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Hong Kong (Day 5)
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Hong Kong (Day 5)

By Veron Ang

I vaguely remember waking up at 10am before deciding to snooze for a couple more minutes. The next thing I know, it’s 11:40am! And I have to get my butt out of the hotel by 12! Fortunately when I call up the hotel reception, they agree to give me an additional hour to pack.

Starbucks

That’s my brunch at Starbucks before leaving Hong Kong. At the airport, I realise I still have a thick wad of Hong Kong currency, so I go around looking for ways to spend it.

This pretty box of special Ferrero Raffaello is a perfect buy!

Of course, you can never leave Hong Kong without these wife’s biscuits:

Wife's biscuits

Then, it’s time to say goodbye to Hong Kong. Let’s look at my economy-class food!

Instead of a low-calorie meal, I ask for regular food this time round. There’s pasta and ice cream and all. I gotta say, it’s very good!

So, my thoughts on Hong Kong?

The best times I’ve had over the four days were at Lan Kwai Fong, Lantau island and the neighbouring Macau.

The nightlife at Lan Kwai Fong, where you can buy a drink from one place and bar hop to another, is simply fantastic. My only regret is not having paid it a second visit, or seen anyone famous there since it’s a popular spot for stars.

Lantau island and Macau provide several eye-opening experiences, beautiful scenery and architecture, and interesting cultural sights. Visitors that haven’t ventured to Lantau island have definitely missed the most beautiful part of Hong Kong.

When it comes to food, I really love the desserts. What a wide plethora of choices from fruits, cakes, puddings, breads, pastries, bubble teas, and so much more!

Frankly, I find that shopping in Hong Kong is overrated. Their famous shopping malls like Timesquare and Harbour City are somewhat similar to what we have in Singapore. The prices and brand names they carry are almost exactly the same as what we have here.

Ladies’ Market fares better, but I definitely had a better time at the chatuchak market in Bangkok.

Would I go travelling alone again? Yes! And for my next destination, I would like it to be completely different from Singapore and Hong Kong, with a rich culture and more diversity.

Veron Ang
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Veron Ang

Veron Ang is the Founder and Chief Editor of Sparklette, a Singapore restaurants guide, lifestyle and travel blog. She graduated with a bachelor's degree in computer science from the National University of Singapore and runs a web design firm at Sparklette Studio. To get in touch, head on over to the contact page or follow @Sparklette and @VeronSG on Twitter.

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  1. meow
     

    MEOW

    Reply
    Posted August 4, 2005 at 9:01 pm

  2. leo
     

    how bhutan

    Reply
    Posted August 4, 2005 at 9:19 pm

  3. alwyn
     

    looks like you had a good holiday.

    http://www.pbase.com/alex1030

    he is one of my inspirations for cityscape photography.

    Reply
    Posted August 5, 2005 at 12:31 pm

  4. Raymond Tan
     

    Consider Paris then. It’s very rich in culture. You’d need to spend at least a week to enjoy yourself. And it’s not as expensive as most people think. :)

    Reply
    Posted August 5, 2005 at 2:14 pm

  5. Benjamin
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    Hi Veron,

    I am glad to see your website. It is so wonderful that I believe you must have spent lots of time and effort to produce it.

    Shopping seems to be the main aim for most tourists coming to Hong Kong. However, for any person that wants to see other attraction in this metropolis, I have the following suggestions:

    1. Theme Parks

    Ocean Park is the oldest theme park in the territory which opened in 1980′s. I feel it is a pity for you that you haven’t been there when you visited Hong Kong last year.

    Newly opened Disneyland located in Lantau island is another theme park that is valuable for you to visit next time.

    2. Cycling Path

    Starting from Sha Tin Town Centre and end at Tai Mei Tuk (Tai Po New Town). Nearly 3 hrs’ cycling experience along beautiful riverside, seaside, rural villages and reservoir will certainly impress you.

    3. Hiking

    Unlike Singapore where flat land dominates large part of the island republic, Hong Kong is a hilly territory where flat land only dominates 15% of total areas. Beautiful country parks and various hiking paths provide another choice for foreign tourists to experience the nature of Hong Kong.

    I highly recommend any hikers to come to Hong Kong in autumn (the period of October and November) as the weather is most comfortable (cool and dry).

    See you. Bye!

    Benjamin

    Reply
    Posted September 1, 2006 at 3:06 pm

  6. BOB
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    YUMMY FOOD

    Reply
    Posted May 25, 2007 at 9:26 am
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