Hong Kong
We arrived in Hong Kong with a group of 12 other agents not knowing what to expect, and an itinerary full for the next few days.
At Hong Kong airport I was amazed at the size of the airport and the efficiency of passport control. Outside we were greeted by Hong Kong tourism whom were our secondary sponsors. It took us almost a hour to arrive at Mongkok Langham Place Hotel where we were greeted by some exceptional staff and welcome drinks. Mongkok was not what I expected at first.
I felt I was in Mumbai all over again..... the next few days where the most amazing days that took me through a journey of real Hong Kong I LOVED EVERY MINUTE OF MY JOURNEY!
We stayed in Mongkok at the Langham Place for me I love being central and this hotel was perfect. It was minutes form the metro station and adjacent to a shopping mall, three bars within the hotel, and 3 Michelin-starred restarant The Flower Market was a five minute walk, but the Ladies market was a shoppers haven and a mere10 minute walk.
I love shopping and the ladies market was excellent, the smell and aroma of local cuisine, the locals shouting and haggling the streets full of locals and shoppers, the hustle and bustle, an experience that will stay with me for a lifetime.
The following day we visited Hong Kong island and the financial district, now this is what I had seen in the pictures and imagined it to be like but I preferred Mongkok it had grown on me. The new Disney theme park is very easily accessible. The cable cars and Grand Harbour was amazing - the harbour view is a must.
Day 4 we visited Macau a man made Chinese copy of Las Vegas. We travelled by ferry and took us two hours passport control once again was very easy. Macau was a true experience. Visiting the colonial Portugese streets full of temples and buddas, Portugese way of life once again I was exceptionally shocked at the shoppers haven, I loved it... Then Las Vegas the MGM, Excalibar, Luxor shopping malls and gambling what a buzz
On the last day we travelled at leisure to explore the island of Hong Kong by MRT trains at our own leisure. I always get lost wherever I go however the trains were so easy to use, efficient and extremely cheap. I returned without getting lost with no money and lots of goodies! The day ended with a relaxing rooftop spa treatment and a swim.
What an amazing experience - combine Hong Kong with a beach destination you will not be disappointed! And be sure to visit Macau whilst you're there. My expectations were exceeded, I am sure you will be blown away too.
HONG KONG I'LL BE BACK