Slowcooked beef and rice noodles in a bowlful of delicious broth made with chinese spices. The tin hau festival in hong kong is coming up on april 15, 2020. Some of the most vibrant and notorious celebrations are at yuen long in the new territories and joss house bay in saikung, although there are many options to take part in this celebration as there are over 60 tin hau temples in hong kong. Hong kong entrancemacau exit or vice versa, you can also book a roundtrip. It was the highest jobless rate since the three months to september 2017. Sponsored editorial, travel phd, travelling with kids. Hong kong travel blog family travel blog travel with kids. Austrias next top model cycle 7 boys and girls hong kong photoshoot bts 2015 mia and tassilo duration. If we had chosen the default timing offered by singapore airlines, it would. Sep 21, 2015 i didnt know anyone in hong kong, i didnt know anything about it. Ano po isasagot namin sa immigration officer if tinanong kami kung ilang days kami,fyi manilamacau and hong kong manila ang ticket naminhope masagot niyo po ako. Hong kong is a fastpaced society with nuggets of attractions for kids.
Sham shui po food crawl cheapest michelin guide eateries by kampungboycitygal. Rooms have a spectacular of the harbour and parts of hong kong island, are very modern, cosy and clean. Hong kong foodie partners with hong kong tourism board. Dear all, we are pleased to announce that hong kong travel blog hong kong travel guide has been nominated for mr. Mar 04, 2017 soniaszemusic family, travel march 4, 2017 march 4, 2017 i really enjoyed my twoweek stay in hong kong this january. Hong kong travel blog award 2017 hong kong travel guide. Spend a morning in a crowded antiques market, an afternoon flying a kite on idyllic shek o beach before dining on dim sum at michelinstarred tim ho wan. Take note that the hong kong train is not 24 hours. Family trip to hong kong 2016 if im not wrong, the last family overseas trip was 3. Hong kong 2017 by ray else on february 3, 2017 1 comment i soon realized upon arriving in hong kong that for a tourist the city is parted in two by a body of water, like the seine river parts paris.
This is a brilliant introductory tour to hong kong but without the hoards of other tourists or a hopon hopoff concept, but also perfect for the. This is definitely one of the best luxury hotels in hong kong. While you can use hkd in macau, you can not really use macau pataca in hong kong. Hong kong food tours about hong kong foodie tasting. Jan 10, 2017 5 hong kong news stories to keep an eye on in 2017 that arent about the chief executive elections share tweet by olivia lai posted. If you are planning to visit ocean park themepark, you will be glad to know that dorsett wanchai is only a 15minute bus ride away. If you dream of traveling to hong kong, have the courage to pursue it. This is truly one of the best hostels in hong kong. For more food options, book online and score special deals.
Heres our latest hong kong travel guide blog with sample hong kong. A nostalgic way to get around hong kong is via the citys tramways, or as locals affectionately call them, ding ding. Due to the national holiday, banks and the stock markets are closed here, but that doesnt deter the thousands of tourists who have flooded hong kong for the new year celebrations. Star ferry, hong kong island tram, sogo basement lao po biscuit 11 may, 2010 the hong kong star ferry is one of the most famous hong kong icons for a few hong kong dollars payable using your octupus card, you will be. The dynamic duo has been blogging since december 2005. Despite a rather tumultuous year, 2019 has seen the opening of many new hotels in hong kong, from plush luxury hotels to familyfriendly offerings. We arrived at hong kong international airport terminal 1 at 11. Hong kong travel blog our guide to the top things to do in hong kong with kids hong kong is famous for many things its unique heritage, its food, its heavily populated city and for being.
Hong kong trip nov 2015 hk day 1 itinerary the hungry geek. This is why i wrote this hong kong travel guide blog. Since we like to share tourist secrets things to do in asia, we will add hong kong to the list. Private day tours in and around hong kong this is asia.
We have all decided to start slow, go slow and finish slow today to catch up a bit on energy and our feet. Dec 08, 2015 we can go to hong kong island by ferry which takes around 5 minutes, faster than mrt. But for a quick glance, heres top ten picks of things to do in hong kong illustrated in a kawaii infographic. On one evening, we saw a platter of fruits plus macaroons in our room and that pleased my girl so much that she rated this hotel as the best that she had ever. Hong kong china, hong kong, travel august 21, 2018.
