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Originally posted by Girl
The last MTR run is at 12:30am. Each MTR interval depending on which line is from 2-6mins. Most are usually within 1-2 mins of eachother especially if you're on HK Island.
I would get an Octopus Card, especially when you're going to travel a bit on the public transportation (except taxi). A $100HKD deposit on the card I think....and then you add the desired amount you want. $50 being the minimal amount...I think. Once you return the Octopus card at any Service Center at any MTR station you will get that $100 back.
The Octopus card acts as a credit card as well, you can use on any public transportation (except cabs) as said above and used at any 7-11 and other stores.
MTR would be the most convenient. Bus would be the most cost efficient unless if you're traveling with 5 other ppl then taxi is sometimes pretty good.
Expect to do some walking even with MTR Stations, depending on when you go to HK, its not bad. 5-15 min walk max. There would be certain sights like The Peak that would require you to take a taxi or a bus there. If you know Chinese, use it! 90% of the time Hongers will know the bus systems.
Buses run at certain times, after hour buses are usually marked with a "N" (night bus) They are unlike Vancouver ones...they're awesome.
HK is all about shopping and eating. You can essentially spend a day in each district/MTR station
Kowloon:
Cheung Sha Wan/Lai Chi Kok is lined with retail outlets and factories, you can get some awesome clothes there for cheap
Mong Kok/Jordan/Yau Ma Tei - Major cheap clothes & cell phones. Don't expect any of them to last and I dont suggest you get a phone from there, unless you know waht you are doing...ALWAYS find a local to go with you when purchasing phones. If you're a girl dont stand on the streets for long, ppl might assume you're a whore...no joke. Temple Street is good to check out at night.
Sham Shui Po - There's a place where you can get cheap electronics adn computer soft/hardware, a street that sells beads, etc. Good place to shop.
Kwai Fong - in the new world plaza or something there's a stall with apparently the best "boot jiy" cakes there? I tried it...but that was my first time so I can't compare. It was good though.
TST - filled with attractions, brand name stores, clubs. Spasso is an italian restaurant with some really good beef tenderloin and risotto...but it'll take you a good few hours before your food arrives...
Check out where the old airport use to be, its like a new Thai town now.
HK Island:
Wan Chai - there's a strip of bars and clubs there....kinda not my scene, its a lot rowdier lined with scantily clad south eastern women. But Crayon and I did have a nice drink at Heat in Wan Chai and some Chinese restaurant called ABC or American Restaurant is ok there.
Central - there's a small place where ppl line up for egg tarts all the time. Go try it out! Fun souvenirs at GOD - Dew No More or something? Soho & LKF is where all the whities and foreign born asians are. Feather Boa at Soho has bad service, hard to find, overly crowded but has IMO best strawberry daiquiris. Central is a place where you should just walk it...even the HILLY parts.
CWB - Times Square is good, and some good eats around that area. Health Touch Foot Spa & Nail on Sugar Street is a place I like to visit for a relaxing foot massage. Clean, nice ambience and very very cheap during the day.
Chek Chu? - the little markets are cute and it's like another White Rock right? Good for pictures and stuff.
Ok I can go on forever with this...so i'll stop here.
Octopus Card is universal in the Hong Kong. Go check out the Gold Coast or something in Tuen Mun...it's a fun place to be, a good restaurant there as well. I would take a bus there.
Yuen Long - the locals call it Mushroom Stand (Doong Good Ting) they have the BEST pork riblings there (pai gwut) It's dirty and hot but the food is good.
Tsuen Wan - There this place with amazing noodles and another small diner place with the best chicken wings. This place is awesome for food and I visited an awesome Tin Hau temple there in the Luk Yeung area, a place that not alot of tourists know, only Tsuen Wan locals. A great place to take pix for sure cuz its clean!
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Your responses were very informative, Thanks for taking the time for the write-up. I think I will stick with the Airport Express Travel Pass that entitles me to 3 days of unlimited usage (using most of their MRT lines) and a round trip to and from the airport for $250HKD..
Convenience is key, remembering their bus routes may add unnecessary hassle..
Anyway, Thanks V! Haven't seen you since BP. =)