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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).

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!