Hongkong is a Chinese country but not governed by China law. HK in the last year's has always been under the British government. I always get curious what this country looks like. Somehow HK makes me only think of Jacky Chan! Joke. So when my friend Riza told me to go on a tour, I did not think twice- I jumped at the chance to find out what's so special about this metropolis!
Oh Hello, Hong kong!
We got a promo tour through an online sale excluding airfare but we were able to book our ticket 3 months ahead so we got good rates as well. This is it!
It was a fine and cold January morning when we flew to HK. Barely a 3-hour travel from NAIA 2. For us who are used to fair atmosphere most of the time, January is a perfect month to travel with its mild weather, not so much cold, not so much hot, not too much tourists.
We were met by our tourguide at the airport and escorted us to our hotel. On the way, we had a glimpse of HK. So despite of rush packing(for Riza), last minute shopping for some coveralls, sleepless night and waking up early to get to the flight on time, we were still wide awake not to miss a wink of HK!
taken from Hongkong International Airport on the way to Kowloon.
Tsing Ma bridge. Which according to our tourguide "Jenny" is one of the longest bridge in the world. Currently it holds 9th place of the worlds longest.
The Silka Hotel
Part of the tour includes hotel accommodation. We drove to Silka Hotel, quite a decent place. It was crowded when we arrived while we wait to be checked in. So to kill time, we went to the pantry for free coffee. Oh, we live for freebies. We just enjoyed overflowing drinks while checking out interesting places around.
Betty getting busy of her version of selfie?
while the rest is doing another "on the spot planning" for our day tour..
After finally checking in, we went out and walked to Castle Peak Road to find some lunch. We found this small food bar which cost us HKD 50/meal. Food was not that spectacular, and it wasn't so bad though except that they will tell you to leave when you're done. Apparently they have limited seats and to make way for other guests, they will practically tell you to move away. So mean, but they mean business here! We did not wait to be called because we hurriedly went out after paying. Okie xie xie!
Can't go without some desserts...
Some "Nian Gao" or tikoy as we know it, just in time for the upcoming Chinese New Year.
Everything in here. Feng-shui, chinese candles
Tak Wah Park
So after lunch, we strolled around and come a crossed this small park. Since we have the whole afternoon by ourselves, why not check this out?
Just across the park is City Landmark shopping mall.
Quite a contrast from where our place and stuck in the middle of Tsuen Wan is this little "old village" inside Tak Wah Park surrounded by trees, a garden, a pond and pavilion, typical Chinese garden. What really caught my heart is that, in here you see elderly, or random people taking a quiet walk or having an afternoon tea. It's like a haven perhaps? of those who want to contemplate of a modern city just across it.
Cheers,
itsmelory (^.^)
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