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4 days itinerary in HK and a day in Macau? How to get there? Cost? Cheap but safe place for accommodation?

by Jenn
(Philippines)

We will arrive in Hongkong on March 13 @ 9pm then back to Manila on March 18 @ 1pm. We are planning to stay the night in Airport when we arrive because we will wait for my other relatives that are coming the same day to HK. We are 8 adults and 4 children, kinda huge for all first timer in HK. Until now we cannot find a cheap but safe place to stay. And I don't have any idea on how to plan the trip.

I want to go in Disneyland, Ocean Park, the Peak, Museums, Markets, Nightlife, Victoria Harbour, Avenue of Stars, Madamme Tussauds, Ngong Ping 360, Repulse Bay, Stanley, and all beautiful places in HK that you can recommend. Also a day in Macau.

Hope you can help me plan for this trip. A big thanks if you reply to my message.

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Feb 17, 2011

Re: 4 days itinerary in HK and a day in Macau? How to get there? Cost? Cheap but safe place for accommodation?
by: hk-insider don

First of all, this is what I always say to people like you as first-timers in Hong Kong;

* Hong Kong is a very tourist-friendly city, signs are all bilingual and are clearly visible in almost everywhere so you can hardly get lost but knowing the MTR exits first before you go is a huge advantage and time saving.

* Do not be afraid in exploring around HK, in the case you get lost, just head to the nearest MTR exit or take a taxi and give your address (remember to take your hotel address with you if possible with Chinese language written).

* Hong Kong is synonymous to walking as you can see most people are always walking and walking fast. You should prepare yourself for long walks so it is advisable to wear a walking or running shoes.

* When taking public escalators, always stay at right side, left side of it is for people who are in a hurry, do not block their path by staying on this side or you'll be sorry when you get hit by them.

* Standard of living is much higher than the Philippines so expect everything to be more expensive.

* The MTR trains will take you to most places around Hong Kong, if not, the bus will. In your case of 8 persons plus kids, I think it is cheaper to take a taxi by re-grouping into two groups and take two taxi cabs. It could be more convenient and efficient alternative to the trains and buses.

For your Hong Kong budget accommodation, here are my recommendations (staying somewhere in Tsim Sha Tsui area is always a great advantage);

Budget/Good Value Hotels:
BP International in Tsim Sha Tsui
Bridal Teahouse (YMT) - Cheap but Decent 1 Star Hotel

Hostels:
Mirador Mansion at Tsim Sha Tsui.

Most recommended attractions and places to visit while in Hong Kong:
1. The Peak (includes Madame Tassaud's Wax Museum - BEST SEEN AT SUNSET/DUSK)
2. Ocean Park
3. Disneyland
4. Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront (Avenue of Stars and Symphony of Lights)
5. Tsim Sha Tsui District
6. Causeway Bay District - shopping and dining
7. Mongkok District (street markets - bargain sopping)
8. Ngong Pin Village (Giant Buddha)
9. Museums
10. Stanley / Aberdeen (Jumbo Floating Restaurant)

Related discussion about must-see places in Hong Kong:
* 3-days visit in Hong Kong and a day in Macau.

Going to Macau:
* 1 Hour ferry ride to Macau (Visa NOT Required for Macau, Passport needed).

Hope this help and enjoy your stay in Hong Kong!

Feb 17, 2011

Re: ITINERARY for 5 days and 4 nights including Macau.
by: Anonymous

Surely this info will help us a lot. But can you suggest an ITINERARY for 5 days and 4 nights including Macau. So that we will know which place we are visiting first, also places that is near from each other so that we can save a penny when travelling. I really don't know how they are far from each other and then the hours of travel.

Thanks a lot 4 giving attention to my question coz I know your tired already answering all this stuff.

Feb 19, 2011

Re: HK ITINERARY for 5 days and 4 nights including Macau.
by: hk-insider don

Hi, it is our pleasure to help you to make your Hong Kong visit an enjoyable and most memorable one!

Here's my suggested itinerary for your coming visit to Hong Kong and Macau based on the places that you've mentioned.

Day 1 HK travel tour and map. (HKIA <-> Disneyland <-> Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car Tung Chung Terminal <-> Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car Ngong Ping Terminal)

View HKIA, Disneyland, Ngong Ping 360, and Ngong Ping village map in a larger map

You can tour these popular Hong Kong attractions in a day since they are closed to each other and both are located at Lantau Island (click here to view map of popular attractions around HK outlying islands) close to the airport. If you travel without any bulky luggage, you can go straight to Disneyland from the airport by taking a taxi as recommended for your group (click here to know HOW and other options in getting there) otherwise, you need to leave you things at your hotel in the morning and then proceed to HK Disneyland. Both attractions opens @ 10:00am.

From Disneyland (could be around 3:30pm), proceed to the Tung Chung Ngong Ping 360 Terminal again by taxi or MTR trains (16 minutes @ HK$11.6 per person). Take the Ngong Ping 360 cable car (25 minutes @ HK$80/person; HK$41/child aged 3-11; and HK$65/seniors aged 65 or above) to Ngong Ping.

After touring around Ngong Ping village, you can go straight to your hotel from there by taking a taxi and the fare could be around HK$300 approx 30 mins.

Feb 19, 2011

Re: HK ITINERARY for 5 days and 4 nights including Macau.
by: hk-insider don

Day 2 HK travel tour and map:
Ocean Park <-> Victoria Harbour <-> Avenue of Stars <-> Symphony of Lights.

View Ocean Park, Victoria Harbour, Avenue of Stars and Symphony of Lights. in a larger map

Ocean Park is huge, lot of fun and most popular attractions in Hong Kong Island (click here to view map of HK attractions in around this area) that is why it must be a full-day activity to take the most of it. A taxi from Tsim Sha Tsui area to the park would cost around HK$100 approx 20 mins.

From Ocean Park (could be around 4:30pm), get back straight to Tsim Sha Tsui and get yourself into the Avenue of Stars. If you're taking MTR trains, take Exit J at East Tsim Sha Tsui station. Take a walk along the harbour and stay on that place and wait to watch the Symphony of Light that will start at 7:30pm.

Note: the bold and blue color fonts stands for major tourist attractions, their links are in the bottom of this page. Please follow those links to read more information about it, specially on how to get there.

Feb 19, 2011

Re: HK ITINERARY for 5 days and 4 nights including Macau.
by: hk-insider don

Day 3 HK travel tour and map:
HK Museums <-> The Peak <-> Madamme Tussaud's HK <-> Nightlife (we recommend at Lan Kwai Fong).

View HK Museums, The Peak, Madamme Tussauds, Nightlife at Lan Kwai Fong in a larger map

In the morning, take a visit to the four popular HK Museums that you can find in the map. This is one reason why we recommend you earlier to stay somewhere in Tsim Sha Tsui area as those places could only be a walking distance from your hotel.

Afternoon, you may take the Star Ferry to Central and then proceed to the Peak by taking the bus 15C close to the Central Ferry Terminal.

Evening from the Peak, go back to Central area and take a walk to Lan Kwai Fong to settle down with a beer.

Feb 19, 2011

Re: HK ITINERARY for 5 days and 4 nights including Macau.
by: hk-insider don

Day 4 HK travel tour and map:
Repulse Bay <-> Stanley Market <-> and the famous Street Market shopping.

View Repulse Bay, Stanley Market, and the famous Street Market shopping. in a larger map

Go straight to Repulse Bay early in the morning (taxi fare about HK$100 from TST area approx 25 minutes). Then proceed to shopping at the popular Stanley Market, one of the most popular street market in Hong Kong could be just around 10 minutes by taxi.

Late afternoon from Stanley Market, go back to Kowloon area for to continue shopping at the well-known Street Market theme street shopping in Hong Kong.

Day 5 - a day tour in Macau.
Full day, please click here for more information specially on how to get there.

Feb 21, 2011

Re: HK ITINERARY for 5 days and 4 nights including Macau.
by: Anonymous

Hi again, thanks for your help in itinerary but there's some changes in the departure so I would consider that my plan B. This is my last question, hope your not tired answering. Just last please. I create my own itinerary but I kinda need your help. This is based on the availability of our time.

1.) From HK airport to NP village?
how to travel using bus to NP village?
how to travel using cable car to NP village?
cheapest way, easy?
how to get there?
estimated travel time?
HOW MUCH?

* so that I know my option on which I can save money as well as time and convenience. Because I believe cable car opens @ 10am. I don't want to waste time. I will take the bus so that I will be in NP village b4 10am. And ride in cable car in return. But I'm afraid, Is there any locker room in NP village or are we allowed that we carry all our luggages?

2.) From NP village to Museums in TST, Kowloon?
Which museum you can advice to visit first followed by and so forth so that we can save time on not going back and then here and back again?
cheapest way, easy?
how to get there?
estimated travel time?
HOW MUCH?

3.) From Museum to Victoria Harbour & Symphony of Lights
cheapest way, easy?
how to get there?
estimated travel time?
HOW MUCH?

4.) From Victoria Harbour & Symphony of Lights TO Lan Kwai Fong
cheapest way, easy?
how to get there?
estimated travel time?
HOW MUCH?

* I wonder if what time did ferry 7 closed? And until what time Lan Kwai Fong is available?

And If the ferry 7 is closed, Is there an alternative way on which I can go back to TST, Kowloon?

We are planning to go in Lan Kwai Fong after the symphony of lights. And go back to hotel @ around 12am or 1am. Is that possible?

DAY 2
From PEAK tram To VICTORIA PEAK
estimated travel time?
HOW MUCH?

From Victoria Peak TO Ferry 7?
estimated travel time?

5.) From Repulse bay beach to Stanley Market
How far?
Is it possible to walk from Repulse bay beach to Stanley Market?
Estimated travel time from Stanley Market TO FERRY 7?

