This time we planned our trip for Hong Kong. We booked our flight with spicejet @ 18.5k p.p from 1 November to 10 November. I used Flipkart for flight booking. Also we were little afraid due to current protest going on in Hong Kong.
Our journey doesn't had a good start as we had some bad things happened. We missed our cab so we had to book other one. We sent power bank in checkin luggage due to which we had to get double recheck.
After having dinner @ premium plaza we finally caught our flight for this amazing journey.
This time we were carrying enough ready to eat meals for our trip as Hong Kong have negligible vegetarian restaurants.
Finally we reached next day @ 8 am. Our flight was an hour late. After getting little freshen up we took sim card as purchased from klook @ ₹434 that is valid for 8 days.
We also took octopus card @ ₹712 per card which included refundable fee. Octopus card is a must buy card for travel in Hong Kong as it is valid in bus ,metro and 7/11 stores for payment.
I recommend klook as it gives the best prices.
We took bus for North point from the airport. It costed @ 45 hk$ p.p which is the cheapest possible from airport as MTR and cabs have much higher price. I booked the hotel through makemytrip for 2 nights @ 2900₹ per night. We reached hotel @ 10 am and we were not allowed checkin till 2 pm as the rooms were full.
After getting some rest at reception we took MTR for ngong ping. The MTR is located just next to our hotel. It took an hour to reach our destination. We booked our tickets through klook @ ₹1200 p.p. for roundtrip. There was designated line for klook bookings. Ngong ping cable car is a must do experience in Hong kong.The Ngong Ping 360 is a gondola lift on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. The 25 min cable car shows true Hong Kong experience.
The Hong Kong Big Buddha in Lantau Island is one of the largest seated Buddha statues in the world. It stands at 34 meters high (112 feet) and is one of Hong Kong's most popular sights. Tian Tan, as the Big Buddha is known, is made of bronze.
The cable car drops to this place which will take approximately 2-3 hours if you want to explore the place. There are few places to explore here which includes Po Lin Monastery. Behind the monastery there is deli vegetarian cafe where i couldn't find anything related to indian taste.
After this we explored city gate mall that was adjacent to ngong ping 360. We than checked into our hotel and ended our day.
Note - Google was working perfectly fine in Hong Kong and wifi was given free at various places.
Next day we booked for disneyland tickets via klook @ ₹ 4500 p.p. We visited Disneyland via metro which took approximately an hour from our hotel.
There is direct entry via klook for disneyland and is also connected to MTR. Disneyland MTR is also based on disney theme. We reached the place by 9:45 as rush is expected on weekends.
We planned for Sunday as weekend have special shows. The place is one of the best amusement parks I have been to. I couldn't find any vegetarian food inside Disneyland. We carried our own food for lunch. The place is worth every penny with enough of attractions to keep you amazed throughout the day.
Even in Mc Donalds we couldn't find any vegetarian burgers except French fries.
Next day we booked Turbojet ferry tickets via klook from Hong Kong Island to Macau outer harbour for ₹1200 p.p approx. We had all immigration done for our travel to Macau as it is different country.
We reached Macau outer harbour within an hour. From Macau outer harbour there was free shuttle service to our hotel. I booked this hotel @ ₹ 6000 per night from makemytrip. The place was extraordinarily amazing.
We purchased tickets for this amazing show for ₹4500 approx. We took public bus from our hotel to City of Dreams.There is fixed charge in bus of 6 MOP irrespective of distance. The show was worth every penny and will make you feel wow for 1.5 hours with its amazing stunts and acts.
After the show we roamed inside the mall connected to Venetian and Parisian. We took free shuttle service to reach our hotel.
In the evening we explored Macau streets and nearby areas of our hotel. The place is highly lavish with all the luxury brands. WiFi is offered free in most parts of the Macau. We had dinner from subway @ 33 MOP for a veggie delight sub.
Next day we started little late at 12 noon. We reached this amazing historical place that was at walking distance from our hotel.
The Ruins of Saint Paul's are the ruins of a 17th-century Catholic religious complex in Santo António, Macau, China
We took shuttle for city of dreams where we changed another shuttle for our next destination.
We took shuttle for our next destination. The place has outstanding interiors. The casino is also one of the biggest in Macao.
There is direct route from inside Venetian to this place. The Eiffel tower is one of the best attraction to this place.
These places shows smaller parts of Europe. We went back to our hotel via shuttle and enjoyed the evening with casino.
The next day we booked cotai water jet ferry from Taipa Ferry Terminal to Kowloon for 4:45 pm @ ₹1300 p.p from klook. We spent our day in the casino. We took cab for Taipa @ 77 MOP from our hotel.
The whole process of immigration was done @ the station.
We checked in to our hotel located near to Kowloon terminal. I booked hotel for 3 nights from makemytrip @ ₹2.5k per night.
