Can anyone suggest any good secondhand record (i.e. vinyl) stores in Hong Kong? [more inside]
posted by The Card Cheat on Nov 8, 2009 - 1 answer

Recommended computer repair service in Hong Kong? [more inside]
posted by lmm on Oct 25, 2009 - 0 answers

Advice on bringing a small quantity of legally prescribed Ritalin (methylphenidate) and other prescriptions for personal use into Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, South Korea, and the Philippines? [more inside]
posted by anonymous on Aug 12, 2009 - 7 answers

I have $500, a backpack, and 3 days in Hong Kong, starting Monday, with nothing to do but wait for a visa (which means I ain't leavin'). Aside from standing around the Tsim Sha Tsui 7-11 eating Doritos and browsing the suitcopywatch collections and trolling Wanchai in the vain hopes of meeting someone who isn't a prostitute or looking for one, where are some fun, up-all-night places to go that involve cheap alcohol and good company for a 20-something?
posted by saysthis on Mar 20, 2009 - 7 answers

I'm in Hong Kong for two more days and would like to bring back tasty tea (of any variety, especially green) that is difficult or impossible to find back in the States. Please give me your tea suggestions, bearing in mind the only Cantonese word I recognize is on an "Exit" sign, but I can find the usual tourist areas on the subway. Thanks!
posted by Napoleonic Terrier on Feb 22, 2009 - 7 answers

Help me find a good travel agency in Austin, TX for booking flights to Hong Kong! [more inside]
posted by llamabucket on Dec 16, 2008 - 1 answer

For a friend: Looking for people's advice and experiences flying Air China or Delta to Hong Kong from Los Angeles. Also looking for other low-cost alternatives to Cathay Pacific. [more inside]
posted by meta87 on Nov 18, 2008 - 10 answers

My girlfriend grew up in Hong Kong, living there until 13 years ago. She's a fan of the hugely popular "canto-pop" group Beyond, especially their later, more "alternative" stuff. What other bands might she like and recognise from her childhood in HK? [more inside]
posted by metaBugs on Nov 17, 2008 - 3 answers

I'll be arriving in HK tomorrow for a few days and will be in Shenzhen for one. Any recommendations on places to shop for home decor?
posted by phoenixc on Oct 20, 2008 - 3 answers

Does anyone know more about the "underground railroad" that whisked some student leaders to safety after the Tienanmen Square massacre in 1989? [more inside]
posted by Tlogmer on Jul 3, 2008 - 5 answers

What do my cufflinks say? I believe it's Chinese. A friend got them for me in Hong Kong, wrote down what they meant, and then lost the slip of paper.
posted by NotMyselfRightNow on Jun 26, 2008 - 2 answers

Moving to Hong Kong for two years, and seeking advice on keeping the finances in order. [more inside]
posted by milquetoast on May 29, 2008 - 4 answers

I need a cell phone for travel in Japan and Hong Kong. Any advice on where I can get one as inexpensively as possible? [more inside]
posted by j1950 on Mar 4, 2008 - 8 answers

Does anyone know the name of the hotel in Wong-Kar Wai's magnificent In the Mood for Love? [more inside]
posted by MrMerlot on Feb 3, 2008 - 6 answers

What's the cheapest way to stay in Hong Kong? Assuming one is willing to brave all discomforts (within reason of course, no sleeping under the bridge), what is a cheap cheap way to stay for 10 days in Hong Kong, including accomodation and food? [more inside]
posted by markesh on Jan 9, 2008 - 6 answers

I have to transfer digital files that are 4 to 8 gigabytes from New York City to a location in Hong Kong and a location in Xiamen, China. [more inside]
posted by extrabox on Nov 15, 2007 - 20 answers

Where would you recommend my wife and I celebrate New Years Eve in Hong Kong? [more inside]
posted by Gilgad on Nov 13, 2007 - 4 answers

I'm off to Asia (Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong) and have done little to no prep work regarding places I want to check out. What are your suggestions for "can't miss" attractions/shopping/anything that I should check out while there? [more inside]
posted by echo0720 on Nov 5, 2007 - 8 answers

Tell two academics from northern Europe about living and working in Hong Kong on a long-term basis. [more inside]
posted by bluebird on Nov 5, 2007 - 4 answers

I've heard rumors that there's a talented Chinese bespoke tailor that comes to SF and books a meeting room where he takes orders and measurements. He then flies back to China (or possibly it was Hong Kong) and assembles the suits. A month or two later, when the suit is completed, he ships it to the customer. Supposedly this man makes a superior quality product for a reasonable price. [more inside]
posted by lekvar on Sep 14, 2007 - 24 answers

Tailored shirts from Hong Kong. Recommendations? Prices? Shipping charges? Speed of delivery? Experiences good / bad? [more inside]
posted by ZenMasterThis on Sep 14, 2007 - 6 answers

