Post Hongkong Trip 2010 - Day 2 ~ Lantau Island + Citygate

After a gloomy and rainy day in Hongkong, here is my 2nd day recount of my HK trip.


- Went to Kam Wah Cafe 金華冰廳  at Prince Edward
Famous for their Polo Bun & Egg Tarts..
And their Polo Bun is sooooo good that i wish i can fly back to HK again to have a bite of their polo bun...


Kam Wah Cafe is located right on the busy Bute Street, which can easily be spotted due to the crowds outside the restaurant taking away the delicious Polo Buns and other pastries.
How to get there: MTR Prince Edward, Exit B3
Since it's a Sunday, it's usually crowded with their local people and it's a common practice to share table.

The best polo bun i've even tasted!!!!

Whole set of breakfast just cost me HK$28

My morning can't do without - Milk Tea!

-Next we went to Lantau Island to view the big Buddha, after spending about 2hrs ++ to purchase the cable ticket and to board the cable car... I finally reach Lantau Island, Ngong Ping Village at about 3.30 - 4pm... 
Make our way to climb the long flight of stairs to view the Buddha.. many people say that if one were to look carefully, it seems that the Buddha has close his eyes not wanting to see how evil we human beings are... 

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Although many hours was spent queing up, but the trip to Ngong Ping Village is really enlightening.. Especially 1 of the show that is included in the package.. Walk with the Budhha..

 End of the show, we were brought to this place, can't remember the full name.. but something Wisdom.. N one of the quotes were..

"In this world, hatred is never overcome by hatred.

Only tolerance can prevail over hatred, This is an enternal truth"

So off we went to que up to take the cable car back to Tung Chung station.. again it's another 1hr to board the cable car .. and the whole journey take about 25 mins.. But the night view was great and it could be better if that day's weather wasn't soo foggy.

Didn't purchase any bags in the Citygates Outlets.. Just 2 tops from Espirit..
Although the price at outlet compare to Singapore's boutique are much cheaper than after i've been to the outlets in States. I still find those that are selling in states are soo much cheaper.. So maybe i shall start saving $$ again for another trip to USA!

Right after Citygates, we went back to our hotel for a short refresh. From Tung Chung MTR to alight at Lai King to change mtr to Jordan. Hongkong's MTR are really so convientiant.

After a short re-charge at our hotel room, we went to venture Temple's Street... and of cos Da Pang Dong!

My loots for the day

Pre Hongkong 2010 Trip

I'm counting down to 9 days...

Many things that I've to prepare and get it done...

Like

• Apply for travel insurance - usually I'll check between NTUC and DBS.. For single trip, usually these 2 companies quote quite a reasonable price.
  
  
• Apply for Auto Roaming!! - I've heard from some of my friends that we can actually purchase a sim from HK, it's much cheaper calling back to SG and within HK in case we need to make any dinning reservations or calling each other.
  
  
• Get ready my itinerary - I've searching online forums and blogs..
  This time round I won't be spending much time on tourist attraction, well maybe just 3 tourist attraction spot like Ngong Ping 360, The Peak and the Mid-level Escalator..
  
  This time I've plan to spend more time on street markets and more trendy shopping area where their local hippies will shop at for our shopping spree.
  
  And as for good food! Dim sum is no to be miss. I've include these 2 dim sum restaurant that we must visit . 1) Tim Ho Wan 2) Lin Heung Lau. Die die also must visit!! LOL!
  
• Exchange lots of HK$ Currency. - Now the rates are getting so good!! Just make a check on DBS website.. SG$1 - HK$5.90. I know that market rate will be plus minus around HK$5.85 -HK$5.90.. So long it's within this range, I'm happy.. but it's better if it could rise to HK$6!!! I think i better dream on... LOL!
  
  
• Ensure my passport is within it expiry date.. anyway I've no worries for this as I've just renew my passport before i went to USA in June'2010
  
• Pack my luggage! - It's already down to 9 days and I've yet to pack my luggage or at least prepare the stuffs that I'm going to bring!! I think i better start doing it if not I'm going to regret and kick myself in the butt if i forgotten to bring my chargers or toiletries....
  
  I can't wait to embark on my HK 2010 trip with my noisy friend, S! haha