Advantages: Nice facility
Disadvantages: Don't eat here

The hotel staff was very good, particularly Alan the hotel manager. The rooms were well maintained and all of the staff were courteous and efficient. But the hotel restaurants were atrocious. We tried three of them, and the only food even remotely accepta ... Read review

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hi and welcome to ciao by wingnut888

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Advantages: none
Disadvantages: Everything

The detailed line of this product is "This is a renowned hostel in the heart of the city, with newly renovated rooms and in-room facilities bringing you to a cosy home away from home" Ok that souds great and it also scores highly for ratings on the ... Read review

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A lot of typos there, but nothing a bit of proof reading won't sort out. However, a good review that tells you exactly what you need to know. I'm not a backpacker and haven't stayed in hostels for many years but it might have been helpful to add some comparisons to what you should expect for your money in this kind of place. by brereton66

Sounds like a complete nightmare by tractor-boy

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Advantages: spacious, well organized, hospitality
Disadvantages: far away

I have been in Beijing in April 2008 on a business trip. I spent over a year working in Beijing in 1995/1996. This was my first visit to Beijing after that and I was excited and apprehensive at the same time. During my first stay I have been at the Bei ... Read review

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Good review. Lel xx by lel1969

Well Reviewed... by majeedkazi

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New airports for old.
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too many hurdles
by chaochao

Beijing Airport - a nice place to depart or arrive
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Advantages: Well planned perminant exhibit
Disadvantages: Few valuable artifacts

There are I feel 2 kinds of history museum. One full of dusty artifacts and the other that tries to take you on a history lesson. This is the latter. Most of the exhibits are not valuable, and many are replicas. But the story of the permanent ex ... Read review

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I definitely prefer this type of mseum to the dusty artefact type. by Claiiiree

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Hong Kong Museum of History
by hdsimmons

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Advantages: A unique place
Disadvantages: A long day

...could book this trip with Splendid Tours & Travel Ltd and they sorted out everything from our boat over t ... Read review

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i wouldn't have gambled a penny after being treated like that! by Zmugzy

ooo you lucky thing I would love to go to Macau - sounds like it's worth it by larsbaby

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Advantages: quick and easy transport
Disadvantages: none

I loved the star ferry although according to people the journey gets shorter and shorter every year due to reclaimed land. The journey itself costs approx 25pence and takes you from Kowloon over to Hong Kong island in approx 5-10 mins and vice versa. You ... Read review

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more detail and you would get v.helpful by 05cwestr

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The best experience in Hong Kong
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Star Ferry
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Advantages: magnificent views
Disadvantages: along way up and can be difficult for families with small children on the tram

I have been on the peak tram several times and it makes my heart skip a beat every time. It is a steep climb and lasts for 7-8 minutes. The best place to sit on the way up is on the right hand side where you experience spectacular views . Once at the ... Read review

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hi please do let me know if you add some more in-depth information and I will happily re-rate.x by gizmogizmo

welcome to ciao... by majeedkazi

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the traditional transport to the Peak
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The Pride of Hong Kong
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The Peak Tram
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Advantages: Extremely beautiful place to visit and enjoy
Disadvantages: None for nature beauty lovers

Recently I visited Jiu Zhai Gou (九寨沟), beautiful valley located on the northern part of Si Chuan (四川) province China where the big earthquake struck in the early 2008. Si Chuan province is also the home of the giant pand ... Read review

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First class review - and it sounds like a wonderful place. by torr

Excellent review, nicely put together with photos by RippedoffPete

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Advantages: A nice place to visit with tons to see
Disadvantages: Language barrier for some people

I've been living in Kunming city the capital of Yunnan province for around one and half year so far, studying Chinese language and also doing some traveling on the surrounding area, and still hasn't covered the whole province. Yunnan is one of the most so ... Read review

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l would love to visit ~ but the language barrier would be a problem . . . . . . ♥ . jesi . ♥ by jesi

Great Review..... by majeedkazi

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Way off the Beaten Track.
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Kung Hey Fat Choi!
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Teaching in China
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Advantages: interesting food, ancient culture, stunning scenery
Disadvantages: interesting food, air pollution, traffic in Beijing

In July 2007 I went on holiday to China. I wanted to see it before the Olympic Games, although I had perhaps left it a bit late to see Beijing before the massive construction activity had begun. We used Audley Travel (www.audleytravel.co.uk) to arrange ac ... Read review

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Fantastic review ..a well deserved diamond :) by kiran8

Been living in China, Yunnan province with 2 British friends for almost 2 years now, and you are right, too many places to visit he..he..he. ^^ by Stenly7981

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Way off the Beaten Track.
by nickyturnill

Kung Hey Fat Choi!
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Teaching in China
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Advantages: Good place for family
Disadvantages: No

...to the Disneyland is the Ocean Park. I still remember how excited I was on my first visit as a little girl with my parents. I went there a few more times for school trips and it has become part of my childhood memory. ... Read review

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the fun of ocean park
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Advantages: Stunning view
Disadvantages: NO

The Victoria Peak is the highest point on the Hong Kong island. From above the peak, you can get the best view of the beautiful city and the harbour. There are various way to go to the Peak but the best I believe is to go on the Peak Tram. It is the ... Read review

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the traditional transport to the Peak
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The Pride of Hong Kong
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Peak Tram Hong Kong
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Advantages: Must-do thing in Hong Kong
Disadvantages: No

...times I've been on the Star Ferry. I used to live on the Hong Kong Island and one of the quickest way to get to the other side of the harbour is to go on the Star Ferry. It is a must-do th ... Read review

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The best experience in Hong Kong
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Star Ferry Hong kong - Kowloon
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Advantages: Good day out for family
Disadvantages: NA

...it has finally arrive in Hong Kong, my birthplace. It is located in the Lantau Islands, close to the new airport. I went there after a few mon ... Read review

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the fantasyland
by candice830

Disney Hong Kong - Where dreams sort of come true!
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Disney Hong Kong Style
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Advantages: Local culture
Disadvantages: Beds are 'hard' to get used to

Stayed here in February 2008 before embarking on a cruise to Vietnam and China. If you want to experience a more authentic Hong Kong I would highly recommend it although it does come as a bit of a shock at first. I wouldn't say that this hotel is really i ... Read review