After posting my entry on Hong Kong Disneyland, I received some inquiries asking where we stayed and some itineraries for their Hong Kong vacation. So before I unravel more Hong Kong-Macau escapades, I’ll share you some cheap Hong Kong hotels, Hong Kong hostels and guesthouses that are suited for your budget.
I did my homework months before our HK trip that’s why I was able to narrow down my choices to 3 accommodations, and then finally decided to stay at HK Taisan Guesthouse to save on money of accommodation and more for shopping and food trips.
Most HK travellers recommended this hostel/guesthouse for first-timers, it has a very good location because: it’s along Nathan Road, with free computer with Internet, the airpot bus stop is just in front of the building where Taisan is located, very near shopping places, accessible to most tourist spots in TST, free rice for breakfast, very near the MTR Station (Tsim Sha Tsui Station Exit B1), and has a nice view of Kowloon Park if your room has a window facing Nathan Road. Aside from that, the one manages Taisan Store 1 is a Filipina, Ate Yolly, and she’s very friendly you’ll feel at home. You may check their website for room rates but for the Family Room that we availed which can accomodate 4 people with 1 double bed and 1 single bed is 500 HKD per night.
This is my second choice since location-wise and the room rates are very similar with HK Taisan Guesthouse. The downside is there’s no computer inside the room unlike in Taisan although you can use the computer at the reception area when needed. You also have to pay for the room deposit via Paypal, Taisan didn’t require any deposit as long as you arrive before 12 noon.
Hotel Benito is a boutique hotel but I also considered this because sometimes, they have promos in Asiatravel.com wherein you get 1 free night if you availed their Early Bird reservation promo. The rooms are impressive, I kept this hotel in mind when we have the chance to visit HK again and when we have some moolah to spare.
For your Hong Kong itineraries, I am still not an expert in Hong Kong after my 2 visits but shoot me an email if you need help or reply to this post if you want to get lost in Hong Kong like me, kidding! I also recommend the Hong Kong thread in Pinoy Exchange for the very helpful and detailed discussion on all things Hong Kong, visit their newest thread, Hongkong for Dummies, I will be forever grateful to the makers of this thread.
i have just been directed to your blogspot this time while searching for an affordable guesthouse in HK. it was so very helpful..we will be first timers in HK.. just want to ask how do i do my reservations? do i have to call the number first or i will directly email mr ken with his email add. am very desperate right now as i could no longer be accommodated in the golden crown guesthouse. thanks in advance for your reply…
mam badet, thank u so much for this spot. all your post is very helpful. i have been reading comments and your reply and i think i have gained so much for our trip..many thanks tlga.. i have already called up ate yolly and sad to say they’re fully booked for the dates we are bound for Hongkong and i asked her for any referral. luckily she gave me a number to call and a filipina also answered my call. the guesthouse she referred to is about 5 minutes from taisan 1 and its on the cameron road. am so glad for it since i have done a reservation. according to them, a lot of Filipinos are going there this oct onwards. maybe this is because evryone is grabbing the promo airfares.
again thank you so much…
Hi badet!very informative tong blog mo..and i was so thankful na nakapunta ako sa site mo..i read a lot abt going to HK..first time din kasi namin to go there..by oct ang arrival date namin..i already talked to ate yolly and made our reservation at HK taisan gh..just worried abt not receiving a confirmation email fr ken regarding our reservation..is it ok if i haven’t received any confirmation?i have with me naman the copy of my reservation deposit thru western union..okay na ba yun as a proof even without the confirmation email?
ngapala, parang wala ako nabasa abt food kng saan yung masarap kainan na very affordable din.can you help us with this wala kasi ako idea.ano masa-suggest mo?
and one more thing, gusto ko maexperience sa HK yung mga night market, san ba okay pumunta na malapit lang sa taisan gh?do you recommend going to night markets lalo na sa mga first timers?
thank you very much, Badet!!
Hi marge, yes ok na yung Western Union copy as proof. Or para sure, call Ate Yolly na lang directly para mas malinaw ang reservations nyo.
I have a blog about Hong Kong food, just browse my blog.
Malapit lang ang Temple St. night market sa Taisan. Pwedeng lakarin or ride ng MTR, 1 station away lang naman. OK din sa Ladies night market in Mongkok. Ok naman pumunta saw night markets just for the experience and if you’re just shopping for souvenirs like tshirts, keychains, ballpens… Pero pag mga damit, shoes, I’d rather shop in 168 or Divisoria.
Hi badet!thanks sa reply..na-appreciate ko blog mo abt foods!nakausap ko nadin ate Yolly and she assures us na okay na nga copy nung sa WU.thanks a lot!
One more thing pala, advisable ba gumamit ng credit card sa HK?just in case kasi first time ko magdadala ng credit card outside the country.wala ako idea pag ginamit ko card sa ibang bansa.may tax pa ba na binabayaran once u used it?thanks vm badet!
we have plan for hk this 3rd week of oct…we are 6 adults and 1 kid…for 8days….pwede na ba kami sa quadruple….para save ng konti….ang reservation ba 1 month before dapat naka reserve na kami sa taisan……un bang 3 branches ng taisan magkaka tabi lang sila…..i’m planning to call ate yolly next week….
Masikip pa rin yun Merly. Tsaka sa guesthouses kasi, mahigpit sila sa number of rooms. Pag quadruple, 4 adults lang talaga ang pwede. Siguro 1 quadruple and 1 double room kayo.
hi badet: i tried to call ate yolly and she gave me some details of the things that i need to do on the reservation of the room i made…she told me that i can send the reservation fee of 500 HKD fo`r my 3 nights stay there…and if i am not mistaken her name is Yuling Yang (ate Yolly).i’m just a bit bothered with the exact address that she mentioned over the phone… so i decided to copy the info here where you posted the exact address and ate yolly’s number…
Thank you for your very informative site. Just wanted to get additional help on you regarding our HK trip this December 9-14. We are planning to stay in either Taisan or Golden Crown instead of getting any accomodation in Mirador and Chungking as I have heard it’s smaller than the usual rooms. Is it better to get a room for 2 in Taisan or better if Golder Crown?
hi badet…do you have an idea on how can i get a confirmation letter sa taisan?nagbayad na ako ng reservation po and i have already emailed ken pero he does not reply.meron ba xang number?sabi kasi ni ate yolly i can get my accomodation confirmation thru email ke ken daw po…thanks…
hi badet: saan ko ba ilalagay sa sked ang kahit half day tour lang sa macau…sa dec.11-dec.14 lang kami sa HK…help naman po…anong oras ang mga trip from HK to macau?
