Hong Kong 3 Days Itinerary (Day 3)

Day 3 SUN (24/4) - Lantau Island & Shopping @ Citygate Outlet


Where to stay: Novotel Century, Wan Chai - HK Island


08.30 Star Ferry Central - Mui Wo.
Ferry from Central - Mui Wo. The ferry route runs frequently so the waiting time is minimum and the journey only takes about 40 minutes. When you arrive in Mui Wo ferry pier, you'll think you've landed in Bicyle Heaven, there are hundreds of bikes lined up at the right of the terminal.


Central Pier @ HK Central
09.30 Bus from Mui Wo terminal - Ngong Ping (Po Lin Monastery).
The bus terminal is right in front of the ferry terminal and one-way trip costs around HKD 17 which you can simply pay with the Octopus Card. Bus ride takes maybe 45 minutes and it takes you through narrow and steep roads but at the same time, it gives you a magnificent view of the mountain and village life around the area. The bus will last stop at the Ngong Ping Village and you can see the Big Buddha statue from there.


Mind you the ferry and bus combination may not be the fastest way to the destination. But this route certainly presents you with some breathtaking views of the sea and the mountains around. Total experience is also quite relaxing as we literally don't have to queue for ferry or bus.



09.00 - 12.00 Walk around Ngong Ping Village + Vegeterian Lunch @ Po Lin Monastery
 
Passage to the Giant Buddha @ Lantau Island
12.00 – 13.00 Back with Cable Car Crystal Cabin


Downhill @ Ngong Ping Cable Car 
20.00-22.00 Shopping @ The Citygate Outlet
The first outlet mall in Hong Kong, Citygate Outlets is home to more than 80 international brands offering yearly discount of at least 30% to 70% on designer fashion, sports, beauty, accessories, children’s wear, and home items. There’s also a spa, multi-screen cinema, cool restaurants, and Asia’s largest outdoor kinetic fountain. Located approximately 10 minutes from the Hong Kong International Airport, Citygate Outlets is a great choice upon your first arrival or even for last-minute shopping!

Hong Kong 3 Days Itinerary (Day 2)

Day 2 SAT (23/4) - Novotel Century, Wan Chai - HK Island.

08.30 Check out from MIRA Hotel.

09.00 - 12.00 Walk to TST Promenade.
- Breakfast @ Serenade Chinese Restaurant.
Hong Kong Cultural Centre (1st floor), Restaurant Block, Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
ntre (1st floor), Restaurant Block, Salisbury Rd., Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Located next to the Star Ferry terminal, the entrance can be tricky to find but it's worth it.
Moderately priced dim sum with the gorgeous Victoria Harbour view.
Nice atmosphere with menu available on the table and food is made upon your order. So it's not a typical "noisy" dim sum place where waitresses walkaround filled with hot-steam buns and ask you what to order.

Dim Sum In The Cage @ Serenade 
(Baked Pastry on top, Steamed Dim Sum underneath)

12.00 – 13.00 Star Ferry to Wan Chai, Novotel check-in
- TST to Wan Chai is about 8 mins journey.
For more info: Star Ferry Services

Hotel Novotel Hong Kong Century

- The Wan Chai Star Ferry terminal is a walking distance to the hotel. OR quickest way: take a cab & the fare in HK is considerably cheaper compare to Australia or Japan.
- Very convenient location, close to Wan Chai MTR, HK convention & exhibition centre, Airport Transfer Bus stop is right in front of the hotel (you can sit in the lobby while waiting for the next bus) and if you have time, walk to Hennessy Road and try to catch the double-decker tram (HK$2 can get you far).
- "Mac Corner" & free wireless internet is available at the lobby. So you pretty much don't need a laptop.
For more info: Novotel Hong Kong Century

13.30 – 18.00 Time Square, Causeway Bay
- Walk from hotel to the biggest shopping mall in Hong Kong, Harbour City (海港城). Ensure you walk pass the Haiphong Rd, there are a lot of 2nd hand stores and street food for small bites.
- It's one of the best area in HK to shop for branded stuffs.
For more info: Harbour City

18.15-19.45 Dinner @ Kwan Kee Claypot Rice
Location: Shop 1, Wo Yick Mansion, 263 Queen's Road West, Western District Hong Kong.
- Cheapest way to go by by Tram and the nearest Tram Station is Dos Voeux Road West (Queen Street)
- This place has the best claypot rice that we have tried so far. As soon as you got a table, the waitress will hassle you to order any claypot rice as it took over 45 minutes for our 2 claypot rice to appear on the table. So we ordered one with pork ribs, chinese pork sausages, chilli and mushrooms and another with chicken, salted fish and mushroom.
When dishes came out, they smell and taste so delicious that you won't stop eating especially after a long wait and empty stomach. I recommend that you go with the pork and you also can custom made the toppings.
For more info: Kwan Kee Claypot Rice

20.00-22.00 The Peak
For more info: The Peak


Nightview from Sky Terrace @ The Peak

Hong Kong 3 Days Itinerary (Day 1)

Day 1 FRI (22/4) Public Holiday - MIRA Hotel, Kowloon

Month of visit (season): April 2011 (Spring)
Temperature: warm & humid, 24 degrees celcius & no rain
Special event: Easter Holiday.
 
11.20 Arrive in HKIA
11.30 – 12.30 HK immigration clearance & luggage claim
The queue can be quite long with only 2-3 officers helping in each line. Therefore:
-Pay attention to the queue sign "Foreigners" or "Residents" to avoid having to re-queue.
-Ensure you've filled in the immigration entry forms & passport ready.

12.30 – 12.45 Purchase MTR Airport Express ticket
If you are travelling with friends or family, it could be cheaper to buy a group ticket, available in 2,3,4...
Travel time for HKIA - Kowloon Station: 20 mins, $90 one-way ticket.
For more info: MTR Airport Express

12.45 - 13.15 Reach Kowloon Station and catch shuttle bus no. K4 to Mira Hotel
Free shuttle to hotel every 12mins.

13.15 – 14.30 Reach Mira hotel and check in
- Hotel itself is the highlight of the day. Well designed contemporary interior, nice-cheerful-helpful customer service.
- Convenient location, very close to the shopping area (Nathan Road, Haiphong Road) and MTR TST.
- Hotel room is facilitated with high tech equipments: Sony Vaio Computer with wireless keyboard, universal remote control, BOSE speakers and free wireless internet. I can stay, sit back and relax in the hotel room all day.
- Very nice working environment, especially for business traveller.
For more info: The Mira Hotel

Nice working environment @ The Mira Hotel
14.30 – 19.30 Harbour City (Canton Rd)
- Walk from hotel to the biggest shopping mall in Hong Kong, Harbour City (海港城). Ensure you walk pass the Haiphong Rd, there are a lot of 2nd hand stores and street food for small bites.
- It's one of the best area in HK to shop for branded stuffs.
For more info: Harbour City

19.30-21.00 Symphony of light (Avenue of Star)
- Nightly @ 8pm for about 30 mins. 
- Vantage Points: Along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront between the Avenue of Stars and the Hong Kong Cultural Centre OR the waterfront promenade outside the Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai.
- MTR East Tsim Sha Tsui Station Exit J, and follow the signs to the Avenue of Stars and Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront.
For more info: A Symphony of Lights

Symphony of Lights from the East side of "Avenue of Star"
21.30-22.00 Dinner at Mongkok (Modern Toilet), night market (optional)
Modern Toilet address: 3B, MPM, 240-244 Portland St. 
Very quirky modern restaurant. Decorated with all the toilet equipment. Mind you it could be yucky for some people.
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