton) headed there in October...

[Terrorvision]

Bill E posted but hasn't come back to say if this is any use.

[tuf-luf]

Bill E posted but hasn't come back to say if this is any use.

Dontcha hate that?

Maybe he's fallen into the gutter somewhere and doesn't want to crawl out. Isn't the first. Won't be the last.

Que: The Datsuns "Hong Kong Fury"

And play it fuckin loud dammit!!!

[Bill E Goat]

Thanks to all for the advice, will have a lot to fit in. First stop Disneyland. However seeing as I am with the In-Laws, Wife and Kids I probably won't be in the same situation as one of the bet of all time text from last night


(407):
i went to disney world today with my friends, met snow white, then saw her later at a bar. she is naked next to me in her bed, passwed out. when you wish upon a star...



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[Bill E Goat]

Am here now - sensational place
Thanks for the tips

[tuf-luf]

Oh dude... you just missed the start of the Hong Kong to San Fernando Race...right in Victoria Harbour too.

They're 250+nm into already.

Oh well. Enjoy the city!

[Terrorvision]

Am here now - sensational place
Thanks for the tips

You're welcome- hope some of it was useful!

[Bill E Goat]

Back home now, what an awsome experience, now how to try and get a job there, might be a bit hard relocating with three kids etc

Handy having a 7-11 across the road from the hotel, would drop in on the way back to get a 6 pack of Tsing Tao

[Balder]

Back home now, what an awsome experience, now how to try and get a job there, might be a bit hard relocating with three kids etc

Handy having a 7-11 across the road from the hotel, would drop in on the way back to get a 6 pack of Tsing Tao

Are you here yet?

and, there is a 7-11 across EVERY road, unless it's on the same side- or BOTH. We say, "you can't fart in HK without stinking up a 7-11"

and you apparently discovered why we fondly refer to it as

"Club 7-11" - hit it on the way to the bar for beers that are only $6-12HKD instead of $50HK