jabs for australia / hong kong

[Kapers]

I'm going on holiday to Australia and coming back via Hong Kong, for 2 days. Do I need to get any vaccines?

[pixie_woo]

I did this trip in March and didn't have any jabs. Found Hong Kong v polluted though and wish I had taken precautions e.g surgical mask to filter traffic fumes. Generally had an awesome time, hope you enjoy it too.
p.s flew with Cathay Pacific and they were fab.

[Gef]

Sorry to but into your question Kapers but this is for pixie. Next summer I have an 8 hour wait in Hong Kong airport en route to NZ. Any suggestions? Is a quick visit to the city feasible?

[jno]

and for Gef... Air NZ now fly to NZ via Hong Kong as well as via LA, so next time you could go straight through...

[pixie_woo]

Hi Gef, with 8 hours you could easily see some of the city. Head for the harbour and the Star Ferry, its crowded and noisy but thats Hong Kong for you. The view of the tallest building in Hong Kong is great. There is also a tourist info centre down in the Star Ferry terminal and they are so helpful.
I don't really know what you are interested in but some of the highlights are: Shopping, eating out (hubby and I had an interesting experience; the entire restaurant stopped and watched us eat. V funny), people watching (if you want to stretch your legs find a park and have a walk its amazing the sights that greet you).
Expect a lot of people, a lot of concrete, the tallest buildings you have ever seen and noise.