Hi our flight from mumbai to sydney has 9hours layover in hongkong we arrive hk at 09. If you dont have enough time to leave the hong kong airport during your. How to spend a layover in hong kong the restless worker. How to master hong kong in one short layover forbes. Oct 30, 2017 hong kong is a massive, bustling, hub of culture, food, finance, and technology. If you have a longer hong kong layover, i hope you have an enjoyable one. The restaurant is located in the tai po cooked food centre, which is about an hour away from the hong kong kowloon area. With a convenient pickup at hong kong international airport and drop off at hong kong airport express station at ifc mall, youll have time to discover beautiful hong kong in this walking tour with a local. Novotel citygate hong kong sure, it is a relatively quick journey into kowloon or hk. If you have 2436 hours, hong kong makes for the perfect layover. For completeness ill add that trains to the city are 24 minutes to hong kong station in central about 18 to kowloon but neither station is really near anything interesting apart from shopping malls and even getting out of the stations can be a bit of a trek. Private layover tour to hong kongs top attractions tsuen. Visit the native fishing villages at aberdeen, learn about the process of making jewelry at a factory, and marvel at panoramic views of the stunning skyline atop victoria peak.
Here you will find out about our superfast train that puts you into kowloon 20 minutes or hk island 24 minutes from the airport this means you do have some options on what to dosee during your layover. Depending on the length of your layover, you may need a hotel. As the torrent of water dried up for the first time in thousands of years. No need to stay at the airport when theres so much to see. Click here to experience a taste of asias world city in just 48 or 72 hours with a cheeky stopover in hong kong. How to make the most of a 12hour layover in hong kong the. How much ground you can cover depends on how long is your layover.
Recommendedminimum time for layover hi all, unlike the various threads wanting do do stuff in hk airport, i actually want as little time there possible during my layover. The big buddha gets its original name, tian tan from its base which is. If youre trying to determine whether you can leave the airport during your hong kong layover, click here for useful tips. Does the hong kong international airport have a repeat security check for. How to make the most of a 12hour layover in hong kong. Travel options are airport bus 6070minutes, 3340hkd, taxi 3050 minutes, 250330hkd or airport express 24min. The hong kong international airport hkg is located roughly 25 miles from downtown hong kong which makes the city accessible only for those on long layovers. Wherever youre travelling to, make a pit stop into asias world city for a short.
Since it is in november, i am wondering how the weather would be in general. I have done quite a bit of research but i am having a hard time with anything definitive from the government. Private layover tour to hong kongs top attractions. With anthony bourdain, matt walsh, craig au yeung, simon yin. We heated out on our 1yr wedding anniversary trip, but missed a connection in hong kong due to a delay in ny. May 31, 2018 we heated out on our 1yr wedding anniversary trip, but missed a connection in hong kong due to a delay in ny. Good thing, because sooner or later all travelers to asia will end up here, to say nothing for business travelers. Best hong kong layover guide 6 hour, 12 hour, overnight. A hole in the wall restaurant known to have the best roasted meats in. Only spending a few hours in hong kong is no excuse to sit around the airport missing out on a taste of local culture. The airport express light rail train connects to hong kong proper, with trains leaving every 10 minutes during regular business hours.
I have an 11 hour layover in hong kong on february 5th, and amidst the coronavirus outbreak im concerned about my health at the airport. And so here i am, 7 12 years later, coming into land at hong kong, en route to switzerland. I nstead of whining about a 12hour layover at hong kong international airport hkg, i chose to make the most of it. We are travelling from vancouver, bc canada to thailand in october and have a 9 hr layover in hong kong. Take the airport express to central station not sure if central and hong kong station are the same place walk to star ferry take star ferry to tst walk around tst maybe have. Standing atop victoria peak skydeck gave us a fantastic vantage. With little sense of the territorys layout and transportation options, even a daylong layover seemed too short for comfort. Now as far as what to do on your layover, you have a few options. Bali, singapore, hong kong, macau, bangkok, singapore, zurich. Here is a complete guide for stopping over in hong kong, from where to store your luggage to visa exemption. Things to do in hong kong on an 8hour stopover cheapflights. The case caused a lot of debate in hong kong with one camp claiming that the act of uploading the seeder. A sharkskin suit and sweltering heat add a twist to tonys hong kong layover. We land on 9 am on friday and the connecting flight is at 7 pm the same day which leaves us with atleast 10 hours on hand.
I visited the energetic city back in 2010 for six days and still didnt scratch the surface. This gives me optimal time for spending my layover. I am elderly and have arranged assistance at each leg, so doubtful about actually leaving the airport with its associated baggage claim, customs and then carrying my luggage around hong kong but tas on a flight forum suggested i post here as they say having a day in hk is not to be missed. Its compact size, and efficient public transport make it a breeze to get out of the airport, explore the city, and return in time for your flight. Dec 14, 2017 hong kong is one of brittnies favorite places and with a layover on our way to bali she was determined to make us fall in love with it too. Nov 02, 2015 if you have a longer hong kong layover, i hope you have an enjoyable one. What to do on a layover in hong kong the road les traveled. See some of the major sites, such as victoria peak, tsim sha tsui, central, mongkok and learn how to get around hong kong like a local, experience. Im planning to take a flight from san fransisco sfo to delhi del with a layover in hong kong hkg for 1 hour. There is quite a lot to see and do, even with a short layover, when you are able to get to the city. Aussies know that travelling to europe or north america is a long journey. There is cat street where they are selling art, chun yeung market where local produce, flower market, and goldfish market is popular. Standing atop victoria peak skydeck gave us a fantastic vantage point to fully appreciate how crazy the city layout really is. If you love shopping and do not want to miss the shopping heaven of hong kong, you can use your limited time to shop in two shopping malls near the airport.
