Assistance Needed for HK Trip 2nd Mar - 6th Mar

Hi Guys,

Thanks for all the invaluable comments on the forum. I%26#39;ve certainly learnt a lot from them for my upcoming trip to Hong Kong. :)

Will be going with my friends (ranging from 19 to 22 years old) and am staying at Island Shangri-La (incentive provided by my company).

Just a couple of last minute queries to clarify:

1) Is it very cold in HK at this period of time? Will a sweater suffice?

2) Are there any cheap and good food outlets near the hotel area? (Though we are staying at such a posh place, we are still students on a rather tight budget..)

3) Shopping wise, are the outlets still selling winter wear?

4) With regards to factory outlet shopping, would Citygate be a better choice as compared to Hung Hom? Also, could someone please advise on the location of Hung Hom?

5) Is Snoopy World worth visiting? (as it is rather out of the way)

Many thanks in advance for all your kind assistance! Looking forward to visiting HK for the first time!

alexis

Assistance Needed for HK Trip 2nd Mar - 6th Mar

For cheaper meals try around Pacific Place and Admiralty Centre eg Pacific Coffee has a good breakfast.

Assistance Needed for HK Trip 2nd Mar - 6th Mar

I can help with a few of your questions. Hung Hom is along the waterfront a bit further along from Tsim Tsai Tsui. I am going out to Hk soon and considered going to 10000 buddha temple above KCR Shatin station. Snoopy World is in New Town Plaza next to the station. I have never been to Snoopy World so can not advise you on what it is like.

I can help with a few of your questions. Hung Hom is along the waterfront a bit further along from Tsim Tsai Tsui. I am going out to Hk soon and considered going to 10000 buddha temple above KCR Shatin station. Snoopy World is in New Town Plaza next to the station. I have never been to Snoopy World so can not advise you on what it is like.

the Island Shangri La is one of my favourite hotels, I have stayed there many times.The weather is lovely and warm,not too hot and not humid yet, but take a light jacket and I always take a cardigan because some of the airconditioning in shops and restaurants is arctic.

I just came from HK last Feb 23 and it is cool enough to need a light sweater or jacket(we came from Manila). Temps were in the low 20s. And there were scattered showers. My friend and I came home with a cold - combination of late night shopping and the weather I think.

Outlets and stores still selling winter wear - didn%26#39;t find any summer shirts at all.

Read somewhere that Snoopy World is just for picture taking with kids - you may be better off at Ocean Park, which a friend said had an interesting jelly fish exhibit.

If you want cheap eats, just look for a branch of Cafe de Coral, they are everywhere or look for small restaurants where all the locals seem to be and chances are the food will be good and very reasonable.

P.S. Make sure you guys get an Octopus card - it is really easy and convenient to use!!

The weather would not be the same everyday in March. One day could be as low as 10ºC, another day could be as high as 25ºC. And it is likely that you would not experience temperature below 15ºC at all during your stay. So I would recommend layers - something that can be put on and take off during the day.

Watch the weather forecast before you go at-

www.hko.gov.hk

While you are at the island Shangri-la you can also ask the concierge about cheaper places to eat

Try asking Lionel and Mary Anne or there is this older guy there that is called Uncle

They are very helpful

As for shopping, go to Stanley market and you should be able to get some summer stuff

hi alexis if you guys can worth aday trip to shenzhen go via ktr train lo wu and walk to five storys of shopping you will need a visa but its easy to get at the boader

If you hold a singapore passport, you do not need a visa for shenzhen

Hey guys,

Thanks for all your input! I really appreciate them! :)

With regards to night markets, which one must I visit?

Stanley Market seems a bit far from Island Shangri-La, is it worth the trip?

Thanks!