I was able to celebrate chinese new year with many relatives, such a. Mar 15, 2017 hong kong my 5 day itinerary march 15, 2017 march 15, 2017 by traveltoes85, posted in travel destinations when i mentioned to a friend that i was going to hong kong she exclaimed that there was nothing to see there except buildings. Of course if you want to go cheaper, you can go with a budget airline e. Hong kong trip itinerary 4d3n exploring the world one. Hong kong trip itinerary 4d3n a relatively short 4hour hop away from the sunny island that is singapore, hong kong should be on every singaporeans togo list for delicious food. To meet and learn more about the members of the hong kong foodie team, click onto the photos below. Ano po isasagot namin sa immigration officer if tinanong kami kung ilang days kami,fyi manilamacau and hong kongmanila ang ticket naminhope masagot. The advice provided on this blog is actual important for us. To illustrate, hong kong is made up of hong kong island, the kowloon peninsula, the new territories, and over 200 offshore or outlying islands the largest of which is lantau island the area that which most tourists tend to only explore is that of the center. Ideal for firsttime visitors looking for a more personalised experience. The ninth edition was launched at the ritzcarlton just this. So in this hong kong travel guide, i included sample itineraries that includes a day tour to macau. That alone can keep us very entertained on a trip to hong kong.
Hong kong is a busy vibrant city with so much to do outside of the usual shopping nightlife stopovers. Recommended luxury hotels in hong kong w hong kong. Travel hong kong blog blog is giving you the recent events and sites updates about hong kong tourist attractions has to offer. The ultimate travel guide to hong kong nerd nomads. Sep 02, 2017 hong kong trip itinerary 4d3n a relatively short 4hour hop away from the sunny island that is singapore, hong kong should be on every singaporeans togo list for delicious food. Ice, which is a slang term for methamphetamine, has become more popular in asia, and is responsible for about a quarter of new territory hospital stays. You have just finished a post on our 9 day trip to hong kong, macau and shen zhen. The best time to visit would probably be sometime near the yearend, when the weather is cooler. This is a 4hour hong kong walking tour in the kowloon neighbourhood of sham shui po with plenty of tasting stops along the way including a traditional hong kongstyle cafe, a pudding shop, a soy specialty store, bakery and handmade noodle shop. Hong kong tours hong kong food blog hong kong foodie.
Our previous shares on our holiday itineraries in tokyo and perth were a hit with our readers. Sunday 31 december 2017 hong kong last day of 2017 broke clear and with less smog than we have seen for a while. The lack of space has turned hong kong into the worlds most vertical city, full of skyscrapers. Hong kong travel guide with budget itinerary the poor. Family trip to hong kong 2016 mamamies thots singapore. If you are looking for accommodations, you can book your hotels through. Jun 29, 20 yes, hong kong is one of the famous places for the tour in the world. Hong kong is one of the famous places for the tour in the world. A good beef brisket comes with juicy, thick chunks of beef that is so tender, it tears apart effortlessly with a light tug of your chopsticks.
We can go to hong kong island by ferry which takes around 5 minutes, faster than mrt. Chinese new year in hong kong january 2017 the year of the rooster and i arrived in hong kong at the same time naturally im assuming the fabulous firework show, taking place over the harbor, is in honor of my arrival oh vanity, where is thy sting. Heres our latest hong kong travel guide blog with sample hong kong itinerary and hong kong macau itinerary, hotel and tour recommendations, and list of expenses to help you budget for and plan your trip. The michelin guide hong kong and macau 2017 has been. Chinese new year in hong kong january, 2017 travel blog. Best if you can book your onward flight via hong kong and then. Its important to carry hkd the whole time as generally most places in hong kong only accept hkd. Hotel rainbow is the place where were going to spend our 6 nights here. The organizer would like to reward those bloggers who show great passion and knowledge about travel, and we would like to get your support. My boyfriend and i were going to spend our 2nd anniversary in hong kong this march 14 and we book a tour package good for 4d and 3n. This is asia organizes private day tours in hong kong city, private day excursions to shenzhen, macau, lantau island, and a shared night junk cruise tour. There is something for everyone from the city to the quiet outlying islands.
Hong kong travel guide blog with sample itinerary, trip budget. Kowloon peninsula, and the northern edge of hong kong island rest assured, everything is wellconnected by bus and train mtr. The michelin guide hong kong and macau 2017 has been announced. Located between causeway bay and wan chai on hong kong island, the hotel is a mere 8minute walk to the mtr, urban entertainment hub of times square and shopping haven of sogo department store.
