The Beginning

After visiting Western Market, we walked to the lower Peak Tram terminus, which is located at Central. We bought a combo package offered by Madame Tussauds wax museum. It was a 3-in-1 combo package, which consists of the return ticket for Peak Tram and also the admission to the museum and Sky Terrace. The terminal was quite crowded as everyone was heading to the upper Peak Tram station.

Waiting for the Tram… (Credit to Shin Keat)

It took us about 8 minutes to reach the summit of Victoria Peak, or known as The Peak locally. This is the biggest tourist attraction in Hong Kong, with seven millions visitors every year. For this reason, two major leisure and shopping centres, the Peak Tower and Peak Galleria were built to accommodate the large flock of tourists.

Peak Tower ~~

Entrance of the Peak Tower

Peak Galleria ~~

In front of the restaurant @ The Peak

We planned to take the 3km circular hike around the Peak Circuit. It was awesome as we can enjoy the spectacular views of Hong Kong island and Victoria Harbors while strolling around the path. You might stand a chance to meet with Tony Leong here :) We actually met someone similar but too bad none of us can recognize him… Can someone prove it ? hahaha :D

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A brand new day in Hong Kong… :)

our Breakfast~~ 

After having our breakfast, we planned to visit both Western Market and The Peak (Victoria Peak). We took a bus to Sheung Wan terminal, and walked to Western Market before going to The Peak. This is the oldest structures in Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island. It was built in year 1906, and operated as a food market until year 1988. It was declared as a historical monument, and after the renovation, the building was re-opened as Western Market.

Western Market (by EasternJourney)

Shops in Western Market… 

Classic UK Red Phone Box near the entrance of Western Market

Then, we decided to walk from Western Market to the lower Peak Tram Terminus, which is located at Central (中环）. Luckily, it was a cloudy day and the weather was just nice to walk around. We took the chance to explore the area and of course snapped some photos of the scenery.

The road sign @ Central… 

Louis Vuitton (LV), looks cool~~~

Next Spot: The Peak (aka Victoria Peak), 太平山

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After my final exam, I started to prepare for my Hong Kong trip as this would be my graduation trip. We bought the air tickets from Air Asia, and the flight was scheduled on 3rd of June, at 3.25pm. Initially, we planned to visit Shenzhen, but this had to be canceled as we failed to apply the visa.

Time passed…

3-6-2008, 11.30am

On the way to KLIA…
KLIA? Nope, we will go to LCCT by bus after meeting up with Chau Lun.

Low Cost Carrier Terminal (LCCT)  

We will be meeting both Chin Nam and Shin Keat at LCCT.

3-6-2008, 3.25pm

Our flight supposed to depart at 3.25pm but unfortunately, it was delayed as 2 passengers were missing from the flight. After waiting for an hour, the flight finally departed and we were heading to Macau. :)

Flying high~~~

3-6-2008, 8.30pm

We arrived at Macau International Airport. After taking our luggage, we took a bus to Hong Kong-Macau Ferry Terminal. From there, we went to Hong Kong by Turbojet Ferry.

Inside Turbojet Ferry 

4-6-2008, 12.00am

At Sheung Wan’s MTR Station

It took us about an hour of ferry ride to reach Sheung Wan (上环）, Hong Kong Terminal. Then, we rushed to the nearest MTR station and took a train to Mongkok （旺角）. When we reached there, it was about 12.30am. We checked in to Ah Shan hostel, which was recommended by Daniel. The place is clean, and well-equipped with various facilities, including TV, air-conditioner, hot shower, and refrigerator. We were happy and enjoy with that environment, and yet it is cheap too. Thanks a lot to Daniel.

4-6-2008, 1.00am

Is time to take our DINNER…

Fish balls Noodles

Rice Congee 
 

It was a tiring day but we were all eagerly waiting for the next day.

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