DAY 3
6.) From TST, Kowloon TO HK DISNEYLAND
cheapest way, easy?
how to get there?
estimated travel time?
HOW MUCH?

7.) From HK DISNEYLAND TO CAUSEWAY BAY DISTRICT
cheapest way, easy?
how to get there?
estimated travel time?
HOW MUCH?

* How far causeway bay district to Wan Chai?
Can I walk? minutes?

* From Causeway Bay district or Wan Chai TO Kowloon?
cheapest way, easy?
how to get there?
estimated travel time?
HOW MUCH?

DAY 4
8.) From Kowloon to HK Airport
cheapest way, easy?
how to get there?
estimated travel time?
HOW MUCH?

*I have many question but I hope you still answer this so that I could say I'm ready to explore HK in 2 weeks time. heheh! ^_^
* Aside from TAXI option, I also want to know how can I travel using the Public Transport of HK. Like trains, bus so I want to know all the Information. Hope you can help me. Thanks again for your kindness..^_^

Feb 27, 2011

Re: HK ITINERARY for 5 days and 4 nights including Macau.
by: HKinsider Don

Hong Kong airport to Ngong Ping village.

There is no direct bus route from airport to Ngong Ping village. But there are some connecting bus routes instead and I would recommend this bus route: HKIA --> Tung Chung Town Centre Bus Terminus --> Ngong Ping village.

HKIA --> Tung Chung Town Centre Bus Terminus, take any of these bus:

a) From Airport Bus Terminal (Urban Taxi stand), Bus NLB A35 to Tung Chung Town Centre Bus Terminus, only a short walk to the Citygate Outlets and Ngong Ping Cable Car Tung Chung Terminal. Travel time is 11 minutes @ HK$15.

b) From Airport (Ground Transportation Center), Bus CTB E22B to Citygate Outlets at Tat Tung Road. Travel time is 10 minutes @ HK$24.

See this map for the respective bus stop location at Tung Chung area.

View HKIA, Disneyland, Ngong Ping 360, and Ngong Ping village map in a larger map

Here's your option. Upon getting to Tung Chung, you can be able to deposit your luggage to the storage lockers available for rental at Citygate Outlets. Big size storage lockers has a dimension of 22 X 31 X 35 inches (LWH) that cost HK$20 per two hours while the small size storage lockers has a dimension of 15 X 31 X 15 inches (LWH) that cost HK$10 per two hours.

Proceed to Ngong Ping village by taking the bus NLB 23 or NLB 2 from Tung Chung Bus Terminus (Terminal) to Ngong Ping Bus Terminus (Terminal) at Ngong Ping village. Total bus travel time is 68 minutes @ HK$32.2 for about 40 bus stops.

Mar 01, 2011

Re: HK ITINERARY for 5 days and 4 nights including Macau.
by: HKinsider Don

From Ngong Ping village to Museums in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon.

I suppose you take the Ngong Ping Cable Car from Ngong Ping village to Tung Chung, then the best and most efficient way to travel is by taking the MTR trains from Tung Chung MTR station all the way down to Tsim Sha Tsui.

Here's how to get there by MTR trains:
Take the Tung Chung Line trains heading towards Hong Kong station but you need to get off at Lai King station. Interchange trains to the Tsuen Wan Line trains going to Central but you get off at Tsim Sha Tsui station then take the Exit B2. Total train travel time is 38 minutes @ HK$13.8

Follow the below walking route map to the Hong Kong museums. From exit B2, could be about 10 minutes walk to the Museum of History and the Science Museum and then 15 minutes walk to the Avenue of Stars and to the adjacent Museum of Art and Space Museum.

View HK Museums, The Peak, Madamme Tussauds, Nightlife at Lan Kwai Fong in a larger map

Mar 04, 2011

Re: HK ITINERARY for 5 days and 4 nights including Macau.
by: HKinsider Don

From Museum to Victoria Harbour & Symphony of Lights:
By looking on the map provided above, as you walk from Science Museum to the Museum of Art, actually you'll be walking through along the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade which is part of the so-called Victoria Harbour. And the opposite side in the harbour is the Hong Kong Island (see our site picture logo above) where the nightly show "Symphony of Light" is being shown and that area is the perfect place to watch it.

From Victoria Harbour & Symphony of Lights TO Lan Kwai Fong:
The cheapest and most scenic to travel between TST and Central (Hong Kong Island) is through Star Ferry.

Star Ferry last trip is 11:30pm (HK$2.50 for about 8 minutes ferry ride between TST and Central) and the alternative transport is the taxi (about 10 minutes @ HK$30 from Central to Tsim Sha Tsui or Kowloon area) and the MTR trains (6 minutes HK$7.9, Central to TST) - recommended. Last train that departs from Central is about 1:00am.

Just take the taxi in going back to your hotel if in case you missed the last trip for the Ferry and the MTR trains.

Lan Kwai Fong clubs and bars are usually opens at 6:00pm until 2:00am and usually extend up to 4:00am on Friday and Saturday nights.

DAY 2

From Peak Tram to the Peak:
It is only about 7 minutes Peak Tram ride to the Victoria Peak @ HK$36 for round trip ticket.

From Victoria Peak to Ferry Pier7:
Close to the Peak Tram Terminal is the Peak Tram Bus Terminus (Garden Road Peak Tram station). Take the bus NWFB 15C to Central Pier 7 (10 minutes @ HK$4.2).

From Repulse bay beach to Stanley Market:
It is quite far so we advise to take a taxi about 10 minutes @ HK$25.

From Stanley Market TO FERRY Pier7:
Taking a bus (such as CTB 260, CTB 6A, or GMB 40X) from Stanley Market bus terminus to Central (Exchange Square - close to Pier7) is quite long about 45 minutes but very scenic way to travel @ HK$8.4 while taking a taxi is only about 20 minutes @ HK$30.

Mar 05, 2011

Re: 4 days itinerary in HK and a day in Macau?
by: HKinsider Don

DAY 3

From TST, Kowloon TO HK Disneyland:
The most efficient and cheapest way to travel is through MTR trains. I assume that you're in TST so just look for the nearest Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station entrance / exit. Take the Tsuen Wan Line trains going to Tsuen Wan but you need to get off at Lai King station. Interchange trains to the Tung Chung Line heading to Tung Chung and then get off at Sunny Bay station. Finally, interchange trains to the Disneyland Resort Line to Disneyland Resort station. Total train travel time is 38 minutes @ HK$16.6

Alternate transportation (not recommended):
1) By Taxi. Travel time approx 40 minutes @ HK$175.
2) By Bus. There is no direct bus route from Kowloon to Disneyland. You can take the bus CTB A21 from Tsim Sha Tsui Pier Bus Terminus (adjacent to the Star Ferry Terminal) to Lantau Link Toll Plaza then change to bus CTB R8 to Disneyland Bus Terminus. Total bus travel time is 73 minutes @ HK$33.

From HK Disneyland TO CAUSEWAY BAY DISTRICT:
Again, the most efficient and cheapest way to travel is through MTR trains. Take the Disneyland Resort Line trains from Disneyland station to Sunny Bay station. Interchange trains to the Tung Chung Line going to Central station and get off to that station. Interchange trains to the Island Line trains from Central to Causeway Bay station. Total train travel time is 44 minutes @ HK$21.2.

Alternate transportation (not recommended):
1) By Taxi. Travel time approx 45 minutes @ HK$230.

How far is Causeway Bay District to Wan Chai?
The distance is about 2.2 km, 6 to 8 minutes drive, that could take around 25 to 30 minutes normal walk and it is only 3 minutes by MTR trains between Causeway Bay and Wan Chai stations @ HK$3.7

From Causeway Bay district or Wan Chai TO Kowloon:
Again, the most efficient and cheapest way to travel is through MTR trains. Let's say from Causeway Bay station to TST station. Take the Island Line trains going to Sheung Wan but you need to get off at Admiralty station then interchange trains to the Tsuen Wan Line heading to Tsuen Wan and get off at Tsim Sha Tsui station. Total train travel time is 10 minutes @HK$9.7. If coming from Wan Chai, then follow same travel procedure but it only takes 7 minutes @ HK$7.9.

Mar 05, 2011

Re: 4 days itinerary in HK and a day in Macau?
by: HKinsider Don

DAY 4

From Kowloon to HK Airport:
I would recommend the MTR trains plus Airport Express trains. It will only take 42 minutes @ HK$60 using octopus card (actually, you only need to pay the Airport Express while the MTR is free).

Here's how to get there if you're coming from Kowloon (TST, Jordan, Yau Ma Tei, Mong Kok, or Prince Edward station). Take the Tsuen Wan Line trains heading towards Tsuen Wan but you need to get off at Lai King station. Interchange trains to the Tung Chung / Disneyland Resort Line trains going to Tung Chung but just get off right at the next station, Tsing Yi station. Finally, take the Airport Express trains from Tsing Yi station straight to the Airport station at HKIA.

Alternate transportation:
1) By Taxi. Travel time approx 45 minutes @ HK$225.
2) By Bus. There are several bus that have a direct route from Kowloon area to Hong Kong Airport (Ground Transportation Centre).
a. CTB A21, from Haipong Road, TST Nathan Road. 64 minutes @ HK$33.
b. CTB A22, from Battery Street, Kowloon Union church, Jordan Road. 50 minutes @ HK$39.

Hope this will help and enjoy your stay in Hong Kong!

Mar 22, 2011

SUCCESSFUL HK TRIP!
by: Anonymous

THANK YOU VERY MUCH!

I ENJOYED OUR STAY IN HONGKONG.

