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Asia's World City - Hong Kong
27/04/2011 Day 1
I swear this was the most anticipated journey I've ever had. My first ever journey that I've ever embarked on my own. This was like a dream came true. Not that I've never came here before but it's the first time I'm travelling to this place on my very own, not forgetting, with good friend, Baoling.
Having our foot stepped on this piece of land, the first thing we did was to get the Octopus card, also known as our EZ-Link card. Without it, WE CAN'T GO ANYWHERE unless you are dirty rich and is willing to spend on taxi everywhere you go. So... After getting it, we took the Airport Express from the Airport (obviously) to Kowloon and transferred to the free Airport Express Shuttle Bus to MTR Jordan Station. From there, I think we took about 1/2 hour to find our hotel?Done with the administrative procedures, settled down and we headed out for a late lunch. I was awed by my first lunch in Hong Kong. For just HKD 22 (approximately SGD 3.50), the portion was big enough to feed 2 mouths. Fulfilling and nice I must said. Too bad I didn't manage to take a picture of it. I was too hungry then. With a very satisfied lunch, the plan was to walk around the area. Somehow, we ended up 1 MTR stops away.
Visited the Clock Tower and had a stroll along the Avenue of Stars. The day ended with a spectacular multimedia display, A Symphony of Lights. Pretty!I almost forgot about my dinner. We had ours at this particular restaurant called misocoollll. The taste, the environment and hygiene were good but the service is *no comments*. I had this bowl of rice, chickens and eggs as toppings. I can't remember what is it called, neither do I have a picture of it but it's something like the Japanese Ome Rice. Nice and the best thing is it cost approximately SGD 8.50. Overall, I can said that it's valued for money.
It was nearly midnight when we reached our hotel. Tired and shag but the first day was indeed a good and enjoyable one.
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Asia's World City - Hong Kong
28/04/2011 Day 2
It's a TRAM day! The best way to experience Hong Kong culture, is to hop on a tram.
For only HKD 2, we hopped onto the tram, locally known as 'Ding Ding' and travelled from Central to Sheung Wan. Walked along Wing Lok Street (commonly known as Ginseng and Birds' Nest Street) and found this shop, Tang Hoi Moon Kee, which is famous for their preserved plums. Baoling got what she wants and we continued with our journey to the Lomography shop. Wanted to get some cheap deals here but realised it's not that cheap after all. We left after a few glance.The next tram we took has more than a hundred years of operation experience, the Peak Tram.
Visited the Madame Tussauds located at the Peak. Over here, you can find celebrity wax figures of Donnie Yen, Aaron Kwok and of course, many more. Not to miss out the fun, both Baoling and I waxed our hands for memory sake. I must say that the paraffin wax was really HOT!After which, we took a walk along this crescent-shaped stretch of sand, one of the most beautiful beaches in Hong Kong, Repulse Bay. I swear I find this as the longest walk ever. Then we took a hour bus ride back. I think it's around 10 PM when we're back to the hotel.
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Asia's World City - Hong Kong
29/04/2011 Day 3
Reached Lantau Island via a 25 minute cable car ride from Tung Chung Town. On the way, we got to enjoy some of the best views like the vistas of the distand and vast South China Sea and the rolling grassland slopes of North Lautau Country Park. 
Approaching the Ngong Ping Cable Car Terminal, we've also managed to catch our first glimpses of the mighty Tian Tan Buddha Statue (Giant Buddha). Climbed more than 200 steps to reach the platform where the Buddha is seated. It was really tiring but I guess it's all worth it for the blessings from the Buddha.The later part of the day was spent at Citygate Outlets where more than 80 international brands offering yearly discount of at least 30% to 70% on designer fashion, sports, beauty, accessories, children’s wear, and home items can be found here.
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Asia's World City - Hong Kong
30/04/2011 Day 4
Nowhere is better than Hong Kong to have a unique shopping experience. From glitzy malls to funky street markets, we can find products and brands in all price ranges.