What's the cheapest way to get from Hong Kong to Nanjing, China? [more inside]
posted by msbrauer on Aug 12, 2007 - 6 answers

In short: how does my father, trapped in a hospital bed, get a private doctor and a second opinion? [more inside]
posted by electriccynic on May 30, 2007 - 2 answers

In summary: please recommend an online shop based in Hong Kong! [more inside]
posted by electriccynic on May 7, 2007 - 8 answers

Where can a 15-yr old boy hang out in Singapore and Hong Kong? [more inside]
posted by srlbraintree on Mar 13, 2007 - 17 answers

Looking for a cheap, secure hostel in Hong Kong for an overnight stay next week. [more inside]
posted by gc on Feb 15, 2007 - 4 answers

I am going on a trip next week to Taipei and Hong Kong, and would like leave with an empty suitcase and come back with a full one. Can you help me prepare for what to get where? [more inside]
posted by jonmartin on Dec 10, 2006 - 2 answers

I need to estimate and compare the expense of a two-week business trip to the following cities: Hong Kong, Tokyo, and Beijing. [more inside]
posted by nyu2 on Oct 31, 2006 - 5 answers

Please to identify this childhood drink I had in HK. [more inside]
posted by Sallysings on Oct 6, 2006 - 12 answers

How many Hong Kongers supported reunification before it happened? Now? [more inside]
posted by grouse on Oct 6, 2006 - 2 answers

Chinese Hong Kong audience: What should I take into account when designing a PowerPoint presentation for an academic to present in Hong Kong? [more inside]
posted by b33j on Sep 24, 2006 - 4 answers

Staying in China for 10 months on tourist visas: is it possible? Does the Chinese government impose a limit on the number of tourist visas they'll grant? [more inside]
posted by jbb7 on Sep 5, 2006 - 7 answers

I'll be in Hong Kong for the month of September. I'm interested in learning about the local music scene... [more inside]
posted by minimal on Aug 28, 2006 - 4 answers

How hard is it to get work in Hong Kong without being fluent in Chinese? [more inside]
posted by Big Fat Tycoon on Jun 2, 2006 - 5 answers

Resources on cultural ideas/identities/images of Hong Kong. Not for travel, for a kind of research. What City of Quartz does for LA, what Maximum City does for Mumbai. What does that for HK? [more inside]
posted by cloudscratcher on Mar 19, 2006 - 1 answer

Tell me all of your favorite places to eat in Hong Kong. [more inside]
posted by rxrfrx on Feb 20, 2006 - 5 answers

Please help me determine the name and location of the best Western-style hospital in Hong Kong. I'm also looking for any other tips you can offer to someone seeking medical care there. [more inside]
posted by killdevil on Nov 13, 2005 - 4 answers

Tips please on getting posh frocks made from scratch in Hong Kong. [more inside]
posted by suleikacasilda on Aug 21, 2005 - 7 answers

I've decided to go on vacation this year and I'm in the early stages of planning it. My style is backpack/hostel/budget travel. Yes, I already know about Let's Go and Lonely Planet. I'll be leaving 9/2 and coming back the 14th. I've got my destinations narrowed to the following: Tokyo, Seoul, Hong Kong, or Moscow. Any experience/advice please.
posted by pieoverdone on Mar 18, 2005 - 5 answers

Does anybody have a map of the street art space invaders in Hong Kong? [more inside]
posted by codger on Feb 22, 2005 - 2 answers

I’m studying abroad in September, and I’m considering (in order of current preference): Hong Kong, Oslo, Singapore, Uppsala (Sweden), University of the West Indies, and a variety in Australia/New Zealand (likely Melbourne). I can figure out which school suits my needs best, but I’m looking for information and advice on the locales themselves. (more inside) [more inside]
posted by evadery on Dec 21, 2004 - 12 answers

Hong Kong ? Cebu, Philippines. Cheaply? (More inside) [more inside]
posted by nathan_teske on Sep 17, 2004 - 5 answers

A friend and I will be travelling from Bermuda to Hong Kong, Bangkok, and Singapore for a three week vacation in late October - early November. We are straight single guys, 30, and would love to find some cool places to stay and things to do while we are there. We don't mind paying anywhere from $100 - $250 a night.

If you live in one of these cities, and can recommend some places to stay and things to do off the beaten track, it would be our pleasure to take you out when we get there.
posted by jasondigitized on Aug 25, 2004 - 18 answers

I have been giving some thought to moving from Australia to Hong Kong for a while (6 months +). What tips would you give to a newcomer to the area - from finding a place to live onwards? [more inside] [more inside]
posted by backOfYourMind on Jan 6, 2004 - 1 answer