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Off the main track travelling in Hong Kong

Off the main tourism track is my way of travel. It allows me to not just see but also feel the country and place that I have walked across. Firstly the good old Mong Kok in the Kowloon side of Hong Kong, this is where you will find most of the 60-80s style buildings that are always featured in old HK films. There are a lot of featured points in Mong Kok that one can visit and do. For those loving a cheap deal, Ladies streets and the surrounding streets turn into flea markets when the sun sets. There are also a lot of eateries that offer traditional HK dining menus. But do note, dining in HK can feel like a rush experience as their fast pace of life extends to dining. So only call for the service staff when we have your order in mind, they really don't like any kind of delays. For those wanting to see something unique to HK, the Avenue of Comics is a good place to visit, just 5mins walk from Jordan MTR. It's an open park dedicated to HK comics history with status and palm prints of famous artists and creators. ChungKing Mansions, the famous place where you can get the cheapest lodging in the country and see a large variety of cultures from every part of the world inside. Many said it's dangerous inside, but it's actually quite safe if you don't go around poking into unwanted business. Just 5 mins walk down from the ChungKing, you can enjoy a different landscape, with the K11 mall and the avenue of stars, where all the famous HK celebrities left their palm prints. At the end of the waterfront walkway you will reach the Jetty where you can enjoy a boat ride for around HK$6 across the channel to the Hong Kong Island side of the country. Taking trams is the best way to travel around Hong Kong Island side, just a flat fee of HK$3 will get you from east to west. And also if you are feeling lucky, you can drop by the Happy Valley Racecourse for a visit. Back on Kowloon side, one of the history that one can visit is the remains of the famous Walled City, although not much remains aside from a few gates and some damaged foundations, there is a small museum that showcases the history of the Walled City from beginning to the day it's torn down. So that's my off the main track travel in Hong Kong, for my 2D1N stay, there are much more you one can enjoy by just traveling out and looking at sights that are normally not in tourism maps #100waysoftravel #100種旅行方式 #hongkong
Posted: Aug 19, 2024
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Kowloon Walled City Park is located in Kowloon City, Hong Kong. It perfectly combines the architecture of the former wall with history, and the park still retains a lot of the style of the past, including the brick walls of the old wall, nostalgic alleys and antique Chinese architecture. Walking into the park, you can appreciate up close the well-preserved architectural details such as the dental clinic and the ruins of the Yamen. Every corner is full of rich humanistic colors. Recommended tour: You can enter from the main entrance, spend a little time at the Walled City Exhibition Hall to learn about the history, characters and life stories of Kowloon Walled City, then slowly walk along the stone road in the park to the old government office, dental clinic and other characteristic buildings. Must-do items and photo spots: The dental clinic is definitely a popular photo spot, restored very delicately, the interior furnishings have a nostalgic vibe of the 80s-90s, with the rainy day outside the window, the shooting more story. Don't miss the courtyard, theater pavilion, old well and other locations in the park. Attraction tips: 1. The park opens at 6:30 in the morning and it is recommended to arrive as early as possible to avoid peak crowds and make it easier to enjoy the tranquil atmosphere for photos. 2. Going to the park on a rainy day has another flavor, the photos will come out with a nostalgic hazy feeling, but remember to bring an umbrella or raincoat to prevent rain. 3. The park is not big, 2-3 hours is enough to slowly walk through the key scenic spots, if you want to learn more, you can participate in the park guided activities. 4. Some of the ground in the park is wet and slippery, especially on cloudy and rainy days. Notes: - It is not recommended to go during the afternoon to dusk time on holidays, it will be more crowded and the difficulty of checking in increases. - Some ancient buildings have protection facilities, pay attention to the markings when taking pictures, do not climb or destroy. - There is a Kowloon City Market not far from the park entrance, where you can enjoy authentic food. Topic: #Kowloon Walled City #Nostalgic Hong Kong #Hong Kong Walled City Culture #Historical and Cultural Attractions #Hong Kong Photo Spot

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