YOUR RIGHT, HONGKONG IS SAFE AT ALL BUT YOU KNOW SOME PEOPLE THERE DO NOT UNDERSTAND ME, SO THE INFO THAT YOU GAVE TO ME HELPS ME A LOT. AND BECAUSE OF THAT, I REALLY APPRECIATE YOUR BIG HELP!!!

THANKS AGAIN..

Jul 22, 2011

1 night stay in Macau
by: hotlegchic18

Hi,

I've read this itinerary and I found it to be very helpful since my boyfriend and I will be in Hongkong for approximately 5 days and 4 nights too (approximately since day 1 we'll arrive Hong Kong in the evening). We'll be in Hong Kong on September 29. We're expected to arrive in HKIA at 9:30PM so I don't know if we can do something else that day except for finding our hotel, settle down and eat our dinner.

We are planning to stay in Hong Kong for the first 3 nights and 1 night in Macau, though, we have to go back to Hong Kong for our flight back to the Philippines at around 7:00PM of October 3. I just thought lately that is a bad idea because when I booked this flight, my intentions were just to visit Hong Kong but I never realized I can visit Macau at the same time. Nevertheless, I still want to experience Macau at the same time.

Hopefully you can help me. Thanks.

Jul 27, 2011

Re: 1 night stay in Macau
by: HKinsider Don

Hello hotlegchic18,

Here's my personal itinerary recommendation for your HK-Macau visit.

Sept 29, Thu: HK arrival at HKIA --> straight to hotel

Sept 30, Fri: Refer to the above Day 1 itinerary as follows;
Hotel --> Disneyland --> Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car Tung Chung Terminal --> Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car Ngong Ping Terminal (suggest you buy a return ticket) --> Citygate Outlets shopping at Tung Chung --> back to hotel

Oct 1, Sat: Refer to the above Day 2 and Day 3 itinerary as follows;
Hotel --> Ocean Park --> Victoria Harbour --> Avenue of Stars --> Symphony of Lights --> Street Market shopping.

Oct 2, Sun: Refer to the above Day 4 itinerary as follows;
Hotel --> Repulse Bay --> Street Markets - Stanley Market --> sea foods dinner at Jumbo Kingdom --> back to hotel

Oct 3, Mon: A day in Macau.
Hotel --> China HK Ferry (if you stay somewhere in TST) or HK-Macau Ferry at Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island --> Ferry to Macau --> visit to Macau attractions --> Ferry direct to SkyPier at HKIA (please refer to your airline to make sure they're allowing this service).

Must read topic discussion about this route:

* HONGKONG-MACAU TRIP (first timers) ITINERARY.

* Ferry from Macau to Hongkong Airport.

* How to get to Macau from Hongkong airport HKIA.

Jul 27, 2011

We'd like to stay 1 night in Macau
by: hotlegchic18

Hi,

Thanks for your suggestion. But I would prefer to stay 1 night in Macau. Can you refer us to a cheap but decent hotel/hostel/guest room there? We're already booked for cosmic guesthouse in HK for 3 nights from our arrival so on the 4th night, we would like to stay in Macau.

(I'm okay with this)
Sept 29, Thu: HK arrival at HKIA --> straight to hotel
(We will arrive around 9:30 PM in HKIA and we'd like to take a bus to our hotel since we are on a budget. Is this still okay?)

On this day, that you suggested:
Sept 30, Fri: Refer to the above Day 1 itinerary as follows;
Hotel --> Disneyland --> Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car Tung Chung Terminal --> Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car Ngong Ping Terminal (suggest you buy a return ticket) --> Citygate Outlets shopping at Tung Chung --> back to hotel
I am actually planning to take the Ngong Ping 360 Cable car first then plan to stay in Disneyland till the fireworks at night. What time is the fireworks? And if this is my plan, do I have to take the cable car just for one way or with return? Are there other places where we can go first before going to Disneyland?

(I'm okay with this)
Oct 1, Sat: Refer to the above Day 2 and Day 3 itinerary as follows;
Hotel --> Ocean Park --> Victoria Harbour --> Avenue of Stars --> Symphony of Lights --> Street Market shopping

(At noon of this day, we will check out Cosmic guesthouse and would go to Macau)
Oct 2, Sun: Refer to the above Day 4 itinerary as follows;
Hotel --> Repulse Bay --> Stanley Market --> sea foods dinner at Jumbo Kingdom --> back to hotel
(We would like to take the bus from HK to Macau because it's cheaper. Can you please suggest a place to stay for 1 night in Macau? It's very hard to get a cheap but good place in there unlike in HK. It is also hard to book with them online) I'm planning to take the skywalk in the Macau Tower.

By noon of October 3, we will check out in our hotel in Macau then go back to HK to catch our flight in HKIA. Do you have any suggestions on other things we can do or places we can still visit when we get back to HK before our flight? Can you also suggest places where we can eat that is not that expensive both in HK and Macau? How much is the budget per meal? And how much do you think we need to load our octopus card?

Thanks in advance for helping us.

Jul 29, 2011

Re: We'd like to stay 1 night in Macau
by: HKinsider Don

Hi hotlegchic18,

Here are some modification of your itinerary to consider:

Sept 30, Fri: Hotel --> Ngong Ping 360 360 Cable Car Tung Chung Terminal --> Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car Ngong Ping Terminal (suggest you buy a return ticket) --> Citygate Outlets shopping at Tung Chung --> HK Disneyland --> back to hotel

* The "Disney in the Stars" fireworks normally starts at 8:00pm but sometimes 9:00pm on special days.

* With the rest of the attractions that Lantau Island has to offer, I'm sure it may take 1 full-day to explore them all PLUS a shopping at Citygate Outlets in Tung Chung.

* It is recommended to buy the cable car return ticket @ HK$115 as taking a taxi would cost you more (around HK$200) and takes longer time to travel or another option is the Bus No.23 (48 minutes @ HK$17.2) with a route between Tung Chung Bus terminus and Ngong Ping Bus terminus.

Oct 2, Sun: Cosmic Guesthouse --> Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal at TST --> board on Ferry to Macau --> Macau Ferry Terminal --> Macau attractions

* There's NO direct bus route between Hong Kong and Macau. If taking a bus, you need to get into the Lo Wu border in Shenzhen, take the bus from Shenzhen to Zhuhai and then cross the border to Macau.

* To read the instruction in getting to Macau by Ferry from TST (you may quickly scroll down to the post dated "Mar 15, 2011" on that page).

* To read our hostel recommendation for your short stay in Macau.

Day of departure: I would recommend that you stay at TST area for HK Restaurants and HK Shopping at TST area before heading to the airport. In TST, you can easily find a number of restaurants and fast foods restaurant like McDonald or KFC. Eating in good restaurants would cost an average of around HK$75 and HK$30 for fast foods / person.

* Maybe 3 hours before your flight, take the CityBus A21, there's a bus stop opposite to the Mirador Mansion or opposite to Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station (Exit D1) crossing Nathan Rd.) to the airport for about an hour travel @ HK$33.

* Load your Octopus Card in daily basis, an HK$100 budget should be fine. It is very easy to add value in your octopus card using the add value machine that can be found in any MTR stations or simply approach the costumer service counter.

Aug 04, 2011

change of plan
by: hotlegchic18

Since according to many, Macau can be explored with just a day tour and since Augusters Lodge only have the Quad sharing room available for the date that I need then other hostels are a bit pricey compared to HK(though some are cheap but I cannot booked them online), we decided to just stay in Cosmic guesthouse for the whole vacation in HK.

I'm okay with the plans for September 29, September 30 and October 1. Are there still other places like the Aberdeen, Repulse Bay, Stanley Market, Jumbo Kingdom, etc. that we can still visit during these days? I just don't know where to insert them in our schedule maybe during the night. I just want to maximize our vacation in Hong Kong.

Now for October 2, that's when we will take our Macau tour then go back to HK by night. Until what time is the last bus from Macau going back to HK? We just want to explore Macau both by day and by night.

On our last day, October 3, I am planning if we can visit Shenzhen. Is this possible? Also, I want to ride the Peak Tram, go to the Sky Terrace then Madame Tussauds. I believe they have a package to get them all, however, I don't know where to insert this in our schedule. Can you help me?

Do you think it is better to exchange our money here in the Philippines directly from Philippine peso to Hongkong Dollars or to exchange our money first to US dollars here in the Philippines then exchange it to Hongkong dollars when we arrived in HK?

Thanks a lot for all your help.

Aug 09, 2011

4 nights in HKG from 02March2012
by: Amy

Hi there,

I know this is still some time away but I'm wondering if you could put an itinerary together for 5 travellers first timers in HKG from NZ. We are all very excited and are looking at staying with Hello Inn which is a hostel.

Can you also include a day trip to Shenzhen in China we have heard that there is a Mall that is worth visiting.

Is it possible to include costs where you can please?

I really appreciate all of your help.

Amy

Aug 10, 2011

Re: change of plan
by: HKinsider Don

Hello hotlegchic18,

The places like Aberdeen, Repulse Bay, Stanley Market, Jumbo Kingdom are all situated in Hong Kong island together with Ocean Park and the Peak. Ocean Park alone takes at least half day to explore without taking any of those thrilling rides. If you opt to visit all these places in one day just for a quick visit then of course it is very doable.

Macau to Hong Kong by Ferry (NOT bus. If you take the bus, it will kill your time and lot of hassle getting in and out to mainland China).

Macau to HK Ferry service hours for Ferry to Hong Kong China Ferry Terminal at Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong route is from 7:00 am to 10:30 pm. Ordinary Class ticket cost HK$140 on weekdays and HK$155 on weekends. The other Ferry route is going to Hong Kong Macau Ferry terminal at Sheung Wan which offers almost 24 hours ferry service.

