Kowloon, Hong Kong
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What's Hot
Shopping, Getting Around, Eating Out, Sightseeing
Shopping, Getting Around, Eating Out, Sightseeing
What's Not
Partying, Chilling Out, Weather, Things To Do
Partying, Chilling Out, Weather, Things To Do
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Getting around, Huge amount of people, Shopping
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Kowloon Reviews ( 50 reviews )
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by stevey6446
| 15 Apr 2007 | 80% |
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city that is moving very fast. bustling busy and crowded. for a change and short while it\'s okay but too fast and hectic like you are being pushed along. |
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by Renace3607
| 31 Dec 2006 | 100% |
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The city is nice but very busy. There are tons of people walking around everywhere. If you look around the many different shops you are sure to find something you like and can\'t resist buying. There are many chic restaurants that have very creative chefs that make eating very interesting and tasty. |
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by emily
| 1 May 2007 | 100% |
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Hong Kong is an amazing place, full of energy, new smells, sounds and amazing sights. Once you have visited, is one place that you will not and cannot forget. The harbor by itself is one of the most famous sights in the world, and actually crossing the harbor in the star ferries is an absolute must both in the daytime and at night, be sure though to have your camera at hand to grasp the magical moment. With so many things to do, great food, excellent night life, superb shopping and some outlying Islands for you to discover and explore, you could very easily spend a wonderful if not hectic few days in Hong Kong. Hong Kong hotels are among some of the finest in the world with prices to match so if you can not afford to stay in one why now sample a cocktail or two in the Peninsula hotel in Kowloon. The bar is on the top floor over looking the harbour. |
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by MrWhite
| 1 May 2007 | 80% |
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A spaghetti junction of streets filled with shops and people where it seems money is the only ruling factor, but there are a good few museums scattered around as well! |
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by malcolmbel
| 4 Apr 2007 | 100% |
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the weather wasn't great when i was there, but it wasn't cold. Hong Kong is a great city for cuples and singles alike. there is more then enough shops to browse around and the night life is good. the food in this city is outstanding, loved it. |
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by Genesa
| 28 Jan 2007 | 100% |
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hostel was great value for money as well as location and staff were extremely friendly look forward to staying there again |
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by tobias7899
| 29 Dec 2006 | 100% |
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HK has nearly everything - beaches in the south of HK Island, party and sightseeing in the north of HK Island, shopping in Kowloon and chilling in the New Territories and acceptable temperatures even in winter. Had a perfect New Year Party (except of the fireworks at 8pm instead of 12pm)! |
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by Maurz6263
| 4 Apr 2007 | 100% |
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Hi, many shops and eating cages to go! i love e place and will be going there soon! Rgds, Maurice |
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| 1 Dec 2006 | 20% |
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It was a bit hard to find... we were upgraded to a room with showers THANK GOD FOR THAT!! it is like being in a blade runner set!! And the veiw from our tiny window was the best!! |
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by Luisianna
| 10 Dec 2006 | 80% |
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Although the culture and sight seeing is amazing here, it seemed a little too expensive! We couldnt really party as the alcohol was a tad bit over priced! Shopping was fun, and a time a little hazardous (DO NOT MAKE EYE CONTACT WITH THE HAWKERS- THEY DO NOT TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER!!)especially in the markets. LOADS of places to eat out, LOADS of places to chill out-but agian, expensive! We also went to Disney Land while we were here-SO MUCH FUN!! And they dont seem to have the over eagerness of the American Disney Land, which is always good!! BOTTOM LINE: Cutlure Buffs: A must see place. Party animals: not for you |
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by murray66
| 29 Nov 2006 | 80% |
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lots of traditial reasaraunts, there is a irish pub close and a ned kellys round the corner, so food is good and cheap beer expensive even in happy hour, head north better not many tourists and people trying to sell you crap, shopping not as cheap as it used to be in kowloon |
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by sgardner
| 1 Dec 2006 | 100% |
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The owner and his wife were very helpful. When we complained about a bad diesel smell they moved us to a family room which was very kind. |
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by hedge9150
| 28 Dec 2006 | 100% |
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Transport kindda exp though.but for its convenience... its all worth the bucks! |
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by karen4820
| 9 Feb 2007 | 100% |
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Where else can you find the best bargain shopping than Mongkok? On a weekend, you wouldn't have enough room to breathe because of the thousands of people out and about! This place is so alive and you really feel the energy of the locals. I can't wait to return. |
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by two5jai
| 9 Dec 2006 | 80% |
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I was traveling alone this time and really enjoyed the convenience, cleanliness, and safety of the subway and bus systems in HK/KL. I especially loved sampling the goodies offered at the little mini bakeries in the underground subway stations. Do get one of those "Octopus cards" (or "Bak Dat Tung" cards, as they are known in the local Cantonese dialect, in the subway station) as they conveniently allow you to simply swipe the card to get on/off the subway, buses, and even pay for items purchased at 7/11 stores or pay for food at Kentucky Fried Chicken and McDonald's without having to fish for change from your purse or pockets. When your funds run low, simply go to one of the many machines found in the subway stations (or go to the attendant booth for a live person) and add funds. |
