After taking us to the Window of the World and the shopping district, our tour guide, Joan finally took us to our hotel. It’s a small, old hotel in town and the name is Gorgeous Fad. Our hotel turned out to be a great disappointment. After giving us our keycards, we went up to our […]
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Window of the World in Shenzhen,China
Window of the World is a themepark in Shenzhen,China that is full of replicas of world’s greatest wonders, historical heritage, and famous scenic sites. There are over 130 reproductions that are scattered around the 48 hectare park. Can you imagine that? After a disappointing lunch, we went straight here to explore. Since it was high […]
Ngong Ping 360
After the compulsary City Tour {Click here: 1st stop, 2nd stop, 3rd stop}, we went back to the hotel to change our clothes. Then we headed to Tsuen Fung Centre and had a quick lunch at the small hole-in-the-walls there before finally riding the MTR to Ngong Ping. Ngong Ping is where we could ride […]
Hongkong City Tour: Sampan Tour Point
Aboard the sampan, we were taken around Aberdeen harbour to see the fishing village, the floating homes and the Jumbo Floating restaurant. We paid HKD50 each and HKD 25 for ykaie. The boat maneuvered it’s way into some of the floating homes. I don’t think these floating boats are an attraction. Sure, they can be […]
Hongkong City Tour: Jewelry Factory
After the Avenue of Stars, the tour guide also took us to the Jewelry factory and a store that sells local products. These are not tourist spots but is included in the compulsory city tour. I know that they have some kind of a commission if a tourist purchases something from the stores. We don’t […]
Hongkong City Tour: Avenue of Stars
After having a nice buffet breakfast at the hotel, We met our tour guide and boarded the bus for the compulsory City Tour. Our first stop is the Avenue of Stars. It has the hand print of some of the finest films stars of Hongkong. peanutbutter♥ and ykaie on Michelle Yeoh’s handprint.. A fellow tourist […]