Hey if you’re not busy baka naman you can make me an itti since barely 2 day lang ang stay ko sa HK. I will arrive kasi gabi ng friday and flight back ko to manila is early in the morning naman. so barely 2 days lang ang gala time ko.
Please suggest where to go para we can maximize the time and less paikot ikot or pabalik-balik.
Less walk na rin kasi may matanda akong nanay na kasama..
Thank you much for the reply. sad to say up to now i have not found a place (hostel) to stay. All fully booked. I heard about Monica Motel in Caremon road. have you heard about this motel. Is this a good location meaning accessible and safe…
Hi there, badet! Ask ko lang how to find these Grandville and Burlington branch ng Taisan. We have booked na for December but I’m worried we’ll get lost 1am pa naman arrival namin…
i called ate yolly and told me to send 500hk thru western union. western union lang ba talaga ang way to send her the 500hk? i read here na puede ang paypal, but she did not mention it over the phone, do you think it’s okay na we send her the reservation thru paypal? mas cheaper ba ang charges sa paypal? kc sa western union may transfer fee na 770 pesos.
Hi Ms. Badet, I accidentally saw your blog nung nag hahanap ako ng hostel na malapit sa hk disneyland..Madali ba makita ang place ng Taisan?Safe ba dun kahit late at night na umuwi?.sa Jan 2012 kami mag punta dun 4 nights…enough days na ba para ma visit ang macau at Disney?Hope to hear from you soon thanks…God bless
Evelyn Dimaun Reply: October 17th, 2011 at 2:03 pm
ay pahabol po..Kasi ng email ako kay Ken and he say 680HKD yung quaruple room pero ang mother ko tumawag kay ate yolly 650 naman..Kasi Jan 20-23,2012 flight namin sakto pla kami sa chinese new year di namin alam naka book na kami.heheh …so kanino mas advisable kausap sa taizan?si Ken o ate Yolly? thanks hope to hear from you soon…salamat sa blog mo. God bless
I’m happy na may mga ganitong website… Nakakarulong sa mga inquiries. Any ways, Kami naman sa feb23-27 2012 ang flight namin roundtrip to macau. Magferry na lang kami to hongkong. Can you give advice if alin ang mas ok magstay muna sa macau or diretso na kami sa hongkong. Around 10 pm ang arrival namin s macau. Is it ok sa taisan kahit late na kami magcheck in? counted na ba un as 1 day…. May email add kaba ni ate yolly para cya ung makausap ko. actually nameet na din cya ng mga friend ko na nagpunta sa hongkong un nga lng d nila nakuha ung emai add nya. Thanks a lot Badet
Siguro mas ok if you stay in Macau first, recommended hotel is Hotel Sintra though I haven’t stayed there. Just call Ate Yolly para mas malinaw yung transaction nyo.
hi badet…i just want to ask kasi nkabayad na ako ng reservation sa taisan…tumawag na rin ako ke ate yolly…pano ko ba marereceived ang confirmation letter for my accomodation for my travel on dec.11-14…thanks
hi badet:pls let me know your suggestions and infos for the expenses…
1.terminal fee from cebu-HK
2.ideal octopus card loaded
3.Day 1-Dec.11-going around the city…mongkok,city gate etc.Pls let me know if any place na malapit lang sa guesthouse…If meron pls let me know the entrance ticket/fee if meron man…
4.I’m planning to put the DISNEYLAND TOUR ON MONDAY(DEC.12),is that a gud choice of date?how much is the reservation ticket with ate yolly sa disneyland?
5.dec.13(tuesday)–day tour at MACAU…ok ba yun?how much is the ticket and if there’s any fee please let me know…thanks…
6.any suggestion sa shopping area…for men and women…mura mas maganda…either branded or hindi will do..
can anyone help me in having a letter of confirmation for my accomodation at taisan?kasi ndi pa nagrereply c ken as ate yolly’s instruction na kay ken daw mag-ask ng accomodation copy for immigration use..
Visiting hkg on 22Nov and we haven’t booked hotel yet! Nahirapan kase I don’t have credit card and will only pay via bank transfer or paypal. Ngayon ko lang nakita ang iyong blog and sana lang we’re not yet too late to book 🙁 alternative ko ngayon is taisan. Are we too late to book? Thanks a lot!
hello, i’m jovi, I would just like to ask for help for our Hong Kong Itinerary 🙂 First time po namin : medyo alanganin po kasi yung arrival time namin eh, it’s via cebupac. We’d like to go to Disneyland, Ocean Park (optional), Ladies Night
Market, Avenue of Stars, The Peak, go around Hong Kong… We’d also like to go to Macau if we can still squeeze it in our schedule… I’d appreciate any suggestions. Thanks much! 🙂
book sana aku sa taisan and golden crown this feb 19 kaya lang fully booked na. huhuhu any suggestions na guesthouse iyong safe and malinis na affordable.. kailangan ko na talaga my reservation na aku. cosmic guesthouse ok lng badet? pls reply. thank you.. happy new year..u
hi ms. badet, already called up ate yolly & magka msg na kami sa fb.. Di ba po na try mo na yun Family Room sa Burlington branch nila? Ask ko lang kung kakasya kaya kami 6 persons dun (5adults & i child)? or kuha po ko isang room? thanks!!!
very helpful blog, thank you for posting updated info. ^_^.
Just wanna know how I can add (ate yolly on facebook)? I need to book a room for march 15-19, hope there still room available.
