Hong KongIslands DistrictSham Wan TsuenChek Lap Kok22°18’25” N 113°55’52” E
December 29, 2023 in Hong Kong ⋅ ⛅ 22 °C
After a 17 hours flight with a stopover in London, I finally arrive safely in Hong Kong - the city with the largest number of skyscrapers in the world. 🏙️
Hong KongWanchaiVictoria Harbour22°17’17” N 114°10’4” E
December 29, 2023 in Hong Kong ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
Before I fall asleep in my (rather less) premium room in a hidden guest house after the exhausting journey, I explore the harbour at night. ⛴️
Hong KongIslands DistrictTei Tong TsaiLantau Peak22°14’60” N 113°54’37” E
December 30, 2023 in Hong Kong ⋅ ⛅ 18 °C
Well rested, I make my way to Lantau Island - the largest island in Hon Kong.
After a 2-hour queue, I'm finally on the cable car up the hill - it was worth the wait! 🚠
At the top, in the villageRead more
Hong KongSham Shui PoYau Ma Tei22°18’46” N 114°10’12” E
December 30, 2023 in Hong Kong ⋅ ⛅ 24 °C
strolling through the city at night, exploring the various night markets and celebrating new year's eve with millions of people at victoria harbour 🎇🎆
Hong KongCentralHong Kong Park22°16’40” N 114°9’41” E
January 1 in Hong Kong ⋅ 🌙 18 °C
The city is loud, colorful and big - no question about it. So it's all the better that I can find some recreational areas to relax in. 🌳🎋
I also made a few friends straight away 🐢🐢
Hong KongCentral and Western DistrictSheung WanVictoria Gap22°16’15” N 114°8’59” E
January 1 in Hong Kong ⋅ ☀️ 20 °C
getting up early to see Hong Kong from above without having to queue for ages. 😅
I take the Peak Tram up the highest hill on Hong Kong Island - Victoria Peak.
Once I reach the top, I am amazed -Read more
Hong KongKowloon CityNgau Chi WanHammer Hill22°20’25” N 114°12’18” E
January 2 in Hong Kong ⋅ ☀️ 21 °C
before heading to the airport, I spend the last hours in Hong Kong visiting the Nan Lian Garden 🌳🪷
Hong KongWanchaiCauseway BayVictoria Park22°16’53” N 114°11’9” E
January 2 in Hong Kong ⋅ ⛅ 20 °C
Hong Kong was loud, big, colorful, crazy, and very exciting! 🏙️💥
The fast-paced city is one of the top 10 most expensive cities in the world and now has around 7.4 million inhabitants.Read more
VietnamHo Chi Minh CityXóm Chiếu10°46’5” N 106°41’39” E
January 2 in Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 33 °C
After Hong Kong, I head to Ho Chi Minh (formerly Saigon). When I arrive, I quickly realize that the city is anything but more relaxed and smaller than Hong Kong - which is what I actually hadRead more
VietnamTỉnh Tiền GiangẤp Mỹ Tường10°20’57” N 105°56’27” E January 2 in Vietnam ⋅ ⛅ 32 °C
In Ho Chi Minh, I visit the War Remnants Museum, write a postcard in the famous central post office, visit the café apartments and explore Chinatown 🏮🏤
