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neilray
Adventurer
Nov 9, 2008
Journey to the Lantau Buddha 5 stars
Travel Tip: Ngong Ping Cable car and Village

Quite a long time ago, but not too long back, Lantau island was only accesible by boat. Then came the new airport, the Tsing Ma Bridge, Disneyland and what was once an isolated climb for Buddhists... [more]

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neilray
Adventurer
Oct 12, 2008
Cheaper Ways into the City 5 stars
Travel Tip: Hong Kong International Airport

Arriving by air at the old Hong Kong Mong Kok airport used to be good fun, if a little scary. Flying in a 747 past peoples apartment windows was quite an exciting experience, although I have been... [more]

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Marc888
Cosmotourist
Aug 21, 2008
The Avenue 4 stars
Restaurant Review: The Avenue

The Avenue certainly looked like an opulent place with a trendy chic setting that suggested that prices would be high, though in fact they certainly were not, all things considered. Set in Hong... [more]

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Marc888
Cosmotourist
Aug 21, 2008
The Boathouse 4 stars
Restaurant Review: The Boathouse

The Boathouse was a great place for me to stop at for a spot of lunch whilst at Hong Kong’s Stanley Main Street. It was perfectly situated, overlooking the coast and also enjoying a good position... [more]

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Marc888
Cosmotourist
Aug 21, 2008
Golden Elephant 4 stars (1 comment)
Restaurant Review: Golden Elephant
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I have been to the Golden Elephant Thai Restaurant in Hong Kong on a number of occasions. It is very well located in the territory’s busy Times Square and yet still manages to provide a very... [more]

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SparkofMoon
Globetrotter
Aug 2, 2008
The World's Largest Outdoor Buddha 5 stars
Travel Tip: Tian Tan Buddha

The Tian Tan statue, otherwise known as the Big Buddha is the world's largest outdoor Buddha statue. After climbing hundreds of stairs, you get to stand before a gigantic statue of Buddha in all... [more]

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dingclancy
Explorer
Jul 30, 2008
Express Holiday Inn Hotel 4 stars
Hotel Review: Express by Holiday Inn Causeway Bay Hong Kong

Express Holiday Inn offers some good service for a middle-class hotel. It is the ideal choice for businessmen who need to travel to Hong Kong, which has a booming economy. The internet, first and... [more]

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Marc888
Cosmotourist
Jul 30, 2008
Bubba Gump 5 stars
Restaurant Review: Bubba Gump Shrimp Co

Although the imposing Café Deco is, in my opinion at least, the most famous of Peak Restaurants in Hong Kong, there is a close second, or even something to beat it, depending on your viewpoint.... [more]

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Marc888
Cosmotourist
Jul 29, 2008
Adagio 4 stars
Restaurant Review: Adagio

Adagio boasted a great mix of fusion food and, not only did they exceed my expectations, but they did it in style. This 1st floor place in Hong Kong’s Sheung Wan district provided a great... [more]

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Marc888
Cosmotourist
Jul 28, 2008
Wagyu 5 stars
Restaurant Review: Wagyu

Wagyu certainly had come highly recommended. It is one of the better know steak houses in Hong Kong specializing in the very fine quality Wagyu Steaks, but also offering other steak delights too,... [more]

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andromeda
Adventurer
Jul 22, 2008
Live food at Lamma 4 stars
Travel Tip: Lamma Island

After scrambling over rocks and climbing trees, our big group of hungry people arrived at one of the local island restaurants where we had reserved 2 big round tables. This was my first experience... [more]

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andromeda
Adventurer
Jul 22, 2008
On the briny to Lamma Island 4 stars
Travel Tip: Lamma Island

The relatives I was staying with in Hong Kong, rounded up a big group of friends, we all charted a boat and set sail for Lamma Island. It was one of the best boat rides and picnics I’ve had. We... [more]

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neilray
Adventurer
Jul 18, 2008
Sardine Packed Trains 3 stars
Travel Tip: Hong Kong

Like many underground rail systems at rush hour, such as those in London and New York, travel at the start and end of the working day in Hong Kong is best avoided, if possible. One good reason is... [more]

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Marc888
Cosmotourist
Jul 15, 2008
Dynasty 5 stars
Restaurant Review: Dynasty

The Dynasty Chinese Restaurant was certainly set in an enviable location as it was nicely positioned on the 3rd floor of Hong Kong’s Renaissance Harbour View Hotel and as such afforded a great... [more]

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Marc888
Cosmotourist
Jul 8, 2008
Times Square 4 stars
Travel Tip: Times Square

Times Square in Hong Kong is a fantastic place to visit and it certainly has a feel of significance about it. It is in fact an upscale shopping complex, modern and very stylish, with the setting of... [more]

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neilray
Adventurer
Jul 1, 2008
A place to stay in Hong Kong 3 stars
Hotel Review: Ibis Hotel