Hong Kong/Macau 2008 – Avenue of Stars & Symphony of Light

September 29, 2008 | 420 views | 22 Comments »
After a refreshing nap back at Dragon Hostel in Mong Kok, we departed to Tsim Sha Tsui for an early dinner, followed by a leisure stroll along the Avenue of Stars (where you get to see & touch REAL palm prints of current and former stars), and capped off with the dazzling synchronised laser and light display aptly named, the “Symphony of Lights“.

Tsim Sha Tsui

Taking the MTR (Mass Transit Railway) trains from Mong Kok to Tsim Sha Tsui is a rather short trip, separated only by 2 stations wedged in between. (HKD4.40/RM2).

The YMCA Building @ Tsim Sha Tsui

Various skyscrapers around Tsim Sha Tsui, most notably The Peninsula (bottom pics), an award-winning hotel that has been operating since 1928.

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Hong Kong/Macau 2008 – Tian Tan Buddha @ Lantau Island & Best Polo Bun @ Kam Wah Cafe

September 28, 2008 | 315 views | 19 Comments »
Drowned by the seas of people in Mong Kok the day before, we finally experienced a good night’s sleep and woke up rejuvenated. We’ve agreed to take things slowly, travelling at a comfortable pace, rather than covering an endless onslaught of destinations, as this WAS after all, a holiday for us.

Noticed the Hongkies are quite patient, and no unruly behaviour was seen at bus stops, MTR stations, and taxi stands. Suffice to say, we kinda felt ashamed.

Sharing a communal bathroom was not a problem for us, and we managed to get prepared for breakfast by 8.30am. Not bad huh? =P

Throngs of people paying Kam Wah Cafe a visit for a taste of their famous Polo Buns, and various other delights

Situated at G/F, 47, Bute Street in Mongkok, the cafe is merely a few roads away from our hostel. And we did not regret going all out in search of Kam Wah, for a taste of their famed Polo Buns (aptly named Pineapple Buns, due to its physical resemblance to the fruit). CONTINUE READING THE REST OF THIS ENTRY »

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Hong Kong/Macau 2008 – The Mongkok Rush & Temple Street in Hong Kong

September 26, 2008 | 934 views | 22 Comments »
Continuation from Day Two in Macau ….
For a satisfying, yet cheap breakfast, look for McCafe @ McDonald’s, located at Largo do Senado
Just realised in my previous post on Macau, I skipped a supper meal at a noodle shop beside Leitaria I Son (Yishun Milk Company) at Largo do Senado. It was not intended, of course, but in someway, I’m pretty glad the ‘ordeal‘ was over. The food was really BAD (we ordered Char Siew Noodles, Wanton Noodles, and Cheong Fun with PEANUT sauce), and pricey to boot, adding salt to the wounds. Remember, avoid that noodle shop beside Yishun, AT ALL COST.
That minor flaw aside, the next morning we decided to give McDonald’s in Macau a try. The breakfast sets on offer are aplenty, though no doubt intimidating narrowing down your choices while standing at the counter, no thanks to our harrowing experience with the customs and the airport staff at Macau. But we were pleasantly surprised at the courtesy level of the staff manning the counter, and the supervisor welcoming & ushering the patrons. A sigh of relief, breathing some hope to Macau’s hospitality gauge?
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Hong Kong/Macau 2008 – The Ruins of St.Paul, Taipa Village, The Venetian & More Glorious Macau Food

September 24, 2008 | 366 views | 20 Comments »
Continuation from Day One in Macau ….
Wong Chi Kei Noodles - A brand to be trusted for wanton noodles?
The previous day’s SEVEN hours journey (3 hours by bus, 4 hours of flight) somehow took its toll on us, not to mention the hazy, cloudless, hot weather + the stagnant hot air in our air-condless room.

Clockwise from top left : Tam Tam Meen (Noodles with spicy minced meat), Chicken Noodle Soup, Pork Chop Bun, and Butter Cream Toast

Waking up at early hours was not tough, as it signified the start of a long, long journey ahead. The sun rises at earlier hours compared to Malaysia. Probably the more “eastern” coordinate? Breakfast was easy, as we walked to Largo do Senado and looked for Wong Chi Kei Congee & Noodles, a trusted name since 1946 (or so they claim). They have a total of four outlets in Macau and Hong Kong. CONTINUE READING THE REST OF THIS ENTRY »

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Hong Kong/Macau 2008 – Rude-o-Macanese? (PART 1)

September 23, 2008 | 656 views | 26 Comments »
So starts the beginning of a long, long story …..

From Malaysia with Love …. To Macau, hostility reigns supreme?!

Air Asia was running a low fare promo back in July, with fares from LCCT, Kuala Lumpur to Macau from RM30 onwards (of course, you can NEVER believe the fare advertised, as they exclude the fuel surcharge and airport tax … gimmicky & misleading, as usual). But still, total two-way fare including everything amounted to RM350 per person only. Yup, dirt cheap for a 4 hours flight in a cramped-to-the-maximum cabin, with leg space smaller than most express buses. But I ain’t complaining, as back then RM350 can probably get you on a domestic flight only.

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