Trip To Hong Kong & Macau

Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China; it is famous for its port, dense sky scrapers and of course shopping too. I planned for a 3 days Trip to Hong Kong & Macau. Since I am not very much attracted to casino I didn’t spend more time in Macau.  I stayed in place called Kowloon peninsula,HK.First time I traveled to another country in cheapest fight just around 100 USD

I felt little India effect in Kowloon. Even though I didn’t cover the places as I planned and it’s a kind of ladies out , I didn’t rush to complete my plan instead I spent quality time with friends by taking more and more photos :P

Day 1: Victoria Peak, Avenue of Stars & Shopping

Victoria Peak:

One the most famous and must visit place in Hong Kong, one can go to Victoria peak by Tram, shortest tram still takes hours of waiting time , we planned to go by bus, you can plan for 1 way by bus and other way by Tram you can save some time.  The best view of Hong Kong from Victoria peak. Evening to night time is the best time to visit, if you want to enjoy both day and night view.

Kowloon to Hong Kong by star ferry 2.5HKD, Hong Kong to Victoria Peak by bus 10HKD (1 way)

Avenue of Stars:

We are supposed to visit, unfortunately could not visit on that day. Planned for Day 3 activity

Clock Tower near Avenue of Stars

Shopping:

Hong Kong is the very popular for shopping also. Since I visited here from Japan I felt everything is so cheap and affordable price. So many shopping places are available but I visited ladies night market. You can use more taxi rides than waiting for train or bus, cheap and fast.

Day 2: Macau

Like Hong Kong, Macau is also Special Administrative Region of the People’s Republic of China, It is popular for casino and tallest buggy jump from Macau tower. Macau was under the administration of Portuguese till end of 1999.

If you know the exact date ,when you are traveling to Macau, it is better to book the ferry tickets online. If you plan to buy on that day in ferry terminal you may not get tickets as you planned. I spent 320HKD two ways. It is always good to get the return ticket prior

 Macau Tower:

Tallest tower with the height of 338m, you can enjoy the best of adventures like Bungy Jump, Sky Jump, Tower climbing and Skywalk. This time I tried Sky walk here, which took most of our time in Macau. Still it is worth spending time there, awesome 360 degree view.we tried all kind of funny stunts in skywalk and made our best moments in Macau, we were like celebrities for the spectators   

Sky Walk in Macau Tower - Must try and not that much scary you are fully safe

yet another try from the tower

Senado Square (Largo do Senado):

UNESCO World Heritage places, It is the place where Chinese meet Portuguese. Buildings around this area are like European style. It is simply called Europe in Asia.  

St Dominic’s Church:

It is one of the UNESCO World Heritage places, which is located in between Senado square and St.Paul’s Church. Structure is a combination of Macanese and European style church.

Ruins of the St Paul Church:

It was greatest of Macau’s churches, later it was burned down and only the tall and elegant façade is remaining. There is museum located just behind the façade.

Tart is very famous here

In front of Ruins of the St Paul

 In the streets of Macau

Day 3:Planned not Executed

Avenue of Stars:

 It is walkable distance from Tsim Sha Tsui Station. Located adjacent to Star Ferry terminal, unfortunately it was under renovation we were not able to enjoy that. It will be available again in 2018 for visitors. Instead you can visit “The Garden of Stars”

Tian Tan Buddha:

It is very near to Hong Kong Airport located in Lantau Island, if you want visit here plan half day to 1 day, since it is far away from the city. It is said to be base model of Temple of Heaven in Beijing. Aerial tramway allows us 360 degree view

Hong Kong Food:

Popular foods are variety of dumblings, Noodles etc

Pork bumbling:

Spring Rolls: 

 Chinese Prawn Fry:

  Must Try item made of pork and beef Bakkwa or Jerky

True Hong Kong Treat Jenny Bakery cookies

Things to Remember:

• Have exact change in your hand when you travel in bus, because you won’t get balance money
• HKD is accepted in Macau , but not vice versa

Hope you enjoyed my blog! Thanks for your Time and Support.

Cheers!!!