Since moving to Thailand, I've seen a lot. I worked for awhile as a travel journalist and photographer. It was my job to explore the city and document the places that tourists would like to see. This was such a terrific way to see things that maybe I wouldn't have seen on my own time. I ate at beautiful restaurants on the river, I got lost trying to find tiny Indian markets and sweated through so many clothes I was doing on the daily.
Now, I'm working at a more "regular" job. I'm the senior publicist at a public relations firm in central Bangkok called Midas PR. I have a flexible schedule and I'm enjoying it for the most part. But, I haven't traveled anywhere in a long time. It was time to see something new again.
Hong Kong was not at the top of my list. Mostly because I knew how expensive it was and even though you may think from my extremely good looks and extravagant lifestyle (lol.) that I am made of moneys. I am not. This is not the case. My boyfriend's parents insisted - over and over - we see Hong Kong and finally pushed us to do so. And I'm so very happy.
We visited for three short days - just enough to grab a taste of the city, enough to make me want to absolutely come back again to visit longer. It's an extremely dense - crowded city but it runs efficiently and everyone seems to speak English well. This is such a contrast from Bangkok, where I so often find myself in interactions with Thai people and we just can't communicate. It was nice to banter with people- to tell the waitress I like her ring and to ask for directions from a stranger.
I guess this is how we are parking now. I thought parking spaces were overrated anyway.
One morning I visited the HK Zoological and Botanical Gardens. It's also located in the city center walking distance from most hotels and landmarks. It's free to get in and wander around looking at birds and beautiful plants. Although I'm a little jealous of this bird because his hair is cooler than mine.
The Gold Coast of Hong Kong is a short 30 minute ride from the city center. Honestly, I had no idea that Hong Kong was situated so close to the sea. Near this area is a beautiful market where you can get some souveys for your family or whatever - tea pots, weird new techie stuff, clothes.
Wowza ^
The one site I was recommended most to visit when in Hong Kong was Victoria's Peak. It's in the center of the city and requires an 8-minute tram ride to the top. The view is incredible. The Hong Kong skyline is said to be one of the most spectacular in the world. I recommend going around sunset and planning to stay after dark. Watching the lights come on and the city come alive is a beautiful experience.
This is REAL LIFE!
Every night at 8 p.m. there is a "light show" that is situated on the buildings of the HK skyline. The best way to see the show is to take the Star ferry across the bay. The show lasts for about 15 minutes - though I'm not going to lie to you and say it was awesome. There's some music and some interesting lasers that light up the sky. Many online tourist sites of HK recommended I see this but, meh... We aren't in agreement on that one.
Overall advice regarding Hong Kong.... Go.
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