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FIRST TIME in HONG KONG The ULTIMATE Adventure!
Hong Kong Adventure: Star Ferry, Temples & Harbour Cruise
Hong Kong should be on your list!
We had always heard Hong Kong was a popular stop-over destination and now we fully understand why! Hong Kong has it all and more!
Only having two days meant we had to cram A LOT of things in but we think we got to see the city's best sides.
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Hong Kong should be on your list! We had always heard Hong Kong was a popular stop-over destination and now we fully understand why! Hong Kong has it all and more! Only having two days meant we had to cram A LOT of things in but we think we got to see the city's best sides.
We landed in Hong Kong!
Finding Breakfast
The people of Hong Kong are awesome!
Avenue of the stars & Breakfast
Star Ferry!
Man mo Temple (Underrated)
Eating lunch like a local
Botanic and Zoological park of Hong Kong
Sunset cruise in Hong Kongs Harbour
Jordan and Emily, an adventurous Australian couple, embarked on a whirlwind Hong Kong adventure. Their two-day exploration showcased the city's vibrant energy, from bustling streets to serene temples. They savored local breakfasts, experienced the iconic Star Ferry, and discovered hidden gems like the Man Mo Temple. A sunset harbor cruise capped off their unforgettable journey, leaving them in awe of Hong Kong's unique blend of East and West.
Hong Kong should be on your list! We had always heard Hong Kong was a popular stop-over destination and now we fully understand why! Hong Kong has it all and more! Only having two days meant we had to cram A LOT of things in but we think we got to see the city's best sides.
We landed in Hong Kong!
Finding Breakfast
The people of Hong Kong are awesome!
Avenue of the stars & Breakfast
Star Ferry!
Man mo Temple (Underrated)
Eating lunch like a local
Botanic and Zoological park of Hong Kong
Sunset cruise in Hong Kongs Harbour
Jordan and Emily arrive in Hong Kong and take public transport from the airport to their centrally located hotel, choosing the A21 bus because the Airport Express is more expensive. They describe tapping on and off with a phone. The next morning they try coffee and pastries at Bakehouse; its sourdough egg tarts have sold out by 9 a.m. They eat a pineapple bun and other pastries, then walk the Avenue of the Stars and enjoy views of Hong Kong Island. They cross to Hong Kong Island on the Star Ferry and walk through Central to Man Mo Temple, where they learn that incense smoke carries wishes to the gods and that the temple dates to around 1847. For lunch they visit a busy local restaurant using paper slips and trolley service; staff bring dishes to the table, mark them down, and the bill is paid at the end. They say the restaurant sells out and closes for a few hours midday, so arriving early helps. They visit the free Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens, noting that some areas are closed for disinfection or maintenance, then take a sunset cruise on an old wooden fishing boat with red sails. They say a drink is included and the boat has a limit of 35 passengers.
Jordan and Emily spend their first full day in Hong Kong exploring Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. They take the airport bus, try local pastries, walk the Avenue of the Stars, cross the harbour on the Star Ferry, visit Man Mo Temple and the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens, and finish with a sunset cruise. They describe the city’s transport, food, greenery and welcoming encounters.
A first-day Hong Kong itinerary with local pastries, the Star Ferry, Man Mo Temple and a harbour cruise.
Hong Kong First Day Itinerary: Star Ferry, Temples and Harbour
2:16 Jordan says the Airport Express is the easy airport route but costs more than the A21 bus. He finds the airport bus system clearly laid out and uses his phone to tap on and off.
4:49 Bakehouse had already sold out of its sourdough egg tarts by 9 a.m., an hour after opening. If those are the item you want, Jordan and Emily’s experience suggests going early rather than arriving later in the morning.
6:40 The Symphony of Lights is described as a free nightly skyline show at about 8:30 p.m. The travelers say the viewing spot is a two-minute walk from their hotel, so check the show time and choose a convenient harbour-side place.
18:59 At the trolley-style restaurant, the travelers are seated with a paper slip, collect dishes from passing carts, and pay from the marked slip at the end. They say the restaurant sells out and closes for a few hours midday, so plan an early visit.
21:23 Entry to the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens is free according to the travelers. They found some sections closed for disinfection and maintenance, so check which areas are open if you are visiting for specific animals.
22:56 The sunset cruise uses an old wooden fishing boat with large red sails; one drink is included and the travelers say it carries up to 35 people. They liked it for watching the harbour shift from day to night.
2:16 Jordan says the Airport Express is the easy airport route but costs more than the A21 bus. He finds the airport bus system clearly laid out and uses his phone to tap on and off.
4:49 Bakehouse had already sold out of its sourdough egg tarts by 9 a.m., an hour after opening. If those are the item you want, Jordan and Emily’s experience suggests going early rather than arriving later in the morning.
6:40 The Symphony of Lights is described as a free nightly skyline show at about 8:30 p.m. The travelers say the viewing spot is a two-minute walk from their hotel, so check the show time and choose a convenient harbour-side place.
18:59 At the trolley-style restaurant, the travelers are seated with a paper slip, collect dishes from passing carts, and pay from the marked slip at the end. They say the restaurant sells out and closes for a few hours midday, so plan an early visit.
21:23 Entry to the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens is free according to the travelers. They found some sections closed for disinfection and maintenance, so check which areas are open if you are visiting for specific animals.
22:56 The sunset cruise uses an old wooden fishing boat with large red sails; one drink is included and the travelers say it carries up to 35 people. They liked it for watching the harbour shift from day to night.
0:20 Why they chose Hong Kong
1:54 Arriving and taking the airport bus
3:39 Finding breakfast in Hong Kong
5:02 Meeting local residents
7:12 Pastries and the Avenue of the Stars
12:02 Crossing on the Star Ferry
13:33 Visiting Man Mo Temple
16:28 Eating lunch like a local
20:58 Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens
22:50 Sunset cruise in Hong Kong Harbour
00:20 Why Hong Kong
01:54 We landed in Hong Kong!
03:39 Finding Breakfast
05:02 The people of Hong Kong are awesome!
07:12 Avenue of the stars & Breakfast
12:02 Star Ferry!
13:33 Man mo Temple (Underrated)
16:28 Eating lunch like a local
20:58 Botanic and Zoological park of Hong Kong
22:50 Sunset cruise in Hong Kongs Harbour
How did the travelers get from Hong Kong airport to their hotel?
They took the A21 airport bus, which Jordan says was cheaper than the Airport Express, and used a phone to tap on and off.
When should you visit Bakehouse for sourdough egg tarts?
The travelers say the tarts had sold out by 9 a.m., one hour after the shop opened, so they suggest arriving early if you want to try them.
Is Man Mo Temple free to enter?
Jordan and Emily say entry was free during their visit. They describe the incense-filled interior and learn that the temple was built around 1847.
How does the trolley restaurant charge for food?
Guests receive a paper slip, choose dishes from the carts, and the staff mark each selection; the travelers say they paid at the end.
Is the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens free?
The travelers say the gardens are free to enter. Some animal sections were closed for disinfection and maintenance during their visit.
