SOME HINTS TO EXPLORE HONGKONG ON YOUR OWN

You will be given free visa on arrival at the immigration. There will be a Kiosk  for Octopus card which u cannot miss at the airport. Get ur Octopus card here before you come out , since they do not give your change back in the bus and in most other places. This can b used in all buses, peak tram, ferry, mrt trains, all cable cars, Disney land ticket booths, kfc etc. This can b topped up, repaired if refused to function & the balance amount refunded in all mtr stations. Do not forget to get it refunded at the airport mrt or octopus office there on returning. There will be a service charge of few HK $. Take City Flyer Airport Bus A 21 as you come out of the airport (to airport ground transportation center, which will b on your rt. Side.) to TST. Get down @ 14^th stop ( Middle road stop)which will be displayed in the electronic screen inside the bus & u need not count. This runs from  6AM  to midnight- costs 33 hk$, may be 45 now., irrespective of destination. Runs every 15 -20 mts. Takes about 60 – 90 mts. depending upon traffic.  Hotel Imperial is just close by to the 14^th stop. This Hotel is chosen since it is within 20 meters from the airport bus arriving & departing stops.Familiarize yourself as to how a bus stop looks like to find out from which bus stop you will have to board the bus back to airport. ( from the hotel , just cross the road and turn right, walk about 100m you can find the bus stop  for A21 to take you to Airport.)
Keep ur baggage @ the IMPERIAL HOTEL reception, if early check in is not permitted, then go to Chungking Mansion which will be shown ( very close to the hotel,)by any one near by. Plenty of Indian restaurants there. We preferred Lahore Restaurant in the ground floor, which is found if you take the first right turn as you enter and then  left –walk about 25 meters. As you enter Chungking mansion, there are 2-3 money exchange booths on the left. One is owned by a Tamil Muslim, who will give a good exchange rate. At the corner shop here, you may get the cheapest sim card to call India for your cell phone. After lunch check into hotel and rest until 6PM. Walk  from your hotel for about 15 mts. to reach the waterfront of Victoria harbor ( star ferry pier, HK Cultural Center & Planetarium are also very close to this) to sit & watch the movements of ships there. Get to the front row to watch the Avenue of Stars which starts at 8 PM & lasts for 20 mts.

Take b.fast @ 7AM. Take MTR to Lai King, ( RED LINE ROUTE)change here to Tung Chung  ( ORANGE LINE ROUTE)which again can be easily recognized from the exhibits there. Get down @ Tung Chung Terminus, walk about 150 mts with the crowd to reach the cable car to Big Buddha. ( Ngong Ping 360 ) Once u alight you need not waste ur time & energy to walk& climb to see the big Buddha (>250 steps ) unless you are very much interested ,energetic and there is enough time. After strolling a while, ask for the bus terminus there, which  will not look like a bus stand here but it will be like A21 bus stop . Board the bus No. 23 to Tung Chung MRT ( 50 Mts.travel).  http://www.travel-hongkong-attractions.com/bus-23-operation-hour.html  Walk 150 meters to reach MRT. Board the train and get down @ the next  Sunny Bay station. Change here to Disney line( LILAC LINE ROUTE) to reach Disney Land  which is the next& the last  stop and try to b there b fore 2PM. You may buy tkt. here to enter. You can b here until u witness the firework display @ 7 .00PM. and retrace to Sunny Bay—to Lai King—change line to reach TST by MRT .  If you have more days to spare,you can spend one full day in Big Buddha area and one full day in Disney land. Then to hotel for night stay.
If you feel more adventurous, ( 1 full day )and want to tread the path which has not been dared by any Indian tourist, I am sure, you can very well try this route back to TST from Big Buddha bus terminus. Take the bus No. 2 from here to MuiWo( 45 Mts.travel )and then from the adjacent  pier take  ferry to reach Central ( 50 Minutes. ).
Bus No.2 schedule from NP 360 to MuiWo
http://www.newlantaobus.com
Ferry schedule from MuiWo to Central
http://www.nwff.com.hk/eng/fare_table/central-mui_wo/
You will arrive at Pier 6 in Central. From central pier 7 you can reach TST ferry terminal, which is close to your hotel.

