There is a LOT to do in Hong Kong. After combing my guide books and various internet sites, I made a list of things I'd really like to do. We might not get to do everything, but that's okay. I don't have our days planned out either. Like all our other trips, we take it as it comes. And - it's always fun to randomly wander about and discover things by accident.
Here's my list:
The Peak
Take the tram or the 15 or 15B double decker bus up for beautiful views day or night. Stroll along Governors Walk.
Afternoon tea at the Peninsula Hotel
From 2 to 6 pm. Arrive early to get a seat and dress smart!
Day trip to Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery at Lantau Island
Take the Orange Tung Chung MTR line and then Ngong Ping 360 cable car to get to the island. Once there, walk to the monastery and the Buddha. Have lunch at the vegetarian dining hall.
Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple
Ask the fortune tellers outside to read the results of the chim (bamboo sticks.)
Star Ferry
For a stunning view of the Hong Kong skyline day or night, ride the Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry.
Temple Street Night Market
Best from 7 to 10pm. See Cantonese opera singers, haggle for bargains, and eat some good street food on Temple Street or on Woo Sung Street.
Jade Market, Yuen Po Bird Market, Flower Market, Goldfish Market
Buy jade trinkets and see old men at the bird market feeding their caged birds.
Mid-levels escalator
Ride the world's longest escalator!
Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade
Beautiful views from the East Star Ferry pier to Salisbury Road. Check out the Symphony of Lights from 8 - 8:20pm.
Eat Cha Chaan Teng style food
An interesting fusion of foods.
Day trip to Macau
Take the New World First Ferry to the former Portuguese colony.
You gotta see the Big Buddha.
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