So I think Hong Kong is a much more mature city than Shanghai. Shanghai in the modern age isn’t really that old, only since 1997 has Shanghai been able to develop freely. So, it will take some time to establish certain things like a hip night life scene, and in Shanghai things change so quickly that “scenes” aren’t given time to develop. If it is not making money, then the plug is pulled and something that might take time to develop a reputation would be prematurely terminated. The subway system is not as efficient as Hong Kong. I cannot remember the details of the NYC subway system, but if you’re going to build a subway system, hire the guys from Hong Kong, freaking awesome, and unlike NYC, the Hong Kong subway is pristine, so is Shanghai’s.
So tips to visiting in Hong Kong
Where to Stay: somewhere in Tsim Sha tsu or Central or Admiralty. You are close to most major subway lines main attractions. Causeway bay was just far away from everywere we anted to be. Oh tidbit, The street on Causeway bay is second only in store space rental price to Fifth Avenue in NYC. Some serious money rolls around in Hong Kong.
Travel: Get the octopus card for 300 Hong Kong which gets you a round trip to and from the airport on the Airport Express (24 minutes to central) and 72 hours of unlimited subway travel from the time you get it. Taxis aren’t bad either but be careful not to get ripped. We had a cabbie try to rip us off and it’s hard to yell at the dude because you don’t speak the alngauge. He dropped us off, and we gave him what was the proper fare (he was driving us in circles around our hotel and refused to stop when we tried to get out, screw him) and walked out of the cab. Overall though, the cabs are pretty good
What to do: shopping in Mong Kok, or Trafford Plaza in Kowloon Bay, great mall there, you owe it yourself to get some Peking Duck or Begger’s chicken at Spring Deer on 42 Mody road in Tsim Sha Tsui. Exit M2 at the Tsim Sha Tsui subway stop. It’s on the second floor and you just have to get to the second floor from the 48 building. Beggar’s chicken has to be ordered probably about half a day in adavnace. Peking Duck takes half an hour. Also, you’re in Hong Kong, Dim Sum (for brunch, not dinner). Check out the Peak, hit up Stanley Market (which I will next time) you can even have Dinner at the Peak. You can make a great evening out of SoHo with dinner and going out. There you have a great 3 day weekend. You’re welcome
So all in all, if you could pick shanghai or Hong Kong, check out Hong Kong. At least for now, who knows that might all change in a few years.
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