I never intended to be a travel blogger. Don't get me wrong, I love
to travel. I want to visit places, eat something peculiar and challenge every
fear I have in me. I just don't have the luxury of time, money and courage to
do so. Then I got the chance to go to Hong Kong so I grabbed it!
There are lots of things to love in HK. And I'm just so lucky and
blessed to have been there. I've listed 8 things you'll love in Hong Kong:
1. The Weather
February is the coldest in Hong Kong. It was so friggin' freezing when I arrived there, the weather app says the temperature is 15 degrees centigrade, but it feels like 8 degrees or lower. My body can never tolerate extreme cold (hence the thick clothing I am wearing in the photos), anyone from a tropical country would really feel the same.
2. The Hong Kong
International Airport
My nephew (who’s an International studies student that time) once
told me, that in every country you visit, the airport is already considered one
of its tourist spots. True indeed! Hong Kong International Airport is HUGE! It
has its own MTR Train (inside the airport) to take the passengers from one
boarding gate to another. Shuttle buses are also available to take the
passengers to the bus terminals outside the airport. Boutiques and food shops
can be easily located as well. HKIA is also a one-stop shop for laid-over
passengers who have no time to shop outside the airport premises.
3. Victoria Peak a.k.a. The Peak
It is the highest point in Central Hong Kong. If a single image could
encapsulate Hong Kong, it would be the panorama from Victoria Peak. Looking
down at the city from this famous vantage point, you'll see one of the finest
harbors on Earth and a skyline so improbable. Everything you've heard about
Hong Kong's restlessness and energy is dramatically reaffirmed by the view from
the Peak.
You can reach the peak via the Peak
Tram, the 120-year-old funicular railway that departs from the Garden Road
(nearest MTR: Central).
4. Harbour City
It is Hong Kong’s largest mall. It is
also near HK wharf, where you can see flashes of laser lights that give life to
a nucleus of light-energy which gradually illuminates participating buildings
using an array of dancing lights and rainbow colors, popularly known as the
Hong Kong Symphony of Lights which is staged every night at 8:00PM.
5. Mode of Transportation
HK has an excellent public
transportation system. Two-storey busses and cabs are available but they’re a
bit pricey for backpackers. The Mass Transit Railway (MTR) is the best mode of
transportation in Hong Kong. It’s easy and convenient to explore the city with
MTR. You can also travel beyond HK with cross-boundary services to cities in
Mainland China. The good thing is that, MTRs have quick intervals so you won’t
have to worry about waiting for the next train. You can access the MTRs by
buying single journey tickets from the teller or use the Octopus card.
6. Mong Kok Ladies’ Market
It gets its name from the huge array of clothing and accessories on sale for women of all ages; however, with watches, cosmetics, bags, home furnishings, CDs and trinkets also up for grabs, you don’t need to be just in the market for a pair of nylon stockings to find something within its crowded aisles.
Macau is approximately 1:45 minutes away from Hong Kong via Ferry. We took the Cotai Water Jet, departed at 7:00 AM. The Cotai ferry leaves every 30-minutes starting 6:30 AM until 12:00 MN. (I’ll post a separate blog about my adventures in Macau).
“A dream is a wish your heart makes”.
Since I was a little girl, I’ve already dreamt of going to Disneyland! Who doesn’t? Disneyland is the best place to be child again. You can just wander around and be carefree! It can be seen in the photos how happy I am to have set foot in this magical place.
