Not that I rather spend more but I read an article on ST about some airfares being cheaper or only slightly higher than budget airfares during promos if you factor in the airport tax which is higher for budget airlines. Plus you don't get food, not even plain water (unless you pay) and for the amount (or lack) of leg room in the plane, I'd rather pay slightly more.
This time we booked the hotel and air tix on our own so we don't have anyone to pick us up. We bought a tourist card that allows you unlimited rides on the MTR for 3 days and 2-way travel from the airport via the airport express train to the city. Generally a good experience, the train was fast, seats were very comfortable, but you got to lug your baggages from the MTR all the way, by foot to the hotel.
Signboard that tells you how far you are from the next stop 
We're reaching.....
For this trip, my itinerary included a long list of food recommended by foodies and I was quite excited about trying out the food that I had read so much about. (source: http://www.hktourismboard.com/seasia/snackguide/intro.html)
We're reaching.....
For this trip, my itinerary included a long list of food recommended by foodies and I was quite excited about trying out the food that I had read so much about. (source: http://www.hktourismboard.com/seasia/snackguide/intro.html)
Our first food stop: YUNG KEE RESTAURANT
This place was recommended for its roast goose but we found it so-so only. The roast goose we stumbled upon during our first trip was better but we can't remember whether we had it at near our hotel or somewhere near Ladies' Market and cos it's one of those restaurants we "stumbled" upon when we were 'dying of hunger', we didn't notice the name or address of the restaurant. We saw people at the table in front of us eating petan and the petan looked extremely delectable so we ordered a portion of it and it was reaaaaaaaallly good. I've never tasted petan like this before.
Then we went to the world's longest outdoor escalator that was built to ease traffic congestion.
Then we went to the world's longest outdoor escalator that was built to ease traffic congestion.
Sights taken from the escalator
Tea break was at Law Fu Kee (sounds like Lau Fu Zi hoh)
The boss came to take our order but I was busy reading my research findings to determine what dish to order so we told him to take our order later. He left us alone but not before giving us a dirty look and a frustrated sigh. Then my humorous hubby said I should have pointed to the poster stuck right in the middle of the shop.
The boutiques at Central...
The $40m apartments behind the billboard (the small buildings on the topmost part of the photo)
View from Victoria's Peak
A dish recommended by a warm & friendly uncle waiter from the restaurant
Signature Typhoon Shelter Spicy Crab
The crabs are imported from Southeast Asia, each weighing at least six katis. Once customers have made their choice, the crab is slaughtered and stir-fried with Japanese dried scallops, dried sole fish, cardamom, gingko nuts and spices like minced garlic and dried chillies. The spiciness can be adjusted to the customer’s taste. (source: http://www.hktourismboard.com/seasia/snackguide/intro.html)
Verdict: Finger-licking good
Salt & Pepper Mantis Shrimps
Total bill for these 3 dishes: S$116
This is our most expensive meal not just during this trip, but thru'out all our honeymoons but it was...worth every single cent. Every dish was e.x.c.e.l.l.e.n.t.
Day 2
Breakfast: Lan Fong Yuen
Day 2
Breakfast: Lan Fong Yuen
Silk stocking tea (Si Wah Nai Cha)
Pork Chop Bun
Repulse Bay Beach: One of the 41 beaches in Hong Kong. This beach is supposedly one of the most popular beach there. The ride up the winding roads was fun, the scenery and billion-dollar bungalows were awesome but the sand was big and coarse, the waters was worse than East Coast. So, go for the scenery and experience but not if you're looking for white sandy beaches with fine sand and beautiful clear waters.
Some of the apartments right in front of the beach
We, the beach, the hills and the apartments
The scary ride down the hill
Old vs New

My fav snack: Smelly beancurd
Our worst dinner: Claypot rice
The oyster cake from the same store that nearly saved the day
Day 3
Olympic torch?
Nah...just fooling around outside our hotel room
Breakfast at our fav dim sum restaurant
Table with drawer
Yan Wo Soy Bean Shop (Hubby's fav eatery)
Dou Hua
Pan-fried toufu with fish paste. Unforgettable....
Pre-wrapped bouquets at Flower Street 
King of Melons
Roast goose: One of our fav dish
Waffle balls
Thank U lao gong for sacrificing your mekong catfish in BKK and for bringing me on this trip. Most of the time, the sun was blazing hot and the humidity was almost stifling, yet you trudged the streets with me every single day to scour for pretty clothes and bags with me. We went sight-seeing and shopped till my heels felt like there was hundred of mini soldiers hammering at them relentlessly and I know you must have felt worse cos your thighs were aching from your workout at the gym before we left for HK. I really appreciate you for all these things. Most imptly, thank God for providing for our honeymoons, for bringing us there and back safely and for all the things that we've enjoyed there. Even for the yucky claypot. At least I've gone for "HK's claypot pilgrimage" and tasted what they term as 'fragrant'.
2 comments:
eh the smelly toufu nice or not?? i never tried b4 but I've always wanted to try!!. Miin
ya very nice. at first hubby refused to try with me cos of the smell but after taking a bite he also say very nice. outside crispy,inside v soft, eat with the chilli n sweet sauce very nice. hey actually u can post ur comments on the chatbox at the right side of my blog, easier. no need to register one. just type n press enter can le.
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