Human ocean in Kowloon
Kowloon is the most populated areas in the world, 2 million people. In mathematical there are 43000 people / km2. For those of us who are not used to live in a congested area may be 'a bit shocked' see a sea of people everywhere.
Using the TST MTR from us towards Mong Kok. For those who want a shopping disasters including purchasing a digital camera. Each station MTR has many exit doors are labeled A1, A2, B1, B2, up to E1, E2. Note this label if you want to go back to its original place. Each exit door will come out in different blocks.
Some parts of the road in Mongkok area this would be a pedestrian paradise that hit at 6 pm, where no cars are allowed to pass again. And people would be free milling about in the middle of the highway without fear of motorcycles or cars passing by.
Want to buy anything there might be here, ranging from electronics, hifi, digital cameras, to fashion products. My goal is to find the cheapest place to buy Sanyo Xacti camera, and by chance I managed to find the building Mongkok Computer Centre.
Ngong Ping Village and Giant Buddha
First, we go up to the Tung Chung MTR (Orange line). Follow the signs 'Ngong Ping Cable Car' because we still have to exit the station and walk about 200-300 meters.
Arriving at the cable-car station, we had to buy a return ticket. We buy enough tickets Ngong Ping 360 cable car costs around HKD 96 / Rp.151.220 (child HKD 48 / Rp.75.610). Next we follow the queue for the cable-car ride this. If the holiday season can be long queues to 5-15 minutes.
The ride in the cabin about 25 minutes and can be charged up to 6 people. For those who are afraid of heights, you should sit alone while reading a book because the scenery is enough to make the heart beat loudly: across the ocean, hills, and also you can see the Hong Kong International Airport from a height.
Disneyland Hong Kong
Arrived at the Disneyland Resort station that is designed wakwaw, we just follow the crowd that there was heading to the gate of Disneyland. Arriving at the sales counter, you need to buy a ticket for HKD.450 / USD. 708 844 for adults and HKD 320 / Rp.504.067 for children. This price is valid for non-peak. Tickets can be purchased with a credit card. In addition, some 7-Eleven in the city also sells tickets for Disneyland, sometimes even an umbrella can be a bonus if you buy there.
To pass the entrance examination of the ticket, in addition to checking the ticket clerk will ask you to unload the bags. Not for bombs, but the search for food. Well, for the sake of cleanliness in the bicycle Disneyland and all visitors are prohibited from bringing food (cake, noodles, et al). In addition, it is to 'force' the visitor lunch and dinner in a restaurant in Disneyland (which is of course quite expensive).
The design of the park and rides almost as much as Euro Disney although playground in Hong Kong is smaller. If it is not too crowded, so enter the main doors do not miss the chance to take pictures with Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Woody & Jessy, and Winnie the Pooh. These pictures are the most time-consuming due to the average of the figures have to queue 10-60 minutes.
Victoria Peak Hong Kong
To go to Hong Kong Island from Kowloon TST, use the Star Ferry boats. Actually there is a practical way but a little expensive that using the subway / MTR, but as a tourist do not miss the opportunity for a ferry ride across the sea HKD 1.70 for about 20 minutes of this, as well as get a view of tall buildings.
By using the ferry, we arrived at the pier Central. Walk down the pedestrian bridge (rather long) we went into building the Central station. This building is unusually large, such as the meeting point of three lines MTR plus IFC mall and office buildings.
To get to Victoria Peak, we have a special tram ride whose name the Peak Tram. Exit Central station we simply follow the instructions "Peak Tram". Distance tram station is quite far away from Central Station (for the size of ours), the foot needs to be at least 15 minutes because of the way uphill.
Peak Tram is a special tram lane road rise up to 50 degrees of tilt. The tram line has been used since 1888 and still durable and nice. Return ticket price is HK $ 33 per person, if you guys want to get into Madame Tussauds wax museum, there is a combo package tram + museum (HKD 170) cheaper. There is also a tram combo pack + sky terrace, which in my opinion is not very steady, so just ignore this package sky terrace.
THE LOVERS PARADISE SHOPPING
For electronic products such as mobile phones, iPod, iPhone unlocked, cameras and other gadgets, we can find in stores Broadway and Fortress. Although the branch is not much, but it should be easy to find in a crowd. In addition to the two brand stores, a lot of retail stores that sell electronic classroom, digital cameras, and mobile phones in the street, most in Nathan Road.