After bfast at 7. Board the MRT to CENTRAL from TST and come out of exit  J. Walk about 15 mts as shown in the video to reach Peak lower tram station. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXO7j1Yom-0  Travel in this to Victoria Peak. See Madam Tussaud wax museum & all.–Also you may try visiting Bank Of China Tower, before boarding the Peak Tram, which is only 350 Meters away from the Peak Tram lower station. See the link below. In most places there is a separate queue for the Octopus Card holders which is usually less crowded.
https://www.google.co.in/maps/dir/%E8%8A%B1%E5%9B%AD%E9%81%931%E5%8F%B7+Bank+of+China+Tower+Hong+Kong/The+Peak+Tram,+Hong+Kong/@22.2784621,114.1582826,17z/data=!3m1!4b1!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x34040065d4372503:0x66c61ba7d24e875b!2m2!1d114.161493!2d22.279304!1m5!1m1!1s0x3404007389b2f5c7:0xacf435d725487126!2m2!1d114.159191!2d22.277683
After completing your visit in the Victoria Peak, ask for bus terminus there  -board the bus No. 15  to CENTRAL which stops very near the Star ferry terminal of Central. Here you can take the rickshaw bus tour which is available at that place itself or take the Star Ferry from pier NO:7 to TST (Many bays are there ) depending on available time.

Wake up call at 2.30 AM—Vacate hotel- Catch bus at 3-3.30 Am – or take a cab- Reach Airport at 4.30  Am.  Board Your flight to US @ 8 AM..Also find out before hand weather u will have to get down at the last or last but one stop as the  driver will not know English. ( Terminal 1 0r 2 )

Ladies Market  ==  Extends from Prince Edward to Mongkok==Can be reached from Mongkok Exit E2, or D3. Also from Jordan exit C2 also from Prince Edward exit B2 == Open from 12 noon to 10.30 PM
Temple Street Night Market ==  2PM to 11 PM== Reach via Jordan exit A
Jade Market ==  Yau Ma Tai Exit C -10 mts. Walk.
Stanley Market==  No need. Not worth it. Bus No. 973 from TST East to Stanley Market & back.
Tram is available only in Hongkong Island ( Central MTR ) { HK is divided into 4 areas- Kowloon, New territories,HK Island and Lantau Island ) Central exits B,C,& K, =Only HK$ 2 for any destination.=runs every 4 mts.==Almost every 250 metrs. One stop.== Best way to wander in HK island if you have time.
Rickshaw Bus tour in Central- You can google it for info.
Ocean Park.—-  Closed on Mondays.== 10 AM to 6 PM. Needs help to reach.

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http://www.12hk.com/area/SouthIsland/AberdeenJumboFloatingRestaurant.shtml
http://www.metropolasia.com/Jumbo_Kingdom

Opening Hours: The viewing deck is open from Monday to Friday, 8am to 8pm, and Saturdays from 8am until 2pm. Sundays are closed. You need your original passport to enter.
Bank of China Tower in Numbers
1: Located at 1 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong
4: Currently the fourth tallest building in Hong Kong
17: The building was officially opened on 17th May 1990
43: There is an observation deck located on the 43rd floor
49: The building uses 49 elevators
72: Storeys tall
367.4: Metres in height
135,000: Metres-squared of floor space within the building
1 billion: Hong Kong dollars paid to secure the land. It was said at the time that the price was far below market value and led to accusations of favouritism from the government towards Chinese companies.

• Generally Air Asia uses Terminal 2 in HK. This terminal comes after Terminal 1 coming from HK side.
• Between T1 & T2 there is an automated electric train every 2-4 mts.
• Men in red coat in HK airport will help you in directing you your preferred place.
• Police with a red label under the shoulder badge is supposed to know English.
• Tsing Ma Bridge is a suspension bridge on your way from airport to City, opened in 1997. Supposed to be the 7th longest suspension bridge in the world. City Flyer Bus A21 uses the upper road in this and the train uses the lower dec.

