I continued from my last post where we arrived at Wan Chai Pier around 9am. Then, we exited and walk to the Harbour Road.
From there, we turned left and just walked straight.
Tara... Only a few walks, then we arrived at our first destination.
ii) Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre
The Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre is among Hong Kong's most impressive architectural sites. This place shows off the visual proof that Hong Kong is becoming even more developed. Inside are five exhibition halls, two theatres, two convention halls and 52 meeting rooms. Financiers and businessmen make this place their favourite destination. There are also restaurants that suit that tastes of both domestic and foreign visitors.
Direction to here :
1. MTR - Take Hong Kong MTR to Wan Chai Station Exit A5. Walk across the footbridge of O' Brien Road. Turn right onto Gloucester Road and pass through the lobby of the Central Plaza. Go on walking across the linking overhead walkway, then get down to the ground level. Walk towards the waterfront ahead, and the HKCEC is on the left side. It is about a 15mins walk.
2. Take the Star Ferry from Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier to Wan Chai.
3. Take Bus No. 25A, 25C or 961 from Central Bus Station to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre stop.
We just took photo outside the building as our main intention here was actually to visit the Golden Bauhinia Statue.
iii) Golden Bauhinia Square & Wan Chai Waterfront
Hong Kong has a rich history, and Hong Kong Golden Bauhinia Square is at the centre of it all. The Golden Bauhinia Square is an open area in Wan Chai . It is one of the main tourist attractions in Hong Kong, and it is also popularly known as the Expo Promenade.
The square was named after the giant statue of a golden Bauhinia Blakeana facing the Wan Chai Waterfront at the centre of the area, situated outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. A flag-raising ceremony is held every day at 8:00 am there. Sadly we missed the event as we reached there late already.
The 6 metres statue was given by the Chinese Government to commemorate Hong Kong's independence from Great Britain on July 1, 1997. Its base is made of a red granite pillar on a pyramid. The Gilded Bauhinia Flower is an important symbol for Hong Kong people. On the second day of Chinese New Year & National Day of the People's Republic of China, the square is lighted up by a firework show. The Golden Bauhinia has also been nicknamed the "Golden Pak Choi" by locals.
The sculpture is deemed an important symbol for the Hong Kong people after the handover.
Information plaque for visitor.
Close up.
Posed infront of the Golden Baihunia.
Golden Bauhinia with Victoria Harbour as background.
Another pose with HKECC as background.
As a Hong Kong landmark, Golden Bauhinia Square is frequented by domestic and foreign visitors. It's also a good place to watch the performance, A Symphony of Lights at night. There is a 400 meter-long Waterfront Promenade that is great for walking and enjoying the view of Victoria Harbour.
View of Victoria Harbour and Kowloon Area.
There were few booths available for photographing service, so if you wanted a professional touch to keep your memory in the photo, you may get their service. Sorry I can't remember the charge tho :(
We spent about an hour here, then started to make a move. Still in HK Island, our next destination was to Repulse Bay. Hey, we wanted to visit Jackie Chan’s house yo!!
The Repulse bay area is located at the southern part of the island. Since MTR is not available in southern area, the only way to get there is by bus. If TST is the main transportation hub at Kowloon Territory, Central is known as main hub in HK Island. So from Wan Chai, we decided to take MTR to Central Station first. Then from there, we took a bus from Central Bus Station to Repulse Bay.
Direction to MTR Wan Chai from HKECC.
From Waterfront, cross the Harbour Road ahead to Central Plaza. Just for your info, the walkaway / pedestrian systems in Hong Kong are normally linked with certain buildings. You will need to pass through the building to get to the footbridge. So most of these footbridges are covered and some are air-conditioned!
You will pass Renaissance Hotel odw to Central Plaza.
Then, go inside the Central Plaza to the lobby, turn left and cross the footbridge to the MTR.
At the footbridge. Central Plaza located just next to the Immigration building.
View from the footbridge.
Gloucester Road
Just follow the signboard / crowds to MTR Station.
Finally you will arrive at the station. Take Island Lane (Sheung Wan direction) to Central Station.
Wait to board the train.
The route. From Wan Chai to Central Station only two stops.
So I stop my writing here and will continue my journey to Repulse Bay on next post. Stay tuned.
Trip to HK, Macau and Shenzhen Fast Link Here2. Take the Star Ferry from Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier to Wan Chai.
