Other than Ocean Park and Disneyland Park, roaming around to see more about colonization, revolution and emigration of Hong Kong (HK) is part of the itinerary. As HK is well known as a metropolis of concrete canyons and neon signs, we were in the bustling city streets most of the time and experience the rich culture of the city. To encounter the true HK living culture, you may want check this out.
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| Us, on our way to Star Ferry Terminal...stop by one of the handmade accessories stall |
The Peak
On the day we went to The Peak, it was an intention to let the kids had the experience of riding the train (MTR), bus (double-decker), ferry and tram. I was totally melted! The weather was sunny hot and hazy. My dad, SC and the kids ended up with taxi ride back to hotel. (My mum and I went off for shopping!)
By the way, Hong Kong iconic cross-harbour Ferry is a must try! HKD$3 (if I remember correctly :p) per trip. The kids were thrilled when they were in the floating ferry deck. It was not too good to SS, Fong's wife. She was then dizzy for the rest of the day.
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| In the tram up the hill. |
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| Nostalgia ferry ride. |
Anyway, The Peak is another spot of commercial, packed with tourist and souvenirs shops. Indeed it was magnificent view of the green as well as the city through the tram ride. Like Penang Hill, there is another way of sightseeing through hiking. If given more time, I should have find Lugard Road to enjoy the greenery of the city.
Malls
True enough Hong Kong is a shopping paradise. I can't run away from the enticement of the shopping malls. But since SC offered to take good care of the girls, I popped to the mall after mall and into the shopping culture there my self (with my mum). I was a lunatic shopping queen without much fashion sense and budget control. It was eye-opening experience to the latest trend of fashion. Trendy merchandiser like i.t., H&M, Chocoolate and other local brands that really wow me to bring it home but had to drop the thought by just looking at the price tag. Somehow, I was still over spent.
Note: It was NOT the sales season during our visit. Best to go for Grand Sales in Hong Kong are during July-August or year end.
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| A S$39+ shoes for her! Told you I was lunatic. |
Birkenstock
It is CHEAP in Hong Kong. Unbelievable!
SC found one pair of Betula when we hopped into Silvercord for lunch. With some discount from HSBC credit card, it was only S$44.73!
Later part of the day, we hunted a pair of Birkis for Jiejie in Chickeeduck, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui. They happened to have sales, and we actually could not find Jiejie's current size but to grab a bigger pair:).
Just hope that she can wear it next Chinese New Year.
Log-on is a lifestyle specialist store, which offers a modern range of latest trendy products, fashion accessories, gadgets, stationery, interior decorating products, kitchenware and personal care items. It was recommended by Fong, and obviously the section on kitchen tools and gadgets attracted when I walked into the store. I bought the 2 bread moulds and 1 message-on-a-cookie cutter for HKD195.00.
Why the cookies cutter? It is flexible with different words if we want to. Also because I saw it for the first time in Lisa's Blog. When I follow the link and look for the cutter, it was priced at SGD26 for just 1 unflexible cutter.
Speaking of the cutter, I have yet find a simple recipes to make cookies and use the cutter... Anyone can share?
Find Log-on stores locator here.
[I later understand from Fong that, this set of alphabet mould has its limitation. It can't have 2 lines at one time of making.]
Hang Heung
For authentic food to bring home from HK, I don't know what else beside Wife Biscuit.
Out of all brands, the famous Hang Heung Wife Biscuit is highly recommended by my colleague. With her detail instruction, I got 4 packs from Sogo, Tsim Sha Tsui. However, I was stupid enough to put all the yummy biscuit in my luggage and check into the flight. PLEASE do not do that! Hang Heung's Wife Biscuit is more flaky and the crust fall off easily.
Address: Counter at Sogo Department Store, Basement 1, 12 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
MTR: East Tsim Sha Tsui Station, Exit J2 or J4
BTW, the filling taste is absolutely good. Sweetness is just nice and chewy. Highly recommend to heat up few seconds before served.
Hang Heung Wife Biscuit is the only thing I miss about Hong Kong.
Wong Tai Sin Temple
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| The altar of the temple. |
In the end, we made it to Wong Tai Sin Temple. To see the tradisional taoist parying culture and just 上香 to pray for family safe and health. The lighted joss sticks usually calm me. I didn't go for
Kau Cim, I am not sure about seeking an answer from Immortal. I mean, if I get what I request, how to return a thank?
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| Burning incense |
I don't see enough of true Hong Kong. I believe Jiejie sees HK only diversified shopping, busy traffic, packed crowds, theme parks, yummy wanton mee and consumptive walking. I didn't do much research prior to the trip, I thought I knew HK well with so much drama-watching over the years. But it wasn't the case. I was lost in finding my way few times, I didn't get to taste put chai ko (砵仔糕) and I spent too much time in shopping malls!
Daddy had promise her a return visit for theme parks when meimei is big enough to be as enjoyable as she is now. By then, I would like to bring them to Hong Kong Park, Hong Kong Wetland Parks, hiking, and taste more on HK's rough culture, perhaps through Night Markets.
