Hong Kong - Revision history

Guaka at 14:08, 11 December 2018

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	'''Hong Kong''' is part of [[China]], kind of.		'''Hong Kong''' is part of [[China]], kind of.

	~~[[File:Pauliyas_Hongkong.jpg\|1060px\|thumb\|centre]]~~

Guaka at 13:55, 11 December 2018

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	Members who have their couch settings set to "Coffee or a drink", "Travelling" or "No" also report getting Couch Requests. Please don't do this.		Members who have their couch settings set to "Coffee or a drink", "Travelling" or "No" also report getting Couch Requests. Please don't do this.

	Members have also reported receiving messages with headings such as "URGENT! HELP NEEDED!" only to find that the requester has failed to a) research, b) plan for and c) budget for their Hong Kong accommodation. Please don't do this. Not only is it annoying and falsely indicative of a true emergency but this kind of behaviour also puts you in a vulnerable position safety-wise (see above). Be street smart and remember that your travel is your own responsibility.		Members have also reported receiving messages with headings such as "URGENT! HELP NEEDED!" only to find that the requester has failed to a) research, b) plan for and c) budget for their Hong Kong accommodation. Please don't do this. Not only is it annoying and falsely indicative of a true emergency but this kind of behaviour also puts you in a vulnerable position [[safety\|safety-wise]] (see above). Be street smart and remember that your travel is your own responsibility.

	Also remember that when you advertise your Couchsearch by posting on the Hong Kong city message board, your audience consists of an unknown percentage of potential couches (you know, the same people receiving all those Couch Requests they have to say no to), people who are local but don't host and a lot of fellow travellers looking for HK info and activities... who can't host you.		Also remember that when you advertise your Couchsearch by posting on the Hong Kong city message board, your audience consists of an unknown percentage of potential couches (you know, the same people receiving all those Couch Requests they have to say no to), people who are local but don't host and a lot of fellow travellers looking for HK info and activities... who can't host you.

Robyt: adding interfamily links

2015-07-21T23:48:01Z

adding interfamily links

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	[[Category:China]]		[[Category:China]]
	[[hitch:Hong Kong]]		[[hitch:Hong Kong]]
			[[nomad:Hong Kong]]

Guyazn: /* "Most hostels I found online are full, and I have no booking?" */

2014-09-03T11:26:30Z

"Most hostels I found online are full, and I have no booking?"

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	The following buildings have plenty of hostels (at least 20) in each of them. The streets listed below also have hostel clusters.		The following buildings have plenty of hostels (at least 20) in each of them. The streets listed below also have hostel clusters.

	* Kowloon: Tsim Sha Tsui: Chungking ~~Mansion~~ – 36-44 Nathan Road (Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station, Exit E) (Yes, that's the Chungking in Chungking Express [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109424/]) - According to a survey in August 2011, there are more than 160 registered hostels in Chungking Mansion.		* Kowloon: Tsim Sha Tsui: Chungking Mansions – 36-44 Nathan Road (Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station, Exit E) (Yes, that's the Chungking in Chungking Express [http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0109424/]) - According to a survey in August 2011, there are more than 160 registered hostels in Chungking Mansion.

	* Kowloon: Tsim Sha Tsui:: Mirador Mansion – 54-64B Nathan Road (Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station, Exit E)		* Kowloon: Tsim Sha Tsui:: Mirador Mansion – 54-64B Nathan Road (Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station, Exit E)

Gusgusgus: /* Latest Situation */

2014-01-08T01:47:06Z

Latest Situation

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	:* [15 May 2012] Increased scrutiny of visa applications due to a 100 day action against illegal foreigners in China. See [http://shanghaiist.com/2012/05/15/beijing_begins_100-day_crackdown_on.php link] for more info.		:* [15 May 2012] Increased scrutiny of visa applications due to a 100 day action against illegal foreigners in China. See [http://shanghaiist.com/2012/05/15/beijing_begins_100-day_crackdown_on.php link] for more info.
	:* [27 June 2013] 1) Time required for visa application processing increased from 1 day to 4 days. 2) Multiple entry F visa (6 months - 1 year) no longer granted. 3) Z visa no longer granted in HK. See [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=59854&post=14632805 link] for more info.		:* [27 June 2013] 1) Time required for visa application processing increased from 1 day to 4 days. 2) Multiple entry F visa (6 months - 1 year) no longer granted. 3) Z visa no longer granted in HK. See [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=59854&post=14632805 link] for more info.
			:* [8 January 2014] Single entry Tourist Visa fee increased to $680 for most EU nationalities (except the UK). It definitely takes 4 days instead of 6 hours at the 3 agents above. Travellers holding French passport can no longer apply for tourist visa in HK (except those who live in HK and holds a HKID Card).

