Hong Kong: Tsim Sha Tsui ... What To Offer?

Hong Kong is not as big as CHINA! LOL! But you can't stroll the whole of Hong Kong for one day.

I chose (since I'm the tour guide) TST (short for Tsim Sha Tsui) because its more convenient for a tourist than any places in Hong Kong, though I really like to stay in Causeway Bay.

Tsim Sha Tsui has a lot to offer for tourist; shopping, food trip, cultural exploration, and photo ops.

Most famous spots in TST for tourist:

Avenue of the Stars (AOS) -- a Hollywood walk of fame - esque, where you can find the stars of Hong Kong celebrities (e.g. Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Michelle Yeoh, Chow Yung Fat, and others).

Located along Victoria Harbour waterfront. If you're coming from Nathan Road, take the Haiphong Road to Canton Road then left turn at the corner of Haiphong and Canton. Walk towards Canton Road, once you reach Marco Polo Hotel and see the Clock tower, then you almost reach your destination.

Symphony of Lights (SOL) -- a synchronized presentation of lights from 44 buildings across Victoria Harbour waterfront accompanied by music. The show starts at 8:00 PM (evening) in good weather.

Silvercord -- this is where you'll find shops like H&M and I.T., you can also find the famous Taiwanese restaurant Din Tai Fung here and more affordable in Food Republic.

Food Republic

H&M

Hainanese Chicken Rice

Located at the corner of Haiphong Road and Canton Road.

Harbour City -- this is where you'll find high-end and luxury brands like Louis Vuitton, Marc Jacobs, Gucci, etc.

Located along Canton Road.

Mirador Mansion -- this is where you'll find the "money changer"of Hong Kong, Wing Hoi, the best foreign exchange rate in the ♥ of TST. You can also find the cheapest souvenirs inside this building.

Located along Nathan Road, 13th or 14th stop from airport if taking a bus A/N21.


Heritage 1881 -- one of the best site for photo ops and this where you'll find luxury brands for jewelry.

She is Certainly the Queen... Oprah!

ZOMG!! End of the world is coming!! LOL..

Well not literally end of the world but Oprah's TV-era finale is about to end.

If we're talking about Oprah and SPECTACULAR FAREWELL on television... then we're talking about BIG! Like SHUT UP! SHUT UP! guests.

The second to the last episode for Oprah that will air on May 25 and 26 filmed at the United Center in Chicago... the uber, SHUT UP! star studded guests fetched to Chicago to ease their soon-to-be depression like Madonna, Tom Hanks, Rita Wilson, Tom Cruise, Katie Holmes, Queen Latifah, Rosie O'Donnell, Pinkett-Smith clan, Gayle King, soon-to-be divorce Maria Shriver, funny bone John Travolta, uber bored Simon Cowell, Dakota Fanning, still gorgeous Halle Berry, and Maya Angelou.

With the performance from Beyonce, Josh Groban, Patti Labelle, Jamie Foxx, Stevie Wonder, Kristin Chenoweth, Alicia Keys, Usher, and Aretha Franklin.

If this is her second to the last episode (with her star studded guests..which looks like the end of the world)... what could we possible to expect to her last episode... end of the universe? LOL

Photos from Socialite Life

Hong Kong Part 2

Day 2 --

We arrived in Hong Kong's Ferry Terminal past 8:00 pm (at last! Ka-lurka), checked-in to Taisan Guesthouse around 9:00pm, then ate our dinner at McDonald's (AGAIN!!) near the building of our hostel. We decided to rest early for the next day activities (oh my GOD!).

Day 3 --

Woke up early and left the building at 10:00 am to Disneyland (9:00 am ETD....hahahaha) We bought Airport Express Travel Pass (unlimited 3-day MTR and one way airport express ride with free discounted coupons, e.g. HKD30 off to disneyland and the rest 10% off). We spent the whole day in Disneyland (SAUDI ang weather). We headed back to the hostel  (after the kapagod walkathon) and took some rest for the next day activities.

 Day 4 --

We left the hostel past 9:00 am to Ngong Ping Village (Village what!?). We bought one way crystal cabin and one way standard cabin cable car, but you have an option to ride a bus if your afraid of heights (like MON!!!). Riding a cable car is a must if you're in Hong Kong. Once you landed the Ngong Ping Village (super PHOTO OPPs!!), a must see is the Giant Buddha. We left Ngong Ping Village before 3:00 pm (itech...EGYPT ang weather! LOL!) and went to City Gate Outlet, where some mid-price to high-end brands (Esprit, Giordano, Mango, Nike, Puma, Burberry, Kate Spade, and etc.) have outlets there. We tried the Hainanese chicken in Food Republic inside the City Gate Mall, window shopping for a few hours. We head back to Taisan, then went to Harbour City to check Symphony of Lights (NAY!), unfortunately we missed the SOL, so we decided to stroll Avenue of the Stars. After dinner (Burger King ata!) we headed back to Taisan and called the day off.