Hong kong

My trip to Hong kong in April 2014

First let me start saying how nice is Beijing airport. Congratulations China.  So cool, modern and clean.  I had to go through Beijing airport and thats where I got my passport stamped for Hong Kong.

Beijing International Airport
Beijing International Airport

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Before Immigration
Beijing International Airport Before Immigration

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Arriving in Hong Kong was easy and smooth.  They have a transportation system they call airport express that will take you from the airport to the city center in about 25 min. Very easy and you can buy your pass at the airport, they even take credit card if you are low on cash. I had to take the Airport Express + the Free shuttle Bus. It was all very easy and well connected. Impressive.

http://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/transport/to-from-airport/airport-express.html

Airport Express Hong Kong
Airport Express Hong Kong

 

Hong Kong Free Shuttle bus
Hong Kong Free Shuttle Bus

HK is a great modern world city. Lots of parks and skycraper buildings. Its really nice to see how great modern architecture mix with old buildings and nature.

My first place to visit after I got situated at the hotel was Kowloon Park. Great place to relax, I was able to see people practicing sports and families getting together with the kids. Awesome place to relax and have fun.

Kowloon Park in Hong Kong
Kowloon Park in Hong Kong

 

Kowloon Park
Kowloon Park

 

At the airport in HK, before I bought my Airport Express to go to the city I met a very nice woman who told me about the lighting laser show that happens every night at 8PM. She told me I should get there a little early to get a good spot. It was cool but not incredible if compared to the fireworks in Rio for New Years Eve,  but it was a nice show.

http://www.tourism.gov.hk/symphony/english/details/details.html

Victoria Harbour at Night
Victoria Harbour at Night
Symphony of Lights - Hong Kong
Symphony of Lights – Hong Kong

 

My following day in HK I got up early to visit Nan Lian Garden and Chi Lin Nunnery and  you can get there simply taking the MTR (subway) to Diamond Hill station. I really enjoyed being in such peaceful place right in the middle of the city.

Special time in Nan Lian Garden
Special time in Nan Lian Garden
Nan Lian Garden
Nan Lian Garden

After visiting Nan Lian Garden there is a direct passage to Chi Lin Nunnery.

Chi Lin Nunnery Entrance
Chi Lin Nunnery Entrance
Chi Lin Nunnery - Lamp of Wisdom
Chi Lin Nunnery – Lamp of Wisdom
Door Handle - Chi Lin Nunnery
Door Handle – Chi Lin Nunnery

People say if you go to H.K. you must go up to Victoria Peak locally known as The Peak, the highest mountain in the Island, altitude of 552 m (1,811 ft), so that’s what I had planned for my afternoon, and to get to the top of the mountain the most convenient way is to take the Peak Tram.

I was staying in Tsim Sha Tsui and to get to the Peak Tram I opted to take the MTR  to Central station, then walk about 11 mins to take the tram.

I had some fun trying to pronounce this name

Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station Sign
Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station Sign

Smart and fun  marketing approach for priority seating in the MTR car

Hong Kong MTR Priority Seats
Hong Kong MTR Priority Seats
The 11 minutes walk from Central station to the Peak Tram is very pleasant, lots of sight seeing
Downtown Hong Kong
Downtown Hong Kong
Hong Kong Downtown Skycrapers
Hong Kong Downtown Skycrapers

 

Old and New in Hong Kong - Cathedral of Immaculate Conception Church
Old and New in Hong Kong – Cathedral of Immaculate Conception Church
Cathedral of Immaculate Conception Church in Hong Kong
Cathedral of Immaculate Conception Church in Hong Kong

After walking by some sites I arrive at the Peak Tram, but for my surprise, there was a long line of people waiting, I don’t do well with long lines so I decided to go explore the city and  headed back to the harbour.

People waiting in line to access the Peak Tram
People waiting in line to access the Peak Tram

It was a nice walk on my way to the ferries. I entered a shopping place and got to see some locals enjoying a day at the mall.

Woman Relaxing -Shopping Mall in Kong Kong
Woman Relaxing -Shopping Mall in Kong Kong
People Enjoying the Day - Shopping Mall in Hong Kong
People Enjoying the Day – Shopping Mall in Hong Kong
Public Transportation in Hong Kong
Public Transportation in Hong Kong

Leaving the Shopping Mall I ramdomly bumped into a friend from New York City, he’s been living in H.K. for work, it was a nice surprise, such small world. He told me I could also hike the mountain to the Victoria Peak, it would take about an hour to get to the top.  My brain thought it would be a nice little adventure, so I went back and headed to the mountain, but sure wasn’t easy, I got lost 3 times, took me almost 2 hours of sometimes very steep trails but I was on a mission, to get there before sunset, and so I did. I hiked to the top of Victoria Peak and it was an amazing feeling to get there.

Victoria Peak - Hong Kong
Victoria Peak – Hong Kong
Night View from Victoria Peak - Hong Kong
Night View from Victoria Peak – Hong Kong

When the night came I waited until 8PM to watch the Symphony of lights show from up there. It was good but the best view was really the view I had the night before at the Hong Kong harbour. Well, time to go down the mountain and head back to the hotel, but I had a very big line ahead of me, so I did not want to wait, I walked down the mountain, but this time was easy, only took me an hour and I did not get lost, yaehhhhh!!!!

Third day and my last day in Honk Kong before I leave to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I crashed in my bed after I got back to hotel last night, I was so tired from the hiking, it was a very good work out, Im glad I did it.  I had to be out of the hotel by 11AM, so I got up early and went to explore Tsim Sha Tsui before I checked out.  One of the things I love while being anywhere is to see and feel the city very early in the morning, when there is not many people in transit, it gives me a sense of serenity and it’s very pleasant.

Shopping Mall in Tsim Sha Tsui
Shopping Mall in Tsim Sha Tsui
Subway Station Passage
Subway / MTR Station Passage

One of the things I like to do while traveling is to explore supermarkets, do grocery, its always cheaper then eating at restaurants all the time and also makes me feel like I live in the city,  I found difficult to find supermarkets in Hong Kong until I realized that they were all inside the shopping malls, great idea because malls have air conditioner.

1881 Heritage
1881 Heritage
Historic Clock Tower
Historic Clock Tower
Street in Tsim Sha Tsui
Street in Tsim Sha Tsui
Street Near Kowloon Park
Street Near Kowloon Park

My last stop that morning was at Kowloon park, funny thing is that the park was the first and last place I visited in Hong Kong. I can’t deny I love parks. The fresh air of early morning combined with the vision of old and young people exercising gave me a great sense of peace and also energy to start the day right before my trip to Malaysia.

Early Morning Exercise - Kowloon Park
Early Morning Exercise – Kowloon Park

To get back to the airport I took the airport express again, very easy, and I was again impressed with the organization. When you arrive at the airport they actually have luggage carts lined up for you and it’s free of charge.

Airport Express Airport Station
Airport Express Airport Station

Don’t forget to recycle your ticket 🙂

Please Recycle
Please Recycle

Next Stop Malaysia.

While in Malaysia...
While in Malaysia…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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