Ladies' Market and Eat Together in Hongkong

After strolling along the Avenue of Stars, though we were so tired, we still went to Mongkok for the Ladies' Market. We took the MTR and took the Tuen Wan line in the Tuen Wan direction and got off at Mong Kok. There are also many guesthouse located at the area. Ladies' Market is a kilometer stretch of stalls selling bargain clothes, bags, shoes, souvenirs and more. Though its named as "ladies' market", do not be confused as they sell stuffs here for men and women. It's like Divisoria. So many items to buy but they are expensive. Always ask for discount as sellers tends to give you a higher price. Before buying, ask the others stalls for the price for you to have an idea and choose the cheapest. Most of the local...

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Strolling Along the Avenue of Stars

We started our Hongkong tour with a stroll along the Avenue of Stars. It's only a short walk from our guesthouse. On our way to Avenue of Stars, we passed by the Hongkong Museum of Arts and there was an exhibit going on. Giant statues were displayed outside and we took our photo ops.  The exhibit was called "Ju Ming-Sculpting the Living World".   When you enter from Salisbury Road, you will be greeted by a 4.5M replica statue given to the winners of Hongkong Film Awards. The 440M promenade honors Hongkong Cinematic History and its celebrities.  It is modelled from the Hollywood walk of fame. Famous celebrities have their own plaque with their hand prints.  Few of them I know that's...

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Where to Stay in Hongkong: Golden Crown Guesthouse

I always checked the reviews in Tripadvidor before booking our accomodations. That's why we ended at Golden Crown Guesthouse. Back in 2007, when i first visited Hongkong, we stayed at Guangdong Guesthouse located at the infamous Chungking Mansions. Back then, the reputation of Chungking is not that good for some tourist. I was scared whenever I enter the building and elevators because of some not so good looking men outside selling various items. Their elevators where so small that can accommodate only 7 persons. I don't want my mother to experience that and I looked for another guesthouse. But I heard Chungking is different now. I booked at Golden Crown Guesthouse located in 5th Floor, Golden Crown Court, Nathan Road. It practically...

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5D/4N Hongkong Getaway Itinerary

Last November, I was lucky to grab Cebu Pacific's seat sale from Clark to Hongkong.  The newly renovated DMIA awed me. Ang ganda. Bago ang tiles. Mas madami ng check-in counters. Ngunit kaunti lamang ang mauupuan. Hindi din nakasindi ang mga aircon dahil 4am pa lang. Malinis din ang mga cr. Ang counter ng Cebu Pacific ay nasa pinaka dulo mula sa may mga upuan kaya medyo malayo ang nilakad namin para mag check-in. Pagdating sa Immigration Counter, mas marami na din. Mas mabilis ang bawat proseso. I would not mind paying the 550 terminal fee provided the services remains as it is. The procedure remains the same. After checking-in and paying the travel tax and terminal fee, fill-up the embarkation card. Bring your own ballpen...

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