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Also many genuine antiques (and if they don't have what you're looking for they can run one up for you while you wait).
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In addition to some of the stuff you mentioned, I really enjoyed some of the mundane -- probably 20 trips on the Star Ferries, the train ride to/from the new airport, a 2-3 hour boat tour of the huge harbor to gawk at the endless rows of container cranes. While I didn't buy much, I really enjoyed the electronics+everything bazaar around Apliu Street in Shim Shui Po (easy subway ride).
I mananged to stay at the Rennaissance on the perks level for ~$100 USD based on (long-gone) Marriott status. Bland, but fancy/comfy enough and handy. I'd still like to go back just to hang out. If I did go back I would try to call hotel manager ahead and see if I could cut a deal. The hotel market has been pretty soft post-SARS, I think.
I'd also like to go back to Bangkok, but it is a tougher go for somebody who likes to walk. Damned hard to breath after about 2 hours outside!
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Jim
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