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Originally Posted by CJF
Great information. Thank you for taking the time to go through that. I will be staying on the other side of the Island. I'm staying at the JW Marriott on Queensland or something like that, but in the business district. Are you familiar at all with the area? Do I just need to go to Kowloon? I could change my hotel still, but I do need to stay in a Marriott because....well, because it's free. There is a Renaissance that is a harbor view also. Should I change?
I can eat Western food at least half the year, so I'm looking for something very unique to Hong Kong and the region. Any suggestions there?
Do I need a visa to visit Shenzhen? I know I'm good for Hong Kong and Macau, but I was under the impression I needed a visa for Shenzhen. I'd like to visit even if only for a few hours if I don't need a visa.
Again, thanks for your help and recommendations. I appreciate it.
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You are fine staying on that side. I have been over to Wan Chai for two reasons, one is the convention hall and the other is a street tram you can take to the top of the island. There is a shopping center at the top but you go up for the views.
I would come over at night, take the star ferry, to Kowloon for the light show and to walk Tsim Sha Tsui. The area is bustling. You can also take the aerial tram
http://www.np360.com.hk/html/eng/front/index.asp that you pass on the way from the airport and ride to the top of the mountain where there is a cultural village and a giant Budda.
Traditional food, other than one I mentioned for Cantonese, I can't really help. Sorry.
And yes you need a Visa to get into Shenzhen. You maybe able to work out a 7 day with the embassy, but I am not familiar with this and have not done it.