hi sisses! bilis ng new thread! =) to help out our sisses in planning your upcoming HK trip here are some tips that helped me big time during our recent family trip:
1. if you're arriving early morning, you can choose to visit Disneyland first before checking in because it is the attraction nearest to the airport. Or if you'll spend the overnight here, do it last.
2. group the attractions according to their location, e.g. Ngong Ping 360, Giant Buddha, Disneyland, Citygate Outlet or Causeway Bay for shopping; Ocean Park, The Peak, Madame Tussauds, Star Ferry, Avenue of Stars, Symphony of Lights.
3. Get an Octopus Card before going out of the airport. We got the $150, $50 is refundable upon departure. =) This is very useful esp when you're planning to utilize their public transportation. The card is acceptable in buses, MTR, fast foods and the arcade centers in Ocean Park.
4. Stay in a hostel if budget-conscious. You'll save a lot. Promise! We stayed at Cosmic Guest House in Mirador Mansion. It is just beside the MTR TST Station Exit D1 or
[textspeak!] and a short walk from the bus stop. It is the center of everywhere.
5. Check if your place to stay has discounted tickets for Disney and Ocean Park. Cosmic's Disney ticket is only $370 and Ocean Park is only $250. If you are traveling with a senior citizen, get the senior discounted ticket at the park's entrance for only $100. =)
6. Bring coffee 3-in-1, cup noodles and biscuits for quick breakfast and snack. It will lessen your daily expenses during your stay there a lot.
7. Buy Bonaqua mineral water (product of coca-cola) in a 7-11 store before heading on your daily itinerary. It's much cheaper than buying it in restaurants.
8. If you're not comfortable with chopsticks, bring your own spoon and fork. Most restaurants do not serve spoon (most only have soup spoon) or fork.
9. Pack tissue and wet wipes. Wipe utensils before using them. They do not give napkins unless you ask for it.
10. I do not recommend the Ladies Night Market. Our Divisoria and 168 is way better and cheaper. I liked shopping in Citygate Outlets in Tung Chung.
11. Return your Octopus Cards before checking in. It is at the lower level.
12. Whatever the weather might be on your trip, enjoy and have fun! That's the main reason why you're there, right? =)
*this website helped me in planning for my HK Trip:
www.travel-hongkong-attractions.com*I enjoyed taking their MTR and buses. Madaling intindihin at sundan. Systematized. And fortunate for us, we didn't experience what the other sis experienced in their MTR rides. Yun lang talaga, they do not have elevators that are street levels. So if you're destination is the airport, take A21 bus to and from TST.
---and to answer sis nikki21's inquiries:
1. Bus A21 from airport to TST has fixed rate $33 one way.
2. Walk ahead (heading where the buses go). When you come across, Carnavron Road, the building next to it is Mirador Mansion.
3. Ngong Ping 360 has 1 way and rt fare. From their website, rt fare is $125.
4. Star Ferry from Central is $5. As far as I can remember, it is at Pier 7. Again, you can use your Octopus card here. =) Visit IFC Mall when you're there. Maganda lang. Parang Greenbelt. =)
5. The TST Promenade, Clock Tower and Avenue of Stars is in one area. Get off at East TST Station. It is much nearer from there. From TST Exits, you can arrive there on foot through Canton Road. If you're planning to go there late in the afternoon, it's okay. I suggest that you visit these places after The Peak since you are also planning to take the Star Ferry.
Mashado ng mahaba. =) If I can still be of help, just let me know. Have fun planning! =)