Address:
10 Salisbury Road, TsimShaTsui, Kowloon
Tel:
(852) 2721 0226
Hours:
Open Monday – Friday : 1pm – 9pm; Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays : 10am – 9pm; Closed Tuesdays.
Admission:
Exhibition Halls – HK$10 for adults, HK$5 for students, children and seniors.
How to get there:
While you can take the MTR, alighting at TsimShaTsui Station Exit J, our favourite way is to hop on the Star Ferry from Central or Wan Chai to TST and walk about 10 mins to the museum. Located in front of The Peninsula HOTEL  on the TsimShaTsui waterfront, the Space Museum is easy to spot with its white-domed planetarium.
Very kid friendly, with interactive rides and exhibits including a virtual paraglider and a harness that holds you aloft with the same approximate gravity you’d experience walking on the moon! Aside from the regularly updated exhibitions and shows, the museum also organises plenty of additional activities, including a monthly introduction of the night sky in the Space Theatre, Astronomy happy hours, and fun science lab sessions.
OMNIMAX and 3D SHOWS at the SPACE THEATRE
Whilst at the Space Museum, a must-visit is the Stanely Ho Space Theatre. The theatre shows a number of Omnimax productions with a projection system that produces an almost 360-degree panorama view. You can buy Space Theatre tickets (HK$24 – HK$32) in advance at the museum, at any URBTIX outlet. Do note that kids under 3 are not permitted in any of the Space Theatre shows. Currently showing are:
Born To Be Wild Until August 31^st.  Daily, 1.30pm, 5pm and 8.30pm.  Closed Tuesdays.
At the Omnimax screen, Born to be Wild transports the audience into the lush rainforests of Borneo and across the rugged Kenyan savannah exploring the bond between humans and animals.  Will bring out the inner Dr Doolittle in adults and children alike.
Tornado Alley Until October 31^st.  Mon – Fri, 3.50 pm and 7.30 pm.  Closed Tuesdays.
Also at the Omnimax, the audience follows a group of scientists following tornados through America in order to learn how to predict their occurrences. Perfect for the inquisitive mind or budding meteorologists.
Astronaut 3D Until December 31^st. Daily, 2.40pm and 6.10pm. Closed Tuesdays.
The museum’s 3D Dome show is all about the preparation and learning a trainee astronaut undergoes. Experience the risks and challenges an astronaut faces in preparation for their space flight, all in 3D. To infinity, and beyond!

Address:
2 Science Museum Road, TsimShaTsui East, Kowloon
Tel:
(852) 2732 3232
Hours:
Open Monday – Friday 1pm- 9pm Sat- Sun 10am- 9pm. Closed Thursdays.
Admission:
HK$25 for adults, HK$12.50 for students, children and seniors. Free admission for children under 4 years old accompanied by an adult with ticket and free admission on Wednesdays.
How to get there:
Exit TsimShaTsui at B2 and walk along Cameron Road towards East TsimShaTsui for about 8 mins.
Also in TST, the Science Museum is fun for children and adults alike. This huge space has 500 exhibits over four floors, with sections devoted to everything from life sciences, meteorology and geography; light, sound, and motion; computers and robotics and more. Kids will stay occupied with the interactive displays (about three-quarters of the museum is hands-on) – not to mention the chance to run around in the massive kids’ area designed just for them. A huge museum with a ton to do, this is a super spot on a rainy or humid day since you can easily spend the whole day here. Currently exhibiting is:
Creatures of the Abyss Until October 17. Exploring the Deep Ocean, the most inaccessible ecosystem on Earth, Creatures of the Abyss teaches kids about the sea and the strange and fascinating creatures that live within it.
You may book YMCA hotel also, which is very near to the Planetarium and HK cultural center.You may visit these links to see if you have not yet booked your room. It costs Rs.8,000/ per night for a double room. (17^th Sep. 2014)
Regarding what others say about this hotel, you may visit the following link
http://www.tripadvisor.in/Hotel_Review-g294217-d305913-Reviews-The_Salisbury_YMCA_of_Hong_Kong-Hong_Kong.html
You may get down at stop number 15 ( East TST Salisbury road stop ) and find your way to YMCA HOTEL by walking about 250 meters backward direction. While returning you will have to reach the 4th stop near New World Center, on the Salisbury Road. To have an idea of the topography, please visit this link.
https://www.google.co.in/maps/dir/Salisbury+YMCA+of+Hong+Kong,+41+Salisbury+Rd,+Hong+Kong/10+Salisbury+Rd,+Tsim+Sha+Tsui,+Hong+Kong/@22.2946685,114.1713607,17z/data=!4m13!4m12!1m5!1m1!1s0x340400f255b4263d:0xdf28724e693c75f0!2m2!1d114.171116!2d22.295123!1m5!1m1!1s0x340400f3b16783a7:0xf6f8a5368fe7e0ac!2m2!1d114.171708!2d22.294318
To know about the bus stops of A 21 visit this link.
http://www.nwstbus.com.hk/routesearch.aspx?t=1408238047369&intLangID=1
Nearest stop to YMCA HOTEL from Airport is  stop No.15, East TST Station on Salisbury Road.