In just one day, these are the places I've been to...
Apliu Street
Cheung Sha Wan Road Fashion Street
Langham Place Shopping Mall
Argyle Centre
Sportswear Street (Fa Yuen Street)
If you wanna get cheap deals for electrical devices and electronic products, A/V equipment and telecommunications products, Apliu Street is the place to be. If you wanna pick up the latest fashions at wholesale prices, go to Cheung Sha Wan Road Fashion Street. If you are finding a place that caters to shoppers of all ages, Langham Place Shopping Mall might just be the one. If you are looking into places like Far East Plaza, check out the Argyle Centre. If you want to get some sportswear items, brands like Adidas and Nike, visit Fa Yuen Street.
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Asia's World City - Hong Kong
01/05/2011 Day 5
Our fifth day visit was to the Hong Kong Disneyland.
The day started as the 'Flights of Fantasy Parade' begins along the Main Street USA. As Mickey's Magical Airship leads the way, Stitch, Jungle Book monkeys, Toy Story Green Army Men and more followed then.Explored around Tomorrowland and had a cosmic journey with Baoling. Took the Space Mountain, Buzz Lightyear Astro Blasters, Stitch Encounter and Autopia. The queue at every stop was really long but they are fun.
Storybook dreams come true at the Fantasyland. Caught the 3-D movie at the Mickey's PhilharMagic where Donald Duck meets the princesses, villains and beloved heroes.
Other attractions like the "it's a small world", The Golden Mickeys at Disney's Storybook Theater, Sleeping Beauty Castle are fun too.There's the Adventureland too but too bad the both of us didn't get to play anything there.
As the clock strikes 8 PM, everyone gathered in front of the Sleeping Beauty Castle to get the best view of that spectacular fireworks show, "Disney in the Stars" Fireworks. It feels kind of heart-warming when everyone just showed up together at one spot at the same time to witness the happening of one item.
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Asia's World City - Hong Kong
02/05/2011 Day 6
Visited the Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple. If you have a long-standing wish that's yet to come true, perhaps the place to visit is here.The rest of the day were pretty much spent at revisiting the same shopping places again and searching for a well known bakery store, Koi Kei Bakery, located at Mongkok. Heard that they are famous for their almond cake, egg roll, crunchy peanut candy, and fillet of beef and pork. Bought lots of their wife cake back.
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Asia's World City - Hong Kong
03/05/2011 Day 7
One thing that none of us want to give it a miss is to have dim sum in Hong Kong. Head over to the Federal Restaurant just nearby our hotel.
Love their barbecued pork pastry especially. For just HKD 193 (approximately SGD 31), the both of us ordered more than what we can have. I can proudly say that this is the best meal I had ever since I've reached Hong Kong.After a fulfilling brunch, we set out to Macau via a hour of ferry ride. Seriously, I don't think I will want to come to Macau alone again. Maybe it's just me but I find the locals unfriendly. Ignoring the ugly sides of Macau, I still think that it has great attractions.
Visited the Ruins of St. Paul's. I thought that this architect is kind of interesting and so I searched on the web only to realise that the Ruins of St. Paul's actually refers to the facade of what was originally the Church of Mater Dei built in 1602-1640, destroyed by fire in 1835. Nowadays, the facade of the Ruins of St. Paul's functions symbolically as an altar to the city.*****
Asia's World City - Hong Kong
04/05/2011 Day 8
It's time to go home! Our flight is at 11:10 AM and that means we would have to reach the airport by 9 AM. Given that we need one hour to travel from our hotel to the airport, the both of us had to wake up at 6+ AM to prepare ourselves and finish packing whatever that's left unpacked.
It was 3 PM by the time we touched down and around 4+ PM when I reached home. I remembered that Singapore was raining heavily that day. Guess she's crying for my return?
To end this post, I'll say: "Yes, I would want to travel AGAIN!". For more pictures during my stay in Hong Kong, visit my Facebook profile.
Till then, take care all.
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