Going to Shenzhen for a day is easy thru MTR trains, just secure your China VISA before your trip.

From Cosmic Guest House at Mirador Mansion, get into the TST MTR subway station and take the Tsuen Wan Line train to Mong Kok station. Interchange trains to the Kwun Tong Line to Kowloon Tong station. Interchange trains to the East Rail Line to Lo Wu station (53 minutes @ HK$34.8) then take a short walk to the HK immigration. Another 3 minutes walk to the China immigration.

Upon exit at China immigration, nearby, you'll find the popular Lo Wu Commercial Center shopping mall (btw, you need to bargain every time you buy items in these stores, start from below half of the price then eventually you can get it at least half price).

Or, another good place for bargaining is in Dongmen (pronounced as "Tongmon") Commercial Area. Get into the Shenzhen Metro train station and take the trains to "Lao Jie - 老街" station (3rd station from "Luo Hu - 罗湖" station, 5 minutes @ 2 RMB).

I suggest you'll change some of your HKD to RMB at Money exchangers counters in the way to exit China immigration. 1 Chinese yuan (RMB) = 1.21 Hong Kong dollars (HKD).

Yes, it is a good idea to exchange Philippine peso to USD in Philippines and change to HKD when you arrived in Hong Kong.

Aug 31, 2011

Oct 28 to 31 in HK...Itinerary?
by: anone_72

Hi! We'll be staying in Hong Kong from Oct 28 to 31, 2011. We'll arrive at HK at around 10 AM on Oct 28 and leave HK on Oct 31 at 7 AM.

After we arrive we plan to go directly to the ngong ping 360 and go to the Po Lin Monastery, giant Buddha and do some walking with Buddha...about how long is that gonna take? A whole day?

The next day we're planning to go to Ocean Park and Disneyland...just wanted to ask whether I need to allot a day each to enjoy them.

Also, would it be a great idea to go to the peak, 3 nearby parks and 2 nearby museums in one day? This would probably the third day activity.

Lastly, what time would be best to enjoy the dhl balloon ride?

I know I have a lot of questions but I'd really appreciate it if you can answer them...please and thank you!

Oct 02, 2011

Re: Oct 28 to 31 in HK Itinerary
by: HKinsider Don

@ anone_72,

Here's my personal comments and suggestions with time table for your HK itinerary:

First, here are something for you to consider: Ngong Ping can be done at least within 5 hours time; HK Disneyland and Ocean Park offers a whole day activity to make the most of it; The Peak and HK DHL Balloon is best to visit at sunset or early evening.

Oct 28, Fri: Ngong Ping (until 4:00pm) --> DHL HK Balloon (until 7:00pm) --> Hotel check in (prefer somewhere at TST area) --> Street Markets shopping (until 11:30pm).

Oct 29, Sat: Museums (until noon) --> HK Disneyland (stay until 7:30pm to watch the fireworks) --> HK Shopping (maybe at Causeway Bay until 10:00pm) --> back to hotel

Oct 30, Sun: Ocean Park (10:00am until 4:00pm) --> The Peak (until 7:00pm) --> Avenue of Stars at TST promenade and watch the Symphony of Lights at 8:00pm --> late dinner at TST area (maybe at Knutsford Terrace) --> back to hotel.

Oct 31, Mon: HK departure

Oct 05, 2011

Shenzhen trip
by: hotlegchic18

Hi,

Thanks for all of your tips and advise. We had a trip in Hong Kong and Macau, though our flight has been cancelled due to the typhoon but it was rescheduled the following day. Our trip to Shenzhen was not allowed because they said Philippine passport is not allowed in Shenzhen. Nevertheless, it was still an awesome vacation.

Thanks once again for all your help.

Oct 17, 2011

3 days HK suggested itinerary
by: Anonymous

Hi, we plan to visit Macau and HK this end of October. We arrive Macau Thursday night around 10pm, (oct.27) night and plan to go HK Friday afternoon via ferry. Stay in HK for about 3 days then back to Macau on the 31st of Oct around early evening, then stay in Macau for 2 days to rest.

Can you suggest itinerary for us? I'm going with my 2 daughters aged 15 and 18. We're still choosing if we will check in at Shamrock Hotel near Jordan station or Dorsett seaview hotel also in Kowloon.

i would highly appreciate if you can help us maximize our stay in HK as this is our 1st trip together.

I plan to visit HK Disneyland, Ocean Park, The Peak, Avenue of Stars, symphony of lights, and do some shopping and food trip!

Can you suggest what attractions are on the same area so we can maximize the time?

Can you also include the estimate cost? is it more convenient to travel by bus?

thank you.

Oct 24, 2011

Re: 3 days HK suggested itinerary
by: HKinsider Don

Location wise, many would suggest and prefer to stay at Shamrock hotel over Dorsett seaview hotel. Both hotels are rated 3-stars.

Shamrock hotel Hong Kong is located in heart of Kowloon Peninsula, 223 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is located adjacent to the Jordan MTR station (Exit C1).
Tel. +852 2735 2271

For instruction in getting to HK Disneyland and Ocean Park from Shamrock hotel, please click here.

The Mass Transit Railway (MTR) in Hong Kong are far more efficient transportation in touring around the city than buses except for some other remote area.

Here's my personal itinerary suggestion to maximize your time while in HK.

* You'll arrive in HK from Macau on 28 Oct afternoon so you could have enough time to visit some attraction in Kowloon area that requires not much time like the DHL HK Balloon and Sky100 in west Kowloon. It is about 8 mins taxi @ HK$20 from the China Macau Ferry terminal in TST and then another 10 mins taxi to Shamrock hotel.

29 Oct: From hotel ==> Ocean Park (morning until 4:30pm) ==> The Peak (until 7:00pm and you can take your dinner up there in the Peak) ==> Avenue of stars + Symphony of Lights show at 8:00pm ==> Street Markets - temple street night market shopping ==> back to hotel.

Here's a travel instruction in getting to Ocean Park to the Peak then to TST promenade for Avenue of Stars and watch the Symphony of Lights.

From TST promenade to Jordan for temple street night market which also about 3 minutes walk from Shamrock hotel. Get into the TST MTR station --> take Tsuen Wan Line train and get off at Jordan station Exit A (3 mins @ HK$3.8).

Oct 24, 2011

Re: 3 days HK suggested itinerary
by: HKinsider Don

* 30 Oct: HK Disneyland whole day (stay until 7:30 pm to watch the "Disney in the Stars" fireworks show).

* 31 Oct: Ngong Ping 360 (morning until 2:00pm) ==> Citygate Outlets shopping and perhaps an early dinner (until 5:00pm) ==> back to hotel and prepare in getting back to Macau.

From Shamrock hotel, get into the Jordan MTR station --> take the Tsuen Wan Line train and get off at Lai King station --> interchange trains to the Tung Chung Line and get off at Tung Chung Exit B (36 mins @ HK$14.1) --> walk to the nearby NP 360 cable car terminal --> take the cable car to Ngong Ping (25 mins @ HK$115 - round trip ticket) --> explore Ngong Ping --> take the cable car back to Tung Chung cable car terminal --> walk to the nearby Citygate outlets -- back to hotel.

Here are the popular food places around TST area.

Hope this will help and good luck to your macau - hk visit!

Oct 25, 2011

3 days HK suggested itinerary
by: Anonymous

Hello, thanks for your reply, will surely follow your suggested itinerary.

Any suggestions for our Oct 31 outing aside from the cable ride?

Is there night market near Shamrock hotel that's walking distance only?

Any suggestion for 2 day stay in Macau? I've read your earlier suggestions. It seems Macau can be toured in one day only?

Thank you for your patience in answering our questions :-)

Oct 25, 2011

3 days HK suggested itinerary
by: Anonymous

can we watch the symphony of lights on sundays also? we're planning to go Disneyland on Oct 29 which is a saturday. are there more people on saturday or sunday?

Oct 25, 2011

Re: 3 days HK suggested itinerary
by: HKinsider Don

For 31 Oct. aside from cable car ride, of course you'll find the rest of the popular attractions in Lantau when you get into Ngong Ping.

Also from NP, you can opt to visit Tai O Fishing Village for the popular sea-food place in Hong Kong. You can take a taxi from NP to Tai O for about 12 mins drive @ HK$50.

For night market, as mentioned in your 29 Oct itinerary, the Temple Street Night Market is only about 3 mins walk from Shamrock hotel (refer to map below).

View Shamrock hotel in a larger map

About Macau, yes it is doable. Macau is a small place and most visitors will opt for a day in Macau. Upon getting at Macau Ferry Terminal, you can take a taxi straight to the Senado (Senate Square), the main plaza and from there, you'll find lots of nearby tourist attractions then no visit to Macau is complete without at least one stop at a casino. For Los Vegas resort style gambling, visit the recently completed Wynn Macau, or the popular Sands Macau or Venetian Macao Resort Hotel.

The Symphony of Lights show is everyday at 8:00pm.

Disneyland or Ocean Park is expected to have lot of visitors on weekends, either Saturdays or Sundays.

Oct 26, 2011

How to get to Tsim Sha Tsui from HK International Airport
by: Angela

Hello, i would like to know the most budget-friendly and easiest way to get to Tsim Sha Tsui from Hong Kong Intl. Airport? We are 2 adults and 2 kids so it is very important that we get there minus the hassle. Thank you.

Oct 27, 2011

HKIA to TST
by: hotlegchic18

Hi Angela,

The cheapest way from Hong Kong International Airport to Tsim Sha Tsui is thru Airport bus A21 which cost HKD 33. I'm just not sure if it will cost differently for kids. Travel may take about 45-90 minutes depending on traffic.