Hi sis, question lang po–
1. May kitchen facility ba sa taisan? Pwede ba makiluto ng bfast like cornedbeef & eggs? How about rice?
2. Can we leave our bags there after we check-out? Almost 10pm pa kasi yung flight namin pabalik ng manila.
buti na lang merong ganito… thanks badet… ask ko lang how to pay via paypa l… first time eh..
la kc instructions sa website… sabi ni ate yolly andun daw…
thanks Badet!
was able to book Taisan na din c/o Ate Yolly. I called her just this morning and thankfully avail pa yung triple room nila for our travel dates & she said we can use their kitchen anytime for cooking. yehey tipid bfast meals! (baka dinner na din)
btw, I paid the HKD600 DP via paypal tho may slight concern ako kasi i picked the ‘online purchase’ part so yung marerecieve nila less than HKD 600 (i think less 7% transaction fee?) sana hindi naman magkaproblema ang reservation namin coz anyway we will settle the remaining balance naman when we get there.
ask ko paang po paano papuntang taisan burlington branch from tung chung? balak kasi namin from airport punta muna kaming ngong ping before kami mag check in sa taisan. TIA
Stumbled upon your blog nung nagsesearch po ako ng reviews about Golden crown guest house. Grabe, more than what I’ve expected yung mga nabasa ko!Ü super informative!Ü
We’re considering Carlton Guesthouse and Golden Crown Guesthouse, pero dahil po sa rave reviews dito, might as well consider Taisan din. 🙂 ask ko lang po kung kakasya po ang 5 adults sa quad room nila? Pag nag inquire po ba ako kay Ate Yolly, should I state na 5 adults will occupy the room? May ensuite pong T&B sa mga rooms nila?
First time overseas trip po namin as a family kaya medyo rattled ako sa pagpaplan ng accomodations and Iti namin. =S we’ll be arriving via Clark on 31st of May and will be leaving HK 🙁 on the 4th of June.
Thank you po so much for your blog and hope you would reply. 🙂
You should declare that you are 5 adults, bawal kasi ang sneak in sa mga guesthouse eh. Also note that guesthouses are small lang like sa Taisan. Yung space sa Taisan, space na lang yun for your luggages. So you need to have two rooms talaga. Ensuite T&B sa Taisan.
ask ko lang po sa May 2 ang dating namin ng HK 11:35am and depart on May 3 4:35 pm, my 1 night kami to stay and after reading your blogs na very helful talga..thanks…gus2 ko sana magpa book 2 person kay Ate yolly Taisan Guest house Store 1.. i dont have credit card and paypal since option ung western union, paano? tawagan ko ba muna c ate yolly to book?and how much?
gus2 sana naming pumunta ng Macau,sa tingin mo it will be ok with my sched? can u suggest an itinerary for macau trip accdg to my sched..
Pasencya na ha dami ko tanong first namin magasawa…Thank you so much…hintayin ko reply mo 🙂
hi sis, ganda naman ng blog mo..this will really help us since we`ll be travelling on the 2oth of april. I will read all the posts here after ofc hours….
patulong din ako sis in arranging our iti ha? pls….Supah thanks!
Hi Badet, Thanks sa blog mo super dami ng tips. Nagpabook na ako sa GOLDEN CROWN, and humihingi sila nd deposit. 600HKD. ayun, di ko lam kung magbabayad na ako. ask ko narin kung ung 380HKD na twin bed good for two na un diba? mejo naguguluhan na din ako haha 🙂
Hi Ms Badet,
Maganda tong blog mo ha … First time naming pupunta sa HK, bale 4 adult kmi.
Ask ko lang magkanu bayad sa Disneyland? pwede bang entrance lang ang bayaran ko kc di ako sumasakay sa mga rides? Magkanu and bayad papuntang Macau? need pa ba ng Visa dun? saan at papanu makakuha ng visa sa Macau? sa HK na ba kukuha ? please suggest us where to go na talagang masusulit ang pagpunta namin dun. anu ang weather sa HK on 3rd week of July?
Thanks a lot and God Bless you always…
hi Ms Badet, your HK posts are really helpful for first time HK travelers like us! thank you! We are booked in tai San this coming May, I just want to double check, each room in the Burlington branch has a bathroom right? it’s not a common/shared bathroom? Thanks in advance for your reply!
hello ms badet.. super informative ng blog mo na to! anyways, me and my hubby is going to hk on july 22-25.. and ano po ba ung usually hinahanap sa immigration? they are looking for show money daw po sometimes magkanu po kaya ang dapat naming ipakita sa immig.. since we are planning to go backpacking lang and tight budget talga..TIA! god bless!
Just print your hotel reservation & itinerary. Show money depends on how many days you will stay. $300 perhaps and then if you have credit cards, bring it too just in case. Enjoy!
Nice and informative site you have. Just want to ask how SAFE is the Taisan Guesthouse? I’m asking because i’m bringing with me my valuables like laptops and such… ok lang ba to leave inside the room when going out to shop? 🙂
Hi, we stayed at the Burlington branch and the caretaker there is Pinay, Ate Yolly. We never had problems leaving our valuables there like laptops, cameras, etc.
Hi Badet. This Blog is really informative. Thanks for sharing. 🙂 Ask ko lng sana if same pa rin ang contact #s ni Ate Yolly? Tried searching her sa FB pero hindi ko sya ma hanap 🙁 Anyway, my hubby and I will be in HK Feb next year to join a marathon. Tried inquiring sa Harirela branch nila (before I saw this blog) for reservation but Ken email me that I have to contact him again on August coz it’s too early to book. Dapat daw within 6 months. We might as well stay in Burlington branch nlng coz pinoy ang mag aasist sa amin 🙂 We will be arriving super early–0050 H on Feb 2 and leave 0135 H on Feb 5. I hope they don’t have any problem with early check-in coz sayang din if considered 1 day na. No itinerary yet except for the marathon on Feb 3. No plans of going to Disneyland and Ocean Park coz we plan of coming back with our kids na. This trip is more like of a familiarization sa place para sa next trip.hehehe I hope there are other places u can suggest for us. More of sightseeing, food trip and maybe a little shopping 🙂 Thanks in advance.
