Why I love to transit in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a shopping paradise to me. When I travel and have a chance to transit through Hong Kong, I'll always end up coming home with the most haul from Hong Kong instead of the original destination. Heheh... with really stuffed and bulging hand luggage full of clothes and accessories from Hong Kong~

What to do... it's too convenient to be in town from the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA). In Penang, taking a cab from the airport to my house to and fro can easily cost a RM40 - RM50 and it's only within 10 minutes drive! In Kuala Lumpur, to get from KLIA to KL town by KLIA Express, it's not that cheap either, RM35 one way. BUT in Hong Kong, it's only HKD100 for returning trip within 24 hours! So how could I resist it... 一卡在手，钱包穿洞。。。

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Hui Lau Shan Healthy Dessert (許留山)- my mango-licious sweet tooth

Finally...
after a few trips to Hong Kong...
I pleased my tastebuds with Hui Lau Shan mango dessert!!



You wouldn't believe it right?

Who would leave Hong Kong without paying a visit to any of Hui Lau Shan's outlet? Well, maybe first timers exempted.

Last week during my transit flight in HK back from the USA, I told myself, NO MATTER WHAT, even if I had to go through the immigration to get to Hui Lau Shan, I WILL.

So I did~

That's the outlet in the HKIA (airport) that I visited and had a gulp of the juicy mango dessert!
*Still missing it... awww....*

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我的孤单北半球 - Hong Kong Transit

Never expect that the sky is so gloomy in Hong Kong.
Like haze everywhere...?? Or is it fog?
Waiting at the transit area now. And a lady beside me is crying because she couldn't get a ticket to Nanchang from HK. Lots of China residents around, it feels like I'm in China more than in HK.
The world has changed a lot.
Now HKD has lost its value, RMB is well ahead, it was still just like yesterday when it's the other way round.
Same as USD... so does it indicate that I should do more shopping this round?

Stomach growling.. logging off to search for Hui Lau Shan dessert Mc Cafe.
Charging up, it's brunch time!
Heck.. another 12 hours flight to San Jose...
Arrgghhh....
So bored to fly alone.

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Hong Kong: THE PEAK, way up to the luxurious hill

I personally think that going up to THE PEAK is an excitement that you should try if you're travelling to Hong Kong.

The venerable Peak Tram is, as most passengers agree, the only way to truly experience the beauty of Hong Kong's natural wonders. Tens of millions of people from every corner of the globe have taken the ride, which affords a uniquely spectacular perspective of the city.

Located also at the Garden Road Peak Tram Lower Terminus is The Peak Tram Historical Gallery. Open in September, 2007, The Peak Tram Historical Gallery is like a time tunnel with more than 200 memorabilia exhibited. Divided into 15 theme sections, it will take you back to Hong Kong in the 19th and 21st century. The first day of commercial operation on May 30th, 1888, attracted 600 passengers.

At the Peak Tram Terminal. Mom-in-law, mom, myself and grandma.




At the Peak Tram Lower Terminus, junction of Garden Road at Central.




You can check the special combo tickets at the ticketing counter. If you plan to visit Madame Tussaud's wax museum (of course you don't want to miss it), get a 2 in 1 or 3 in 1 combo package. View the ticket price here.




The Peak Tram Historical Gallery.
Location: Peak Tram Lower Terminus
Opening Hours: 7 am to 12 midnight (Mon - Sun & Public Holidays)
Admission: Free for Peak Tram passengers at Lower Terminus

It was opened in September 2007, taking you through a time tunnel of 120 years with more than 200 memorabilia exhibited. You'll see the heritage Hong Kong in the 19th and 20th century.








The queue is always long.... take time to enjoy the gallery while waiting for your turn to get into the tram.




Peak Tram arriving.




The interior of Peak Tram.




The track gradient is from 4 degrees to 27 degrees. Quite steep. So remember to give way to the elderly.




I actually prefer to stand than to sit. If you go up before the sunset, you'll have the chance to enjoy nice scenery of Hong Kong.




Wonderful colors at the upper terminus when you disembark from the tram.




Here! Reaching the Peak Tower.




The first spot you'll come to is Peak Market. A place to get nice souvenirs.




Like this. ^.^ The symbolic street name keychain/magnet.




I love Hong Kong! Live it Love it~








Hong Kong Disneyland promotion booth.




The Peak Tower. The famous phi shape building 396 metres above sea level.




Dining with a view, enjoy the great view of Victoria Harbour in the signature restaurants. Choices of restaurants here.




The Peak Lookout. Serving al fresco meals.
Open Daily 10:30am - 11:30pm
Friday, Saturday, & Eves of Public Holidays till 1:00 am
Saturday, Sunday & Public Holidays 8:30am - 11am




One of the signature spot to snap a photo of you with the bird's eye view of Victoria Harbour and sky scrappers.



Spectacular view at night!




Now where's the Madame Tussaud's part??

HERE!

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Hong Kong Walkabout - touring by MTR

The most convenient way to travel in Hong Kong is by MTR. Get a tourist pass upon arrival, and go around Hong Kong Island-Kowloon-New Territory hassle free.




Riding on an MTR.




The interior.






Captured are the colors of MTR stations that I transitted in the most recent visit (as 'recent' as half a year ago) to Hong Kong.








The walls. Colorful mosaic tiles. Some of the stations that I transitted almost everyday.














Walkways in the MTR stations. This is the exit to our hotel. =) Super convenient.




More colors of the stations.












Hardly losing direction in Hong Kong.








And most of all, I love McDull!!! 我爱麦兜！






Click here for Hong Kong MTR website. Watch out for special promotions before you depart to Hong Kong.

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