2010 Hong Kong Trip Summary

February 10, 2010 Manila to Hong Kong

5J 108 5:40AM-7:40AM Flight. 

With my friends Mary Ann and Virna and our matching bags. Virna's then boyfriend now hubby taking our picture.

February 13, 2010 Macau to Manila 

5J 363 9:15PM-12:15AM Flight. 

Waiting for our departure at the Macau International Airport.

Hong Kong Accommodation: Geo Home Holiday Hostel

Flat C& D, 9/F., Kingland Apartment, 737 Nathan Road, Kowloon, Hong Kong, Hong Kong

Booked through HostelWorld. 

Getting there:

Geo Home Holiday Hostel is located in the heart of Mongkok. It is close to the famous markets, such as Tung Choi Street (the Ladies' Market), Temple Street (the Men's Market), Apliu Street (Computer Market) etc.

Mong Kok MTR (Exit A1) 2 mins walk
Mong Kok KCR (via Footbridge) 7-10 min
Airbus A21 (Get off at Mong Kok MTR) 2 mins walk

Wasn't able to take pictures of the room but it was a decent one. Small. Just 2 small beds for 4 of us. Typical Hong Kong hostel room size. Small bathroom. But it's strategically located, pretty safe and very accessible to MTR and bus stops.

Macau Accommodation: San Va Hostel

Rua da Felicidade 65-67, Macau

Booked through their website.

We were looking for a cheap place that's walking distance from Senado Square and found San Va from the internet. It was a creepy place. My friends were really scared. Stylish retro for some. For me, it was a one night of discomfort. It's a 70 year old backpacker place, a stone throw away from Senado Square. While the place is safe and walking distance from most attractions, it was an incovenience knowing that they don't have hot shower on a winter trip in Macau. It was a whole lot experience. You can request that the old caretaker boil a water for you but it'll take a lot of time. Yep vintage but miserably uncomfortable one night stay. 

I love the whole neighborhood though especially the old folks selling stuffs in the area. They also sell cheaper stuffs than the one being sold in Senado.

Photo Credits: http://cenziwei.blogspot.com/2010/05/san-va-hotel.html

Day 1 Itinerary:

1. Ngong Ping 360 / Giant Buddha / Po Lin Monastery / The Wisdom Path

2. Disneyland

3. Ladies Market

Day 2 Itinerary:

1. Avenue of Stars / Clock Tower / Star Ferry

2. Hollywood Road

3. Mid Level Escalator

4. Aberdeen

5. The Peak

Day 3: Itinerary:

1. Turbo Jet Ferry to Macau

2. Senado Square

3. St. Paul Ruins

4. Museo de Macau

5. Macau Tower

Day 4: Itinerary:

1. Fisherman's Wharf

2. Venetian Hotel and Casino