Air Asia Chiang Mai to HK

[Thailand]

Return flights currently available for THB3700 (Luggage ,picked seating extra) from Sept in to 2016 -deals on other destinations.

[beau thai]

Air Asia CNX direct to Macau for a few days, jetboat HK for a few days (gotta incl Wednesday night race at Happy Valley-great fun!!), return direct HK-CNX makes a really good roundtrip break. imho.....

[Thailand]

Air Asia CNX direct to Macau for a few days, jetboat HK for a few days (gotta incl Wednesday night race at Happy Valley-great fun!!), return direct HK-CNX makes a really good roundtrip break. imho.....

Back in the day the chairman of our company was also chairman of the HK jockey club so was able to do it in style at Happy Valley in the chairmans box right on the finish line with all the trimmings a few times. Equally fun but different in the cheap stands.Highly recommended even if you are not in to horse racing.

Consider Macau to Shenzhen and then on to HK by ferry,bus or train (you will need a China visa)

[anto]

When returning leave plenty of time to reach the Air Asia terminal .From entering the Airport its about a 40 minute walk .Also getting to the Airport can take longer than an hour by bus from downtown.

I nearly missed my return flight with Airasia last time .

[Lizard2010]

Good to hear

Just hope they keep the flights going

They are constantly changing destinations and flights

[ThaiPauly]

When AA introduced the HK route it was at the expense of the Singapore route.

Pity they can't do both

[beau thai]

When AA introduced the HK route it was at the expense of the Singapore route.

Pity they can't do both

But Tiger do directs from CNX to Changi so no great loss..

[CNXBKKMAN]

When returning leave plenty of time to reach the Air Asia terminal .From entering the Airport its about a 40 minute walk .Also getting to the Airport can take longer than an hour by bus from downtown.

I nearly missed my return flight with Airasia last time .

I always take the tube(mtr)to HK airport. Tung Chung the end of line is about 1 or 2 miles from the terminal and there is a shuttle bus doing this bit. Shopping centre, restaurants and a cinema when you get of the tube.

[WinnieTheKhwai]

Any hotel recommendations for Hong Kong and Macau?

3 star-ish. Maybe 4.

[ovenman]

Any hotel recommendations for Hong Kong and Macau?

3 star-ish. Maybe 4.

Generally beyond my budget for either place but I will say that if you can avoid staying over in Macau on a Friday or a Saturday you will save yourself some money.

I did stay at the Regency in Macau once which I thought was pretty nice but it seems to get mixed reviews from travelers because it is both a little older and not absolutely on the doorsteps of everything (easy access by bus though and the buses are probably the best bargain in Macau)

[CNXBKKMAN]

No hotel recommendations but avoid visiting in October . Hotel prices are high during this month. My favourite time to visit is November through to March. Might be pleasantly warm or a bit cold. Both are a nice change from Thailand.

[Thakkar]

The HK Airport Express is offering a great deal. For something like HK$300 you get a return ticket airport to city centre plus 3 days unlimited travel on the MTR (city subway system). On returning the ticket on your way out, you get HK$50 back. You can book the ticket at the airport express link website and pick up when you arrive HK. http://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/tickets/travel_pass_ael.html

I've heard that The Nina hotel is good value by HK standards. It's out in the sticks, but the new West Rail will have in the city centre in Half an hour. The rooms aren't cramped like so many other hotels and it's a couple of minutes walk to the West Rail station.

Last I was there a couple of months ago, I stayed at The Regal in TST East. Great location, decent rooms and good wervice. HK$900 a night.

T

[beau thai]

Any hotel recommendations for Hong Kong and Macau?

3 star-ish. Maybe 4.

We had a good stay at the Royal Hotel, Macau. Good location, service, staff -and clean and comfortable. But avoid Macau at the weekend. Funny how we are invisible to the busloads of Chinese walking down the streets side by side by side by side..... on their way to covering 15 numbers on the roulette tables.

Also at the Wharney Guang Dong, Hong Kong- if you prefer to be on the island, as we do.

[ThaiPauly]

Any hotel recommendations for Hong Kong and Macau?

3 star-ish. Maybe 4.

We had a good stay at the Royal Hotel, Macau. Good location, service, staff -and clean and comfortable. But avoid Macau at the weekend. Funny how we are invisible to the busloads of Chinese walking down the streets side by side by side by side..... on their way to covering 15 numbers on the roulette tables.

