Trip Young & Dangerous (HK, Macau & Shenzhen) : Day 1 Final Episode

ix) Hong Kong Central / Ferry Terminal


Continue from previous post where we took shuttle bus from The Peak to Central Exchange Bus Terminus. Once we reached at Central, we walked to the ferry terminal. It was very happening that night as we saw many Hong Kongers went out to the city wearing a costume while we on the other hand already flatted and exhausted can't wait to be back to our hotel. Then I realized that it was Halloween night! No wonder lots of people came out at night to celebrate it.

It looks like all Hong Kongers went out that night to celebrate Halloween.

So happening and crowded!

HK Island Central.


Did you remember in my previous post, I had told you that the Blake Pier was originally situated at the end of Pedder Street (hence the original name Pedder Wharf). Look at the streets and area around Pedder Street right now, it is hard to imagine that this place was once a ferry pier and hence surrounded by water.

As most of Hong-Kongers used public transportation to be exact the MTR, the traffic was quite ok.

Me, walking back to the Ferry Terminal

This area mostly like Star Hill in KL where lots of high end fashion boutique available.

Crossing the footbridge to Ferry Pier.

HK Buskers

View of HK City from the footbridge. Spotted HK General Post Office from here.

My photo with HK City backgound. Muka dah tak larat... Can't wait to reach hotel and rest!

The street below the footbridge.

I love the city. Vibrant and lively with colurfull lights.

HK Central Building. It's a transportation hub with bus station and MTR located inside it.

Ferris wheel near the Pier. Not operating yet.

Another view of HK City.

Arriving at Central Pier.
We took ferry from Central back to TST Terminal. Just want to experience ferry ride at night while enjoying the night sea breeze.

View of HK Island from inside the ferry.

Ferry leaving Central Pier to TST Pier.

Heavy construction on the pier.

With locals inside the ferry.


Once reached the TST ferry Pier, we walked back to the Hotel. We supposed to watch the Light Symphony Show at TST Waterfront, however we missed it. The Light Symphony Show is the nightly multimedia show involving more than 40 buildings on both sides of the harbour. Named the 'World's Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show' by Guinness World Records, coloured lights, laser beams and searchlights perform in an unforgettable all-round spectacle synchronised to music and narration that celebrates the energy, spirit and diversity of Hong Kong. The show is free for public enjoyment and no admission ticket is required. You can listen to the show's music and narration live nightly at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront or at the promenade outside the Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai. The time of the show is at 8pm daily; and the show lasts for about 13 minutes.

We missed the Light Symphony Show, however the street performers/buskers were available to entertain us!!.

Lots of people going back to Kowloon from Hong Kong Island.

Street artist at the Terminal.

Walking back to the hotel.


Along the way back to the Hotel, we passed by one of the attraction at Tsim Sha Tsui, 1881 Heritage. Located just next to the Ferry Terminal, it was once the Former Marine Police Headquarters which has been revitalized and transformed into a cultural and shopping landmark in Hong Kong. I will tell you more about this place in later post where we visited it again during day time on our last day in Hong Kong.

As for now, kita layan photo jer dulu... Ala2 teaser la kononnya.

We just spent little time there to take photo, then continued our walk back to Hotel. Dah lunyai habis dah time nie. Can't wait to take a bath and relax.

This big tree one of the landmark to TST Waterfront / Ferry Terminal from Nathan Road.

Nearly arrived at our Hotel.

Dropped by a convenience store to buy cold drinks. The hot weather made us thirsty. There was no fridge provided in our hotel.

As for this time, this place was our home sweet home. Finally arrived at Chungking Mansion

Well, it's a wrap of my Day 1 Hong Kong Trip. What a day with more than 8 places we visited, such a packed itinerary. Overall we really satisfied as we managed to complete all listed in our plan. Continue next post on my 2nd day at Hong Kong which promise you a more adventure and interesting journey. Till then bye.

Trip to HK, Macau and Shenzhen Fast Link Here
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 – HKCEC and Golden Bauhinia Square
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)
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