After some rest we went to world largest sound and light show that is held everyday @ 8 pm.
The show is in the heart of Hong Kong and is in walking distance from our hotel.
We roamed around Tsim Sha shui and had our dinner @ Chung King Mansion where many Indians reside. We had masala dosa and Aloo pyaz Parantha @ Saravana @ 80 HK$ which had great taste and finally some Indian food in hongkong.
Next day after home bought ready to eat breakfast we caught MTR for Ocean park. I booked Ocean park tickets from klook @ ₹ 3100 p.p.
The park is quite vast as there is a train and sky cable car within the park to reach other side of the park. There were many attractions. The bad part was many rides were closed due to maintenance. Even after that it took full day to complete the park attractions. The place is a must visit but but better than Disneyland. The park closed at 6 pm for weekdays.
After this we took MTR for Kowloon station. The station is connected to Ritz Carlton hotel where ozone bar is present.
Ozone is world highest bar located on 118th floor. We only ordered Nachos there @ 141 Hk$ in order to enjoy the view of Hong Kong from here. The view is spectacular. We enjoyed the view almost for an hour.
After this we caught bus to our hotel and ended our day .
Next day we visited ladies market. We took MTR to Mongkok. The market is just next to MTR. The market is good for bargain deals and I found good deals on bags.
With over 100 stalls of bargain clothing, accessories and souvenirs, the Ladies’ Market on Tung Choi Street provides a one-kilometre stretch.
After this we headed to Central station. We booked tickets from klook for Victoria peak and team @ ₹ 700 p.p. Exit K at MTR will give beautiful insight of hongkong.
At 5 pm we headed for peak tram from the station.
Taking the Peak Tram to get to Victoria Peak, a leading tourist spot to view the splendid scene of Hong Kong, is an unforgettable experience.
We headed to madness 3D adventure located just before entry to Sky tower. After spending half hour we finally entered the sky tower. The view of Hong Kong from above is spectacular.
The Peak Tower is a great place, encompassing sightseeing, entertainment and shopping. At the top of the tower is Sky Terrace 428, a 360-degree observation deck for visitors to enjoy the view of the Victoria Bay.
After this @ 7 pm we headed to the night market. The market has enough products to keep you busy
Temple Street Night Market is famous around the world as one of the great night markets. Showing the traditional Hong Kong Chinese culture of shopping and eating at nighttime it is a not to be missed destination for any tourist or visitor to the region.
With more interesting stalls and more authentic goods, and better cheaper food, than any other Hong Kong market we are proud of Temple Street Night Market!
After the market we went back to our hotel which is at walking distance and ended our memorable day.
The next day we started early as it is our last day.
One of Hong Kong's swankiest malls, Pacific Place is palatial, and more reminiscent of a hotel than a shopping mall.
The mall is connected to admiralty MTR.
Jardine’s Crescent is a tightly-packed roadside market that’s great for unearthing bargain clothing, accessories and domestic goods. The place is connected to Causeway Bay MTR.
One of Hong Kong's busiest malls, and also one of the most iconic. Inspired by Times Square New York, Times Square is where Hong Kong ushers in the New Year and is at the heart of Causeway Bay, one of Hong Kong's prime shopping spots.
Wan Chai is an area between Causeway Bay and Admiralty. It is highlighted by many shops, restaurants and local stores. Good walking throughout and it can be reached by tram or MTR. You will see mostly older structures in this area
We caught bus for Stanley market.
This market in the quaint village of Stanley on Hong Kong Island’s south coast is a huge hit with locals, expats and tourists for good reason: its enormous selection of brand-name clothing items (large sizes are available) and accessories, jewellery, home furnishings, souvenirs, ornaments and Oriental knick-knacks are sold at reasonable prices in a picturesque warren of lanes.
And if that’s not enough to grab you, the nearby eateries along the breezy seaside strip surely will!
The place is connected to Stanley market.
Stanley Plaza has become a magnet for many residents and tourists looking for a leisurely, al fresco dining and shopping experience with beautiful Stanley Bay views.
The place really had positive vibes to make you feel great.
We caught bus from Stanley plaza for Landmark connected to Central MTR
An exclusive luxury mall in Central, LANDMARK’s ground floor stores are known for their attractive window displays. Inside, it is a serene world of high-end shopping, including Louis Vuitton’s Asia flagship store, Harvey Nichols and Tiffany. The dining is equally prestigious and includes Michelin-starred restaurants
We had our dinner at Saravana in Chungking Mansion.
Next day we had flight for early morning so we took cab for airport for 2600₹. We left the place with lifetime memories.
There was no impact on tourist regarding the protest. However we were always updated with news.
Cost of trip - ₹ 53000 p.p
1 HK $ = ₹9
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