First Christmas Together: Hong Kong

We got to Hong Kong in the early afternoon after a pleasant train trip. The weather was, of course, far different than it had been in Beijing. We had to put our jackets into our bags as we exited the train. We went into the train station and bought new SIM cards as we realized that our old ones were no longer in service. (The Hong Kong SIM card worked through Macau, Guang Zhou and all the way to Shanghai, it also called overseas.) We decided to walk from the  train station at Hong Hom to TST to find a room at Mirador Mansions. I knew the general way and we actually made it very easily. My first trip to Hong Kong I also walked, but I followed the bay at that time and it was a long and hot July walk in Hong Kong that time. This time was pleasantly warm and we ended up right at our destination.

On Christmas Eve, we went to watch the lights at the Harbor. We heard they were going to be fireworks, so we were slightly disappointed. The place was jam packed, even more so than usual. We watched the 20 minute show and then tried to leave the area and head back to Nathan Road, which had been blocked off for foot traffic. As we tried to leave, we realized that the police had changed the exit and so we had to follow a massive crowd the long way around. It was rather orderly and polite for a mob trying to find a way out, but that is Hong Kong. Here you can see the light show from the Harbor and a little clip of us trying to walk through the crowd.

When we finally got back to Nathan Road, we did what everyone else was doing. We aimlessly walked around, shopping and eating and drinking and seeing what we could see. I think we were the only ones drinking. HAHA. Here you can see some of the interesting sights we witnessed that evening.

For dinner, we decided to save money and time, so we ate the Hong Kong street food. They call it Ma La Tang in Beijing. I am not sure what they call it in Hong Kong, but it was tasty and not as spicy as the northern version. Here is a clip of our Christmas dinner.

At the end of the night, after almost everyone had gone. There was a still a group of local immigrants dancing and having a good time. Here you can see that.

I will post a bit more about Hong Kong before moving on the Macau. Happy New Year everyone.

Comments

[Stephen]

Nice pics, I imagine Hong Kong was much more tolerable in the winter time than in the Summer. Someone told me that even when it's not very cold, they seem to overdress in HK, was that true?

[Andy (美國土子)]

Jake what you are eating is called 牛什 (Yale: ngaau jaap), which basically means "assorted cow (parts)". Good stuff... $10 HKD isn't that cheap.. it varies, but $10 HKD is on the high side... probably cause TST rent is high.

The crab claws are called 炸蟹 gong (Yale: ja haai gong). I can't find the last character, but basically, "fried crab claws".

In HK it's pretty much routine on certain days for crowd control. TST station becomes an exit only station and Jordan becomes an entry station.

Stephen, I go to Hong Kong every december, and when it is below 74/72 degrees... the parkas and scarves come out. it is hilarious.

[Andy (美國土子)]

cool pic Jake.... that is the University in the background and the Cross Harbor Tunnel in Hung Hom.

the first picture looks like it's outside the Hung Hom station.

I really wish I could have metup with you.... wish I had checked my email.

seems like you two had a good time.

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