Metropark Hotel Kowloon Hong Kong

day 3 - Wednesday is our first full day in Hong Kong. Walked from the hotel in Kowloon and caught the ferry across to Hong Kong island. Unfortunately we caught the wrong ferry and so ended up in the wrong place!! However, we didn't realise this at first ...

... was ironic as I started off my trip with pasta and Sav Blanc at Heathrow T5, so it was a fitting end. I wouldn't rush back to Hong Kong, although the weather didn't help and it was the first time on the whole trip that I have been alone for a few ...

... barrier. As our day's excursion, we initially set off to find the Bird Market, which is next to the Flower Market in Kowloon. Hong Kong must take lessons from Americans I think - they give you 90% of the information you need to complete a task. In this ...

... (33rd floor) pool with fantastic views over the harbour. It was nice to go up there early evening, for a dip, and to see Hong Kong island and Kowloon all lit up. I say 'dip' rather than 'swim' as it was a kidney shaped pool, and quite small - oh ...

... away the time. We were staying on Kowloon Island the more relaxed of the 3 islands that make up Hong Kong. What strikes you first when you leave the hotel is the number of neon lights overhead and the number of pedestrians on the sidewalks. The place ...

... staion from James (whilst Amy and I were sleeping) the bag was returned!!! Hong Kong you are amazing!!! Hong Kong was amazing! We were staying in the Kowloon district where all of the cheap shopping and markets were which was as you can imagine, very ...

... on a really gorgeous boat ride on the harbor.  We got to ride on this old wooden boat which you see on a bunch of Hong Kong promotional stuff everywhere...wooden boat with red sails.  You just sit up on the deck on these couch like seats, roll ...

... some pictures, they should be visible in this entry as well as the previous one... we hope you enjoy. Final thoughts on Hong Kong... What a cool city, Kathy and I both agree that we could spend more time here experiencing the vibe and lifestyle, ...

... catch a star ferry tour which took us all along the harbor and allowed us to see some pretty amazing sights. The architecture in hong Kong is amazing, and the sheer size and number of these buildings is something you have to see for yourself at least ...

... and animal clinics.) Then took the hotel shuttle to the waterfront. There, we spent some time at an upscale shopping mall at Hong Kong Harbour where we bought mostly clothing. The prices were really good. The shopping is different here even at the mall, ...

... near out Hotel. Stayed at the Mteropark Kowloon. We did a hop on hop off bus tour that took us all over Hong Kong Island and then walked around Kowloon.  Caught the cheap ferry across the harbour a few times. We did a lot of walking from our hotel ...

... 30c each imagine!) While we were there we saw the 'Symphony of Lights', a light show involving loads of the sky scrapers on Hong Kong island. After that we walked around the night market in Kowloon (which was pretty overwhelming) and then back on the Wan ...

... would not have believed  it!! Our hotel here has a phenomenal view of the Hong Kong skyline as well as the Kowloon skyline facing Hong Kong Island.  We just sit here and gaze across the panorama both day and night in awe of the sheer size of ...

... .  Something we found in the form of Magic Fruit Balls. Delicious. Our next venture was to link back to Kowloon via the train back to Hong Kong, to scope out Nathan Road and the tailor touts, and head to the Temple Street Night Market.  So, I ...

Feeling fantastic after a proper night's sleep we were up at 7 to catch the shuttle bus across Kowloon for our guided tour of Hong Kong Island.  Our tour guide, Max, was great, giving us a running commentary on the areas we passed through as well and ...

... I knew where it was going and of course I had no idea, but who cares.  The ferry actually took us from Hong Kong Island to Kowloon and a much nicer harbour walk, a place we were to visit later.  During the walk we encountered a wedding ...

We got the flight at 22:50hrs last night for the nine hour flight to Hong Kong, it was not a good flight, none of us slept, Sam felt sick the whole flight and had leg cramps so I spent over half the flight rubbing his tummy or his legs. We got picked up ...

... to Sydney and then transferred to the international terminal.  12:00 and we are ready to take off for our 10 hr trip to Hong Kong.  The flight was normal, just noticed that 80% of the passengers were Asians, no surprises at all.  We sat ...

... to English ) and hot soya bean drink. The shop chosen was an average one by looks and within walking distance from Metropark Kowloon Hotel where we stayed. The warm soya bean drink was just nice, not too sweet and freshly boiled. I ...