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Travel Diaries: Hong Kong

June 03, 2018
Even though it's been a while since I was in Hong Kong, I wanted to dedicate a post from my holidays over the Christmas and New Year break. Hong Kong is definitely a buzzing city with lots of culture, food and shopping.

Don't know what to do in HK when you're there? Well here's a list of a few places to see and eat.

(Disclaimer: this post is based on my experiences from my holiday and does not contain an exhaustive list of what you should do)

 Hong Kong skyline 

SHOP
The Landmark - if you're looking for the high end designer goods, look no further. The shopping centre has such a nice layout and has all the stand alone luxury boutiques. Even if you're not going to buy anything, the shopping centre is still a nice place to visit.

Mongkok - want to find a good bargain? Mongkok has some great markets to find a good bargain. Try your bargaining skills or watch on and observe other people successfully make a good bargain. There's heaps of food and you can find all sorts of gems in this neighbourhood. There's also a lot of different types of markets such as the fish market. S and I visited the fish market and I thought it was pretty cool. 

Central - Looking for the largest Zara in Asia? I would be lying if I said I only spent less than an hour in there.... Central has stores scattered around the city centre with Topshop, Zara and Cos within the same vicinity.

Causeway Bay - known as the 'fashion district', here you can find one of the largest LED screens in Asia outside SOGO. Shopping malls and stand alone stores all within walking distance, with heaps of food options nearby.

Above: Tian Tan Buddha at Ngong Ping Lantau Island
Above: Matcha ice cream from Via Tokyo // Salmon platter at a Japanese Restaurant // Japanese fluffy pancakes at FLIPPERS


Man Mo Temple

EAT

Stanley Street - the street with all the cheap and affordable michelin star restaurants. Would recommend going to Yat lok (roast goose house), Tsim Chai Kee noodle shop and Mak's noodles! Tip: Go early to queue up for a spot if you can because I can guarantee there will be a queue for most places.

Michelin Star restaurants - HK has many michelin star fine dining restaurants - from cheap eats to fancy restaurants. S and I took the opportunity to visit Amber (located at the Landmark Mandarin Oriental) and it was amazing - honestly one of the best dining experiences I've had. It's on the World's 50 Best Restaurants in 2017 and if you have the time and want to try some french cuisine, this is a place I'd recommend. $$$ but worth it for a special occasion!

Desserts - egg tarts, Australian Dairy Company, Mammy's egg waffles, cheap bubble tea, hongkong style desserts... so much food. I was basically snacking every second hour and walking everywhere just so I could eat more...

Travel tip: share your food with someone so you'll feel less guilty when you eat more food (hehehe)

Dim sum - seriously so cheap and delicious. Stop by Tim Ho Wan if you can (typical tourist place) or any other store for dim sum. When S and I went to Tim Ho Wan (we went twice), go early or you will be queuing for ages OR takeaway your food and eat in a park or some place nearby. The baked char siew bao's are amazing and ridiculously cheap.

























Above: Buildings at South Horizon // Salted egg yolk waffle from Mammy Pancake
Above (clockwise from top right): Egg tart from Tai Cheong Bakery // Ox Tongue at a Japanese Restaurant// Braised beef brisket noodles at Mak's Noodles // Dim sum at Tim Ho Wan

 Above: Noodles at Tsim Chai Kee


SEE/DO

The Peak - best views of HK from the top. Go at night to see the city sparkle and potential photo opportunities!

Ocean Park or Disney Land - amusement parks are always fun! I personally enjoyed both places when I went (on different trips), but I found Ocean Park to have more rides and a lot larger than Disney Land. The only downside was that the queues were so long :(

Tian Tan Buddha - note to future self - to avoid huge lines, don't go to tourist attractions on a Saturday or a few days after Christmas. Nonetheless, I would definitely recommend going on the cable car up to the mountains to enjoy the scenic views from the top.

Tsim Sha Tsui - the walk along the Victoria Harbour Front boasts breathtaking views of Hong Kong. Along the walk there are the Avenue of Stars, the Ferry (which is a great way to see the city) and shops!

Macau - if you've got the time, take a day trip to Macau. With only a ferry away, you can explore the historical sites, eat portuguese egg tarts and make a quick stop at the casino to win some $$$.

                              Above: Ocean Park

 Above: View from Ocean Park



Above: Roast goose and roast pork at Yat Lok (L) // Street markets (R)

Above: Displays at Times Square

I'm hoping this post inspires you on your next travel destination. Going through photos and writing this post has definitely made me miss holidays and all the cheap dim sum!

All photos taken on iPhone X.

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