Hong Kong advice

Hi,

I am travelling to Hong Kong next. It's not my first time there, and I do
know my way around.

This time I am looking for tips to explore more the off-beaten tracks of
Hong Kong, the hinterland if you want. ;-) Are there any (small) tours
offered where one gets to know the "real" Hong Kong? I am looking for
something individual, like tea ceremony, Feng Shui architecture, life in
the New Territories, walking tours, etc.

Oh, one last question: Where can I find the timetable for the Airport
express and the departure times of the hotel shuttles?

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Nick H.
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On Sun, 12 Mar 2006 10:19:26 -0500, Spehro Pefhany wrote:

> Sure you don't want to go to China?

Yes. ;-) Been to China on other occasions.

> Maybe you should go to the horse races or go gambling in Macau or try
> to steal a cab when it starts to rain. That's "real" HK too.

Macau has been on my list for the last 3 times I've been to HKG. *lol*
Horse racing is a good idea.


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Nick H.
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On 12 Mar 2006 05:49:29 -0800, dee wrote:

> Have you tried culture.hongkong maybe more insiders' views there I
> don't know. If you need help translating I can probably help, but I am
> a bit clueless as to where to go myself.. All I know is what dim sum
> to order!!! :D

Are you going to HKG, too. I checked out your link with the walking tours
and looked at them more indepth. In fact, I like the things there. Could be
just what I had in mind. Thanks!

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Nick H.
niko25at "at" yahoo "dot" de

I too will be traveling to Hong Kong for the first time soon! Thanks for
starting the chat Nick! I loved the link to the "walks" site and
oneofcold's Macau suggestion. any suggestions for places to stay
(moderate to low $) in Hong Kong. I am burried with Expedia, Orbits
suggestions!?!?!

On Thu, 16 Mar 2006 01:49:43 -0500, wheelwards wrote:

> I too will be traveling to Hong Kong for the first time soon! Thanks for
> starting the chat Nick! I loved the link to the "walks" site and
> oneofcold's Macau suggestion. any suggestions for places to stay
> (moderate to low $) in Hong Kong. I am burried with Expedia, Orbits
> suggestions!?!?!

Yes, I should say (being back from HKG) that the suggestion of the walking
tours was perfect. I didn't go to Macao, saving this for the next time.
*lol*

Cheap places ... well, Nathan Road offers lots of cheap places but be
prepared to share your bed with bugs. :-) Otherwise, look out for any
special offers and avoid times of conferences, etc. I stayed at the Novotel
in Wanchai. A friend of mine stayed at the Ramada and got very cheap rates.

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Nick H.
niko25at "at" yahoo "dot" de