Tuesday, May 8, 2012

What's Happening at the Hong Kong Convention Center

The Hong Kong Convention center, nicely placed just West of Kowloon is a simply beautiful addition to the city.

Hong Kong Convention Center
Hong Kong Convention Center
Built on its own island the Hong Kong Convention Center houses a total of 92,000 square meters or space and hosts about 100 trade events a year.  It is served by the star ferry, the MTR, and the Hong Kong Bus service.   It is also connected to the adjoining hotels by a covered walkway ensuring the comfort of visitors.  

It should not be confused with the Asia World Expo. Hong Kong's other convention center located on Lantau Island adjacent to the airport.

Thursday, May 3, 2012

Important Note for Those Visiting Mirador Mansion

Found this note in the elevator lobby of the Mirador Mansion on our first night in Hong Kong:

mirador mansion Hong Kong
Note in Mirador Mansion Elevator lobby

In full it reads:

"Notice:  We are recently found that many tourist urinating and stooling at the corridor of the building.  This behavior is not only a health hazard, but will spread germs.  offenders will be prosecuted and handed over to the police for further action.  The guesthouse must remind your guest do not urinate and stool everywhere, in order to maintain the good health of the building environment.  Thank you for your kind attention."

Ummm.  Yeah.  You know how some Universities are party universities and some are more...studious? We moved to Chungking Mansion after three days.  The only stool in the hall there was the three legged one that the stoned guy from Fiji sat on all day while chatting with strangers.