HONG KONG
SIN – HKG
On 19 July 2024 Gobal cyber outage hits air travel due to software update by CrowdStrike.
A little worried as we will be flying to Hong Kong for our holidays on 21 July 2024.
Luckily on 21 July 2024 we were able to fly smoothly to Hong Kong as per schedule.
Communications & Transportations
1. Pick up Sim card at counter A15 (Centre left of the arrival hall)
CTM Hong Kong / Macau 4G 5 days internet Sim card.
2. Loaded & activated Hong Kong 2G / day for 5 days eSim (QR code)
When purchasing the eSim, please check that your phones have the eSim function.
3. Pick up via dispensing machine “Octopus” cards. HK$150 with HK$110 stored value.
Location: Behind counters A10 (Centre left of the arrival hall)
Octopus card is used widely in Hong Kong for cashless payment, transport, convenient stores etc.
The cheapest mode of travel from Chek Lap Kok airport to Kowloon is by Airport public buses.
Luggage area is available onboard the bus. It is HK$44
Took the A22 bus route to Kowloon 8deg Hotel, walk from the bus stop to hotel approximately 10 minutes.
Info: Airport Train Express to Kowloon West Station is HK$108.
Accommodation
Stayed in Kowloon 8deg Hotel from 21 July 2024 to 26 July 2024 (5 days)
Kowloon 8deg Hotel is a good choice, budget friendly and up to 4 stars standard hotel.
Hotel provides hourly free shuttle bus service to Tsim Sha Tsui and Kowloon West station.
Location is surrounded by local eateries, supermarkets and convenient stores.
Swimming pool is on the fifth floor of the hotel. Pool is clean and has lifeguard on duty.
Those who fancy or missed Thai cuisines will be delighted to know that
15 mins walk away is a “little Thailand” (South Wall Street).
Humidifier and Dehumidifier
Before this trip to Hong Kong, we visited Japan Hokkaido in February 2024.
In the hotel we have a humidifier which keep the air humid, spraying water mist constantly in the room
and hence the need to top up water in the humidifier.
In Hong Kong hotel the “Humidifier” was in water level alarmed, but the water container is full.
We were puzzled and discharge the water in the container to mid-level and the alarm was turn off.
Hours later, the alarm returned, and the container was full again. We then realized it was “making” water.
The humidity in Japan is dry in which uses a Humidifier and in Hong Kong is wet in which uses a Dehumidifier.
Honestly, I never did know a dehumidifier or used a dehumidifier before. It was something new to me.
We are learning something every day.
21 July 2024 (Kowloon)
Places visited were Victoria Harbour, K11Musea, and Haiphong Road Food Market.
Travelled around via public buses using Octopus card.
22 July 2024 (Kowloon)
Places visited were Wong Tai Sin Temple, Ladies Market (Tung Choi Street), Temple Street and Mong kok.
Had a drip at the hotel swimming pool to cool off.
Travelled around via public buses using Octopus card.
23 July 2024 (New Territory & Hong Kong Island)
Places visited were Sham Shui Po, Central, Central Ferry Terminal, Hong Kong Observation Wheel and Victoria Harbour.
Waited @Victoria Harbour at 8pm looking forward to the “Symphony of Light”, but sadly it was a no show.
Ride on the MTR from Jordan station to Central station.
Ride on the Star Ferry HK$5 from Central Ferry Terminal back to Tsim Sha Tsui.
24 July 2024 (Hong Kong Island)
Places visited are Kam Roast Duck restaurant, Sheung Wan Market, Peak and Tram, Terrance 428.
Had a good lunch @Kam Roast Duck (Michelin) and Dim Sum @Dong Kee (Sheung Wan market & cooked food centre)
Took public bus to from hotel to Central.
Ride on the Ding Ding Tram HKG$3
Ride on the Star Ferry HK$5 from Central Ferry Terminal back to Tsim Sha Tsui.
25 July 2024 (Kowloon)
Places visited are “Little Thailand” (South Wall Street), Kowloon City Plaza, Kowloon West Station, Nathan Road and Sneaker Street (Fa Yuen Street).
Travelled around via public buses using Octopus card.
26 July 2024 (Kowloon)
Took A22 public bus to Chek Lap Kok international airport.
Fly via Hong Kong Express to Don Meang international airport (Thailand)
Shopping & Eating
Bought just a few boxes of almond biscuit that are exclusively made in Hong Kong and most importantly “Delicious” as giveaway for friends.
Food prices are comparatively more expensive than Singapore.
Must Buy! Must Try!!!!!!!! Available @ Bestmart360 convenient shop, 2 for HK$78 only.
Weather
Weather was hot and humid, it was very uncomfortable to be outside.
Recommends visiting Hong Kong in Autumn or Winter seasons.
Typhoon Gaemi nearly hit Hong Kong on 26 July after hitting Taiwan badly on 25 July.
Considering the CrowdStrike event and Typhoon Gaemi, we were good for the 5 days R&R in Hong Kong.
All bookings of airfares, hotel, Sim card, eSim, Peak Tram tickets were done using Trip.com
Trip.com app provides value, easy payment, records keeping and ease of use.
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