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Hong Kong photo by Jantine De jong

About Hong Kong

Hong Kong was the starting point for my Long Way Round Asia trip. I got very lucky. After dropping my packs off at the hostel I landed right in the middle of thousands of people trying to see the fireworks for Chinese New Year. It was a cool experience! But I thought Hong Kong was very shopping oriented though and since I just started I didn't want to waste money and add kilo's to my pack so early on. I stayed here for just one and a half days. Wondering around, taking the Star Line Ferry and figuring out where I wanted to go and what I wanted to see in China. I was coming back to Hong Kong at the very end anyway.
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How I got here ?

Price: 860 €

Traveling time: 14 hours

Price: round trip, time: one way. Flew Lufthansa from Dusseldorf, Germany with a short lay-over in Munich. Tip: Check airports in surrounding countries when flying to far destinations and save money!

Tips & Tricks

  • Since I started here...I was able to buy a few last-minute utilities I needed.

Things to see

The Star Line Ferry 10 /10
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The Star Line Ferry photo by Jantine De jong

User's opinion
A beautiful way of getting from Tsim Sha Tsui to Central Hong Kong Island (and back). It only takes about 10-15 minutes to cross the bay, but it's a lovely way to enjoy the amazing views of the city!
Fireworks on Chinese New Years 8 /10
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Fireworks on Chinese New Years photo by Jantine De jong

User's opinion
Practically impossible to get to the boulevard, but still a pretty cool experience watching the fireworks along with thousands of Chinese people and tourists.
Dragon Dance 8 /10
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Dragon Dance photo by Jantine De jong

User's opinion
At Chinese New Years these Dragon Dances are all over town. Try to see a show, the moves these people make are quite acrobatic.
Kowloon Park 8 /10
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Kowloon Park photo by Jantine De jong

User's opinion
Kowloon Park is located in busy Tsim Sha Tsui. It's a real getaway, even though it's always busy with people exercising, eating or reading a book! Here you'll find huge, jungle like trees. There's a tree walk, a rose garden and even stone tree walls. Even a few museum house in this park, as well as a sports centre and a swimming pool.
H.K. Zoological & Botanical Gardens 7 /10
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H.K. Zoological & Botanical Gardens photo by Jantine De jong

User's opinion
This is one of the oldest zoological and botanical gardens in the world. If you want to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city this is good place to be. There are different types of gardens and animals like primates, reptiles and birds.
Bank of China Tower 7 /10
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Bank of China Tower photo by Jantine De jong

User's opinion
Designed by I.M. Pei and completed in 1990. Probably one of the most famous skyscrapers in the Hong Kong Skyline. Especially at nighttime, when everything lights up, this building really stands out. The architect of the building got his inspiration from growing bamboo shoots. It was the first building outside the US that was taller than 305 meters.

Practical

Chung king mansion 0/10
Price - €
Address

40 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui
Hong Kong

User's opinion:

It's a 16 story building full of hostels, hotels, restaurants and shops. It's fairly cheap for Hong Kong. Across from the Tsim Sha Tsui subway station.


New peking guest house 5/10
Price 20 €
Address

A1 12/F Block A Chung King Mansion, Nathan Rd.
Hong Kong

User's opinion:

This was the guesthouse I stayed at at Chung King Mansion. If you're here for a short stay you won't mind the prisoncell-like rooms.


Air Conditioning Available No Curfew Internet Available
Travel agency (cits) 7/10
Price - €
Address

There's one on Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui
Hong Kong

User's opinion:

China International Travel Service; Here you can buy bus tickets to Guilin and other places. You can also get your visa to China here.