🐉 Hong Kong 🧧

I had been eager to visit Hong Kong, especially after reading The Asian Saga, which tells the story of the city’s origins.

With only one day to explore, we started with breakfast: a Sichuan-style meal, bursting with bold, spicy flavors. One of my must-see spots was Temple Street Night Market, a historic marketplace famous for street food and everything that you can imagine. To get a feel for the city, we hopped on one of the iconic double-decker buses, riding through different districts, including Sham Shui Po, known for its street markets and old-school Hong Kong atmosphere.

Navigating the city on foot proved challenging - at one point, it took an hour just to exit the underground metro system and reach the street level. Everywhere, towering skyscrapers dominated the skyline, adding to the city’s overwhelming density.

The most impressive sight, however, was the port - a massive hub of activity, filled with endless cargo ships and shipping containers. Hong Kong’s port is one of the top ten busiest in the world, a lifeline for its economy.

As night fell, we headed back to the airport. Next stop: the Philippines!Read more