Tan1801 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Hi all, I will be in Hong Kong, Macau and Guangzhou for 2 weeks in March/April. My dates breakdown runs like this: 23 Mar: Hong Kong 24-26 Mar: Macau 26-30 Mar : Guangzhou 30 Mar - 06 Apr: Hong Kong If anyone could provide some recommendations for things to do that would be great. Things of interest to me would be food and cigars. Things of interest to my partner would shopping (particularly wedding related stuff) and probably food. Also if anyone is keen to meet up for a smoke around those dates, I would be keen . Cheers, Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJP Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Good call Matty. I will be their in May so I will tag of the info you get. Also info if its better to take you own and pay duty or find Simon Lam as soon as I arrive. I'll catch with you once you get back mate. Nic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aes8 Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 http://www.galaxymacau.com/en/indulge?id=3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tan1801 Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 http://www.galaxymac...en/indulge?id=3 Looks awesome. Will definitely go there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sengjc Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 Going away with Su? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
White Posted February 11, 2013 Share Posted February 11, 2013 I will also be going to Hong Kong and Macau in early March. Interested to read what pops up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tan1801 Posted February 11, 2013 Author Share Posted February 11, 2013 Going away with Su? Yea. Susan and I will be heading over. It'll be our first overseas holiday in about 3 or 4 years so I'm looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Been a few years since I was last in HK, but here's a couple of suggestions: Food Lin Heung Tea House - dim sum Peninsula Hotel - afternoon tea Shopping IFC Mall - plenty of boutique shops, and when you're done, hit the roof top bar Temple Street night markets - you know the old saying, "I bought it in Hong Kong.... it's a knock off..." In Macau, hit the Sands Macau Casino and drop a few thousand... my brother sends his thanks! For Guangzhou.... take a rebreather and an oxygen tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Hong Kong is one of my favourite places on the planet. I can get you set at Cohiba Atmosphere. No probs. Will have confirmation by Thursday. Nick, shoot me an e-mail and I will get you set as well. In the Cigar friendly forum there is a great thread on HK here at http://www.friendsofhabanos.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=97263 For food...our HK guys can chime in but I love "Wagyu" at LFK ( Central). Get the Rib on bone for 2 for lunch. Excellent. Nightlife I can't comment on mainly because in the past I have frequented the "seedier" side of HK. Having said that I love both the Princess Builing roodtop bar ( building roughly opposite back entrance of Mandarin Oriental), and "The Pawn" restaurant/Bar http://www.thepawn.com.hk/ where you can purchase some excellent aged habanos as singles. Enjoy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fuzz Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 It's LKF not LFK (Lan Kwai Fong)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Yes...if I was sober I would know that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJP Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Thank you Sir ,will do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tino Posted February 12, 2013 Share Posted February 12, 2013 Nightlife I can't comment on mainly because in the past I have frequented the "seedier" side of HK. Having said that I love both the Princess Builing roodtop bar ( building roughly opposite back entrance of Mandarin Oriental), and "The Pawn" restaurant/Bar http://www.thepawn.com.hk/ where you can purchase some excellent aged habanos as singles. Enjoy! The Pawn isn't very far from the "seedier" side so can be a haven! They do indeed have a great list of aged singles, although when I was there in November they looked to be under-humidified. They do decent British style pub food too. There are some amazing places to eat, but I'm going to throw a really random one in there, King Lugwig Beerhall in Wan Chai. It's really cheesy but they have decent German beers and good food (sausage platters, pork knuckle etc) Shop 1 & 2, G/F, Hopewell Centre, 183 Queen’s Rd East, Wan Chai If it fits into your schedule then a trip to the racecourse at Happy Valley is a must. There's a good French bistro in the area called Saint Germain G/F, 1A Wong Nai Chung Road My favourite place to smoke in HK is the Blind Pig, hidden away behind an unmarked door in Lily&Bloom in LKF tower. The bar is pretty lively and they serve great cocktails. They have a telephone in the cigar room connected to the bar, you give them a call and they bring drinks in to you. If it's full when you arrive you can ask them to take your name and you can have a drink in the bar until there's space for you. 6/F, LKF Tower, 33 Wyndham St, Central http://www.pacificci...ores/shop11.php I've been to Macau, but I can't remember very much about it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay8354 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Interesting article from SMH - link The Guardian UK have some good reads as well - link Time Magazines - link Not sure where you are staying Matt, I am going to assume the Island side of things. The more trendy and hipster side. Tim Ho Wan's - Cheapest Michelin 1 star restaurant - Char Sui Bun (western style) one of their signature dishes - Go early, not on weekends and if all fails - they do takeaway Afternoon tea at Peninsula - apparently the food is not as great as it used to be. You are there now more for the atmosphere. Wedding stuff - link - This is a black hole!!! Apparently, according to my sister, all the shops around the area pretty much deals with weddings. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay8354 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Let me know about what you find on food and cigars, I am going in Sept / Oct with the wife and 2 kids.. I will need the break.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tan1801 Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 Thanks for all the great responses so far. Keep them coming. Not sure where you are staying Matt, I am going to assume the Island side of things. Haven't booked accommo yet (which reminds me I need to do that), but I'm thinking around the Yau Ma Tei or Causeway Bay area. Once all has been said and done I will make sure to post up a mini trip review . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jay8354 Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 If you haven't booked yet, then I would suggest that you stay in Causeway Bay area. There are more interesting restaurants and bars. and all the Cigar divans are mostly on the island side. Shopping is about the same as Kowloon side if you want brands. Obviously, cheaper (knockoffs) as you go towards Mong Kok and Sum Tsui Po. I have been looking at AirBnB for accommodation which suits my budget and needs (kids). Last time I went with Wife and daughter (3yrs old then) we stayed at Sharma Causeway Bay Serviced Apartment for 2 weeks. Right opposite Times Sqaure. If budget is not a major concern, I recommend The Upper House, Peninsula or Four Seasons....hell any of theseor these. Complete opposite are these. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tan1801 Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 Thanks Jay. I will discuss (pass on) the recommendations to the missus and let her decide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tan1801 Posted February 26, 2013 Author Share Posted February 26, 2013 With less than a month left till I fly and all accommodation now booked, I can't wait! I ended up booking cosmopolitan on causeway side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duxnutz Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 I'm headed to Macau late August accompanying the lady-friend to a conference. Are there decent cigar shops (heard the Wynn mentioned) in Macau or it is best to head over to Honkers? I'm staying at the Venetian fwiw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJP Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Just past the foyer gardens in the Holiday Inn Cotai Macau is a PCC cigar emporium. Good prices and quiet back room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duxnutz Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZinZan Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Im trying to get my company to send me in Sept for an exhibition but i found out the expo centre is near the airport. Darn it, whats the point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
livedavid Posted July 17, 2013 Share Posted July 17, 2013 Im trying to get my company to send me in Sept for an exhibition but i found out the expo centre is near the airport. Darn it, whats the point. You can hop on the Aiport Express train at the Expo Center and be in the Hong Kong Station in under 30 minutes for HKD$100 (USD$13). The Hong Kong MTR station is in the bottom of IFC. Everything is you read in this thread is very accessible for you... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZinZan Posted July 19, 2013 Share Posted July 19, 2013 You can hop on the Aiport Express train at the Expo Center and be in the Hong Kong Station in under 30 minutes for HKD$100 (USD$13). The Hong Kong MTR station is in the bottom of IFC. Everything is you read in this thread is very accessible for you... Thanks livedavid, now its looking a bit more interesting Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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