By the way, I researched and February is winter there. Is 16 degrees really that cold? hehehe nakita ko kasi na u were there on February too… takot lng ako baka di ako mka run sa lamig ng panahon..hehehe Thanks again.
Hi Krizzy, wow, you’ll be there for the Standard Chartered marathon :). Yes, same number pa rin ni Ate Yolly. Please check their rates too, I think nag-increase na sila.
For sightseeing, go to Victoria Peak and Ngong Ping na lang.
Check out Citygate Outlets na rin, they have outlet stores of Nike, New Balance and other sports brands there. 🙂
Thanks for the quick response Badet. Yes we will join the Standard Chartered Marathon soon. I’m excited na but kinda worried too coz wla pa talaga sila nilabas na official schedule for the run but many said na it falls every first Sunday of Feb daw. Sayang kc yung promo ng Cebu Pac kaya nag book nlng ako agad 🙂 Thanks again. Will contact Ate Yolly na 🙂
Ms. Badet pls. help me i can’t contact Ate Yolly, i’ve been reading you’re site since i wanted to go to hk but now im in panic button because i made a reservation in Golden crown but it is full already,we’ll be in hk in Jul. 6-9, how can i contact her. thanks.
Hi, Badet. Just want you to know that your blog is really very informative. Keep it coming! I just have a question, though. How did you call Taisan 1 to reserve your accommodation and pay your initial deposit? I’m having a hard time contacting them. I’ve email them several times and I do not get any response. I can’t call them thru Sype either. Appreciate your response. Thanks,
I called this number: (852) 2366 8273. Not to discourage you ha, but Taisan already increased their rates and I heard not so good feedback regarding reservations. You might want to try Golden Crown.
Hi ms. badet.. we are planning to go to HK one of these days… 1st time po. ask ko lang if required na may hotel reservation kana pag punta dun?or can we just do walk in po? bawal po ba yun sa immigration na walang tutuluyan hotel pa? thankyou sa page mo, very helpful po talaga.
good day! im very thankful i found your blog.. t’was a really a big help..
anyways, me and my boyfriend are going to hongkong on august 26-29, is 700$ enough show money for the two of us? this is our first time to travel outside the country so i really need some information about this, and since this is just a budget tour hindi na kami nag avail ng luggage allowance.. meron lang kaming tig-isang bakcpack, is it ok na ideclare xa as hand carry na lang? thanks u very much miss badet.. god bless u
Hi Sam,
Ok na siguro for show money. In case of shopping emergencies, just bring a credit card with you. If you will not shop in HK, ok na yan backpacks for the two of you.
thanks for the reply ms badet.. and because i heard talgang di pwedeng hindi ka mgshoshoping sa dami ng temptation dun., i already avail of the baggage upsize.. hehehe and one more question ms. badet and hope u dont mind.. our flyt back to manila kasi is early in the morning round 9:45 am, ano po kayang sasakyan mabilis papuntang airport.. my mga bus or trains na po kaya early in the morning like 5am? sa goldendrown kami ngpabook ng acomodation.. thanks u very much talga.. god bless u ms badet
det, 9days kasi kami sa hongkong by jan. sana 3days in macau, any suggesting for a cheap place to stay in macau? thank you.
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Badet Reply:
August 26th, 2011 at 2:29 pm
For Macau, marami nagrerecommend ng Hotel Sintra.
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oh by the way,can a pregnant woman travel?like 6months pregnant?
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Badet Reply:
August 26th, 2011 at 2:35 pm
Here’s what I got from Cebu Pacific’s website:
Pregnancy below 24 weeks:
the Special Handling Form is not required
Pregnancy 24 to below 34 weeks:
the Special Handling Form is required to be presented together a medical certificate signed by the pregnant passenger’s personal OB-Gyne.
Pregnancy 34 weeks and beyond:
the airline will refuse carriage of the pregnant passenger
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i have just been directed to your blogspot this time while searching for an affordable guesthouse in HK. it was so very helpful..we will be first timers in HK.. just want to ask how do i do my reservations? do i have to call the number first or i will directly email mr ken with his email add. am very desperate right now as i could no longer be accommodated in the golden crown guesthouse. thanks in advance for your reply…
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Badet Reply:
August 26th, 2011 at 2:29 pm
Hi Sarah,
I recommend calling Ate Yolly’s number para mas clear and she can take care of your accommodations. Magkakagulo pa kasi if you talk to Ken. =)
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sarah jane Reply:
August 26th, 2011 at 10:48 pm
mam badet, thank u so much for this spot. all your post is very helpful. i have been reading comments and your reply and i think i have gained so much for our trip..many thanks tlga.. i have already called up ate yolly and sad to say they’re fully booked for the dates we are bound for Hongkong and i asked her for any referral. luckily she gave me a number to call and a filipina also answered my call. the guesthouse she referred to is about 5 minutes from taisan 1 and its on the cameron road. am so glad for it since i have done a reservation. according to them, a lot of Filipinos are going there this oct onwards. maybe this is because evryone is grabbing the promo airfares.
again thank you so much…
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Hi badet!very informative tong blog mo..and i was so thankful na nakapunta ako sa site mo..i read a lot abt going to HK..first time din kasi namin to go there..by oct ang arrival date namin..i already talked to ate yolly and made our reservation at HK taisan gh..just worried abt not receiving a confirmation email fr ken regarding our reservation..is it ok if i haven’t received any confirmation?i have with me naman the copy of my reservation deposit thru western union..okay na ba yun as a proof even without the confirmation email?
ngapala, parang wala ako nabasa abt food kng saan yung masarap kainan na very affordable din.can you help us with this wala kasi ako idea.ano masa-suggest mo?
and one more thing, gusto ko maexperience sa HK yung mga night market, san ba okay pumunta na malapit lang sa taisan gh?do you recommend going to night markets lalo na sa mga first timers?
thank you very much, Badet!!
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Badet Reply:
September 2nd, 2011 at 2:12 pm
Hi marge, yes ok na yung Western Union copy as proof. Or para sure, call Ate Yolly na lang directly para mas malinaw ang reservations nyo.
