Travel: China - Hong Kong

[poppy15]

leo:

Sorry for so many queries. But have anyone tried dolphin watching at Tai O?


Saw the operator dolphin but quite expensive. Understand that there is cheaper alternatives at Tai O (run by locals) but have anyone tried them and any particular local to recommend?

there is dolphin watching at Tai-O :?

[bebebub]

Hi,


Seeking more advice:

Are there any late nite shopping in HK besides Ladies Street/Temple Street shopping. Not too keen on either. But if left with no other options, which market is more worthwhile to visit?

What are the business hours of most shops/malls?

What is the duration of the "Symphony of Lights" show?

Which ferry operator uses a bigger boat for crossing to Macau? (in case of motion sickness). Any comments/advice on taking ferry to Macau from Kowloon side - Star Ferry Pier?

My departure flight is 14:20hrs. I assume I will need to leave for airport by about 11:30. What can I do in the morning - I will be staying ard Tsim Sha Tsui area?

MTIA.

[verykiasu2010]

temple street / ladies street close around midnite, those individual shops / boutique tend to close later (11pm there about) than major shopping malls (about 10pm)


since you are leaving for airport around 11;30, you can have a good timsum breakfast / yum cha before leaving for Kowloon Station of the Airport Express

[parent_in_west]

Hi, bebebub.


Refer to this website for more details on the Symphony of Lights:
http://www.tourism.gov.hk/symphony/english/details/details.html

Enjoy your holidays!

[bebebub]

vk2010,

thanks.

parent_in_west,
Thanks.
Do u think I can see the symphony of lights from one of the restaurants at the Peak, sans narration/music?

[parent_in_west]

Let me check with one of my friends who just went to HK recently.

[leo]

poppy15:

leo:

Sorry for so many queries. But have anyone tried dolphin watching at Tai O?


Saw the operator dolphin but quite expensive. Understand that there is cheaper alternatives at Tai O (run by locals) but have anyone tried them and any particular local to recommend?

there is dolphin watching at Tai-O :?

This is the expensive one... http://www.hkdolphinwatch.com/

[LOLMum]

yes, been to tai o to catch sight of the dolphins.


i dont have any to recommend cos’ it was kinda on the spot deal. the boat operators were very nice and took us for a long ride (exceeded the tour time) cos my bil was having such a good conversation with them. but unfortunately we didnt see any dolphins.

but the boat trip was pretty good cos’ we were taken to see the houses (got peeps into their houses) and the weather was good on that day. cool breeze, smell of seawater, aroma of food…

you must ask the operators to recommend some authentic food to try. i love the steamed mince pork with shrimp paste. the locally made shrimp paste was so delicious but the smell was really a tad too much for me to bring them home in my suitcase.

[cadencemummy]

Anyone went to citygate mall, the coach outlet? Is the price cheap?

[cherrygal]

Yes! I went to Citygate mall… Coach outlet is not very cheap if you compare to our online stores or US factory outlets. I only bought 2 small bags that were on sale. The Giordano outlet was the main draw. Very cheap and the variety was good. The Adidas outlet was not bad too. Nike was closed when I went there in June. Don’t bother with Kate Spade store. I didn’t have time to visit Body Shop etc. DS was complaining and complaining…


There’s a Food Republic food court there too!

TIP: Bring a medium trolley bag to Citygate coz you will find it really useful lugging everything back to your hotel esp if you take the MTR.

Each time I visit HK, I never fail to eat lots of Hui Lau Shan mango desserts and Tsim Chai Kee （佔仔记） prawn wonton noodles.