	'''''Recently it's been noticed that most people can only get 30 day visas. If you intend to travel in China for more than 30 days, do arrange your visa in the Chinese embassy in your home country prior to coming to HK.'''''		'''''Recently it's been noticed that most people can only get 30 day visas. If you intend to travel in China for more than 30 days, do arrange your visa in the Chinese embassy in your home country prior to coming to HK.'''''

Robyt: Robot: Automated text replacement (-wiki.couchsurfing.com +couchwiki.org)

2013-07-07T12:15:16Z

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Robyt: Robot: Automated text replacement (-wikivoyage.org/en +en.wikivoyage.org/wiki)

2013-07-07T11:22:22Z

Robot: Automated text replacement (-wikivoyage.org/en +en.wikivoyage.org/wiki)

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	To find further or more detailed information, please try Hong Kong's wikivoyage.org entry.		To find further or more detailed information, please try Hong Kong's wikivoyage.org entry.

	[http://wikivoyage.org/en/Hong_Kong ''' Hong Kong's entry at Wikivoyage.org''']		[http://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Hong_Kong ''' Hong Kong's entry at Wikivoyage.org''']
	== CS Hong Kong moments ==		== CS Hong Kong moments ==
	9 June 2012 International CS Day celebration in Hong Kong		9 June 2012 International CS Day celebration in Hong Kong

Guaka at 22:59, 4 July 2013

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	== Further info ==		== Further info ==

	To find further or more detailed information, please try Hong Kong's ~~wikitravel~~.org entry.		To find further or more detailed information, please try Hong Kong's wikivoyage.org entry.

	[http://~~wikitravel~~.org/en/Hong_Kong ''' Hong Kong's entry at ~~Wikitravel~~.org''']		[http://wikivoyage.org/en/Hong_Kong ''' Hong Kong's entry at Wikivoyage.org''']
	== CS Hong Kong moments ==		== CS Hong Kong moments ==
	9 June 2012 International CS Day celebration in Hong Kong		9 June 2012 International CS Day celebration in Hong Kong

Gusgusgus: /* Latest Situation */

2013-06-27T09:07:20Z

Latest Situation

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	=== Latest Situation ===		=== Latest Situation ===

	These are the latest visa conditions we heard from our CS-ers. (last updated: ~~16 May 2012~~):		These are the latest visa conditions we heard from our CS-ers. (last updated: 27 June 2013):
	:* China has imposed extra visa requirements for holders of Norwegian, French passports.		:* China has imposed extra visa requirements for holders of Norwegian, French passports.
	:* The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reduced the application fee for holders of Polish passports (RMB160).		:* The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has reduced the application fee for holders of Polish passports (RMB160).
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	:* [15 July 2011] A headsup for everybody who intends to apply for a Chinese visa. The "International University Games" is going to take place in Shenzhen in the next couple of months and we are seeing that most CSers' Chinese visa applications for more than 30 days (Type L - travel) are being refused (ie. most people are granted only a 30-day visa - one entry)		:* [15 July 2011] A headsup for everybody who intends to apply for a Chinese visa. The "International University Games" is going to take place in Shenzhen in the next couple of months and we are seeing that most CSers' Chinese visa applications for more than 30 days (Type L - travel) are being refused (ie. most people are granted only a 30-day visa - one entry)
	:* [15 May 2012] Increased scrutiny of visa applications due to a 100 day action against illegal foreigners in China. See [http://shanghaiist.com/2012/05/15/beijing_begins_100-day_crackdown_on.php link] for more info.		:* [15 May 2012] Increased scrutiny of visa applications due to a 100 day action against illegal foreigners in China. See [http://shanghaiist.com/2012/05/15/beijing_begins_100-day_crackdown_on.php link] for more info.
			:* [27 June 2013] 1) Time required for visa application processing increased from 1 day to 4 days. 2) Multiple entry F visa (6 months - 1 year) no longer granted. 3) Z visa no longer granted in HK. See [https://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=59854&post=14632805 link] for more info.

