So I'm finally going to talk about my trip to HK! I don't know why, but I had such HUGEEEEE expectations of HK itself. I thought it would have great food, great shopping and great everything. But no, overall I ended up disappointed! Pfft oh well, serve myself right for having such crazy mindset.

Well first of all shopping was mediocre, really. I would only suggest buying international brands which are definitely cheaper than Singapore. Like a Longchamp bag only cost $162, in Singapore it would cost you $269. Maybe I went to the wrong places, but the shopping there didn't seem appealing to me. Its either overpriced touristy places, or your usual shopping centers with branded names.

Food wise, I didn't particularly like the food, but Yan Jing seem to enjoy it. I blame it on the "HK food" here which are catered to Singaporean taste. But one thing I found really good was the egg tarts (duh) and this char siew bun. It's not your regular pau, but its this slightly sweet powdery white bun filled with char siew. It was SO GOOD, too bad it's not available here :(

Gotta love their transport system though! Fast, clean and efficient! When you're inside you can literally feel the cold wind blowing at your face. Super shiok especially during the horrible hot weather. The MTR has a few exits which can conveniently lead you the your next location.

Self explanatory. Try doing an online check-in, which safes you the time and trouble of going there early. If not, be a kiasu auntie/uncle and be there first in line at the Jetstar counter at T1. YOU DO NOT WANT TO GET THE LAST ROW. Had that on my flight back to SG, worst experience EVER.

Use Agoda or Zuji to book to get a cheaper rate.

Basically it doesn't matter if you stay at a hotel at Kowloon or HK Island, but I strongly recommend just staying near the MTR. First day we stayed at the YWCA Anne Black and walked out I nearly died. It was pure torture for an unfit person who didn't get any sleep. Stupid website wrote there 10min walk to the MTR, but it was at least 20min walk!! Not to mention the weather was blazing hot, I reckon worse than SG.

Buy your tickets to tourist attractions online because chances are, they are definitely cheaper and you save time not queuing. Try Asiatravel, found them quite reliable and helpful. If you're in China, you can try buying from Taobao!

That's basically what you have to do before your trip there :)