Going through the tough times with nary a tear.: Back from Hong Kong with wonderful memories

Busy HK Street

Unfortunately, my stay in Hong Kong has ended. It is 10 days and although i didn't really felt interested in going to the places i went... somehow the memory was damn nice being stored in my brain.

The first 4D3N i stayed at newton inn hotel in Hong Kong Island, North Point. Its a nice location and it is close to where my relatives are staying too. So we always shuttle between the hotel and my aunt's home.

The climate averages at 16 deg C and humidity of 50-60%. The dry cold wind really cracks lips and dry hands, so some people may need lip gloss and definitely skin lotion. You also need thick jackets. Any of the jacket you can buy in singapore except those meant for cold countries... i can confidently say that none of them will be enough.

A large room with a dining area too. And i sleep on the sofa bed.

Dining area.

The bedroom.

View from my Hotel window... a view of the harbour.

Hong Kong's land is expensive and so are the costs of a home. Therefore, my auntie lives in a studio apartment. But her home's facilities are far better than that of a hotel, as we can cook and use internet. So i msn home and converse with my family in Singapore for free, using the internet. Haha, no exorbitant prices from starhub or HK telecom compaines.

After that, i moved to my eldest Uncle's home and spend the rest of the 6 days there. The room i sleep in is constantly 20 deg C. Pure air-con sia... and of course i need to tuck myself under a quilt blanket an inch thick. Everyday, i soak in the bathtub ahh... sibei shiok.

For your info, eating middle class is cheaper in HK than in singapore. Even if you yumcha in a restaurant, it averages at S$8/person. If you go to those very high class one, maybe S$15/person or so. Man, why we have to pay so much in singapore. There is a food outlet called "cafe de coral" which offers food at the cost of between macdonalds and pastamania. The food is quite good too.

I got a tourist 24Hr ride all you can ticket on the MTR ( = singapore MRT). So i rode to the ends of the lines.

A Guide

Tung Chung has factory outlets of nike.. adidas.. levis.. oh cheap goods. And you can visit Mr Buddha from here. Btw the cable car is HK88 for a return trip.. don't pay travel agencies to let u pay more.
Tsuen Wan has nothing much... just like anywhere in HK.
Kwun Tang has a shopping centre and toys 'r' us but its pretty much useless too unless you like seeing schools.
Po Lam has a big shopping centre with many branded labels with damn cool discounts. If you don't like Causeway Bay and Wanchai squeeze i suggest Po Lam.
Causeway Bay and Wanchai is good shopping outlets like SOGO and others.
I went to Jordon... MongKok... YauMaTei... TsimShaTsui all these are tourist areas at kowloon. However, especially good places are the 男人街 & 女人街 (not exact street names)... a street for shoes too... and of course 庙街.
ShamSuiPo - Apuliu street is good for shopping for toys and electronics... man damn cheap toys. I saw RC submarines going for S$10 and S$40. RC ships, planes and helicopters.. from as cheap as S$20 till S$300+.

All these are mainly the places i went.

I went to see Mr Buddha too. But he played tricks on me. On top of the mountain was cold.. about 13 deg C i presume... and high humidity. So when i talk, there was a mist! Albeit like those korean drama those people talking during the winter.