Hong Kong 2019
Quick 3 day trip to HK. Local protests heightened during the weekend but were largely avoidable. Don't let it stop you from visiting this amazing city!
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Places visited: YMCA of Hong Kong - Cheung Hing Kee Shanghai Pan Fried Buns - Repulse Bay Beach - Tai Kwun - Centre for Heritage and Arts - LANDMARK - LANDMARK ATRIUM - Peking Garden - Victoria Harbour
YMCA of Hong Kong
The YMCA is one of HK's best kept secrets! A great deal for clean & comfortable accomodations. Great location, next door to the famous, swanky Peninsula and sharing the same view. FYI, beds are firm. Great service!
Cheung Hing Kee Shanghai Pan Fried Buns
Repulse Bay Beach
Beautiful spot on the South side of HK island. The Pulse is home to restaurants and shops and there's a beautiful temple on one end. A busy spot on weekends and evenings.
Tai Kwun - Centre for Heritage and Arts
Located in the heart of town, this heritage center is home to shops, restaurants and museums. A former police station and jail, much of the original structure has been preserved.
LANDMARK - LANDMARK ATRIUM
The Landmark office building connects to many Central key buildings such as the Mandarin Oriental hotel. Home to many high end fashion brands, it's a nice way to exit the subway and make your way to all nearby hotels, shops and restaurants
Peking Garden
A chain with a number of locations, its famous Peking Duck does not disappoint!
Victoria Harbour
Day 2 Itinerary
Places visited: Tim Ho Wan - Fa Yuen Street - Xing Fu Tang Prince Edward Store - K11 MUSEA
Tim Ho Wan
Michelin starred local & fuss-free Dim Sum. Go early or you'll likely wait in line. There are several locations around town. The BBQ pork buns (not pictured) were unique as the dough was atypical but delicious!
Fa Yuen Street
Local market stalls near Prince Edward station- lots of bargains and not as touristy as Ladies Street
Xing Fu Tang Prince Edward Store
These Taiwanese bubble coffee and milk teas are all the rage. Various brands are found on most corners of Kowloon. Tapioca pearls are made in house and sweetened with brown sugar.
K11 MUSEA
This luxury new shopping mall is brand new and exudes a sci-fi feel. Restaurants are still under construction but it’s worth a visit as the location affords one of the best views of the HK skyline. Next door is the newly built Rosewood hotel, highly popular for high-tea.
Day 3 Itinerary
Places visited: Central - Sky Terrace 428 - Central - Intercontinental Hong Kong Lobby Lounge
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Sky Terrace 428
Make sure to visit on a clear day and go early if you want to avoid crowds! Amazing views await from the top. There are several restaurants in the new structure but most will open after 10 am.
Central
Intercontinental Hong Kong Lobby Lounge
Formerly the Regent, the Intercontinental has some of the best harbor views in town. Restaurants are pricey but the Lobby lounge is worth it just for the incredible view!
Day 4 Itinerary
Places visited: King Bakery
King Bakery
If you did not get your fill of egg tarts, this is next to Gate 28 at the airport and has a delicious selection! The egg yolk tart is reminiscent of moon cakes!