3. Take Bus No. 25A, 25C or 961 from Central Bus Station to the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre stop.
We just took photo outside the building as our main intention here was actually to visit the Golden Bauhinia Statue.
iii) Golden Bauhinia Square & Wan Chai Waterfront
Hong Kong has a rich history, and Hong Kong Golden Bauhinia Square is at the centre of it all. The Golden Bauhinia Square is an open area in Wan Chai . It is one of the main tourist attractions in Hong Kong, and it is also popularly known as the Expo Promenade.
The square was named after the giant statue of a golden Bauhinia Blakeana facing the Wan Chai Waterfront at the centre of the area, situated outside the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. A flag-raising ceremony is held every day at 8:00 am there. Sadly we missed the event as we reached there late already.
The 6 metres statue was given by the Chinese Government to commemorate Hong Kong's independence from Great Britain on July 1, 1997. Its base is made of a red granite pillar on a pyramid. The Gilded Bauhinia Flower is an important symbol for Hong Kong people. On the second day of Chinese New Year & National Day of the People's Republic of China, the square is lighted up by a firework show. The Golden Bauhinia has also been nicknamed the "Golden Pak Choi" by locals.
As a Hong Kong landmark, Golden Bauhinia Square is frequented by domestic and foreign visitors. It's also a good place to watch the performance, A Symphony of Lights at night. There is a 400 meter-long Waterfront Promenade that is great for walking and enjoying the view of Victoria Harbour.
There were few booths available for photographing service, so if you wanted a professional touch to keep your memory in the photo, you may get their service. Sorry I can't remember the charge tho :(
We spent about an hour here, then started to make a move. Still in HK Island, our next destination was to Repulse Bay. Hey, we wanted to visit Jackie Chan’s house yo!!
The Repulse bay area is located at the southern part of the island. Since MTR is not available in southern area, the only way to get there is by bus. If TST is the main transportation hub at Kowloon Territory, Central is known as main hub in HK Island. So from Wan Chai, we decided to take MTR to Central Station first. Then from there, we took a bus from Central Bus Station to Repulse Bay.
Direction to MTR Wan Chai from HKECC.
From Waterfront, cross the Harbour Road ahead to Central Plaza. Just for your info, the walkaway / pedestrian systems in Hong Kong are normally linked with certain buildings. You will need to pass through the building to get to the footbridge. So most of these footbridges are covered and some are air-conditioned!
Then, go inside the Central Plaza to the lobby, turn left and cross the footbridge to the MTR.
Just follow the signboard / crowds to MTR Station.
Finally you will arrive at the station. Take Island Lane (Sheung Wan direction) to Central Station.
Wait to board the train.
The route. From Wan Chai to Central Station only two stops.
So I stop my writing here and will continue my journey to Repulse Bay on next post. Stay tuned.
Preparation
Day 0 – Departure to Hong Kong and First Night at Chungking Mansion
Day 1 – Star Ferry Ride from Kowloon to HK Island
Day 1 – Repulse Bay and Stanley Village
Day 1 – Lunch at Islamic Muslim Centre, Ammar Mosque and Tram Ride
Day 1 – The Mid Level Escalator
Day 1 – The Peak Tram and Night at Victoria Peak (Sky Terrace 428)
Day 1 – End of Day 1
MACAU Day Trip
Day 2 – Journey to Macau by TurboJET Ferry
Day 2 – The Venetian, Macao
Day 2 – City Of Dreams and Hard Rock Hotel
Day 2 – The Galaxy Macau
Day 2 – Grand Lisboa and Senado Square
Day 2 – The Ruins of St. Paul’s
Day 2 – Macau back to Hong Kong
Shenzhen Day Trip
Day 3 – Starting Journey to Shenzhen, China from Hong Kong
Day 3 – Window of The World
Day 3 – Shopping at Shenzhen and back to Hong Kong
Hong Kong Trip Continues
Day 4 – Ngong Ping 360, Lantau Island
Day 4 – Aberdeen Floating Village and Jumbo Kingdom
Day 5 – Disneyland Part 1
Day 5 – Disneyland Part 2
Day 5 – Disneyland Part 3
Day 5 – Shopping at Ladies Market, Mongkok
Last Day – Avenue of Star
Last Day – HK Museums, 1881 Heritage and Back to Malaysia
Total Expenses
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