Just Back Report: Day 3

Woke up to a blustery day in Hong Kong with temps low. After a hearty breakfast made our way over to Hong Kong Island and walked from Sheung Wan MTR up to Upper Lascar Row ( Cat Street ) where all the antique shops are. Up the hill to Man Mo Temple, up Hollywood Rd to the Mid Level Escalators passed the Fringe Club and walked to the Peak Tram Terminus. This semms like a long way but while you walk ,there are interesting buildings etc to see. We enjoyed it so much.

There was a short queue to take the Tram up to the Peak. We paid with the Octopus card which was a total of $ 33 return per person. No queueing if you had this card! Octopus card was great. I just had it in the side pocket of my bag and at each station would just drag my bag over the screen and ';Beep'; ,I was through.

The view from the Peak was foggy so, we just enjoyed the walk around. We didn%26#39;t bother going right on top , just stayed at the old temple looking peak outlook. We were interviewed by young primary school students practicing their English....made for a nice group photo.

After the Peak we walked down and caught the Star Ferry across the Harbour back to TST and as it was our 30 th Wedding Anniversary we then went to The Peninsula Hotel for High Tea. Nice to see that there was no queue once again.

It was 3.30 pm and by then we were wanting a sit-down. The Peninsula was lovely. Mainly sweets things for High Tea. They add taxes in the end so in total it cost us $ 437 HK for 2 people.( $ 91 Aus for 2 ). Lovely to hear the string quartet. Needed to go to the Ladies room and finally found it on the next floor up in glorious gold surroundings. Shops in the complex were fabulous to browse through...Tiffany%26#39;s, Bvlgari, Cartier etc. etc. Dream on !!! Also, great to see the British Racing Green Rollers parked outside along with Maserati%26#39;s etc etc.

We then walked around Harbour City Mall awhile and made our to Jordan MTR and to the Temple Street Markets. Went back to the Hotel for a late dinner......to be continued.....

Just Back Report: Day 3

Zezz, Great trip report.

I find trip reports interesting and informative.

Thanks to all those members who take the time to give us their insights of their trips.

Just Back Report: Day 3

Nice report.

I just want to clarify that at Peninsula, the added charges were likely the 10% service charge, not tax. There is no sales tax/consumption tax/VAT in HK.

Keep the trip reports coming, just love reading about your trip and experiences. 8 weeks and I will be there for my self so your reports are well appreciated. Many thanks Jude

Thank you for sharing your trip experience.

I%26#39;m enjoying your reports so much! Only 24 more days for us!

Thanks for your replying to my question.

Great reports, I am of to China on Friday, and Hong Kong in the end of the months.

Yes, Sammyfloyd, you are right. Sorry, my mistake about the tax.

It was a service charge. I did see alot of things that are cheeaper in the Hong Kong '; real'; shops due to the no tax policy. Great !

Just wish the exchange rate was the same as last year.....nothing is the same, unfortunately.