Allow me to share you some of the highlights of our trip.
at the HK Int'l Airport
Their airport is HUGE! I love it! With all those restaurants and shops? I could practically live there and wouldn't mind. Seriously. haha.
HK Disneyland
Though people say Ocean Adventure is more worth it, I think you still have to visit Disneyland. The best part? FIREWORKS! Truly magical! It feels great to be a kiddo again.
Avenue of Stars
The place where you can find oh well, stars. Where the famous Walk of Fame is - the likes of Bruce Lee, Jet Li, etc. Too bad we were there in broad daylight, we weren't able to witness the Symphony of Lights held every night.
Victoria Peak
This is where a had a breathtaking view of Hong Kong. We were able to see the tallest buildings and landmarks of the city.
The Fishing Village
Despite modernization, traditional fishing life still prevails. This can be seen in Aberdeen, where the fishing village is located. Hundreds of Sampans (old-fashioned boats) serve as floating homes for thousands of people living there. You'll be able to see The Floating Restaurant here (the big thing behind us).
And oh, we paid additional $50HK (compulsary tipping) for this.
Jewellery Outlet
The part of the tour where 3rd and I got bored. haha. This is where they do all the sales-talking and salespersons would follow you every part of the store just so you'd buy their products. Camera's were prohibited inside so I wasn't able to take a pic of Manny Pacquiao's poster. Yes, you read it right - they're very proud to say that our pound-per-pound champ went there and bought this certain kind of jewelry that bought him great luck in his career. If I remember it right, it was a necklace with a propeller-like desgn pendant. Oh well, we weren't persuaded at all. hehe.
Ngong Ping Cable Car
One of the greatest attractions in HK. YOU. MUST. TRY.
It is a visually spectacular 5.7km bi-cable ropeway. We enjoyed that 25-minute ride we had. Ever-changing panoramic views includes the South China Sea, North Lantau country Park, HK Int'l Airport, the mountainous terrain of Lantau Island, the Tian Tan Buddha Statue and the 360-degree view of the Ngong Ping Plateau. All these for $169HK, but if you prefer the Crystal Cabin (which of course has a glass floor) it'll cost you for around $250HK I think.
Ngong Ping Village
Tian Tan Buddha Statue
An amazing cultural themed village which boasts several attractions - Walking with Buddha, Monkey's Tale Theatre, as well as diverse array of retail, dining and entertainment experiences. We didn't get to walk the stairs going to the Buddha because we were so tired and hungry and a lot of tourists were pouring in already so we opted just to take picture of the big Buddha from afar then had our lunch in one of the village's restaurant.
Ruins of St. Paul
the ever-famous Portuguese egg tarts in Macau
After the HK tour, we took the Macau ferry for our Macau tour in the afternoon. It was an hour ride and guess what, we slept all throughout that one-hour-trip. You bet we were really exhausted from the HK city tour. Anyway, first stop was the Ruins of St. Paul. It was magnificent. I just felt bad somehow since we had a very limited time spent here. Oh how I hate guided tours!
Fisherman's Wharf
It was nice to walk around and check out what the wharf has to offer. I think most parts of the place were closed. SAD. but still, we were able to take some pics! :)
The Venetian
The hotel interiors are as equally impressive as how it looks on the outside. We walked through the grand corridors to the Shoppes Canal, undoubtedly the Venetian Macau's most famous attraction.
P.S. for the duration of the trip (read: whenever our tourist guide is NOT with us), there wasn't a single incident that 3rd and I got lost. so KUDOS to us! haha.
So there you have it guys. 'til my next trip!!! :)
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