Hong Kong, the Pearl of the East

Yes, the Fad boy is back from HK. It happens to be my first trip and thus I was excited about the entire trip! The sights and sounds.. the buzz of the city (yes, Singapore is a city as well) but the feeling it gives is different.

The breakfast of Nai Cha (kinds like our te-peng) and boluo bun (buttered buns) are really good. But if you prefer a heavier meal, just enter any Cha Chan Ting (Tea House) and you can choose from a few sets (usually with bread, noodles and a drink). But do remember you have to be there before 11am!

For lunch, you might want to yum cha (which is dim sum) and you will be spoilt for choices. From buns to pork ribs back to prawn dumblings finally to siew mais, I am sure there will be something that will be wet your mouths.

There must be something that I have to remind you about. In HK, if you speak chinese you might reach the correct level. But if you only understand English, you might want to try a floor higher when people tell you any floor. IF you want to get to the groundfloor, its not 1 (like in Singapore) but G for Groundfloor.

And one no. 1 recommendation is the Dessert Restaurant: Xu Liu Shan. Its amazing and its everywhere. So you will not have any trouble finding it. Furthermore, look out for my review of the restaurant in theFadgourmet. You won't regret it!

One must go, is The Peak. It provides a panaromic view of the entire HongKong Island. And it really is a sight! Go during sun set and it might be the best picture of HongKong you can get. Else, the night scenery is breathtaking with all the lights illuminating the Island. (my first picture of this post)

The nightlife of HongKong is vibrant with shopping, eating and drinking at every corner of the island. Make your way down to Time Sq and see the number of people still prowling the streets at close to midnight. And also the no. of shops still open, it makes you wonder if it was just 6pm.



MongKok also offers late night snacking and shopping (I had Steamboat on a weekday night from 12am - 2am!). Just walking around is enough to fill all your senses. If clubbing is your cup of tea, make your way down to Lan Kwai Fong and you will be bowled away by the amount of pubs and clubs that are for your picking! But entrance to a club in HK is not cheap, I paid SGD40 for mine!

That kinda explains why I only had a few coins left at the end of my trip!

Just to remind any future HK - bound Travellers, accomodation in HK is really expensive and be prepared to get a small room even if you booked into a hotel.

Budget:

Airfare - SGD450 (budget airline but booked only 3 weeks in advance)
Accomodation - SGD40 per person per night (Hostel: USA Hostel)
Food - SGD8 - SGD infinity!
Clubbing - SGD40 (Entrance)
Beer - SGD2.50 (7-11) SGD8 (Club)
MTR Ride - SGD1 - SGD2.50 per ride