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Urban Explorer Series: Elaine's Travel Itinerary

Urban Explorer Series: Elaine's Travel Itinerary

Editorial by Tim Fung ; Illustration by Cynthia Lau

“I must admit that I am a big planner when it comes to travelling. I literally plan out my itinerary down to the hour.”

 

 

 

Elaine’s Travel Itinerary

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Now that you are residing in Sydney, Australia, even if you don’t want to admit it, we are certain there are things you miss about Hong Kong – from the familiar local eats to wandering around some of your favourite neighbourhoods for photo inspiration. If you were to roam the city for one day and you were free to do all the things you loved in Hong Kong, how would your 24-hour itinerary look like?

 

5:30AM: Grab a coffee at Page148 before heading out for a morning sunrise shoot

 

6AM: Arrive at The Peak on Lugard Road to capture the sunrise (This is one of Elaine’s favourite places to capture the sunrise and even if there is no sunrise, witnessing the whole city from above is truly amazing)

 

7:15AM: Head back down from The Peak to Central MTR Station and take the MTR back to Jordan MTR Station, only 5 minutes-walk away from Page148

 

8AM: Take a nice nap back at the hotel to recover from the early sunrise mission

 

9:30AM: Take a stroll around the Central and Sheung Wan districts (Things to see: Central escalator, Man Mo Temple, street arts in Sheung Wan)

 

11:30AM: Head to Hopewell Centre in the Wan Chai district for the 62nd floor sky elevator to get a truly stunning view of Hong Kong Island

 

12:30PM: Enjoy a nice lunch at Capital Café (華星冰室) in Wan Chai

 

Upon entering Capital Café Wan Chai branch, you will find yourself instantly transformed back into the 80’s, with hanging posters and record displays of famous Cantopop singers during its golden era.

 

This renowned “cha chaan teng” eatery (in English, it translates to Hong Kong-style café) is known for its creamy scrambled eggs and ham served with a side of toast and macaroni. The secret to the egg’s creaminess and super fluffy texture is its not-so-secret ingredient, cartons of Hokkaido milk.

 

You have not truly eaten like the locals do if you have not yet tried this thick buttery French toast drizzled in even more butter and syrup. Sugar overload indeed, but worth every calorie!

 

Alas, one of our favourite classic dishes presented here: BBQ Pork and Noodle Soup

 

1:30PM: Take the tram, also referred to as the “ding ding” by local residents, from Wan Chai to the North Point district

 

2:15PM: Head on over to Chun Yeung Street (Wet Market), where trams go through  the narrow street with market stalls surrounding them. This makes for a truly alluring capture of Hong Kong’s transient, bustling atmosphere

 

3:30PM: Explore Yick Fat Building in Quarry Bay, which has now become an Instagram sensation (Elaine kindly reminds that since it is a residential area, it is important to be respectful so try not to bother the residence)

 

5:30PM: Head to Central and take the Star Ferry across the Victoria Harbour during sunset to capture the golden hour

 

For a truly picturesque view of Hong Kong, take a ferry from Tsim Sha Tsui to Central, where you can admire the golden hour as you sail across the Victoria Harbour.

 

7:30PM: Dinner at a Dai Pai Dong in the Jordan area

 

8:30PM: Explore and check out Hong Kong’s iconic neon lights in the Jordan and Mong Kok area. The aesthetics of these bright neon signs have been a source of inspiration for films such as “Blade Runner” and “Chungking Express”.

 

10PM: Head back to the hotel to refresh and get changed

 

12AM:  Get a drink in the SOHO district, an entertainment zone lined with chic cafés and restaurants located in the Central district, tucked just in between Lan Kwai Fong and Sheung Wan. If you want to get a little rowdy, then head on over to Lan Kwai Fong, a popular hang-out frequented by expatriates in Hong Kong for drinking, clubbing and dining

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