	'''''Recently it's been noticed that most people can only get 30 day visas. If you intend to travel in China for more than 30 days, do arrange your visa in the Chinese embassy in your home country prior to coming to HK.'''''		'''''Recently it's been noticed that most people can only get 30 day visas. If you intend to travel in China for more than 30 days, do arrange your visa in the Chinese embassy in your home country prior to coming to HK.'''''

Gusgusgus: /* Free + Unlimited Wi-Fi */

2013-06-25T12:41:24Z

Free + Unlimited Wi-Fi

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	=== Free + Unlimited Wi-Fi ===		=== Free + Unlimited Wi-Fi ===
	* HK Airport		* HK Airport
	* Most government premises ([http://~~maps~~.~~google~~.~~com~~/~~maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=~~en&q=%E6%94%BF%E5%BA%9C+WiFi&mrt=ds&sll=22.395793,114.11705&sspn=0.334567,0.468292&ie=UTF8&filter=0&radius=17.97&split=1&rq=1&ev=p&hq=%E6%94%BF%E5%BA%9C+WiFi&hnear=&ll=22.337374,114.086151&spn=0.334708,0.468292&z=11 Google map])		* Most government premises ([http://www.gov.hk/en/theme/wifi/location/ link])

	=== Free but limited Wi-Fi ===		=== Free but limited Wi-Fi ===

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	'''Other references'''		'''Other references'''
	# For more ideas check the [http://~~wiki~~.~~couchsurfing.com~~/en/Hong_Kong_Sightseeing Hong Kong Sightseeing Wiki]		# For more ideas check the [http://couchwiki.org/en/Hong_Kong_Sightseeing Hong Kong Sightseeing Wiki]
	# For a very long alphabetical listing of HK areas and sights to see check here [http://www.homeandabroad.com/c/64/64_Hong_Kong_visit_guide.html]		# For a very long alphabetical listing of HK areas and sights to see check here [http://www.homeandabroad.com/c/64/64_Hong_Kong_visit_guide.html]
	# For Lonely Planet's list of things to do in Hong Kong (based on a recent survey of Lonely Planet readers), see [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/china/hong-kong/things-to-do]		# For Lonely Planet's list of things to do in Hong Kong (based on a recent survey of Lonely Planet readers), see [http://www.lonelyplanet.com/china/hong-kong/things-to-do]
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	* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=407&post=10146718 Info about English bookstores in Hong Kong]		* [http://www.couchsurfing.org/group_read.html?gid=407&post=10146718 Info about English bookstores in Hong Kong]

	* [http://~~wiki~~.~~couchsurfing.com~~/en/Hong_Kong_Shopping Hong Kong Shopping Wiki]		* [http://couchwiki.org/en/Hong_Kong_Shopping Hong Kong Shopping Wiki]

	== Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year ==		== Christmas, New Year and Chinese New Year ==
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	# Intercity trains to Dongguan, Foshan, Guangzhou East rail station and Zhaoqing leave from Hung Hom station daily.		# Intercity trains to Dongguan, Foshan, Guangzhou East rail station and Zhaoqing leave from Hung Hom station daily.
	* [http://www.it3.mtr.com.hk/B2C/frmScheduleGuangdong.asp?strLang=Eng Fares, schedules and online ticketing] Note that once you are in China, rail tickets for any destination cannot be purchased online. They must be purchased at the rail station itself.		* [http://www.it3.mtr.com.hk/B2C/frmScheduleGuangdong.asp?strLang=Eng Fares, schedules and online ticketing] Note that once you are in China, rail tickets for any destination cannot be purchased online. They must be purchased at the rail station itself.
	* Ferries: Ferry services run from Hong Kong to the province of Guangdong in mainland China, departing from both the city centre and the Airport. See the Ferry section above for more information.[http://~~wiki~~.~~couchsurfing.com~~/en/Hong_Kong#Ferries]		* Ferries: Ferry services run from Hong Kong to the province of Guangdong in mainland China, departing from both the city centre and the Airport. See the Ferry section above for more information.[http://couchwiki.org/en/Hong_Kong#Ferries]
	* Buses: These private companies operate bus services to many locations in Guangdong, Guangxi and Fujian Province:		* Buses: These private companies operate bus services to many locations in Guangdong, Guangxi and Fujian Province:
	# http://www.trans-island.com.hk/		# http://www.trans-island.com.hk/