Also at the Wharney Guang Dong, Hong Kong- if you prefer to be on the island, as we do.

I stayed at The Royal, lovely hotel, especially if you can get a deal with the free afternoon buffet, that was awesome, free food and drinks from 4pm till 7pm every day.

Don't know if they still do it. I was last there almost 6 years ago

[TheAppletons]

Any hotel recommendations for Hong Kong and Macau?

3 star-ish. Maybe 4.

Hotel Madera near the Jordan MTR station on the Kowloon side. Reasonably priced (by HK standards), convenient location, nice enough place. Very highly rated by travelers and for good reason.

[Konini]

No hotel recommendations but avoid visiting in October . Hotel prices are high during this month. My favourite time to visit is November through to March. Might be pleasantly warm or a bit cold. Both are a nice change from Thailand.

September weekends will be expensive too for the Fireworks Festival. We've been going to go for at least 20 years, but I keep forgetting about it.

[Thailand]

No hotel recommendations but avoid visiting in October . Hotel prices are high during this month. My favourite time to visit is November through to March. Might be pleasantly warm or a bit cold. Both are a nice change from Thailand.

September weekends will be expensive too for the Fireworks Festival. We've been going to go for at least 20 years, but I keep forgetting about it.

This year in Macau 5 weekends from the 5th September so you will need a long break to see them all. (-:

[GBHK]

The Airport buses(40HKD) are quite comfortable and cost less than half the price of the Airport Express and get you to the island in about 45 minutes. If you pick the right one, there are only two stops along the way. Unless it's peak traffic hours, I always take the bus.

The HK Airport Express is offering a great deal. For something like HK$300 you get a return ticket airport to city centre plus 3 days unlimited travel on the MTR (city subway system). On returning the ticket on your way out, you get HK$50 back. You can book the ticket at the airport express link website and pick up when you arrive HK. http://www.mtr.com.hk/en/customer/tickets/travel_pass_ael.html

I've heard that The Nina hotel is good value by HK standards. It's out in the sticks, but the new West Rail will have in the city centre in Half an hour. The rooms aren't cramped like so many other hotels and it's a couple of minutes walk to the West Rail station.

Last I was there a couple of months ago, I stayed at The Regal in TST East. Great location, decent rooms and good wervice. HK$900 a night.

T

[chingmai331]

I luv bus too. And folks, if you have even but one gray hair, do try for the HK Elder Octopus Card. Incredibly cheap travel throughout the entire territory. Go to any station paymaster window and ask for Elder card. Tell the clerk you are old. She may not ask for proof.

And regarding HKExpress. Seats may be cheap but if you want to check-in bag, or the golf sticks, then that cost much higher than AirAsia. AirAsia's biggest CM headache is the 6 am departure. Look for a tuk-tuk at 4.30 am....keep looking.

[GBHK]

1200 baht each way for golf sticks(or any oversize luggage) on HK Express

I luv bus too. And folks, if you have even but one gray hair, do try for the HK Elder Octopus Card. Incredibly cheap travel throughout the entire territory. Go to any station paymaster window and ask for Elder card. Tell the clerk you are old. She may not ask for proof.

And regarding HKExpress. Seats may be cheap but if you want to check-in bag, or the golf sticks, then that cost much higher than AirAsia. AirAsia's biggest CM headache is the 6 am departure. Look for a tuk-tuk at 4.30 am....keep looking.

[sharktooth]

1200 baht each way for golf sticks(or any oversize luggage) on HK Express

I luv bus too. And folks, if you have even but one gray hair, do try for the HK Elder Octopus Card. Incredibly cheap travel throughout the entire territory. Go to any station paymaster window and ask for Elder card. Tell the clerk you are old. She may not ask for proof.

And regarding HKExpress. Seats may be cheap but if you want to check-in bag, or the golf sticks, then that cost much higher than AirAsia. AirAsia's biggest CM headache is the 6 am departure. Look for a tuk-tuk at 4.30 am....keep looking.

If you can't afford the extra cost to bring your golf clubs, there is no way you can afford the green fees in Hong Kong.

[ovenman]

The Airport buses(40HKD) are quite comfortable and cost less than half the price of the Airport Express and get you to the island in about 45 minutes. If you pick the right one, there are only two stops along the way. Unless it's peak traffic hours, I always take the bus.

