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Causeway Bay, China PRC, Harbour Grand Hotel, Hong Kong, Hong Kong Park, Lik Cha Tea House, North Point, vegetarian dim sum, Victoria Harbour, Wanchai
Meeting a friend in Hong Kong
I haven’t been back to Hong Kong since I lived in Beijing [2011-2014) when I used to travel down regularly. So when my friend Naomi told me she was going there for a little ‘getaway’ from her home in Cambodia, I asked if I could meet here there; she was kind enough to say yes!
I took a day flight from Sydney aboard Qantas and after a glass of champagne, I watched a movie [kidnapping of JP Getty’s grandson – sad really to think the grandfather has that much money and didn’t immediately pay the ransom hence the grandson had his ear cut off], ate some lunch and checked out the little bag containing goodies…following which I promptly fell asleep for most of the flight.Around 8pm I arrived into Hong Kong to lovely views.Another friend picked us up from the airport and within minutes we were on our way to our hotel in North Point on HK Island. After checking in we went to the Executive Club for a nice glass of champagne…and with these views who can complain.And lovely views the next morning whilst having breakfast…I compiled our six day itinerary as in 2008 I lived in HK and every weekend I would go out and visit not only the main sightseeing spots but also those that the locals visit. One of the things I used to do with my visitors was take them on the tram which runs from one end of HK Island to the other…it’s a great way to see the old and new of HK Island and excellent value for $2 HKD.
But before we caught the tram we walked for a couple of hours around North Point through Causeway Bay and up to Wanchai where we then caught the tram. These really are my favourite areas especially the old streets and buildings which I love more than the new ones…
There is a great website I used to look at when living in Hong Kong (www.discoverhongkong.com) and I would select a place to visit or something to do every weekend and found a lovely little tea museum and vegetarian dim sum restaurant in Hong Kong Park (Lok Cha Tea House). I definitely wanted to take Naomi there as the food is wonderful as is the ambience.The Chinese tea selection is lengthy and once chosen it is brought over in tiny little pots with instructions on how long to steep. Each table is also supplied with an electric kettle to pour additional hot water when your first pot is finished.We then took a look at the menu and we decided all dishes looked good so we ordered one of everything…mmm I would like to say our eyes were bigger than our bellies but we managed to eat everything!!We tried two different types of dumplings, turnip cake, spring rolls, glutinous rice wrapped in leaves, cabbage rolls, mushroom buns with soy sauce and a wonderful noodle dish.
So much food as you can see, but we still had room for dessert [must have been too full to take pictures]!!!
Then back out onto the streets to bump into all 7.3 million Hong Kong Chinese and expats!!
Gary said:
I love Hong Kong Sue. I’ve enjoyed two holidays there and it’s one of my favourite places.
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Little Miss Traveller said:
Lovely Sue! I also adore Hong Kong, doing the same things as you and on each of my last three visits, we also stayed at North Point enjoying rooms with breathtaking views. Looking forward to reading more about your trip!
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Snapshotsincursive said:
Gorgeous views! 👁👁
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Sophie said:
I want to click the Like button a trillion times !!! Sue, how lucky that you got a chance to visit HKG again, I envy you a lot, nevertheless I must say that reading your post already satisfies my appetite for a next visit, as indeed it is so pleasant to read all about your foodie adventures, to look out from the hotel windows through your eyes and camera lens, and I am now really wondering how come I never took that 2 HKD tram ride to explore the city. Silly me. Definitely gonna have to get back there asap. Lovely trip, I’m so happy for you that you have so many friends to visit here and there in exciting places, especially our “China” area. Xoxoxoxo
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Emma Cownie said:
Those views from the Executive Club were incredible. HK looks like a busy and vibrant community. Thanks for sharing.
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Lignum Draco said:
You don’t stay still for long, do you? I’ve been to HK a few times, and food is an important aspect of any visit there.
I remember you posted about a temple in the New Territories you wanted to visit but got lost along the way. Did you make it there on this trip?
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
I recall you went there with your girls when I first started following your posts.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
How lovely you did the same Marion.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thank you very much Gail.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Lovely to hear from you Sophie. You always write such lovely comments. Xx
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thank you Emma.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Only six nights this time. Not long enough really. Great memory you have. I had the 10,000 Buddha’s temple on my list but never made it this time.
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Lignum Draco said:
Another reason to return.
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Gary said:
Best time ever 😃
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Amy said:
Thank you for the wonderful tour, Sue. Hope to see HK in the future.
Food looks so delicious. 🙂
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thank you Amy.
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twobrownfeet said:
I’ve visited HK twice. I don’t have pictures of those trips though. Basil and I have been thinking of making a trip there. 🙂 I loved your pictures of the harbour and dumplings!
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sileas said:
HK is such a fascinating city and I’d love to revisit! The food makes me drooling – tea and dim sum sounds just about right 😉
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gkexplorers said:
I love the photos! I don’t know a lot about Hong Kong but you make it look like a lot of fun!
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-K
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joliesattic said:
What an adventure!
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Marta said:
I also love riding the tram every time I go to Hong Kong!
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thank you. I am sure you will get there. Not that far for you and def worth the visit.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Hi J. It’s such a busy place. We walked over 27,000 steps one day and I was tired not just from the steps but from moving around so many people in the side walk. Worth it of course but tiring.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Hi. Thank you so much. It’s a fabulous place.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
It definitely was. A great place to visit.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
It’s so cute isn’t it.
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Rotwein Wanderer said:
I love HK. I wish I could go back to the city soon. The dumplings look yum!
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thank you. Yes isn’t it just an amazing and vibrant city.
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Aruna Ameya@My Gypsy Dream said:
Just love to read about Hong Kong!
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
It’s such a great place to visit.
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reocochran said:
Lok Cha Tea House 🍵 and that Executive Club overlooking the river were such genius choices, Sue.
I simply adored your views and photos. Hong Kong is definitely a fabulous and lucky trip to take! I’m a little green 💚 with envy. 😉 ~ Robin
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thank you so much as always Robin.
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sidran said:
Vibrant city, close friends, great food – what more can you ask for? Delightful post.
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SueT唐 梦 琇 said:
Thank you so much again!!
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Dinta Endhel said:
Travelling first class for such a reasonable fare – beats me how they do it!
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