Hong Kong, Jan 2019

Three day stopover in Hong Kong, before returning home.

Stayed at the Cordis Hotel, Mongkok, Kowloon. This is a densely populated and extremely busy area! Excellent hotel with great views from the 34th floor!

Did a half day Island organised tour. Saw all the sights, including the Peak. The views were fantastic. We were last in Hong Kong about ten years ago. Went up to the Peak at night. Couldn’t see a thing due to thick fog! Our tour guide was friendly and chatty, although a bit repetitive.He was very informed on the price of everything! We were taken to a jewellery warehouse, but not many purchases were made.

The next day we walked from our hotel to the Kowloon Promenade, and caught the famous Star Ferry across the harbour to the Island. The island appears to be more “touristy”, with numerous hotels and shopping malls.

Back on the ferry and a further explore along the Promenade. We then began the trek back to the hotel, which was quite a battle as the footpaths were packed.

It was interesting to see a little bit of green, to enable cricket and bowls to be played in the heart of Kowloon.

Back at the hotel, we took in a walking tour of the local Mongkok area, lead by a hotel employee. Very informative.

Hong Kong is a very busy, bustling place, with poor air quality. However the people are friendly, and it’s a good place for a 2 or 3 day stopover.