If you buy a prepaid return ticket, the Cityflyer buses are HK$65. These buses are also my preferred airport transport.

[GBHK]

One should avoid commenting on things one doesn't know about...It costs less to play Kau Sai Chau in HK(less than 3000Baht) than to play any of the top courses in CM in the high season(Alpine is 4000Baht+caddie fees) since there are no compulsory caddies there. In any case, it's not a matter of not affording to bring the clubs, it's taking that into account when you pick the airline you want to fly.

1200 baht each way for golf sticks(or any oversize luggage) on HK Express

I luv bus too. And folks, if you have even but one gray hair, do try for the HK Elder Octopus Card. Incredibly cheap travel throughout the entire territory. Go to any station paymaster window and ask for Elder card. Tell the clerk you are old. She may not ask for proof.

And regarding HKExpress. Seats may be cheap but if you want to check-in bag, or the golf sticks, then that cost much higher than AirAsia. AirAsia's biggest CM headache is the 6 am departure. Look for a tuk-tuk at 4.30 am....keep looking.

If you can't afford the extra cost to bring your golf clubs, there is no way you can afford the green fees in Hong Kong.

[sharktooth]

One should avoid commenting on things one doesn't know about...It costs less to play Kau Sai Chau in HK(less than 3000Baht) than to play any of the top courses in CM in the high season(Alpine is 4000Baht+caddie fees) since there are no compulsory caddies there. In any case, it's not a matter of not affording to bring the clubs, it's taking that into account when you pick the airline you want to fly.

1200 baht each way for golf sticks(or any oversize luggage) on HK Express

I luv bus too. And folks, if you have even but one gray hair, do try for the HK Elder Octopus Card. Incredibly cheap travel throughout the entire territory. Go to any station paymaster window and ask for Elder card. Tell the clerk you are old. She may not ask for proof.

And regarding HKExpress. Seats may be cheap but if you want to check-in bag, or the golf sticks, then that cost much higher than AirAsia. AirAsia's biggest CM headache is the 6 am departure. Look for a tuk-tuk at 4.30 am....keep looking.

If you can't afford the extra cost to bring your golf clubs, there is no way you can afford the green fees in Hong Kong.

The last time one played Kau Sai Chau East course it was HKD1000, approximately 4300 baht. The last time one played Royal Chiang Mai it was 1700 baht including 400 caddie tip. If one had such a catastrophic financial position that one shirked at 1200 baht to bring ones club, one would have to take a serious look at ones self. In ones humble opinion of course.

[stament]

Does one enjoy the polite banter with one? I do, certainly more polite than the normal disagreements one sees on here.

[Thailand]

Does one enjoy the polite banter with one? I do, certainly more polite than the normal disagreements one sees on here.

I for one is one with this despite the topic swerving wildly.

[chingmai331]

The banter has left. Here is info on golf in HK. If no HK ID card, then add $200 for each game. If senior, over 60, can save on ferry boat fee, save $30. Generally, expect visitor to pay more than HK$1000, = US$120 per game, excluding beer, food, but including ferry. No caddies needed but optional, or bring your own. All power buggies offered at no cost and mandatory on East course, totally forbidden on North, or optional on South. More than 4000 thai baht per round. But hey, Sai Kung has the best seafood restaurants in HK so enjoy a big fish too.

[sandmonster]

Yes KSC is way more expensive than anything in CM especially for non-residents all year round. Just look at the website. In addition, KSC has a mandatory Ferry fee at HK$75 and you might just want that electric buggy if on the North Course for $HK65 as its too hilly for buggies or carrying. However, buggies are complimentary on the East & South courses if you don't fancy a nice walk. But these courses need to be walked to be fully appreciated, and the great views.. breathtaking especially on the East.

Then you can add the cost of about a dozen lost balls, maybe more on North if you don't know the course. If you have played KSC, u will know what I mean . Great courses though...

[chingmai331]

Read again. NO sit down buggies allowed on North Course. Walking only and be aware of the Heart Defibrilator near the 15th tee box. Useful for some after the climb up from 14th green. KSC will rent you, $60, a battery powered pull trolley for the north course and it does save some effort. I agree that KSC is a very penal course as the kack is murderous.

[TheAppletons]

"The Golfing in Asia" thread, lol.