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by herbert9800
| 5 Jan 2007 | 100% |
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It is only a stop over, but it was great to stay here in Hong Kong. I will return for a longer time. |
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| 30 Dec 2006 | 80% |
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Kowloon is a great place to be in - great eating places to suit all budgets; well connected for getting around by bus or metro. |
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by poonsinw
| 7 Jan 2007 | 60% |
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busy, Never sleep city - you can enjoy in the night until you tired. Most shop will close 1.00 am. minority shop open 24 hr. |
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by karen7931
| 1 Dec 2006 | 80% |
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Things there are all small versions of everything, and lots of shopping malls there too. |
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by sufu
| 9 Jan 2007 | 80% |
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I haven't visited China yet but it is what I aimagine to be half way between China and Singapore - exactly as it should be. Easy to get around, lots of things to do. |
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by Michaeld2395
| 5 Feb 2007 | 80% |
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A fantastic place is Hong Kong. A blend of Western and Eastern Culture. |
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by bailey6120
| 16 Dec 2006 | 100% |
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Kowloon is such a fascinating place. A mixture of modernity and history, local culture & cosmopolitan lifetstyle blended together harmoniously. The public transport is highly developed. |
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by schatter
| 4 Apr 2007 | 60% |
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Great for shopping and eating good south east asian food. Better than Dubai and Bankok i think in this respect. Not so good for cultural sight seeing. Would come again. |
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by Ericla147
| 30 Dec 2006 | 100% |
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For those who love shopping, you can visit Citygate (Right beside MRT - Tung Chung) - a shopping centre with all the authentic brands such as esprit, nike, adiddas, puma, calvin klien, quicksilver amoung others. There's another adiddas factory outlet beside Chi Lai Kok Mrt station at the industrial building. Visiting the Peak at night is the best with fantastic view of the city. Ocean Park is a must-see for trill seekers who yearns for roller coasters. Disney park should be visited on non-peak days to avoid the horendously long queues. Morning Dim-Sums are a must-try for visitors. |
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by elepha3956
| 19 Jan 2007 | 100% |
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I loved Hong Kong, but dont go on a budget, The best bits need some money. Oh and be wary of the pollution. I would suggest a few days in Macau for some sanity and a day on the beach! |
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| 11 Feb 2007 | 100% |
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Go to Soho or Lan Kwai Fong for food and drink. HAppy hours before 9 are great value. Island of Lantau is a must, as is Cheung Sa beach on Lantau. Also go to victoria peak at 5 in eve then look at view by night after a drink. |
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| 22 Jan 2007 | 80% |
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Hong kong is like a hornets nest with no room to swing a cat. great shopping for all types of people. Watch out for fake merchandise. People do not smile a lot and can be quite rude but that is to be expected in a city that has over 6 million people in such a cramped space. |
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by Suwan4822
| 27 Mar 2007 | 80% |
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Hong Kong is the city that never sleeps! Food is available 24/7, especially in Mongkok. Public transport is so easy and cheap, there's so much to explore. It's definitely one of the most vibrant cities in the world. |
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by sharky3734
| 27 Feb 2007 | 60% |
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its noisy, its crowded, so if you like cities then this is a good place to be, otherwise dont stay for too long. it is easy to get aroung the mtr is brilliant and cheap, and you can have fun here in amongst the bustle. |
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by islands
| 16 Feb 2007 | 40% |
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So what is there to do in this city besides shop for pricey handheld gadgets and walk the street markets once again in the hopes that something I actually need will leap out at me ?This is my only first visit,and I know it takes time to get to know a new place but I had somehow expected the culture and points of interest in the city to become more apparent to me.So far all I can find is shopping shopping shopping at prices that really don't fit my budget. Maybe better luck next time? |
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by SarahDiaz5
| 5 Apr 2007 | 80% |
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Hong Kong has all of fun of China, without any of the trouble of understanding Chinese. It's very traveler friendly, as everything is in English and most people speak English. The weather is really humid, even when it's cold, and some days it's foggy so sightseeing can be difficult if you go to Victoria Peak or the Tian Tan Buddah. All-in-all, I would go there again. |
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by rhodat7415
| 26 Mar 2007 | 80% |
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Kowloon is the choice place to stay. Hong Kong Island is like Bond Street London. All the character you ever want is in Kowloon |
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| 14 Mar 2007 | 80% |
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If there's a stop next to hell, it must be Chungking Mansions with the all guys from India bothering you all the time. How come chinese people clean the rooms so extremely bad sometimes? |
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by giojef
| 26 Mar 2007 | 60% |
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Graet for who loves Chinese food and who loves shopping brand names. Staying 2 days is enough for hanging around. |
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