Hong kong cheap service apartments are located in all over the city for the visitors. Hong kong and macau are great places to have a first outofthecountry trip. This hotel has vibrant colors and eye catching interior designs. This is our 6th time to hong kong and yet we still enjoy visiting again and again. Book your hotel early tsim sha tsui, in downtown hong kong. Our 4d4n itinerary september 9, 2017 march 4, 2018 lavenders and lemonades going on a trip without a wellplanned itinerary could result to a disaster especially if its your first time to visit the place. Tuesday 26 december 2017 hong kong the day has finally arrived. For our recent hong kong trip, we decided to spend a day to explore hong kong offthebeatentrack style by visiting interesting sights at the new territories i. Hong kong has a special history, being a colony of the british empire from 1842 before occupied by japan during the pacific war 19411945 while the british again resumed control from 19451997. Hong kong my 5 day itinerary freelance writer, traveler. Our family 5d4n hongkongmacau recommended places to go. My first time to visit hong kong was in march of 2017 with my family. More than enough to last for the whole hong kong trip. Discover hong kong in a day like a local totally customisable private tours this is my hong kong go off the beaten track with jamie and get the inside track on what hong kong is really like hello, im jamie.
Both our mothers are cantonese so for them, its like going back to their homeland. We had done extensive research on the hotels in hong kong, and hotel rainbow turns out to be our first choice for this hong kong trip the hotel is nicely located near jordan mtr station, which is very convenient for us. As you can see we packed in quite a bit of activities into each day and for first time visitors, i think we did a pretty good job getting around on the local transport. Im the one assigned to do the itinerary for this trip. The chewys hong kong 2017 trip archives missuschewy. All this talk of rigged elections has put us right in the mood for the announcement of the michelin guide hong kong and macau 2017. Hi good day po ask ko lang po,mag tour po kami ng mga friends ko 2 days macau and 3 days hong kong.
There are a lot more things to do there, so if you want to beef up the itinerary, do see our hong kong activities for kids guide. The seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in hong kong rose to 3. The daytrippers travel guide to macau from hong kong will fly. Catch the real buzz of stanley market listen to lesserknown stories of murray house visit one of the oldest temples, tin hau temple indulge in hong kong french toast tour details dates. Hong kong travel guide eatandtreats indonesian food. Hong kong airport when we land in hong kong airport, there were very few people around. Tiger or air asia and little or no luggage to make the price even lower. Here are some alternative hong kong tours thatll put an interesting spin on your hong kong experience. Hong kong is famous for many things its unique heritage, its food, its heavily populated city and for being. Nov 09, 2016 all this talk of rigged elections has put us right in the mood for the announcement of the michelin guide hong kong and macau 2017. Hong kong legends in this sponsored free hong kong walking tour of stanley. If youre looking to visit hong kong in 2020, check out our list of new hotels in hong kong below. Our trip dates overlaps with the china golden week holidays from oct 1 to oct 7 so we figured that it might be worthwhile to skip the.
I didnt know anyone in hong kong, i didnt know anything about it. In the past, staying at a hotel in disneyland had never once crossed our minds. The chewys family trip to hong kong day one missuschewy. Going to hong kong disneyland is one of their must go destination since they heard so much about it from their friends who had been there before. So that was the end of our 5 day tour of hong kong. April 7, 20 october 14, 2015 the chosen glutton 323 comments it might not be as apt, posting a holiday itinerary here on a food blog, but hey, occasional exceptions are well needed to spice things up a little every now and then, right. Sponsored free hong kong walking tours stanley walks. It is 300hkd for 2 way train tickets and 3 days unlimited mtr rides. Like hong kong, macau is a special administrative region sar of china. A good beef brisket comes with juicy, thick chunks of beef that is so tender, it tears apart effortlessly with a.
For ease and convenience, you can book a macau sightseeing tour here. If you have followed us on instagram, you would have known that we had been to hongkong over the holidays. Hong kong is one of the great cities of the world we love it. Follow the link for more information and to book the macau sightseeing day tour from hong kong on klook. Finalist for best family blog at singapore blog awards 20 and 2015. I was able to celebrate chinese new year with many relatives, such a festive season. As walt disney said it, if you can dream it, you can do it.
After a days holiday in japan, we took a flight to hongkong. We had an adjoining room with 2 grandparents and the room was big enough to accomodate the 5 of us. Hong kongs currency is hong kong dollar hkd, as of august 4th 2016, 1 hkd idr 1700 and changing on the daily basis, visit this website for the exchange rate update. Me and my friend is going to hong kong this coming october, we weill arrive at 1055am we are going to stay in cosmo hotel mongkok. He studied geography in university and obtained certifications in ecotourism and geotourism. For your convenience, we have arranged for the best hotel deals in hong kong right here stay tuned for our 2nd day in hong kong. Take a sightseeing tour aboard a historic 1920sstyle tram or take a thematic journey, such as the family or foodies journeys. Both our sham shui po foodie tour and tai po market foodie tour are supported by hong kong tourism board through the new tour product development scheme.