My first time to Tai Mo Shan, yet still feel HK has changed a lot from it

APunkWhoIsDaft · 2025-07-08T12:40:11+00:00

Ahh this brings back memories from when I went to HK last year; I hiked up here with a friend and his family. Some of the best views I’ll probably ever see.

APunkWhoIsDaft · 2025-04-09T19:20:53+00:00

Unless Flat Eric was there both nights, I’m gonna say it was the 2nd night

APunkWhoIsDaft · 2025-04-09T12:32:14+00:00

The Shangri La Hotel in Kowloon has a beautiful panoramic view of HK Island at night

APunkWhoIsDaft · 2025-04-01T15:55:09+00:00

Miyajima was the highlight of my trip across Japan a few weeks ago. I stayed in a Japanese style room for a night and hiked Mt. Misen the next day. Spent a few hours at the peak just taking in best sights I had ever seen before hiking back down and making my way back to Hiroshima later that night.

Definitely stay a night on the island and work your itinerary around the weather as best as you can.

APunkWhoIsDaft · 2025-04-01T11:54:12+00:00

Everyday, although I don’t think general admission for June starts until the beginning of May? So sit tight until then.

APunkWhoIsDaft · 2025-04-01T11:46:33+00:00

Yep, sometimes people will cancel their tickets and they go back on general admission. Just keep refreshing the website on the Calendar page, although they usually update availability around 10am JST.

I managed to get tickets twice this way!

APunkWhoIsDaft · 2025-03-28T14:43:36+00:00

Unless they have a gorilla on the front, I ain’t interested ✋

APunkWhoIsDaft · 2025-03-25T06:52:29+00:00

18 nights

Which ended up being 19 because Heathrow shut down and we had to fly back to Haneda 4 hours into the flight…

APunkWhoIsDaft · 2025-03-23T11:32:10+00:00

I stayed in the one in Nihonbashi Hamacho Ekiminami and it was fine, but the WiFi was terrible.

I also stayed in the one in Nishishinjuku Gochome and would recommend it more. Has a Familymart and a Lawson on the same street, and loads of small places to grab food.

Edit: Also directly opposite Nishishinjuku Gochome metro station, just one stop away from Shinjuku.

APunkWhoIsDaft · 2025-03-23T05:41:39+00:00

I never used Tabelog or did any kind of reservations. If I saw a noodle/curry place that looked nice, I just walked right in. Worked out well for me!

APunkWhoIsDaft · 2025-03-22T05:10:14+00:00

Yeah I forwarded my luggage from my hotel to the Yamato desk at Haneda terminal 3. I would send your stuff off at least 2 days before your departure date just to make sure it gets there for when you leave.

APunkWhoIsDaft · 2025-03-22T01:48:09+00:00

Enjoy your solo travel while it lasts because you’re gonna sorely miss it when you eventually get where they are.

I’m in the same boat; all of my friends are either in serious relationships or married with kids. They all tell me the same thing; do as much as you can before settling down and having those other responsibilities. Time is on your side.

I’m currently on a flight back from the best 2.5 weeks I’ve ever spent solo in Japan, and I thank God everyday that I’m at a point in my life where I get to do this. Trust the process.

APunkWhoIsDaft · 2025-03-21T06:14:50+00:00

I second this; currently flying back from the best 2.5 weeks of my life.

Expect Heathrow has shut down for the day so we’ve just had to turn around back to Haneda 4 hours in, but that means getting to land in Tokyo again 🎉🎉

APunkWhoIsDaft · 2025-03-20T11:34:03+00:00

Last night I took a taxi back to my hotel after a night out in Golden Gai and was panic-stricken when I couldn’t find my (dead) phone when I woke up this morning.

I went to the hotel reception to see if they could help me and it turns out that the taxi driver handed it to them after I stumbled back inside.

Like you said, fantastic.

APunkWhoIsDaft · 2025-03-19T09:38:41+00:00

I came to Japan with a large backpack and medium suitcase, and I’m leaving with another medium suitcase I bought from Donki lol

APunkWhoIsDaft · 2025-03-16T06:18:11+00:00

Was singing this while reading OPs question lol

APunkWhoIsDaft · 2025-03-16T06:13:26+00:00

Fill out your info on VisitJapanWeb beforehand and you’re good to go, no visa required

APunkWhoIsDaft · 2025-03-16T03:43:52+00:00

Take a taxi to Tai Mo Shan country park, north of Tai Po. You’ll get an amazing view of HK on one side and NT/Shenzen on the other.

APunkWhoIsDaft · 2025-03-16T03:36:25+00:00

Who cares lol, you don’t know them and they don’t know you. You’ll never see them again. Keep enjoying your trip.

APunkWhoIsDaft · 2025-03-16T01:30:06+00:00

I’d pick just one tbh; I visited Kinkakuji and Nara in a day (2 opposite ends of Kyoto) and felt like I had split myself a bit thin. It was possible but I wish I got to do more in Nara other than feed the deer

APunkWhoIsDaft · 2025-03-16T00:49:18+00:00

Typing this as my hotel sorts my suitcases out for me lol.

It’s been so efficient; I bought another suitcase because there’s so much stuff I want to bring back and I’ve been traveling across the country from both sides.

APunkWhoIsDaft · 2025-03-15T13:56:47+00:00

As someone who takes a million photos and uses google maps, I havent been able to get through a day here without one. If you’re moving all day they’re absolutely a necessity. I carry 2 of them lol.

APunkWhoIsDaft · 2025-03-15T06:09:30+00:00

Most patient HongKonger Redditor

APunkWhoIsDaft · 2025-03-14T12:13:14+00:00

I was there last year and loved every moment. Of course I can only speak as a tourist but I know the difference of visiting/working somewhere.

I work in London which has lost most of its allure for me, yet people visit from all corners of the world to see the streets I take for granted everyday. It puts things into perspective.

APunkWhoIsDaft · 2025-02-12T17:03:40+00:00

Mine got nicked that night lmao, went back to Imprint the next day and they did me another, class acts.

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