Hong Kong

An

Expat Adventure

 

Enjoy the many flavors of Hong Kong where the east meets west.  Hear the many languages being spoken from all over the world.  A place where this expat travel adventurer went to relax and enjoy the wonderful eclectic food.  Visit one of the tasty Michelin Restaurants or street food from the many stalls that line the streets.  Go on a day trip, mingle with the locals and feel the vibe of this fast moving city. It’s truly up to you on how you would like to spend your Adventure.

I’m getting excited as I sit here by the pool at the waterfront Intercontinental Hotel in Kowloon.   Enjoying my lunch,  listening to the birds singing, ferry horns blowing, palm trees rustling anticipating the evening arrival of Chinese New Year Fireworks.  Take a lookout over to the harbor and see cruise ships, junkets and hundreds of apartment buildings dotting the skyline.  This city is filled with hundreds of people living and visiting this fantastic place.  A crowded, busy and fun adventure awaits.

Let us visit these activities of Hong Kong. 

We will go by Victoria Park, see the Avenue of Stars then do some shopping at Mongkok.  Next, take a day trip to Maccu on the turbo jet.  Here are the details to help you plan your fun activities.

Activities – Hong Kong

Victoria Peak

Set out early for your day trip to Victoria Peak and take in a scenic view from the top at Ngoni Ping Village.  The village is located on the peak at the end of the tram on Hong Kong Island. You can take the busy tram, hike up the foot path or like I; take the easy way up by bus. The bus can be found at the ferry dock or along its route.

At the peak enjoy lunch at “Bubba Gump’s Restaurant” (yummy) that over hangs the mountain and gives a wonderful view while eating.  Then do a little shopping in one of the many stores nearby.  There are also other restaurants to choose from at the top.

Feeling guilty for the easy ride up, then enjoy a hike down the footpath that takes approx. 30 min.  At the bottom reward yourself with a Starbucks coffee.  While hiking down make sure to encourage the hikers brave enough to make the trek up the ever steep path.  Breath a sigh of relief that it wasn’t you hiking up to the peak but kidding aside that would be a great way to the peak.  Now it is time to visit the Avenue of Stars.

Avenue of Stars

Walk along the Avenue of Stars in Kowloon as the path goes along the waterfront where you can see the skyline.  Day or night a great place to take pictures especially at sunset.  The Avenue of Starts officially starts the New World Shopping Center.  The walk runs parallel to Salisbury Road almost to the Hong Kong Coliseum.  Let us check out the shopping.

“Hong Kong a place where the East meets the West”

Mongkok Shopping

 

Next take a walk through the Mongkok Shopping Area and see the many eclectic stores and street artists. Be wary in some of the electronic stores along the street; items are not always what they seem.  Walk with the flow of people side to side and don’t be surprised by the many different smells that seem to take over your senses.  Look down some side alleys at the many stalls that sell trinkets.  If you’re lucky listen for the drums and catch a glimpse of a Dragon Dance.  Watch your belongings in here.

Go where old meets new and visit Nan Lian Garden, St. John’s Cathedral, Ten Thousand Buddhas and more.  On my next trip I want to take a Flight Experience in an original flight simulator.   Now it’s time for Macau.

Macau

Take a TurboJet from Hong Kong to Macau.  See the Portuguese influence and play a few hands of Baccarat or do some high end shopping in stores.   Walk by Prada, Tiffany’s, & Louis Vuitton and have fun.  Well known casinos are here; Venetian, MGM, Wynn, and Sands.  All accessible by a free shuttle from the ferry to the casinos located out the door from the ferry.  Don’t forget to visit the Historic District and the famous UNESCO World Heritage Historical Sites.  Take the leisurely walking tour and explore.

Tips – Hong Kong

  • Electricity is 220v/50hz
  • Know the Hong Kong dollar to your currency
  • Visa.  Check your country’s requirement
  • Review Hong Kong Holidays, some places are closed on those days
  • Look for discount tickets for Disneyland, Peaks Sky Terrace, Madam Tussauds
  • Phone Sim Card 
  • Know the city laws; No eating & drinking on public transportation, Penalty for spitting and littering 
  • Tourism App “My Hong Kong Guide”, “MTR Mobile”, 
  • Tourism Website “E-Coupons”

Excreta – Hong Kong 

 

These are just a few of the many things to see and do. I’m already planning my return trip. I might not see the dragon dance or fireworks for New Years this time but this 1Adventure Traveler will plan to visit during one of the many other festivals here. Make sure to check out your copy of the Lonely Planet Hong Kong.

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Life is short, go out and have an adventure

Have you been to Hong Kong?  What was you favorite thing to do?  Please leave me a comment and let me know.

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