Final Thoughts: Hong Kong

If Kuta in Bali felt like a culture shock at first, then Hong Kong felt like a culture A-bomb. After a day or two, I started to feel comfortable. If you've been to a few big cities (NYC, London, Paris, Rome, etc) then it's not too hard to get the hang of finding your way around yet another one. Like Sydney, I could see myself trying to live in Hong Kong. At the least, I would love to return and spend more time getting to know Hong Kong Island.

Highlights –

• experiencing the hostel life at Mirador Mansion
• riding the train system
• first view of the skyline on Hong Kong Island (day and night)
• hanging out and getting to know Adam
• shopping for the Asus laptop in The Golden Computer Center
• video arcades (specifically Dance Mania and Guitar Freaks)
• Symphony of Light show
• navigating the Mid-level Escalators
• riding the tram up Victoria Peak
• walking around my first giant Buddha sculpture and monastery
• lots of delicious food

Discoveries –

• I can wield a pair of chopsticks better than I previously thought!
• My standards for bathroom size are remarkably low as long as there is hot water.

Eating –

Chicken curry, sushi, duck, goose, chicken, fried rice, snacks from 7-11, Tsing Tao beer.

# of Nights Couchsuring –

0

Average Daily Cost (combined w/Macau) –

$65

Dave Lee

Dave is the Founder and Editor in Chief of Go Backpacking and Feastio. He’s been to 66 countries and lived in Colombia and Peru. Read the full story of how he became a travel blogger.