Oct 27, 2011

Re: getting to Tsim Sha Tsui from HK airport.
by: HKinsider Don

@ Angela,

hotlegchic18 is right! the most cheapest yet efficient way to get into Tsim Sha Tsui (and most of Kowloon area along Nathan Rd) is to take the bus CTB A21.

Half fare for children under the age of 12 & seniors aged 65 and above.

Here's transpo options in getting to TST from airport.

@ hotlegchic18, thank you for sharing!

Oct 27, 2011

tsim sha tsui
by: Angela

Thanks so much! Upon taking the bus is there any way it passes by the Imperial Hotel? I read somewhere that we can just tell the bus driver that we're going down at Imperial Hotel so they can stop right in front of the hotel.

Also, are there any shopping malls near the Imperial Hotel that we could go to?

How do we go to the Symphony of Lights show and the harbour from the Imperial Hotel? Thanks so much!

Oct 28, 2011

Re: Imperial Hotel at TST
by: HKinsider Don

@ Angela,

The Imperial Hotel Hong Kong is rated 3-star hotel very conveniently located at 32-34 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong.
Tel: +852 2366 2201

The hotel is easily accessible from any of these transportation options (please refer to the map below):

* MTR Trains. Tsuen Wan Line and get off at Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station Exit E, the hotel is just across the Nathan Rd upon exit. Also, if taking the East Rail Line trains, get off at East Tsim Sha Tsui station Exit L1 then a minute walk to the hotel.

* Airport Bus. Bus A21 from Airport (Ground Transportation Centre) and get off at 14th bus stop located at 30 Nathan Road before Middle Rd just outside the hotel.

* Airport Express train and get off at Kowloon station (21 mins @ HK$90) then take the Airport Express shuttle bus (route K2) to the East Tsim Sha Tsui Station (about 25 mins, free of charge) then walk few minutes to the hotel.

* Star Ferry. Ferry to Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier then about 6 minutes walk to the hotel.

TST Star Ferry Pier, Symphony of Lights show vantage point, and Avenue of Stars are located along the TST promenade.

Here's the location map of The Imperial Hotel Hong Kong and its nearby transportation access points and tourist attractions:

View The Imperial Hotel Hong Kong in a larger map

TST popular hopping malls are in yellow markers.

Nov 13, 2011

Re: 4 nights in HKG from 02March2012
by: HKinsider Don

@ Amy,

Hello Inn hostel is conveniently located at 6/F Mirador Mansion, 54-58 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Here's to read to read more details about Mirador Mansion specially in getting there.

To be able to maximize your HK tour, I would like to know what are the places you wanted to visit while in HK?

The most efficient way to travel in Getting to Shenzhen from Hello Inn hostel or from Tsim Sha Tsui area is thru MTR trains.

Here's how...
Get into the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station --> take the Tsuen Wan Line train and get off at Mong Kok station --> interchange trains to the Kwun Tong Line and get of at Kowloon Tong station --> interchange trains to the East Rail Line all the way to Lo Wu station (53 mins @ HK$34.8). You need to prepare your passport and China Visa to get into Shenzhen.

After getting thru the Hong Kong and China immigration, upon exit at the building, you'll find the Luohu Commercial Center (that should be the mall you talked about). It is a huge shopping mall where you can find almost everything on sale at bargain price.

Or, another good place for bargaining is in Dongmen (pronounced as "Tongmon") Commercial Area. Upon exit at China immigration building take a short walk to the nearby Shenzhen Metro train subway station and take the trains to "Lao Jie - 老街" station (3rd station from "Luo Hu - 罗湖" station, 5 minutes @ 2 RMB).

Dec 01, 2011

Hi! 6 days itinerary in HK and a day in Macau.
by: ShaSha

Hi there,

Its my first time going overseas to hongkong w my friend. Can you suggest a itinery of 6 days in hongkong and a day in macau?

Kindly advise as we hope that somebody can comment and give an advice regarding transportations, MTR stations and exits to and from the most tourist attractions, the food and also shopping!

We are staying at Tsim Shum Shui area. We are going to ocean park instead of disneyland since most of my friends said ocean park is more fun.

Look forward for your reply!
Thanks!!

Dec 01, 2011

re: Hi! 6 days itinerary in HK and a day in Macau.
by: HKinsider jom

Hello ShaSha!

Here's to read about a good sample itinerary to maximize your 6 days stay in Hong Kong.

Here's more, 6-day 5-nights itinerary in HongKong and Macau.

Another here, 6 days and 5 nights trip for another suggested itinerary.

One day in Macau, HONGKONG-MACAU TRIP (first timers) ITINERARY.

* HK Shopping

* HK Restaurants

Dec 07, 2011

HK-Macau for 5days-4nights
by: Anonymous

hi there! we are planning to go to HK-Macau on January 7-11, 2012. We are arriving in HK at 10am. We will stay in one of the guest house in Tsim Sha Tsui. We would like to schedule our 3rd day in Disneyland and our 4th day in Macau (day tour).

Can you give us any itinerary suggestions? If it is not too much, can you also give us directions on how to go on these places and how much will be the fare?

thank you so much! any suggestion will be highly appreciated!

Dec 08, 2011

re: HK-Macau for 5days-4nights
by: HKinsider jom

Hello!

Here is my suggested itinerary for your 5 days stay in Hong Kong.

Jan.7 - Victoria Peak (until late afternoon) --> Star ferry --> Avenue of Stars (watch the Symphony of Lights which starts at 8pm).

From airport to Tsim Sha Tsui.

From your hotel to the Peak: Go to Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier and board the Star Ferry going to Central Star Ferry Pier (8 mins. @ HK$8). Upon arrival at Central Pier, you'll find the Central Pier Bus station. Take Bus no. 15C (10 minutes @ HK$4.2), your kids will love to sit on the open top bus that will bring you to the Victoria Peak Tram station.

Tram ticket price as follows: Adult = HK$ 28 - one way, HK$ 40 - round trip; Child (age 3 - 11) or Senior (age 65 or above) = HK$ 11 - one way, HK$ 18 - round trip.

From The Peak to The Avenue of Stars: Go to the Central Pier and board again the Star Ferry going to Tsim Sha Tsui. When you arrive at TST Pier, you just need a little walk going to the Promenade.

Jan.8 - Ocean Park --> Street Markets - Ladies' Night Market

Here's a travel guide in getting from Tsim Sha Tsui to Ocean Park.

Jan.9 - HK Disneyland (Fireworks finale at 8:00pm)

From TST to Disneyland.

Jan.10 - Full day tour at Macau.

Here are more details on how to get to Macau from TST: please click this link "HONGKONG-MACAU TRIP (first timers) ITINERARY 2011"

Jan.11 - Visit the most popular HK Shopping spots around Tsim Sha Tsui area --> HK Museums

*Just follow the directional signs around Tsim Sha Tsui area.

Hope this will help you.

Dec 15, 2011

3day hk trip
by: Patch S.

hi!! this is a great site!!

me, my wife and our 6 y/o daughter are going to hk on jan 20-22. it's only for 3days coz we thought that you only do disney and ocean park in hk.

but in reading, it seems that 5 days is short ^_^

would you be able to recommend something for me? we arrive on jan 20, 9am. we leave jan 22 9pm.

if you could also recommend a place to stay, that would be great. we're planning to stay at either Harbour Plaza No.18 Tin Yan Road, Tin Shui Wai or Cosmopolitan Hotel Queen's Road East, Wanchai or Regal Riverside Hotel Tai Chung Kiu Road, Sha Tin

Dec 15, 2011

3 Days HK + 1 Day Macau
by: Tot Traveller

Hi,

I find your suggestions most helpful for our upcoming trip, so thanks very much!

We're scheduled to be in HK Feb 5 2012(10am)and leave Feb 8 (6pm).
My husband and I are travelling with my dad who's 75 years old, my mom who's 55 and our baby who just turned 1.

Hope you can help me with an itinerary that is both senior citizen and baby-friendly, as my dad already uses a cane for long walks and my baby still needs a lot of taking care of.

We've all been to HK before, sans my baby, but at the end of this trip, I'm hoping to accomplish:

Disneyland, Ocean Park, Bargain shopping, Eat good food, Macau, and maybe experience some of the places that you've mentioned previously in this thread.

Also where's a good hotel to stay considering the itinerary, one with around a 3-4 star rating should be okay.

Again, thanks much and looking forward to your expert suggestions.

Tot Traveller

Dec 15, 2011

HK Hotels
by: Tot Traveller

Hi again,

I was thinking. Is there a new hotel in HK, one with a 3 or 4 star rating? Maybe a nice boutique hotel should be okay too..

Thanks,

Tot Traveller

Dec 17, 2011

Re: 3day hk trip
by: HKinsider jom

Hello Patch!

I suggest you stay at Wan Chai because it's close to the major destinations.

Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong is a 4-star hotel located at 397 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Here is my suggested itinerary for your 3-day stay in Hong Kong.

Jan20: HKIA --> Cosmopolitan Hotel --> Hong Kong Disneyland and watch the fireworks display at 8pm.

*Getting to Cosmopolitan Hotel from HKIA: Get into Airport Express Line going to the last station. Interchange trains to Sheung Wan line going to Chai Wan but you need to get off at Wan Chai station Exit B1.(38 minutes @ HK$100).

*Getting to Disneyland: Get to Wan Chai MTR station and take the Island Line going to Sheung Wan Station and get off at Central station. Interchange trains to Tung Chung Line going to Sunny Bay station. Interchange trains to Disneyland Resort line.(42 minutes @ HK$21.7)

Jan21: Ocean Park --> Avenue of Stars and watch the Symphony of Lights at 8pm

*Getting to Ocean Park: Go to the Wan Chai station and take the Island line going to Sheung Wan and get off at Admiralty station Exit B (3 minutes @ HK$3.8). Upon exit, get on the special CityBus CTB 629 for about 25 minutes bus ride @ HK$10.6, an express bus travel between Admiralty (west) and Ocean Park (main entrance).