I have a blog about Hong Kong food, just browse my blog.
https://www.badudets.com/hong-kong-food-trip/
https://www.badudets.com/tim-ho-wan-cheapest-michelin-starred-restaurant-in-hong-kong/
https://www.badudets.com/mongkok-street-foods/
https://www.badudets.com/hk-cheap-eats-yoshinoya/
Malapit lang ang Temple St. night market sa Taisan. Pwedeng lakarin or ride ng MTR, 1 station away lang naman. OK din sa Ladies night market in Mongkok. Ok naman pumunta saw night markets just for the experience and if you’re just shopping for souvenirs like tshirts, keychains, ballpens… Pero pag mga damit, shoes, I’d rather shop in 168 or Divisoria.
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marge Reply:
September 6th, 2011 at 8:27 am
Hi badet!thanks sa reply..na-appreciate ko blog mo abt foods!nakausap ko nadin ate Yolly and she assures us na okay na nga copy nung sa WU.thanks a lot!
One more thing pala, advisable ba gumamit ng credit card sa HK?just in case kasi first time ko magdadala ng credit card outside the country.wala ako idea pag ginamit ko card sa ibang bansa.may tax pa ba na binabayaran once u used it?thanks vm badet!
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Badet Reply:
September 7th, 2011 at 10:45 pm
Yes, I use my BPI credit card when I shop in HK.
hello badet…
we have plan for hk this 3rd week of oct…we are 6 adults and 1 kid…for 8days….pwede na ba kami sa quadruple….para save ng konti….ang reservation ba 1 month before dapat naka reserve na kami sa taisan……un bang 3 branches ng taisan magkaka tabi lang sila…..i’m planning to call ate yolly next week….
thanks and god bless
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Badet Reply:
September 7th, 2011 at 10:44 pm
Masikip pa rin yun Merly. Tsaka sa guesthouses kasi, mahigpit sila sa number of rooms. Pag quadruple, 4 adults lang talaga ang pwede. Siguro 1 quadruple and 1 double room kayo.
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hi badet: i tried to call ate yolly and she gave me some details of the things that i need to do on the reservation of the room i made…she told me that i can send the reservation fee of 500 HKD fo`r my 3 nights stay there…and if i am not mistaken her name is Yuling Yang (ate Yolly).i’m just a bit bothered with the exact address that she mentioned over the phone… so i decided to copy the info here where you posted the exact address and ate yolly’s number…
Adress: MTR Station Exit B1 , 15th Flr., Burlington House., 91-94 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Telephone reception : (852) 2366 8273 (Ate Yolly’s number/Taisan Store 1) or 2366 8414
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Hi Badet,
Thank you for your very informative site. Just wanted to get additional help on you regarding our HK trip this December 9-14. We are planning to stay in either Taisan or Golden Crown instead of getting any accomodation in Mirador and Chungking as I have heard it’s smaller than the usual rooms. Is it better to get a room for 2 in Taisan or better if Golder Crown?
Please advise.
Thank you!
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Badet Reply:
September 16th, 2011 at 1:03 pm
Hi Mavi,
Same sizes of rooms lang naman in Taisan and Golden Crown, both have good feedbacks and good location. It’s for you to decide. =)
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Sarah Reply:
November 7th, 2011 at 6:31 pm
hi badet…do you have an idea on how can i get a confirmation letter sa taisan?nagbayad na ako ng reservation po and i have already emailed ken pero he does not reply.meron ba xang number?sabi kasi ni ate yolly i can get my accomodation confirmation thru email ke ken daw po…thanks…
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try dragon hostels. favorite ng mga pinoy yun kasi pinoy yung isang owner.
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hi badet: saan ko ba ilalagay sa sked ang kahit half day tour lang sa macau…sa dec.11-dec.14 lang kami sa HK…help naman po…anong oras ang mga trip from HK to macau?
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Hey if you’re not busy baka naman you can make me an itti since barely 2 day lang ang stay ko sa HK. I will arrive kasi gabi ng friday and flight back ko to manila is early in the morning naman. so barely 2 days lang ang gala time ko.
Please suggest where to go para we can maximize the time and less paikot ikot or pabalik-balik.
Less walk na rin kasi may matanda akong nanay na kasama..
salamat po..
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Badet Reply:
October 4th, 2011 at 2:23 pm
Hi Francis,
Friday night to Sunday morning tama ba ako?
Siguro Friday night, roam around Mongkok or TST na lang.
Saturday, Disneyland or just visit The Peak.
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Would love to visit Disneyland one of these days with the girls!
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still no hostel that can accommodate us this Oct.. If anyone has contact or anything please share. tnx
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Thank you much for the reply. sad to say up to now i have not found a place (hostel) to stay. All fully booked. I heard about Monica Motel in Caremon road. have you heard about this motel. Is this a good location meaning accessible and safe…
Please reply…salamat again…
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Badet Reply:
October 6th, 2011 at 1:32 pm
I don’t know anything about Monica Hotel. Try to google for feedback or check out Trip Advisor.
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Hi there, badet! Ask ko lang how to find these Grandville and Burlington branch ng Taisan. We have booked na for December but I’m worried we’ll get lost 1am pa naman arrival namin…
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Badet Reply:
October 7th, 2011 at 10:49 pm
Hi Earl, just ride the A21 bus from the airpot. Alight at Bus stop no. 13.
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issanton Reply:
October 8th, 2011 at 8:53 am
hello badet,
ask ko lang where is nicer for us to stay we four adults with four kids.
3 days lang kasi kami sa hk
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hi badet!
i called ate yolly and told me to send 500hk thru western union. western union lang ba talaga ang way to send her the 500hk? i read here na puede ang paypal, but she did not mention it over the phone, do you think it’s okay na we send her the reservation thru paypal? mas cheaper ba ang charges sa paypal? kc sa western union may transfer fee na 770 pesos.
need help. thanks much.
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Badet Reply:
October 13th, 2011 at 2:55 pm
If you have Paypal, then it’s ok to send via Paypal. Just take note of the transaction number sa Paypal.
