Travel

Travel Log #7.2: Hong Kong

August 7, 2012

The next day

Toppet and I decided to skip Ocean Park. As much as we’d like to see the fishes, dolphins and sea lions, we decided we want to explore the streets and visit the stores we had in mind. So while our friends spent the day at Ocean Park, we had our own schedule for the day. It was an impromptu plan but we managed to squeeze in the places we want to see in our itinerary. There was a lot of walking, but it was worth it. I’d say a pair of Sanuk wont hurt. 😆

Day 3

8:30-12:00nn

Wellcome
Canton Road
Gateway mall
Harbour City
Lunch at Cafe De Coral

1:00PM – 7:00PM

Mongkok
Ladies Market
Central Station
Chater Garden
The Peak Tram
360 Sky Terrace

7:00PM onwards
Tram to Causeway bay and Times Square

From Tsim Sha Tsui, we proceeded to the nearest Wellcome grocery store to buy pasalubongs. Wellcome is a supermarket similar to SM and Rustan’s but smaller. I did a little research and found one in Hankow Road.

After a little bit of shopping at Wellcome, we went back to our place to drop off the goodies. And now to explore Canton road, a major road in Hong Kong known for its upscale retail shops. I just wanted to see H&M haha. 😆

a girlfriend needs a boyfriend to carry her shopping bags hahaha thank you love! 😀

roast duck and chicken is an excellent choice!

Next, to the streets of Mongkok (there’s Cotton On and H&M around) and Ladies Market to buy some souvenirs and gifts.

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(A) MTR Tsim Sha Tsui Station to (B) Mongkok Station

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Ladies Market is located at Tung Choi Street.

Next, from Mongkok station now to Central.

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(B) Central MTR station, exit at J2 Charter Garden.

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(A) Charter Garden to (B) The Peak tower. There’s a cable car service (runs every 15 mins.) that will take you from Garden Road Central to the Peak Tower.

and because we couldn’t find the service, we walked! glad there are signs all over. to the Peak Tram!

Hk2012Screen Shot 2012-08-04 at 2.18.09 PM.jpg — here we go.

Hk2012Screen Shot 2012-08-04 at 2.22.38 PM.jpg — on our way up, we encountered a series of escalator before we reached the 360 Sky Terrace. we couldn’t wait. 😀

Hk2012Screen Shot 2012-08-04 at 2.16.18 PM.jpg — Restaurants and shops everywhere, the view outside is fantastic!

Hk2012Screen Shot 2012-08-04 at 2.13.47 PM.jpg — Bring a jacket! It’s definetly cold and windy here.

We wondered what it’s like at night here. We plan to go back. If only we can stay longer 😉

breathtaking view, such a romantic place.

Citibank, Cheung Kong and China Bank Tower, (I’m not sure)

Next, to Causeway. I forgot how we were able to get on the double decker tram going to Causeway. With signs, map, people to ask around and a little bit of spontaneity you’ll never be lost. 🙂

4-5 floors of Forever 21?! this is MADNESS!

Monday night, and everyone is shopping! 😯

the song “baby got back” suddenly pops into my head haha 😆

[mark]Last day[/mark] (June 19, 2012)

Spent the last day with everyone in Canton Road, Harbour City and Ladies Market for our last minute shopping. I contemplated on buying the stuff I was ogling the day before and I finally gave in. Last day really helps. YOLO! You Only Live Once. So therefore buy it! 😆 😈 hahahaha