You can get your tickets at the Admiralty Station Exit B before boarding the bus or at the ticket booths in the main entrance upon arriving at ocean park.

*Getting to the Avenue of Stars from Ocean Park: Get back to the Admiralty station and take the Tsuen Wan Line going to Tsuen Wan and get off at Tsim Sha Tsui station Exit F (5 minutes @ HK$8.1). It's a 3 minute walk going to TST promenade, just follow directional signs.

Jan22: The Peak --> Shopping at Street Markets - Ladies Night Market

*Getting to Victoria Peak: Take MTR trains to Central station Exit J3 (5 minutes @ HK$3.8) then take a short walk crossing the Connaught Road Central direction where you'll find the bus stop for Bus no. 15C just outside the Hong Kong City Hall. Bus travel time is about 10 minutes @ HK$4.2 that will take you straight to the Peak Tram Station Lower terminal. From there, take the Peak Tram that will bring you up to the Peak.

*Getting to the Ladies' Night Market from the Peak: Get back to Central station and take the Tsuen Wan line going to Tsuen Wan and get off at Mong Kok station Exit D3.

Hope this helps. Enjoy your stay in Hong Kong!

Dec 17, 2011

Re: 3 Days HK + 1 Day Macau
by: HKinsider jom

Hello Tot Traveller!

I suggest you stay in Tsim Sha Tsui Area. Check out:

BP International Hotel Hong Kong is conveniently located in the heart of Kowloon at 8 Austin Road, Hong Kong which is walking distance to Jordan and Tsim Sha Tsui area. MTR train station is also a proximity. It is a 4-star hotel.

Hotel Benito is located in the city centre of Hong Kong. Hotel Benito on Cameron Road in Tsim Sha Tsui stands in a shopping heaven and enjoys good public transport, with a MTR station just a few steps away. It is a 3-star hotel.

Feb.5: Ocean Park --> Avenue of Stars and watch the Symphony of Lights at 8pm

*Getting to Ocean Park: Take trains at Tsim Sha Tsui station. Take the Tsuen Wan line going to Central and get off at Admiralty station Exit B(5 minutes @ HK$8.1). Upon exit, get on the special CityBus CTB 629 for about 25 minutes bus ride @ HK$10.6, an express bus travel between Admiralty (west) and Ocean Park (main entrance).

You can get your tickets at the Admiralty Station Exit B before boarding the bus or at the ticket booths in the main entrance upon arriving at ocean park.

*Getting to the Avenue of Stars from Ocean Park: Get back to Admiralty station and take the Tsuen Wan Line going to Tsuen Wan. Get off at Tsim Sha Tsui station Exit F (5 minutes @ HK$8.1). It's a 3 minute walk going to TST promenade, just follow directional signs.

Feb6: HK Disneyland and watch the fireworks display at 8pm.

*Getting to Disneyland from Tsim Sha Tsui: Get into Tsim Sha Tsui station, take the Tsuen Wan Line going to Tsuen Wan and get off at Lai King station. Interchange trains to Tung Chung Line and get off at Sunny Bay station. Interchange trains to Disneyland Resort line.(38 minutes @ HK$17.0)

Dec 17, 2011

Re: 3 Days HK + 1 Day Macau
by: HKinsider jom

Feb7: Macau

Here's a travel route in getting to Macau (posted Apr 22,2011).

Feb8: Victoria Peak --> Shopping at Street Markets - Ladies' Night Market

*Getting to Victoria Peak from Tsim Sha Tsui: Take the MTR trains to Central station Exit J3 (5-minutes @ HK$3.8) then take a short walk crossing the Connaught Road Central direction where you'll find the bus stop for Bus no. 15C just outside the Hong Kong City Hall. Bus travel time is about 10 minutes @ HK$4.2 that will take you straight to the Peak Tram Station Lower terminal. From there, take the Peak Tram that will bring you up to the Peak.

*Getting to Ladies' Night Market from the Peak: Get back to Central station and take the Tsuen Wan line going to Tsuen Wan and get off at Mong Kok station Exit D3.

Hopes this helps. Enjoy your stay in Hong Kong

Dec 19, 2011

Good Eats!
by: Tot Traveller

Hi HKinsider jom,

Appreciate much the itinerary you suggested for 3 Days HK + 1 Day Macau:) In any case, would you happen to know great restaurants in the vicinity of the areas we're visiting?

Also, know of any good boutique hotels in the tsim sha tsui area? BP International, the one you suggested, looks promising. Although I just want to have an alternative just in case.

Thanks again,
Tot Traveller

Dec 20, 2011

Re: Good Eats! NEW
by: HKinsider jom

Hello Tot!

HK Restaurants for dining and the recommended HK Hotels by most HK travelers, links can be found at the bottom of this page.

Mar 07, 2012

5 days itinerary in HK and a day in Macau? How to get there? Cost?
by: Sophy

We will arrive in Hongkong on April 16 @ 2pm then back to Manila on April 21 @ 9pm. We are planning to stay at Largos Hotel. We are 2 adults and 1 children at age 11. I have an idea on what places to see within this trip and I will appreciate your help if you can look into my plan, check if it's a good plan or you can recommend a better plan.

Day 1-(Suggestion)
Day 2-Disneyland
Day 3-Lantau Island
Day 4-Macau
Day 5-Ocean Park
Day 6-(Suggestion)

Please suggest places to visit at night after our day which is relatively near to our choices location for the day. A big thanks also if you include information for the transportation needed.

Hope you can help me plan for this trip. Thank you and appreciate if you reply to my message.

Mar 11, 2012

Re: 5 days itinerary in HK and a day in Macau? How to get there? Cost?
by: HKinsider stellar

Hello Sophy :)

Here's my suggested itinerary to maximize your trip.

Largos Hotel Hong Kong (please follow link to view other hotel info like guest reviews and hotel map) is rated 3-star hotel with a superb location at 30 Nanking Street, Jordan, Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is only about a minute walk to and from Jordan MTR station Exit B2.

Getting to Largos hotel from HK Airport (post dated march 7, 2012).

apr 16: Avenue of Stars --> Symphony of Lights at 8pm --> Star Ferry --> Jumbo Kingdom

Getting to Avenue of Stars & Symphony of Lights: Get to Jordan MTR station, take the Tsuen Wan Line trains and get off at Tsim Sha Tsui station, exit F (3 minutes @ HK$3.8). Follow directional signs to the Avenue of Stars.

Get to the Star Ferry terminal which is adjacent to the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade or Avenue of Stars.

Getting to Jumbo Kingdom: Once at Central, follow directional signs to the Central Exchange Bus Terminus. Take the Bus 70 from the Exchange Bus Terminus to Aberdeen terminus, cross the highway via subway (pedestrian tunnel), turn right and walk to dock for free boat ride to the floating restaurant. Or, take the Bus 75 from Exchange Square Bus Terminus to Shum Wan Shuttle Ferry pier for the free boat ride.

apr 17: HK Disneyland (don't miss the "Disney in the Stars" fireworks at 8pm) --> Street Markets - Ladies' Night Market

Here's a travel guide in getting to Disneyland (post dated nov 9, 2011).

Getting to Ladies' Market: Take the Disneyland Resort Line to Sunny Bay station. Take the Tung Chung Line going to Hong Kong but interchange trains at Lai King station. Take the Tsuen Wan Line going to Central and get off at Mong Kok station, exit D3 (34 minutes @ HK$17).Follow directional signs to the market.

Mar 11, 2012

Re: 5 days itinerary in HK and a day in Macau? How to get there? Cost?
by: HKinsider stellar

apr 18: Ngong Ping 360 --> Sky 100 --> Street Markets - Temple Street Market

Getting to Ngong Ping, please Click Here (post dated oct 19, 2011).

Here's a travel guide in getting to Sky100 (post dated dec 11, 2011).

Getting to Temple Street: Get into Kowloon MTR station going to Hong Kong and get off to that station. Interchange trains to Tsuen Wan line at Central station and get off at Jordan station, Exit A ( 22 minutes @ HK$3.8). Follow directional signs going to the Temple Street Night Market.

apr 19: Macau

Here's a travel route in getting to Macau (post dated oct 19, 2011).

apr 20: Ocean Park --> Victoria Peak (pop into Madame Tussauds)

Here's a travel route in getting to Ocean Park (post dated nov 9, 2011).

Getting to Victoria Peak: Get back to Admiralty station and take the Island Line going to Sheung Wan then get off at Central exit J2 (3mins @ HK$3.8). Follow directional signs going to the Peak Tram Lower terminus. Board on the Peak tram up to the Peak.

apr 21: HK Museums --> HK Shopping

Enjoy!

Mar 14, 2012

4 days in HK and 1 day in Macau
by: Jolene

Hi,

I will be travelling to HK from 14th May to 18th May 2012. 1 of the day will be going Macau.
I will be staying at Cosmopolitan Hotel.

These are the places i will like to go:

Ocean Park
Victoria Harbour
Avenue of Stars
Star ferry pier
Victoria Peak (The Peak)
Avenue of Stars
Stanley market
Madame Tussauds
Macau
Shopping and dining places

Following are my questions:

Which places should i go first?
Which transport to take to those location from my hotel and estimate timings?
How much does the public transport cost?
Recommended shopping and dining places?
What other attractions i should go?
Must go places and must try food?

Appreciate your help and advice :)

Mar 16, 2012

Re: 4 days in HK and 1 day in Macau
by: HKinsider stellar

Hello Jolene :)

Here's my suggested itinerary to maximize your trip.

Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong is a 4-star hotel located at 397 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Getting to your hotel from HK Airport: Get into Airport Express Line trains going to the last station, Hong Kong station. Interchange trains to the Island Line going to Chai Wan but you need to get off at Wan Chai station, Exit B1 (38 minutes @ HK$100).

may 14: HK Disneyland (don't miss the "Disney in the Stars" fireworks at 8pm)

Here's a travel route in getting to Disneyland (post dated dec 17, 2011).

may 15: Ocean Park --> Star Ferry --> Avenue of Stars --> Symphony of Lights at 8pm

Here's a travel route in getting Ocean Park (post dated dec 17, 2011).

Getting to Star Ferry: Get back to Admiralty station and take the Island Line going to Sheung Wan then get off at Central exit A (3mins @ HK$3.8). Follow directional signs to Central Pier Bus Terminus (walking distance to the Central Star Ferry pier). Get into the Star Ferry at Pier no. 7 for about 9 minutes @ HK$2.5 ride to Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier. Walk along the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade for the Avenue of Stars and Symphony of Lights which is adjacent to the pier.

may 16: NP 360 --> The Peak (pop into Madame Tussauds)--> Street Markets - Ladies' Night Market

Getting to Ngong Ping: Get into Wan Chai MTR station. Take the Island Line going to Sheung Wan and get off at Central. Interchange trains to Tung Chung Line going to Tung Chung, get off to that last station. Take exit B (42 minutes @ HK$18.8). Walk about 4 minutes to the NP 360 Cable Car terminal and then take the cable car to Ngong Ping for 25 minutes @ HK$115 for round trip ticket (recommended).

Here's a travel instruction in getting to Victoria Peak (post dated feb 21, 2011).

Mar 16, 2012

Re: 4 days in HK and 1 day in Macau
by: HKinsider stellar

Getting to the Ladies' Night Market: Get back to Central station, take the Tsuen Wan Line and get off at Mong Kok Station, exit D3. Follow directional signs to the market.

may 17: Macau

Getting to Macau: Get into Wan Chai MTR station. Take the Island Line going to Sheung Wan and get off to that station (7 minutes @ HK$4.6). Take Exit D towards Shun Tak Centre, the HongKong-Macau Ferry Terminal is on the 3rd floor right above the Sheung Wan MTR Station.

may 18: Street Markets - Stanley Market --> HK Museums --> HK Shopping

Getting to Stanley Market: Get into Wan Chai MTR station. Take the Island Line going to Sheung Wan and get off at Central, exit A (5 minutes @ HK$3.8). Get to the Exchange Square bus terminus and take any of these bus numbers:

* CTB 260 (43 minutes @ HK$10.6)
* CTB 6A (45 minutes @ HK$8.4)
* CTB 6 (52 minutes @ HK$7.9)
* CTB 6X (52 minutes @ HK$8.4)
* NWFB 66 (50 minutes @ HK$8.9)

And then HK Restaurants

Enjoy!

Mar 16, 2012

4 days in HK and 1 day in Macau
by: Jolene

Hi HKinsider Stellar,

Thanks for the info :)

My hotel has changed to Cosmo MongKok.

And what are the other must-go attractions and shopping malls you will recommend?

Mar 17, 2012

Re: 4 days in HK and 1 day in Macau
by: HKinsider Don

Hi Jolene,

Cosmo Hotel Mongkok is rated 4-star hotel located at 88 Tai Kok Tsui Road Kowloon, Hong Kong.

Please get to this page (post dated Mar 03, 2012) to read detailed instruction in getting to the most HK attractions from the hotel.

And here are the shopping places around Mong Kok.

Mar 18, 2012

5 days itinerary in HK and a day in Macau? How to get there? Cost?
by: Sophy

Thank you so much for replying back indeed your comments are very helpful.

Please if you can add more places to visit in case we will have a spare time on our day schedule. Our day to day are planned accordingly but we might cut short if perhaps we will not enjoy a place and then decide to go some place else. Can you tell us how to go there also?

Appreciated your generosity with your time and info.

Mar 18, 2012

Re: 5 days itinerary in HK and a day in Macau? How to get there? Cost?
by: HKinsider stellar

Hello Sophy :)

Here are some other attractions that you may want to consider.

Street Markets - Stanley Market; Jade Market

Lamma Island

DHL HK Balloon

Lan Kwai Fong

Hong Kong Walks

Wong Tai Sin Temple (Wong Tai Sin MTR station, exit B)

Chi Lin Nunnery/Nan Lian Gardens (these two places are located almost adjacent to each other and just a couple of minutes walk from Diamond Hill MTR station exit C)

Mar 20, 2012

4 days 3 nights itinerary for first time hongkong trip
by: Cristina

Hi! My Husband and I, together with our 6y/o son are scheduled for a Hongkong Tour this coming April 2012.

It is our first time so I would like to ask for your suggestions on how to go from and to our destinations, esp. transportation including fare.

Also please help me in budgeting the meals for 4 days and 3 nights.

We will be staying at Aberdeen Bridal Tea House Hotel. Arrival at the Hongkong Airport is 9am on Day 1 and Departure is 9pm on Day 4.

Can we go first directly to the hotel to put our luggage? And on Day 1, should we go to The Peak/Madam Tussauds or the Avenue of Stars should be the first destination?Pls. help me in

I'll be waiting for your reply.. Thank you so much!

Day 1- The Peak, Madam Tussauds
Day 2- Ocean Park
Day 3-Disneyland
Day 4- Avenue of Stars

Mar 21, 2012

Re: 4 days 3 nights itinerary for first time hongkong trip
by: HKinsider stellar

Hello Cristina :)

Here's my suggested itinerary to maximize your trip.

Bridal Tea House Hotel Aberdeen Hong Kong is rated 3-star hotel located at 150 Aberdeen Main Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong.

Getting to your hotel from HK Airport: Get on the Airport Express Trains for the 24-minute trip at HK$100 to the city - you will go all the way to the last station - Hong Kong MTR Station which is adjacent to Central Station. From Central station, take exit G then take a taxi to your hotel for 14 minutes at HK$73.5.

day 1: Victoria Peak (pop into Madame Tussauds)--> Star Ferry--> Avenue of Stars --> Symphony of Lights at 8pm

Getting to Victoria Peak: Get back to Central station, exit J3 then take a short walk crossing the Connaught Road Central direction where you'll find the bus stop for Bus no. 15C just outside the to the Hong Kong City Hall. Bus travel time is about 10 minutes @ HK$4.2 that will take you straight to the Peak Tram Station Lower terminal. From there, take the Peak Tram that will bring you up to the Peak.

Getting to the Star Ferry: Take the Peak Tram back to the Peak Tram terminus and adjacent to it you'll find the Peak Tram Bus Terminus. Take the Bus 15C (open top) that will bring you to the Central Ferry Pier Bus Terminus near Pier (7) and take the Ferry going to Tsim Sha Tsui, 7 minutes - HK$ 2.50. Upon arrival, to your right is the Avenue of Stars wherein you can also watch the Symphony of Lights.

day 2: HK Disneyland (don't miss the "Disney in the Stars" fireworks at 8pm)

Getting to Disneyland: Get to Central station. Get on the trains at the adjacent Hong Kong station. Take the Tung Chung Line going to Tung Chung, get off at Sunny Bay station and interchange trains to the Disneyland Resort Line (37 minutes @ HK$21.7).

day 3: Ocean Park --> Street Markets - Ladies' Night Market

Getting to Ocean Park: Take a taxi straight to Ocean Park Travel time is 11 minutes at HK$42.75.

Getting to Ladies' Market: Take the CityBus No.629 for about 25 minutes, HK$10.6, an express bus travel between Admiralty station and Ocean Park. Once at Admiralty MTR Station, take Tsuen Wan Line trains heading towards Tsuen Wan but you need to get off at Mongkok station exit D3. Only 10 minutes train travel, HK$9.9.

Note: the bold and blue color fonts stands for major tourist attractions, their links are in the bottom of this page. Please follow those links to read more information about it, specially on how to get there.

Mar 21, 2012

Re: 4 days 3 nights itinerary for first time hongkong trip
by: HKinsider stellar

day 4: Ngong Ping 360 --> HK Museums --> HK Shopping

Getting to Ngong Ping: Get to Central station. Get on the trains at the adjacent Hong Kong station. Take the Tung Chung Line going to Tung Chung and get off to that station (37 minutes @ HK$21.7), take exit B. Walk about 4 minutes to the NP 360 Cable Car terminal and then take the cable car to Ngong Ping for 25 minutes @ HK$115 for round trip ticket (recommended).

Here's a sample budget for meals (post dated Apr 09, 2011).

Enjoy!

Mar 23, 2012

Mar 20, 2012 4 days 3 nights itinerary for first time hongkong trip
by: Cristina

Thank u so much for your suggestions! How about any suggestion how much will I have to prepare for fare and food for 4 days & 3 nights (me, my husband and 6 y/o son). Is HK$2000 enough? Any cheap food stands or restaurant inside/near disneyland, ocean park, the peak and avenue of stars?thank you! :)

Mar 23, 2012

Mar 20, 2012 4 days 3 nights itinerary for first time hongkong trip
by: HKinsider stellar

Hello Cristina :)

Here's a sample budget for food and transportation in HK (post dated Apr 09, 2011).

Here's more budget for HK Disneyland (post dated Jul 06, 2011).

Apr 05, 2012

5 days - what to do?
by: Angelica

Hey there. :)

I find this thread very helpful but I got lost somewhere since there are already many itineraries here that would be applicable to our trip. And I don't know what to choose. So yeah, I think I also need your help in arranging ours. =)

My family (4 adults) will be arriving at HK International Airport at around 8am on April 24. We'll be staying at Disneyland Hollywood Hotel. However, our check-in time is 3pm. This is one of my problem since we don't know where we can leave our baggage first or if there are any places we can visit despite carrying big bags around.