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Hi Ms. Badet, I accidentally saw your blog nung nag hahanap ako ng hostel na malapit sa hk disneyland..Madali ba makita ang place ng Taisan?Safe ba dun kahit late at night na umuwi?.sa Jan 2012 kami mag punta dun 4 nights…enough days na ba para ma visit ang macau at Disney?Hope to hear from you soon thanks…God bless
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Badet Reply:
October 17th, 2011 at 12:47 pm
Hi Evelyn,
Yes, very safe at madali lang makita yung hostel. Tapat lang sya ng bus stop.
For Disney and Macau, allot 1 whole day for each. Kung yan lang naman yung major attractions na puntahan nyo, enough na yung 4 days.
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Evelyn Dimaun Reply:
October 17th, 2011 at 1:47 pm
Thanks Badet..God bless
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Evelyn Dimaun Reply:
October 17th, 2011 at 2:03 pm
ay pahabol po..Kasi ng email ako kay Ken and he say 680HKD yung quaruple room pero ang mother ko tumawag kay ate yolly 650 naman..Kasi Jan 20-23,2012 flight namin sakto pla kami sa chinese new year di namin alam naka book na kami.heheh …so kanino mas advisable kausap sa taizan?si Ken o ate Yolly? thanks hope to hear from you soon…salamat sa blog mo. God bless
hello ms. badet ask ko lang kung paano magbabayad ng deposit through western union? Di ko kc makita dun sa website nila kung paano eh.. thanks. 🙂
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Badet Reply:
November 3rd, 2011 at 11:04 pm
Just go to Western Union and fill out the send money form.
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Hi Badet!!
I’m happy na may mga ganitong website… Nakakarulong sa mga inquiries. Any ways, Kami naman sa feb23-27 2012 ang flight namin roundtrip to macau. Magferry na lang kami to hongkong. Can you give advice if alin ang mas ok magstay muna sa macau or diretso na kami sa hongkong. Around 10 pm ang arrival namin s macau. Is it ok sa taisan kahit late na kami magcheck in? counted na ba un as 1 day…. May email add kaba ni ate yolly para cya ung makausap ko. actually nameet na din cya ng mga friend ko na nagpunta sa hongkong un nga lng d nila nakuha ung emai add nya. Thanks a lot Badet
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Badet Reply:
November 3rd, 2011 at 11:03 pm
Hi,
Siguro mas ok if you stay in Macau first, recommended hotel is Hotel Sintra though I haven’t stayed there. Just call Ate Yolly para mas malinaw yung transaction nyo.
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hi badet…i just want to ask kasi nkabayad na ako ng reservation sa taisan…tumawag na rin ako ke ate yolly…pano ko ba marereceived ang confirmation letter for my accomodation for my travel on dec.11-14…thanks
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hi badet:pls let me know your suggestions and infos for the expenses…
1.terminal fee from cebu-HK
2.ideal octopus card loaded
3.Day 1-Dec.11-going around the city…mongkok,city gate etc.Pls let me know if any place na malapit lang sa guesthouse…If meron pls let me know the entrance ticket/fee if meron man…
4.I’m planning to put the DISNEYLAND TOUR ON MONDAY(DEC.12),is that a gud choice of date?how much is the reservation ticket with ate yolly sa disneyland?
5.dec.13(tuesday)–day tour at MACAU…ok ba yun?how much is the ticket and if there’s any fee please let me know…thanks…
6.any suggestion sa shopping area…for men and women…mura mas maganda…either branded or hindi will do..
Thanks badet…God bless us all…
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can anyone help me in having a letter of confirmation for my accomodation at taisan?kasi ndi pa nagrereply c ken as ate yolly’s instruction na kay ken daw mag-ask ng accomodation copy for immigration use..
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Hi, Ms. Badet!
Visiting hkg on 22Nov and we haven’t booked hotel yet! Nahirapan kase I don’t have credit card and will only pay via bank transfer or paypal. Ngayon ko lang nakita ang iyong blog and sana lang we’re not yet too late to book 🙁 alternative ko ngayon is taisan. Are we too late to book? Thanks a lot!
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i would like to ask if who is coming to Hk this November?how did you get your accomodation confirmation letter from Taisan Guesthouse?
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Hi,
Yung photos that you posted which Taisan Guesthouse branch yan? Kindly email me back 🙂 Thanks!
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Badet Reply:
November 23rd, 2011 at 1:10 pm
Hi Mela,
Sa burlington branch.
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hello, i’m jovi, I would just like to ask for help for our Hong Kong Itinerary 🙂 First time po namin : medyo alanganin po kasi yung arrival time namin eh, it’s via cebupac. We’d like to go to Disneyland, Ocean Park (optional), Ladies Night
Market, Avenue of Stars, The Peak, go around Hong Kong… We’d also like to go to Macau if we can still squeeze it in our schedule… I’d appreciate any suggestions. Thanks much! 🙂
Arrival:
Feb 25 6:40pm
Return Flight
Feb 28 7:30pm
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how much po per night for 2 pax sa Taisan?
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Badet Reply:
December 6th, 2011 at 3:58 pm
please check the rates on my post or their website.
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book sana aku sa taisan and golden crown this feb 19 kaya lang fully booked na. huhuhu any suggestions na guesthouse iyong safe and malinis na affordable.. kailangan ko na talaga my reservation na aku. cosmic guesthouse ok lng badet? pls reply. thank you.. happy new year..u
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Please email me details if there still available two rooms on 20 to 23 January 2012. Thank you.
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hi ms. badet, already called up ate yolly & magka msg na kami sa fb.. Di ba po na try mo na yun Family Room sa Burlington branch nila? Ask ko lang kung kakasya kaya kami 6 persons dun (5adults & i child)? or kuha po ko isang room? thanks!!!
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Badet Reply:
January 30th, 2012 at 3:33 pm
Medyo masikip kasi yung beds nila pang double lang talaga. If 1 adult doesn’t mind sleeping in the floor ok lang din siguro.
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very helpful blog, thank you for posting updated info. ^_^.
