Tired from the packed days, we slept in a little and started our day near noon. Today, we would conquer Hong Kong Island.
*roar*
Taking the MTR to Sheung Wan, we visited Western Market before taking the tram (HKD2) from the terminus to Causeway Bay MTR.
western market's fire station-like facade
On the ground floor of Western Market, you'll find knick knacks and souvenirs, whereas the 2nd floor sells an array of cloth which reminded me very much of Chinatown. The 3rd floor houses a speciality restuarant, mainly catered for weddings.
The delightfully retro trams infused a certain nostalgia against the very metropolitan atmosphere of modern day Hong Kong island.You board the electric tram from the rear and pay before you alight from the front. Tugging leisurely by the many buildings offered a glimpse of evryday life. This ride is not for those in a rush.
views from the Tram
We sat upstairs for better views. Like most days, the were flash showers and today was no different. We had to shut the windows in the tram! Luckily for us, the rain subsided after a short while and we were able to ventilate the tram once again.
Resistance was futile. Sobs.
Yes, I will probably live in debt for the rest of my life. Everything is cheaper in Hong Kong!! Damn you!!
We tried to find The New Face also by Sogo because I heard there was a Hello Kitty Cafe there. But since we were pointed in circles, we had lunch at Snake King 2, a restaurant adjacent to Sogo. We ate the broiled chicken rice and honey char siew noodles with complementary hot drink. We needed to pay a little extra to upgrade to a cold drink. Nonetheless, the food was fantastic! Almost everyone there used their free tea to wash their utensils. So funny!
our lunch!
and what meal would be complete without Xu Liu Shan?!
What bargains!!
Be warned – Do NOT bargain with the stall owners unless they’re in a mighty good mood. They have menses. Don’t say we didn’t warn you.
We witnessed a china girl asking for a discount and got elbowed by the lady owner n the front shop. Menses lor. And do check your items carefully before walking away. It’s better to be safe then sorry.
For dinner, we headed to Langham Place and ate at Mos Burger. This time round, we walked around the massive complex and took in the sights more in detail. Almost every shop was having a sale. Wanted to buy some shoes from Pedder Red but I restrained myself because the thought of sucking on the shoes when I got back broke and helpless was not appealing.
insanely long and steep escalators
glittering lights in Langham Place
see the digital ceiling with the cloud effect?
mos mos burger burger
loves!
