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Staff are not over-friendly and if you need to know anything they just want to help you, from shopping to directions, or other places to eat or drink! I travel regularly to HK and pop in every time I'm there as it’s like a home away from home for me...hope it’s the same for you!]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19550 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19545 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19545 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19524 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19524 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19516 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19516 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19515 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19515 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19507 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/19507 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18983 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18983 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18938 This is actually most people's arrival point, as Hong Kong's new airport was built on an artificial piece of land that was added to accommodate the huge structure.

The island is home to some amazing little fishing villages (Tai O), where locals go at weekends to buy their dried fish, as well as Big Buddha, the biggest outdoor buddha in the world. Next to the Big Buddha temple, is a monastery, where its possible to eat some fantastic vegetarian food, with beautifully decorated and ornate surroundings.
A great afternoon out, and the chance to be outside of the polluted areas like Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18938 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18616 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/18616 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13628
Accessible by minibus, taxi and bus, these beaches can be a fantastic half-day out away from the city.

The beaches, from west to east, include Deep Water Bay, Repulse Bay, South Bay and over the point to Stanley.

Deep Water bay is a great place to enjoy the sun and sand and is connected to Repulse Bay around the point past Middle Island by a promenade (20min walk).

Repulse Bay is fundamentally a high-end residential area with a large beach and shops.

A short taxi ride from Repulse Bay is South Bay beach. This gem is usually less crowded and great for swimming and has a decent restaurant for snacks.

Over and around the point is Stanley (famous for its market) which has two beaches of note – the first is the main beach facing east (a short stroll from the main bus terminus); the second is St Stephen's beach. Facing into Stanley Bay, its a 15min walk along Wong Ma Kok Rd (taking you past one of HK’s many military cemeteries from WW2 – a sombre reminder of what went on here in recent history). Great for picnics and just enjoying the scenery, you can also take part in dinghy sailing and kayaking if you have the energy.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/13628 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11203
As soon as you set foot on the street out come the chasing pack of touts trying to divert you into their restaurant but it is worth holding out and going round the bend to Co Co Curry which has a wide and tasty variety of Malaysian and Thai food as well as the extremely tasty Roti. Tasty and excellent value.

Perfectly washed down by a selection from their wide range of bottled lagers.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11203 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/11201
All you can eat dim sum, sushi, sashimi, miso soup, freshly cooked noodles, sandwiches, quiches, fresh Fruit, chocolate fountain, Haagen-Dazs and cakes. Add all you can drink sparkling dry white wine and a price of HK$200 each (about £15) and you have a full stomach, few drinks, happy wife and happy wallet.

And if you have not had enough you can go back on a Sunday. Less of a buffet, more of a meal, and unlimited champagne instead of Sparkling Wine. HK$250 each.

Saturday Sparkling Tea Buffet is 1pm to 4.30pm.
Sunday Bubbly Brunch is 11.30am to 3pm.
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Luk Yu is straight out of the movies, and is the actual scene of an old-style triad killing.]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4603 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4600 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4600 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4571
The prices are excellent too: You should be able to feed five people for no more than £30 (under 500 HKD).]]> http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4571 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4564 http://www.ivebeenthere.co.uk/tips/4564