Just wanna know how I can add (ate yolly on facebook)? I need to book a room for march 15-19, hope there still room available.
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Badet Reply:
February 8th, 2012 at 12:04 pm
Just search Yolly Rivera or Yolly Muldong Rivera.
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Hi sis, question lang po–
1. May kitchen facility ba sa taisan? Pwede ba makiluto ng bfast like cornedbeef & eggs? How about rice?
2. Can we leave our bags there after we check-out? Almost 10pm pa kasi yung flight namin pabalik ng manila.
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Badet Reply:
March 2nd, 2012 at 2:30 pm
Hi Icey,
1. May common kitchen sa Taisan and guests are free to use it. Ate Yolly gives us cooked rice na rin kasi she cooks for Korean guests dun. 🙂
2. You can leave your luggage after check-out and just fetch it when you return.
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buti na lang merong ganito… thanks badet… ask ko lang how to pay via paypa l… first time eh..
la kc instructions sa website… sabi ni ate yolly andun daw…
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Badet Reply:
March 2nd, 2012 at 2:30 pm
If you don’t have Paypal, pwede naman Western Union.
You can use your credit card to pay via Paypal.
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thanks Badet!
was able to book Taisan na din c/o Ate Yolly. I called her just this morning and thankfully avail pa yung triple room nila for our travel dates & she said we can use their kitchen anytime for cooking. yehey tipid bfast meals! (baka dinner na din)
btw, I paid the HKD600 DP via paypal tho may slight concern ako kasi i picked the ‘online purchase’ part so yung marerecieve nila less than HKD 600 (i think less 7% transaction fee?) sana hindi naman magkaproblema ang reservation namin coz anyway we will settle the remaining balance naman when we get there.
thanks again sis, very helpful blog!
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Badet Reply:
March 7th, 2012 at 1:13 pm
Thanks Icey. Enjoy HK!
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ask ko paang po paano papuntang taisan burlington branch from tung chung? balak kasi namin from airport punta muna kaming ngong ping before kami mag check in sa taisan. TIA
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Badet Reply:
March 12th, 2012 at 10:31 pm
Ride the train at Tung Chung going to Lai King. Tapos transfer train going to TST naman. TST station Exit B yung Taisan.
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Hi po!ü
Stumbled upon your blog nung nagsesearch po ako ng reviews about Golden crown guest house. Grabe, more than what I’ve expected yung mga nabasa ko!Ü super informative!Ü
We’re considering Carlton Guesthouse and Golden Crown Guesthouse, pero dahil po sa rave reviews dito, might as well consider Taisan din. 🙂 ask ko lang po kung kakasya po ang 5 adults sa quad room nila? Pag nag inquire po ba ako kay Ate Yolly, should I state na 5 adults will occupy the room? May ensuite pong T&B sa mga rooms nila?
First time overseas trip po namin as a family kaya medyo rattled ako sa pagpaplan ng accomodations and Iti namin. =S we’ll be arriving via Clark on 31st of May and will be leaving HK 🙁 on the 4th of June.
Thank you po so much for your blog and hope you would reply. 🙂
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Badet Reply:
March 12th, 2012 at 10:28 pm
Hi Marsy,
You should declare that you are 5 adults, bawal kasi ang sneak in sa mga guesthouse eh. Also note that guesthouses are small lang like sa Taisan. Yung space sa Taisan, space na lang yun for your luggages. So you need to have two rooms talaga. Ensuite T&B sa Taisan.
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Hi Ms. Badet,
ask ko lang po sa May 2 ang dating namin ng HK 11:35am and depart on May 3 4:35 pm, my 1 night kami to stay and after reading your blogs na very helful talga..thanks…gus2 ko sana magpa book 2 person kay Ate yolly Taisan Guest house Store 1.. i dont have credit card and paypal since option ung western union, paano? tawagan ko ba muna c ate yolly to book?and how much?
gus2 sana naming pumunta ng Macau,sa tingin mo it will be ok with my sched? can u suggest an itinerary for macau trip accdg to my sched..
Pasencya na ha dami ko tanong first namin magasawa…Thank you so much…hintayin ko reply mo 🙂
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Badet Reply:
March 25th, 2012 at 1:02 am
Your schedule is too tight, just stay in HK. Visit Macau some other time. Just call Ate Yolly for booking.
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hi sis, ganda naman ng blog mo..this will really help us since we`ll be travelling on the 2oth of april. I will read all the posts here after ofc hours….
patulong din ako sis in arranging our iti ha? pls….Supah thanks!
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Badet Reply:
March 30th, 2012 at 10:41 am
Sure Wheng! I’ll see what I can do =)
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Hi Badet, Thanks sa blog mo super dami ng tips. Nagpabook na ako sa GOLDEN CROWN, and humihingi sila nd deposit. 600HKD. ayun, di ko lam kung magbabayad na ako. ask ko narin kung ung 380HKD na twin bed good for two na un diba? mejo naguguluhan na din ako haha 🙂
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Hi Ms Badet,
Maganda tong blog mo ha … First time naming pupunta sa HK, bale 4 adult kmi.
Ask ko lang magkanu bayad sa Disneyland? pwede bang entrance lang ang bayaran ko kc di ako sumasakay sa mga rides? Magkanu and bayad papuntang Macau? need pa ba ng Visa dun? saan at papanu makakuha ng visa sa Macau? sa HK na ba kukuha ? please suggest us where to go na talagang masusulit ang pagpunta namin dun. anu ang weather sa HK on 3rd week of July?
Thanks a lot and God Bless you always…
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hi Ms Badet, your HK posts are really helpful for first time HK travelers like us! thank you! We are booked in tai San this coming May, I just want to double check, each room in the Burlington branch has a bathroom right? it’s not a common/shared bathroom? Thanks in advance for your reply!
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Badet Reply:
April 18th, 2012 at 1:08 am
Hi Mielle, rooms have own bathroom. =)
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chinggay25 Reply:
May 22nd, 2012 at 12:02 am
hello ms badet.. super informative ng blog mo na to! anyways, me and my hubby is going to hk on july 22-25.. and ano po ba ung usually hinahanap sa immigration? they are looking for show money daw po sometimes magkanu po kaya ang dapat naming ipakita sa immig.. since we are planning to go backpacking lang and tight budget talga..TIA! god bless!
