Visiting Hong Kong for the First Time

Visiting Hong Kong for the First Time, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Oh we have tried to get to Hong Kong twice in the past. And for one reason or another it just never happened. But this year, we made it a priority. I really wanted to see this city, but I was also a little nervous knowing how immense it was. But we went, we saw, we ate and oh what a place. I know we will visit again. Here is my post Visiting Hong Kong for the First Time.

As we drove in after dark (our flight was delayed from Manila), the lights of this city of nearly 8 million seem to go on forever. And not just forever but up…this city is built to touch the sky with literally thousands and thousands of skyscrapers as far as you can see. I was feeling a little intimidated at the mass of it all.

Luckily we made the right decision to get tickets to an hop-on -hop-off bus that goes all over the most touristy parts of Hong Kong and Stanley Island. This was a very good decision because it really helped us with the scale of the place and to understand where everything was. Our two day pass allowed us to do both the red line (Hong Kong Island), the green line (out to beautiful Stanley Island) and the Star Ferry that crosses Victoria Harbor from Hong Kong Island to Kowloon. We did all of that. It was great. ...... (follow the instructions below for accessing the rest of this article).
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Guide Name: Visiting Hong Kong for the First Time
Guide Location: Hong Kong » Hong Kong
Guide Type: Self-guided Walking Tour (Insider Tips)
Author: Laureen Lund
Read it on Author's Website: https://myfabfiftieslife.com/visiting-hong-kong-for-the-first-time/
Sight(s) Featured in This Guide:
  • Ladies Market
  • Flower Market
  • Bird Market
  • Victoria Peak
  • temple Man Mo
  • Prison Museum
  • Hong Kong Palace Museum

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