9 Days to Hong Kong & Macau
25/10/2011 - 2/11/2011
Day 1 (25th Oct 2011) Kuala Lumpur (LCCT Terminal) to Hong Kong International Airport
Flying at 7am morning by Air Asia flight AK76 and arriving at Hong Kong International Airportt at 11.05am. Flight was smooth all the way. Upon arriving we took the shuttle bus from the airport and drop off at Mongkok MRT where our hostel is just a short walk away. We planned to stay one night in HK and cross over to Macau for three nights and coming back to HK and spend the remaining four nights.. The Ah Shan Hostel in Kowloon is just three minutes walk to MongKok MRT Stn. Accommodation in HK is very expensive. Our small room in Ah Shan Hostel cost HKD388 for the first night. But the hostel is safe and is monitored by CCTC 24HR and has a guard stationed at the ground floor lift lobby.
After a quick shower we decided to take a walk to the fish, flower and bird markets which are walking distance from Ah Shan Hostel.
Our first taste of Hong Kong "Ngau Chap" noodles and fish ball noodles for our lunch
You can find all kinds of birds cages and other utensils for rearing birds here. The charming Chinese-style garden on Yuen Po Street includes more than 70 songbird stalls as well as courtyards.
Beginning of Fa Yuen Steet, which is like Petaling Steet in Kuala Lumpur. Here you can find fruits stalls, toys, clothing and other women accessories. Don't ask for prices if you don't intend to buy! The vendors are very rude.
"Tai Chap Hai" We dare not try after reading articles flying in the Internet that the breeders feed the crabs with all sorts of chemicals and steroids to boost their growth.
Day 2 (26th Oct 2011) Our second day in HK. We checked out from Ah Shan Hostel and depart for Macau. We leave some of our luggage in the hostel since we will be coming back in a few days.
Day 5 (29th Oct 2011)
Surprise to see bamboo scaffolding still in use in HK
Lan Kwai Fong, HK famous nightlife area with its boutique bars and restaurants
Ladies Market where you can haggle over the price. But be prepared to be scolded if you walk away without buying. Typical HK street vendors style.
Day 6 (30th Oct 2011)
A church that have the traditional Chinese temple design
View of HK skyline from the Big Bus Tours
The International Finance Centre, completed in 2003, is attached to the second phase of the IFC mall. This 415 m tall building is currently Hong Kong's second tallest, is quoted as having 88 storeys to qualify as being extremely auspicious in Chinese culture, and 22 high-ceiling trading floors.
Some posh condos spotted during our Big Bus Tours on the Aberdeen & Stanley Tour
Stanley Market offers everything from casual clothing, silk garments, Chinese calligraphy and souvenirs, to art, costume jewelry and other bargains.
Stanley Main Street
Among the more interesting restaurant sites on the waterfront is Murray House, a 160-year-old restored three-storey colonial building that was dismantled in 1982 from its original site in Central and then rebuilt in Stanley. It was restored in 1998 and now houses the Hong Kong Maritime Museum as well as restaurants.
View of Stanley Bay from Murray House
Wish the boat is mine!
HK famous floating restaurant
Lili trying her hand at rowing the sampan.
The sampan lady has a new assistant today! The boat lady has been driving sampans all her life.
Sampans or junks are everywhere
Aberdeen harbour is home to hundreds of people living on fishing junks. Their traditional lifestyle is dramatically juxtaposed against a modern high-rise community spread over the nearby hillsides. In the evenings, the thousands of twinkling lights reflected on the water are a magical sight.
How is the business today?!
View of high rise apartments from the sampan. HK is definitely densely populated.
This is the kind of sampan that we rode
Gaily decorated sampan.
Boarding place for sampan ride in Aberdeen
High dense apartments blocks in HK
Taking the Victoria Harbour Cruise that come free with the Big Bus Tours
Central Star Ferry Pier where we board our harbour cruise and ferry to Tsim Sha Tsui
Map of the Harbour Your Tour
Night scene of the International Financial Centre
Day 7 (31sh Oct 2011)
View of some modern buildings from Avenue of Stars
Temple Street which will come alive at night
HK famous beef balls near Temple Street
Close up look at the mouth watering beef balls
Vegetable bun that I ate with my beef balls
The International Commerce Centre at the background is the tallest building in HK at the moment
To pay tribute to outstanding professionals of Hong Kong's film industry, to promote tourism industry, and to consolidate Hong Kong's position as Asia's World City, the Avenue of Stars which is located at the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade was given a glittering official opening on 27 April 2004. It was opened to the public and visitors from all over the world from 28 April 2004 onwards.
Upcoming HK director!
Imitating my childhood hero. I even made a set of Bruce Lee sticks, the "Nunchaku" in my younger days and was quite good at swinging it!
Golden Bauhinia Square, built to commemorate the handing over of HK to China in 1997
The Golden Bauhinia Square, outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on the Wan Chai waterfront marks the most significant occasion in Hong Kong's history - the return of the former British colony to the People's Republic of China, and the establishment of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR).
The handover took place in the convention centre with President Jiang Zemin and other dignitaries representing China, and Prince Charles present to witness the relinquishment of what had often been described as "the richest jewel in the British Crown". The main ceremonies took place on the night of 30 June 1997. The Hong Kong SAR came into being on 1 July 1997..
Taking the tram up The Peak is a must when you visit HK. The scenery from up the peak is breath taking.Getting there is an unforgettable trip. There's nothing in the world like the Peak Tram. Pulled by steel cables, the tram climbs 373 metres (about 1,200 feet).
It's so steep that the buildings you pass look like they're leaning! Whether you're going up or coming down, you'll love this trip.
Trying to hold the tallest tower in HK with my hands!
Me sandwiched between the two tallest building in HK
View of HK skyline from The Peak
There's a reason why The Peak is one of the most popular attractions in Hong Kong: It is absolutely incredible! Looking down from The Peak you'll be amazed by the spectacular view of the surrounding city skyline, the world-famous Victoria Harbour and Kowloon, towering skyscrapers and peaceful green hillsides.
Perching on The Peak at 396 metres above sea level, The Peak Tower is one of the most stylish architectural icons in Hong Kong. With an avant-garde design representing the epitome of modern architecture, the spectacular tower has been featured in millions of photographs and postcards across the world.
Viewing terrace on top of the Peak Tower
Entrance to The Peak tram station. You got to queue to board the tram
Symphony of Lights at the harbour front. This show is on nightly at 8pm
"A Symphony of Lights" has been awarded the world's "Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show" by Guinness World Records. This nightly spectacle combines interactive lights of 45 key buildings on both Hong Kong Island and Kowloon with musical effects to showcase the vibrancy and glamorous night vista of Victoria Harbour.
The best viewing locations of this nightly spectacle are along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront between the Avenue of Stars and the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, the promenade at Golden Bauhinia Square in Wanchai, and from sightseeing ferries in the Victoria Harbour.
After watching the Symphony of Lights we took a walk to the Tsim Sha Tsui Station we passed by the 1881 Heritage Building and took some pictures of the beautiful arches and night lighting
Tonight is the last night we are coming out into Tsim Sha Ysui area. Tomorrow we will be spending the whole day at Noah's Ark. Please refer to our posting on Noah's Ark
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