The main district which is usually very crowded for shopping is Kowloon, Tsim Tsa Tsui area namely, Jordan, Mongkok, Sam Sui Po. Nathan Road which is very long from Mongkok, Yau Ma Tei, Tsim Tsa Tsui up is a shopping paradise. We could walk from Mong Kok to TST and takes 30 minutes (without stopping). Along the way we will find shops including a brand that I mentioned above.
For us as a tourist, to be quite thorough and a lot of research before buying, especially electronics. Compare prices at multiple stores because most likely you 'diketok'. Another practice that need to be aware of is suppose you want to buy the Canon IXUS i80, after you get a great bargain for the lowest price, and it turns out the seller said the goods were not there and offers a series of other Canon 'he said' better but must add money for a little more expensive . People who do not understand the model and series, could be tempted by this offer, even though the goods offered are cheaper series. This practice is easily found in Nathan Road, especially retail electronics stores without a name.
While in Hong Kong Island can be found in Central, Causeway Bay and Wan chai. Quite ride the MTR underground to each station, so go up to the highway you to find places to shop. In my opinion, a shopping Singapore (with Orchard Road) is not nothing.
Also there are some big mall in Hong Kong although the locals do not really like shopping at a place like this. Well, it could be that shopping at the mall instead of tourists and the wealthy. Some of the main mall:
- Harbour City, located right next to Tsim Tsa Tsui ferry terminal.
- Pacific Place, selling luxury items including the famous boutiques (MTR: Admiralty).
- Hysan Place, is relatively new mall, across from SOGO Causeway Bay.
- IFC Mall, located just above the Central Station. This mall is quite large and crowded.
- Times Square, at the top of this mall MTR station has the floor up to a dozen! (MTR: Causeway Bay)
- CityGate Outlet,
Places to shop in Hong Kong are generally open from 10 am to 10 pm, and most are still open until 11pm. The more the night even more crowded, so do not be afraid to security issues.
Some places also transformed into a 'street market':
Ladies Market, regardless of its name actually sell anything from souvenir to Hong Kong-themed shirt.
In Tung Choi Street location, MTR Mong Kok. Open and start a new hectic afternoon. Generally goods here have bargained although there has list price.
Fa Yuen Street Market, similar to the Ladies Market, but more for the locals, so we are not too 'diketok'. In this way also known as sportwear street because there are factory outlet Nike et al.
Cheung Sha Wan Road, known as a fashion street.
Stanley Market, its location must be reached by tram from Causeway bay. Sell 'any kind'.
Temple Street, Kowloon open area maps to find this path. Selling cheap goods including handbags.
This day trip is to the Central, then to Times Square. After a little afternoon, back to Central and take the tram to the Queen Victoria / Jubilee Street. Starting from here there is a travelator longest in the world (travellators longest word).
Macau
Arriving at Macau Ferry Terminal and pass through immigration, we were out the door arrival. Here would have a lot of people are waiting for: a representative of hotels like Wynn, Grand Lisboa, and the most is the Venetian Macau. For those of you who have or have not been relevant hotel booking, simply approach the representative (usually the Filipino, but fluent English) and asked where is the location of their shuttle bus.
Another option: There is a quick way of Hong Kong Airport to the Macau without the need to pass through immigration HK. Once you arrive at HK Airport, not to immigration, but look for counters Air-to-Sea are shown in signs as Ferry to China.
Business hotels in Macau very tight competition in attracting guests so that guests shuttle facilities at the airport and ferry terminal into a standard facility. Make sure if you want to choose a five-star hotel, choose this because there are free shuttle passable save money cab (taxi terminal to the hotel at least need to MOP 50). Hotel 4 and 5 must have this facility: Wynn, Venetian Macau, Lisbon, Emperor Hotel, Waldo Hotel, Holiday Inn, etc.
You can book online hotel from the website.
The main means of transport in Macau is a city bus route that much and the cost is pretty cheap. There are only two companies that operate buses: TransMac and TCM. These three regions they cover Macau: Macau Peninsula, Taipa Island and Coloane.
The goal is to the Senado Square. Quite ride the bus from the stop near the hotel Holiday Inn (number 21A) we can arrive directly in front of Senado Square, his landmark of Macau city.
This field is designed typical Portuguese style, with a facade and paint colors classic Spanish model building and stone floor / pavement arranged beautifully. This place was the scene of Macau residents gathered throughout the day because the place is bright and romantic lights.
