Smart Stopover China: Hong Kong
This is the second article dedicated to Smart Stopover China, or better, some information to explore the travel hubs of China in a 24 to 48 hours time span. With the increase of the cheap air routes in and out of Southeast Asia and Australia into China mostly operated by Airasia and Tiger Airways, travelers are constantly faced with the dilemma of what to do with a limited time in some of these tourism hubs. So, what to do if you have a day to linger around Hong Kong??
Hong Kong Overview
Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China, and as such, it is a world apart. More similar to New York than to Beijing or Shanghai, Hong Kong has been under British rule for a century and although being totally Asian, it still has a lot of traces of its colonial past. Laid out across a system of islands and bridges, Hong Kong is a fast-paced place with something for everyone.
Airport information
Hong Kong International Airport lies to the west of the city center, on the island of Chek Lap Kok, in the Lantau area of Hong Kong. It is one of the busiest airports in the world and literally has connecting flights to everywhere, from Europe to North America and other parts of Asia. Cheap flights operated by Air Asia, Tiger etc. connect Hong Kong with Southeast Asia and onwards with Australia. From here, you can literally go everywhere you want
Getting into town
By Bus: The cheap way is to take bus E11: just go out of the arrivals terminal and turn right, the bus should be waiting for passengers there, and generally runs from 7 am to 7 pm. The cost for a ride into town is 40 HK$, and the trip takes around an hour. You may get off around Canal Road to be able to walk to the sea front at Wanchai, and be literally in the centre of the city.
By Taxi: you won’t have a problem finding one, but this is probably the most expensive option and fares may vary on agreement or on your final destination.
By Train: a monorail Airport station is connected with a dedicated line, the Airport Express. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the airport this way, and the fare is quite reasonable for such a hi-speed transfer, taking you directly to Hong Kong station on Hong Kong Island.
24 hours Smart Stopover
Essentially, people come to Hong Kong to shop, business or en route to other destinations. Although an interesting and vibrant city, if your main interest is visiting historical or cultural sites, you won’t spend too long in Hong Kong. With 24 hours on your hands, a must is a walk at the Avenue of Stars, a promenade along the waterfront around the New World Centre in Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon. The Avenue of Stars is the Asian version of Los Angels’ Walk of Fame, collecting the hand and footprints of many of the starts of Chinese and Cantonese cinema, and a life-size bronze statue of martial arts legend Bruce Lee. Try to get there at sunset and witness the light show, a really amazing experience. From here, the city center with its multitude of shopping malls and electronic bargains is just behind the corner: walk on Nathan road if you feel like, and immerse yourself in the heart of Hong Kong, occasionally hopping on the train, and easily spend half of your day getting around at your pace, before going back to the airport.
Spicing it up on the Islands If you are not really into shopping, have a walk at the Avenue of Stars and then get on a train to Lantau. You can also cross the bay by ferry, but having a limited time, we recommend you get there fast with a regular train commute. The main attraction in Lantau is the Giant Buddha, a 32 meters high seated bronze Buddha, the second largest in the world. Visitors can reach the site by bus or taxi, travelling first to Mui Wo (also known as “Silvermine Bay”) via ferry from the Outlying Islands piers in Central (pier No. 6) or to Tung Chung station via the MTR. You can then travel to and from the Buddha via the bus routes number 2 and 23. Go visit the Buddha and the nearby Po Lin monastery, and then head back into town for some food, before you get back to the airport to catch your connecting flight.
Ah, do not forget to taste some of the delicious dim sum and Hong Kong noodle soups during one of the various “pit stops” along the way!!!
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