• This attraction is neat to see, but it will resonate to fans of Chinese film more than the rest of us. Located on the TsumShaTsui promenade in Kowloon, this is also a great place to view the impressive island skyline and Symphony of Lights. It’s modeled a little bit after the Hollywood walk of fame and tells the story of 100 years of Hong Kong film making. The big bronze statue of Bruce Lee here makes for another great photo opp.AVENUE OF STARS. The TsimShaTsui waterfront area next to the Star Ferry Terminal and behind the Museum of Art, the Space Museum and the Hong Kong Cultural Center. The pedestrian area starts at Salisbury Garden that is a small public garden and ends at the Star Ferry docks. This one features Sculptures, handprints and signatures of famous people in the Hong Kong film and music industry.
• A big light, music, and fireworks show that starts at 8 pm every day when the weather is OK.
• A pedestrian area for exercise and strolling. There are some benches.

Recently opened on the Central harbor front, the new Hong Kong Observation Wheel (or Hong Kong Ferris Wheel) provides 20 minutes of fun for all ages. The wheels spins around 3 times and provides excellent views over Victoria Harbour and is also within walking distance of the ferry terminals and Central hotels. One of the best times to visit is during Golden Hour when the sunlight hits the skyscrapers or during the Symphony of Lights laser show. But, really, any time is a good time.

If you thought Victoria Harbour was a dazzling cityscape on its own, hang around for A Symphony of Lights — the nightly multimedia show involving more than 40 buildings on both sides of the harbour.
Named the ‘World’s Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show’ by Guinness World Records, coloured lights, laser beams and searchlights perform in an unforgettable all-round spectacle synchronised to music and narration that celebrates the energy, spirit and diversity of Hong Kong. There are five main themes: Awakening, Energy, Heritage, Partnership, and the finale, Celebration. The show is free for public enjoyment and no admission ticket is required.
You can listen to the show’s music and narration live nightly at the TsimShaTsui waterfront outside the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, and the promenade outside the Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai. Live narration is available in three languages: English on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays; Mandarin on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays; and Cantonese on Sundays. You can also listen to the show’s music and narration by tuning your radio to FM 103.4 MHz (English), FM 106.8 MHz (Cantonese) or FM 107.9 MHz (Mandarin) or via mobile phone by dialing 35-665-665 (English) or 35-665-668 (Mandarin). Usual charges for phone calls apply.
Time: 8pm daily. The show lasts for about 13 minutes www.tourism.gov.hk

How to get there

Vantage Points:

• TsimShaTsui Promenade outside the Hong Kong Cultural Centre: MTR East TsimShaTsui Station, Exit L6. Follow the signs and walk for around five minutes.
• Golden Bauhinia Square: MTR Wan Chai Station, Exit A5. Follow the signs, take the skybridge to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre, and head for the Golden Bauhinia Square.
• A favourite vantage point for viewing the show is from a boat on the harbour. Check out these harbour cruises for ideas