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Badet Reply:
May 23rd, 2012 at 12:37 am
Just print your hotel reservation & itinerary. Show money depends on how many days you will stay. $300 perhaps and then if you have credit cards, bring it too just in case. Enjoy!
Hi Badet,
Nice and informative site you have. Just want to ask how SAFE is the Taisan Guesthouse? I’m asking because i’m bringing with me my valuables like laptops and such… ok lang ba to leave inside the room when going out to shop? 🙂
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Badet Reply:
May 29th, 2012 at 12:12 pm
Hi, we stayed at the Burlington branch and the caretaker there is Pinay, Ate Yolly. We never had problems leaving our valuables there like laptops, cameras, etc.
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ur blog is a big help. just made our booking thru ate yolly. thank you so much.
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ms badet, i didnt use credit card in paying taisan. instead, ate yolly told me to pay thru western union in the name of yuling yang. is it safe? tnx
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Hi Badet. This Blog is really informative. Thanks for sharing. 🙂 Ask ko lng sana if same pa rin ang contact #s ni Ate Yolly? Tried searching her sa FB pero hindi ko sya ma hanap 🙁 Anyway, my hubby and I will be in HK Feb next year to join a marathon. Tried inquiring sa Harirela branch nila (before I saw this blog) for reservation but Ken email me that I have to contact him again on August coz it’s too early to book. Dapat daw within 6 months. We might as well stay in Burlington branch nlng coz pinoy ang mag aasist sa amin 🙂 We will be arriving super early–0050 H on Feb 2 and leave 0135 H on Feb 5. I hope they don’t have any problem with early check-in coz sayang din if considered 1 day na. No itinerary yet except for the marathon on Feb 3. No plans of going to Disneyland and Ocean Park coz we plan of coming back with our kids na. This trip is more like of a familiarization sa place para sa next trip.hehehe I hope there are other places u can suggest for us. More of sightseeing, food trip and maybe a little shopping 🙂 Thanks in advance.
By the way, I researched and February is winter there. Is 16 degrees really that cold? hehehe nakita ko kasi na u were there on February too… takot lng ako baka di ako mka run sa lamig ng panahon..hehehe Thanks again.
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Badet Reply:
June 25th, 2012 at 12:39 am
Hi Krizzy, wow, you’ll be there for the Standard Chartered marathon :). Yes, same number pa rin ni Ate Yolly. Please check their rates too, I think nag-increase na sila.
For sightseeing, go to Victoria Peak and Ngong Ping na lang.
Check out Citygate Outlets na rin, they have outlet stores of Nike, New Balance and other sports brands there. 🙂
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Krizzy Reply:
June 27th, 2012 at 7:34 pm
Thanks for the quick response Badet. Yes we will join the Standard Chartered Marathon soon. I’m excited na but kinda worried too coz wla pa talaga sila nilabas na official schedule for the run but many said na it falls every first Sunday of Feb daw. Sayang kc yung promo ng Cebu Pac kaya nag book nlng ako agad 🙂 Thanks again. Will contact Ate Yolly na 🙂
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Ms. Badet pls. help me i can’t contact Ate Yolly, i’ve been reading you’re site since i wanted to go to hk but now im in panic button because i made a reservation in Golden crown but it is full already,we’ll be in hk in Jul. 6-9, how can i contact her. thanks.
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Hi, Badet. Just want you to know that your blog is really very informative. Keep it coming! I just have a question, though. How did you call Taisan 1 to reserve your accommodation and pay your initial deposit? I’m having a hard time contacting them. I’ve email them several times and I do not get any response. I can’t call them thru Sype either. Appreciate your response. Thanks,
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Badet Reply:
July 19th, 2012 at 3:08 pm
Hi Khatchee,
I called this number: (852) 2366 8273. Not to discourage you ha, but Taisan already increased their rates and I heard not so good feedback regarding reservations. You might want to try Golden Crown.
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Hi ms. badet.. we are planning to go to HK one of these days… 1st time po. ask ko lang if required na may hotel reservation kana pag punta dun?or can we just do walk in po? bawal po ba yun sa immigration na walang tutuluyan hotel pa? thankyou sa page mo, very helpful po talaga.
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Badet Reply:
July 28th, 2012 at 11:25 pm
If it’s your first time, some immigration officers might ask for a a hotel reservation. I recommend getting one para hassle free na rin sa inyo.
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good day! im very thankful i found your blog.. t’was a really a big help..
anyways, me and my boyfriend are going to hongkong on august 26-29, is 700$ enough show money for the two of us? this is our first time to travel outside the country so i really need some information about this, and since this is just a budget tour hindi na kami nag avail ng luggage allowance.. meron lang kaming tig-isang bakcpack, is it ok na ideclare xa as hand carry na lang? thanks u very much miss badet.. god bless u
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Badet Reply:
August 5th, 2012 at 1:12 am
Hi Sam,
Ok na siguro for show money. In case of shopping emergencies, just bring a credit card with you. If you will not shop in HK, ok na yan backpacks for the two of you.
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thanks for the reply ms badet.. and because i heard talgang di pwedeng hindi ka mgshoshoping sa dami ng temptation dun., i already avail of the baggage upsize.. hehehe and one more question ms. badet and hope u dont mind.. our flyt back to manila kasi is early in the morning round 9:45 am, ano po kayang sasakyan mabilis papuntang airport.. my mga bus or trains na po kaya early in the morning like 5am? sa goldendrown kami ngpabook ng acomodation.. thanks u very much talga.. god bless u ms badet
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hi..just want to ask how much yung fare to macau?and pag baba mo ba ng ferry tourist spot na ba or we need to get day tour for macau?thanks..
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Badet Reply:
August 14th, 2012 at 12:15 pm
Fare to Macau is 150-180 HKD. Please read my Macau Day Tour itinerary here:
https://www.badudets.com/a-day-tour-in-macau/
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