Hong Kong during the Halloween is teeming with people dressed as witches and vampires. They don't look scary, though, as they walk through the streets of Hong Kong. Since we went there on our own, we had to rely on our maps and the locals to give us directions for a one-and-a-half day city tour. A must-see in Hong Kong is the Victoria Peak. The Tram is magnificent, as we ascend the peak while seeing the different highlights of Hong Kong: the skyscrapers, the villas, and the park. At the peak, there's a mall there with cheaper goods and better exchange rates. The whole cityscape is seen from there, revealing the beauty of Hong Kong by day. The MTR is a must and highly convenient. You c
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Hong Kong during the Halloween is teeming with people dressed as witches and vampires. They don't look scary, though, as they walk through the streets of Hong Kong.
Since we went there on our own, we had to rely on our maps and the locals to give us directions for a one-and-a-half day city tour. A must-see in Hong Kong is the Victoria Peak. The Tram is magnificent, as we ascend the peak while seeing the different highlights of Hong Kong: the skyscrapers, the villas, and the park. At the peak, there's a mall there with cheaper goods and better exchange rates. The whole cityscape is seen from there, revealing the beauty of Hong Kong by day.
The MTR is a must and highly convenient. You can transfer from main-island Hong Kong to Kowloon in less time. It can also take you to various points of Hong Kong, including Disneyland. There are a few churches and temples that are open to tourists. You can visit the various malls and buildings of Hong Kong. One particular building, the Hopewell Center in Wan Chai, has a mall at ground level and a revolving restaurant at the top. On the ground floor, various buses plying the Queensway route pass by. But if you want to go to Kennedy Road, take the lift to the 17th floor and you'll find the exit there.
At Man Mo Temple, you will find the ladder street, a street that is just full of steps. You can also find Antique Street, where many antique items are sold at a cheaper price. At night, Nathan Road is bustling with tourists of various nationalities as well as colorful lights. The Avenue of Stars is great at night, revealing the magnificent view of Hong Kong bay at night! Near the Avenue of Stars is the Planetarium, the Museum of Art, and other tourist destinations. From there you can take the Tsim Sha Tsui station and go down at Jordan, where the Night Market along Temple Street is found. The goods at the Night Market are relatively cheap, but compared with other Asian cities, like Bangkok and Manila, it is still a bit pricey. The food is great as you eat under the stars along the street. A few blocks away is Kowloon Park.
Quick Tips:
There are local events at the Avenue of Stars. Money changers usually have maps and local event listings available for tourists. They are helpful especially for first-time travellers to this highly urbanized city. You can also get a lot of information in the subway and in their customer-service booths. Be sure to memorize the route of subways, the interchange stations, and other routes.Best Way To Get Around:
Buses are available at different points. Bus stops have information about the bus numbers and the route they take. Try the double-decker buses to get a better view of the city. Better yet, take the subway, where it is much convenient to go around. If you are in the downtown area, try to walk for short distances. Taxis are available but are a bit expensive. There are ferries available that go to Macau or Shenzhen and other parts of China. Read Less