Hongkong is lovelier the second time around
As I've realized, first impressions don't always last. The first time I went to Hongkong, I didn't like it much because I only got to see its commercial districts. My impression was, when you come to Hongkong, you have to be ready to spend. But my second time helped me get to know Hongkong better, and change my opinion about the city.
Authentic local food
You can in fact try authentic local food for a cheap price. Go to Bowrington Food Center just across Wanchai rd/ market and dine like a local. Order one noodle and it is so filling it can actually be split for two. Surprise surpise, its just a few walks away from Times Square, so after eating you can start shopping again.
There's another independent noodle shop near Times Square, just along Canal Road, near Aji Ichiban and they serve really good noodles with the best fishballs you'll ever try in Hongkong!
Also beside the noodle shop is another stall serving delicious roasted duck, the best I've had in Hongkong.😊
After filling your tummy, off to your next shopping adventure. Dont forget to look at the magnificent city lights!
After filling your tummy, off to your next shopping adventure. Dont forget to look at the magnificent city lights!
TEMPLE RUN
Tired of shopping? Try visiting HongKong's temples. They are scattered around the island, and we visited three.
MAN MO TEMPLE
According to the tourist info officer, this is the oldest temple in Hongkong. Situated along Hollywood Road, beside it are antique stores where you can find traditional Chinese items.
TIN HAU TEMPLE
Located at Repulse bay, this temple is unique because it is positioned by the beach. So after going to the Temple, you can actually lay by the beach for a while, have some fun in the sun, or go shopping or dine in as there are shops and bars lined up by the bay as well.
NGONG PING 360
One of the most beautiful destinations are usually hard to reach and mostly elevated, for example atop a hill. Fortunately, Ngong Ping only qualifies for one-- it is atop a hill, but it isn't hard to reach at all. In fact, you just need to ride a cable car and you are ready to explore Ngong Ping's hidden beauty.
As soon as you get off the cable car, what welcomes you is Ngong Ping Village, a seemingly quaint town situated above the skies filled with different shops and restaurants.
BIG BUDDHA
A few walks away from Ngong Ping Village, you can already see the Big Buddha and the Po Lin Monastery. The Big Buddha, also known as Tian Tian Buddha, is regarded as one of the biggest bronze statues of Buddha in the world. You can't help but wonder how this was constructed, and how materials for creating this reached a place this high. But then again, belief can do miracles to a human spirit. Nothing is impossible.
PO LIN MONASTERY
As I viewed the interior of the Grand Hall of Ten Thousand Buddhas at the Po Lin Monastery, I cannot help but be amazed. The light shines brightly as it strikes the golden Buddha statues, and combined with the solemness of the place, you cannot help but fill a great energy from the place. But be aware that you can look, but you cannot touch or approach any of the buddhas. It is only accessible to the monks of the monastery, and not for visitors.
Visiting Ngong Ping 360 has made me crave for more of Hongkong. Honestly it was by far the best part of my Hongkong trip. But maybe the third time's a charm, and I might find something more than what I have already found.