Exploring Kowloon and meeting the tour group - 28 November 2011 Arrived at my hotel for the tour about midday after hiking backpack on back, daypack in front from the Kowloon station to the hotel. I then decided to explore Kowloon - in particular Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui and Canton Road. When I planned my trip, I had booked my first night in a hostel in the Chungking Mansions, Tsim Sha Tsui so as to not be too much of a burden on Caleb's flat. This booking ...

Exploring Kowloon and meeting the tour group - 28 November 2011 Arrived at my hotel for the tour about midday after hiking backpack on back, daypack in front from the Kowloon station to the hotel. I then decided to explore Kowloon - in particular Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui and Canton Road. When I planned my trip, I had booked my first night in a hostel in the Chungking Mansions, Tsim Sha Tsui so as to not be too much of a burden on Caleb's flat. This booking ...

Stanley, Repulse Bay and Victoria Peak - 27 November 2011 Kind of sad to leave this city tomorrow - I have found it so exciting, and now I am more confident with the transport system and sheer size of the city I think I will miss the fast pace when I get back to NZ! The morning was perfect - not a cloud in the sky and temperature mid to late 20 degrees so I decided to catch the MTR into town then take a bus out to Stanley Village. Arriving early afternoon, I br...

Mong Kok Markets, Causeway Bay & Nightlife - 26th November Slow start to the day feeling spaced out and red sleepy eyes - must of been jet lag! About midday, Caleb and I took the MTR into town - destination Mong Kok markets. My plan was to have a go at haggling - a must do in Asia. Much of the stuff there was the same though and I'm not a fan of rip-offs, so I didn't end up having a haggle. The market vendors can get quite aggressive though - Caleb reject...

Day in Lantau Island, Hong Kong I am staying in Tung Chung, Lantau Island, so it made sense for me to begin my Hong Kong adventure on Lantau Island. If you ever come to Hong Kong, you must come here - its amazing!! I purchased a day pass for buses on Lantau Island and a one-way cable car package for 98HK (approx 15NZD), and did four bus rides around the island aswell as the 5km cable car trip for Tung Chung to Ngong Ping, so it was well worth it. First stop w...