Our flight back is scheduled at around 10pm on April 28.

I have no idea on what to do from April 24, 8am until April 28, 10pm. =(

And is it possible to tour the whole Disneyland in just a day? Or do we need 2 days?

We also want to spend a day in Macau. =)

Sorry for this lengthy message. Hoping for your reply. Thank you! :)

Apr 05, 2012

RE: 5 days - what to do?
by: HKinsider Don

Hello Angelica,

First, Disney's Hollywood Hotel (pls follow link to read hotel more info, guest reviews, and location map) is a 4-star hotel located at Hong Kong Disneyland Lantau Island, Hong Kong.

Here's my sample itinerary suggestion to maximize your stay in Hong Kong.

April 24: Upon arrival at HKIA, purchase an Octopus card each of you at the Airport Express counter at that you can easily find at the arrival hall. It is essential when touring around the city using the public transports.

From HKIA, you can go straight to Disneyland thru taxi as it is the most efficient considering your in a group of 4 people. It is about 20 mins drive @ HK$135 + HK$5 each luggage. When you arrive at Disneyland, you can stow your luggage before you enter the park (luggage lockers details in here) to make yourself comfortable as you explore the park. I would suggest you stay at park until 7:00pm to watch the fireworks show and to complete your Disney visit then just check in to the hotel afterwards. Don't worry, the hotel is just nearby.

Getting to the hotel, you actually take a stroll from the park entrance to the hotel or go to the Bus terminal close to the MTR station where you can find the hotel shuttle bus that will shuttle you to the hotel. Hotel shuttle bus details in here.

Now, remember to use the shuttle bus then take MTR trains as your gateway and one of your best travel options other than taking a taxi to visit the next HK attractions in the ff days.

April 25: Ocean Park (whole day) --> shopping mall or street market shopping before getting back to the hotel.

April 26: NP 360, cable car to Ngong Ping (morning) --> Citygate Outlets (shopping and lunch) --> Victoria Peak (until 7:00pm) --> TST promenade to visit Avenue of Stars and watch the Symphony of Lights at 8:00pm --> back to hotel.

April 27: Macau (whole day).

April 28: Get into TST area in the morning and you may opt to visit a Museum, then afternoon do a final shopping to one of the popular shopping malls around TST --> back to hotel and then taxi back to HK airport.

Hope this help and let me know if you need a specific travel instruction and or rearrange your itinerary.

Apr 05, 2012

yay! =)
by: Angelica

Wow. You're really fast in replying. =)

I'm ok with the day 1. :)

Regarding the 2nd day, do we really need that much time spending in Ocean park? =) How about transportation details? =)

For day 3, I'm also ok with it. Just want to ask for transportation details here too.=)

For day 4, what do you recommend to do in Macau? And how do we get there? :)

For day 5, what museum and shopping center would you recommend? and again, transportation details.

I easily get lost when it comes to traveling so I really need specific instructions when it comes to transferring to places. Sorry for the hassle.

Also, is it possible to add DHL HK Balloon to our itinerary? =)

And lastly, any estimate of how much we should bring? Thank you! :)

Apr 06, 2012

RE: 5 days - what to do?
by: HKinsider Don

Ocean Park also offers a full day activity in fact it has more attractions than Disney and even more entertaining. You should stay at the park from 10:00am to 5:00pm (at least) to make the most of it.

* Getting there: From Disneyland to Ocean Park:
MTR trains to Sunny Bay station --> Tung Chung Line to Hong Kong station --> walk to the adjacent Central station --> Island Line to Admiralty station (41 mins @ HK$21.7) and then take exit B --> bus 629 to Ocean Park entrance (25 mins @ HK$10.6).

* From Ocean Park to Ladies' Market at Mong Kok street market:
Bus 629 to Admiralty --> MTR Tsuen Wan Line to Mong Kok station (10 mins @ HK9.9) and then take Exit E2 --> walk few mins and follow directional signs to the market at Tung Choi st. here you can view the walking route map and more info.

Or, you can opt to try the DHL HK Balloon before going to street market (maybe from 7:00pm to 8:00pm). Getting there: MTR Island Line Admiralty to Central station --> Tung Chung Line Hong Kong to Kowloon station (15 mins @ HK$8.1) and then take Exit D.

From DHL HK Balloon to Mong Kok: MTR Tung Chung Line from Kowloon to Lai King station --> Tsuen Wan Line to Mong Kok 25 mins @ HK$3.8)

* From Mong Kok to Disneyland:
Mong Kok MTR Tsuen Wan Line to Lai King station --> Tung Chung Line to Sunny Bay station --> Disneyland Resort Line to Disneyland station (33 mins @ HK$17) and then take Exit A.

* From Disneyland to Macau, here's a detailed travel instruction. Macau is quite small, once you arrive in Macau Ferry Terminal after clearing at the immigration, just take a taxi to Senado Square, lot of other attractions you'll find close to it. See Macau attractions map here. At night, just follow travel sequence in reverse order in getting back from Macau to HK Disneyland. No worries of getting late, Ferry service is 24 hrs.

* From Disneyland to TST for HK Museums (I suggest Museum of Art and Space Museum) and HK Shopping - TST shopping malls (I love the Harbour City):

MTR trains to Sunny Bay station --> Tung Chung Line to Lai King station --> Tsuen Wan Line to Tsim Sha Tsui station (39 mins @ HK$17).

To give you an idea for your budget, pls read this topic discussion about budget in HK.

Apr 07, 2012

Big help :)
by: Angelica

Thank you very much for this! My anxiety is gone and now I am so much more excited to visit HK! :)

Keep up the good work and more power! :)

Apr 08, 2012

5 days itinerary in HK and a day in Macau? How to get there? Cost?
by: Sophy

With all the help and info that you sent, now we are ready to conquer and enjoy Hongkong :-) my gratitude is on your way. One more question if I may add, is the route (and transportation) coming back the same as the route going to the places?

Apr 08, 2012

Re: 5 days itinerary in HK and a day in Macau? How to get there? Cost?
by: HKinsider Don

Yes Sophy, just follow same travel route when getting back and of course in reverse order. Also, there's always an option to MTR like bus or taxi.

Apr 15, 2012

3 days and 2 nights in Hongkong
by: Donna

hi, we will be reaching Hongkong from Macau on 20th morning. We will be in Hongkong on 21st and 22nd (have a flight in late evening). Want to make full use of our stay and visit the most interesting places. We will be staying at Wanchai area so have the following questions:

1.which pier do we get off while coming from Macau also what is the fare per head.

2.We want to visit ocean park, repulse bay, jumbo kingdom on day 1 after we arrive at Hongkong. Can we cover ocean park in half day or it will require a full day. What mode of transportation will be the best n fastest, confused as how to get to these places.

3. we have plans for Disneyland on day 2 and want to ride the cable car, also want to see the symphony of lights. How do we get to these places.

4. Day 3 we just to hang around to get a feel of Hongkong, wish to go to avenue of stars, sky terrace, Victoria Barbour, temple street and Dialogue in the dark if possible.

5.We also want to check out some malls and famous eating places. pls suggest. We are taking a flight back from Hongkong international airport day 3 late evening.

We plan to do a lot of stuff, not sure whether we will be able to cover all, kindly advise and help as this is our first visit to Hongkong.

Apr 19, 2012

re: 3 days and 2 nights in Hongkong
by: hkinsider Don

Hello Donna, here my comments and suggestions to your inquiry.

1. From Macau, take the ferry that bound for Hong Kong Macau Ferry terminal at Sheung Wan (about an hour trip @ HK$151 on weekdays; HK$163 on Weekends & Holidays (Day Service); HK$185 on Weekdays, Weekends & Holidays (Night service).

Upon arrival at Sheung Wan, you can then get into the Sheung Wan MTR station located just below the ferry terminal for a 7 minutes @ HK$4.6 train ride to Wan Chai station.

2,3,4,5. Day 1: Ocean Park, morning til 4:00pm --> The Peak + sky terrace til 7:00pm --> bus 15C to Central pier (10 mins @ HK$4.2) --> Star Ferry ride to TST --> Victoria harbour for Avenue of Stars and Symphony of Lights show @ 8:00pm --> street market shopping at Kowloon til midnight.

Day 2: HK Disneyland whole day + fireworks show at 7:30pm --> shopping at Causeway Bay.

Day 3: Check out in the hotel and head to Tung Chung (actually you can opt for a quick visit to Dialogue in the Dark before going to Ngong Ping) --> MTR to Tung Chung station --> proceed to Citygate Outlets and leave your luggage --> walk to the nearby cable car terminal --> take the cable car to Ngong Ping (25 mins @ HK$125 - round trip) --> explore Ngong Ping until 5:00pm --> cable car back to Tung Chung --> shopping and dining at Citygate Outlets --> taxi to HKIA for departure (10 mins @ HK$40).

Related topic discussion:

* first time in Macau and Hong Kong

May 02, 2012

4 days in HKG
by: Excited Gal

Hi,

I will be gg 2 hkg for 6 days on 13/5 and reaching ard 1pm, 17/5 will chk in Disney hotel. My hotel is Park hotel in Tsim Sha Tsui. Kindly advice how i should plan my itnerary for the below places which i wan to visit. TIA.. :)

1) Big Buddha
2) Wong Da Xian
3) Ocean Park
4) The Peak
5) Avenue of Stars
6) Nong Ping 360

I would greatly appreciate if you can add in some places where i can do some shopping and eating the must-have food during my stay in Hkg.

Thanks very much :-)

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