Let it be known that hong kong deserves more time than a single layover. This is my suggested itinerary for what you want to do in hong kong assuming your flight is on time. Fortunately, weve got a few suggestions for you to maximise your time in the city. Hong kong is one of brittnies favorite places and with a layover on our way to bali she was determined to make us fall in love with it too. Even a layover as little as four hours is perfect for a bit of sightseeing in hong kong. Tony fights the sweltering heat and oppressive smog as he attempts to get his fill of dim sum and roasted meat before his flight home. On your layover in hong kong, take time to explore the highlights of hong kong on this private tour. A sevenhour stopover in hong kong the west australian. If you want to stay connected while you are in hong kong, considering renting a y5 buddy wifi hotspot. With fast trains connecting the city and the airport, you will realise that a quick visit is easy and very doable. Nov 22, 2014 the hong kong international airport hkg is located roughly 25 miles from downtown hong kong which makes the city accessible only for those on long layovers. Wherever youre travelling to, make a pit stop into asias world city for a short tour. Travel to hong kong history and documentary about hong kong in. Hi all, im stuck in a conundrum right now as im planning to book a twoway flight from dublin hong kong singapore and back to dublin with.
Anthony bourdain hong kong no reservations the layover. So the trip was off to an unplanned start but we made the best of it. Hi freinds, so my wife and i are travelling to nz from mumbai and we have a 10 hour layover at hong kong. A21 4060 minutes travel time depending on traffic and head over to tst, have a walk at the star ferry, have some dinner. We only spent 5 hours in the city, but we squeezed in a couple quintessential hong kong experiences. What can i do in hong kong with a three hour layover. Hong kong is a massive, bustling, hub of culture, food, finance, and technology. Of all the sites to see in hong kong this one is the one im most upset about missing. I am hoping to go into the city of hong kong during my 14 hour layover. You should have time to get out and see just a bit. The ritz carlton hong kong is one of the most luxurious hotels in the tsim sha tsui area, located on floors 102118 of the international commerce centre. The writers tour guide was paid for by hong kong tourism board. As seen on travel channels the layover with anthony bourdain.
Aug 02, 2015 let it be known that hong kong deserves more time than a single layover. As it turns out, the amenities of a businessfriendly destination also benefits leisure travelers. Tony finds himself on a 48hour layover in the fastpaced, fascinating city of hong kong. This was my 2nd time in hong kong, my first time in hk several years back, was such a wonderful experience, decided to leave the airport and see tian.
Culture trip recommends the ritz carlton hong kong a tier 5 property offering enviable views of the entire city. Has anyone had experience trying to make a connection in 1 hour at hk airport. Aug 17, 2017 i nstead of whining about a 12hour layover at hong kong international airport hkg, i chose to make the most of it. I am female travelling solo and have an 11 hour layover in hkg. We all know hong kong as a dazzling, ultramodern city, with people who are up to date with fashion and technology, and towering skyscrapers. Im sadly leaving for home this friday, but i have a layover in hong kong before connecting to back home.
Im flying from ho chi minh to hong kong on cathay pacific. The concept of the show is tony in a major city on a layover for only 24 to 48 hours. What is a good hotel for a one night layover in hong. So as soon as your plane touches down, grab your carry on and run down the hallway of moving sidewalks to begin your hong kong layover. I have a layover of seven hours it would have been eight but we were delayed in perth and it seems like enough time to get out of the airport. But one thing i liked about the layover was how tony actually gave advice for travelers and visitors. Y5 gave me a complimentary trial while i was in hong kong and i was able to connect several devices at one time. If you are traveling through hong kong international airport on a transit, make the most of your layover by taking a private guided tour of hong kong. Let a local host show you the best hong kong has to offer on a 100% personalised layover tour. Hong kong chief executive carrie lam holds a press conference after attending the opening session of the national peoples congress npc at the great hall of the people in beijing on may 21, 2020. This is one of the most popular things to do in hong kong, as it provides an unparalleled view over the city.
And yes, this was the better option for me, i thought id ask about hong kong. When he visits hong kong, a place he describes as a wonderland of colors, lights and speed, a perfect marriage of modern and traditional, he dines at well established restaurants particularly in the layover episode across some of the major dining themes of hong kong. We had a 14 hour layover in hong kong before we headed to sri lanka for our two week honeymoon. The tian tan buddha, or the big buddha, was completed in 1993 and overlooks the ngong ping village. I was checking the tours for transit passengers, but i think i will miss them by an hour because of the timing. Layover at hong kong airport hong kong forum tripadvisor. Hi freinds, so my wife and i are travelling to nz from mumbai and we have a 10 hour layover at hong kong we land on 9 am on friday and the connecting flight is at 7 pm the same day which leaves us with atleast 10 hours on hand leaving aside 3 hours to leave and get back in the airport, we still have 7 hours to explore the city.
I have done quite a bit of research but i am having a hard time with anything definitive from the. I will have a long layover at hong kong international airport 11 am to 4 pm. I visited again this summer with cathay pacific and had just enough time to see my favorite spots again, while passing a few new treasures along the way. Thats why its popular to take a stopver and see another exciting destination. The ultimate private layover hong kong tour 2020 hong. China tells countries to stop meddling in proposed hong. All told, give yourself 90 minutes to get to hong kong from leaving your plane, and get back on the airport express 2. Could you guys provide me the link or some torrent site to watch out for. Can anyone currently at the hong kong airport paint a picture of what its like there right now.
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