Repulse Bay 浅水湾 – Hong Kong, China

        Are you a beach person? I am not, but I love natural views. Visiting a beach in summer is not a good idea for me because I get tanned easily and I hate being tanned. But, thank God, when I visited one of the most famous beaches in Hong Kong, the Repulse Bay, the weather was friendly. The sun was shining softly. Continuing our Big Bus Tour, we stopped at the Repulse Bay. The beach is a beautiful white-sand beach with pristine water and tranquil atmosphere.
        The bus stopped at the bus stop and we needed to take staircases to go down to the beach. It was very beautiful. The beach was not too full with people. There were only a few visitors at that time. Some were lying on the beach enjoying the sun bathing, while others were swimming. The view there is like the beach in Shen Zhen, Xiao Mei Sha, the one I visited once. The beach is a perfect place to enjoy nature in the midst of a big city like Hong Kong.

Man Mo Temple 文武庙 – Hong Kong, China

        Our last stop of the Hong Kong Island Big Bus Tour was Man Mo Temple. I was curious to know how the temple looks like because I have heard that name several times. We then called the driver to stop us at the bus station across the temple. From the outside, the temple looks ordinary and quite small. Despite the not-so-attractive structure, I stepped inside the temple.

        Built around 1842 during the early years of British reign in Hong Kong, the Man Mo temple is believed to be the oldest temple in Hong Kong. Located at the intersection of Hollywood Road and Ladder Street, the temple is inhibited by regular worshippers who fill it with thick clouds of smoke from their joss sticks.  It was declared a monument in 1993 and is open daily between 8 am and 6 pm. The temple is managed by Tung Wah Group of Hospitals in 1908. It has been renovated several times but still preserves its original structure. 

 

 

Big Bus Tour – Hong Kong, China

        Just like what the name means, the fragrant harbour, Hong Kong indeed is a beautiful city of harbour surrounded by seas and ships. Hong Kong has always been one of the most favorite destinations in Asia and tourists usually travel via Hong Kong before visiting the Mainland China or other countries. It was in the afternoon that I and family decided to take Ferry to cross Central to Tsim Sha Tsui. It was the first time for me traveling by Ferry in Hong Kong for I always thought that taking a Ferry was pricey. Interestingly, on our way to the pier, we found "The Big Bus Tour" office on the second floor of the Central Ferry Pier. Curiously I entered the office and asked a few questions about the Big Bus Tour. The Philippian staff excitedly explained to us the programs they had. After some discussion, we decided to take the tour. There were some packages, but we took the Premium one that cost each person HKD 350. It included a one-day-tour, a free night tour and a free pass to The Peak Tram and Sky Terrace.

      

Ladies Market 女人街 – Hong Kong, China

        Visiting Hong Kong has always been a fascinating thing for me. I love the city very much. To me, Hong Kong is a never-sleeping small city. I really enjoy walking along the pavements just to see people passing by, bargaining things, making performance and doing other things. The night view there is really unique and I really love it. Most of the stores are open until midnight, which is a rare view in China. Up until midnight, the streets are also filled with crowds of people busy doing their business.

        A visit to Hong Kong is incomplete without shopping for it is one of the reasons Hong Kong is known for. Just like its name, Mong Kok in Cantonese means “busy corner”, the area according to the Guinness Book of Records is the most densely populated place on the planet with over squeezing 130,000 people per km2 and is one of the largest shopping areas in Hong Kong that attracts many visitors and shoppers. So, if you are a shopaholic, it is a place you must not miss. One of the most famous shopping districts in Mong Kok is called the Ladies Market. If you suddenly feel bored in the middle of the night, strolling around the market makes a good visit. While doing some night-shopping, you can also be mesmerized into the hustling of the city's nightlife.