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24 hours in HONG KONG! (Why you should visit!)
24 Hours in Hong Kong: A Whirlwind City Exploration
Hong Kong is AWESOME!
There is SO much to do in Hong Kong, and we had no trouble finding things to do to fill our days. There's arguably too much to do on a 2-day layover! We need more time!!
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Hong Kong is AWESOME! There is SO much to do in Hong Kong, and we had no trouble finding things to do to fill our days. There's arguably too much to do on a 2-day layover! We need more time!!
Episode 241 | Country 50/100 | Hong kong
Experience the vibrant energy of Hong Kong in just 24 hours! This captivating travelogue follows a couple's whirlwind adventure, showcasing the city's diverse offerings. From bustling streets to serene temples, their journey is filled with excitement and discovery, leaving viewers eager to explore this dynamic destination.
Hong Kong is AWESOME! There is SO much to do in Hong Kong, and we had no trouble finding things to do to fill our days. There's arguably too much to do on a 2-day layover! We need more time!!
Episode 241 | Country 50/100 | Hong kong
Jordan and Emily start their second day in Hong Kong with a list of five top things to do. First is the Peak Tram. They say tourists should download the Octopus for tourists app, which seems to be iPhone only, and tap on with it so they do not need to buy a ticket and can skip the line. The tram began operating in 1888, climbs to about 400 m above sea level and runs at a 48% gradient. At the top they find shops, cafes and trails, and walk to the first viewpoint. Two coffees cost about 20 dollars, and they say the Peak is expensive but worth doing; next time they would hike. They advise arriving early because the tram starts at 7:30 a.m. and groups crowd the doors later. Next they ride a double-decker tram, nicknamed ding-dings, learn about the green paint and skip a 150 Hong Kong dollar historic tram tour, then pay a 3 Hong Kong dollar fare when getting off at the front. At Central Market, which opened in 1842 and reopened in 2021, most stores are closed at 10:00 a.m. Next they ride the world's longest undercover escalator system, which runs downhill before 10:00 a.m. and uphill after. They think they have finished after three escalators in 5 and a half minutes, but the system has 18 sections. They visit the former Central Police Station, now a space with cafes and restaurants, take the ferry back toward Kowloon, find that a museum costs 60 Hong Kong dollars, and learn that the Australian Dairy Company is closed on Thursdays. They end with signature wonton noodles at a popular noodle shop and say Hong Kong needs three or four days, with one for a Macau day trip.
Jordan and Emily spend a rushed second day in Hong Kong working through a list of five top things to do. They ride the Peak Tram using the Octopus for tourists app, pay a lot for coffee at the top, take a double-decker tram, wander through Central Market, ride the long escalator system, explore the former Central Police Station and cross the harbour by ferry. Closed restaurants and a pricey museum change their plans, but a wonton noodle shop ends the day. They finish convinced that three or four days are needed.
A busy day in Hong Kong: Peak Tram, trams, Central Market, escalators, a former police station, the ferry and wonton noodles.
Hong Kong in One Day: Peak Tram, Trams, Escalators and Ferry
0:34 The vlogger says tourists should download the Octopus for tourists app, which seems to be iPhone only. Tapping on with it means you do not need to buy a Peak Tram ticket and can skip the line when it is busy.
5:49 The vlogger finds the Peak expensive, both to get up and once you are there, but says it is something you have to do. Next time they would hike up, then hike back down or take the tram down.
6:26 The vlogger advises going to the Peak Tram first thing in the morning. It starts around 7:30 a.m., and they would arrive before 8:30 at the latest, because at least 10 groups were queuing at every door when they got off.
9:05 On a Hong Kong tram you board at the back, get off at the front and pay at the end, not when getting on. The vlogger paid 3 Hong Kong dollars for a short ride.
13:04 On the escalator system the vlogger notes that people keep to one side if they are moving slowly, so stay to the side to let others pass. This applies from the very start of the escalators.
13:17 The vlogger says the escalators change direction: before 10:00 a.m. they run downhill to get people to work, then at 10:00 a.m. they switch and bring people uphill, which saves your legs.
14:27 The vlogger thought they had finished the escalators after three in about 5 and a half minutes, but the system actually goes over 18 sections, so keep going and use the exits between sections to reach side streets.
16:32 The vlogger found the former Central Police Station free to wander, now a communal space with cafes and restaurants, and recommends visiting it after the escalators as a quiet break from the city.
18:38 The vlogger says there are other ways to cross between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, but the ferry is the most fun and costs about a dollar, so they took it every time.
19:56 The Australian Dairy Company, a highly recommended stop, was closed when the vlogger arrived, and the vlogger guesses it is closed on Thursdays. The vlogger calls it poor planning, so check opening days before you go.
20:23 At a wonton noodle shop, the vlogger was told to get the signature wonton noodle dish and ordered it in the standard size. The vlogger later says the broth smelled divine and the noodles looked delicious.
22:34 After two days the vloggers say Hong Kong needs three days, or four, so that one day can be a day trip to Macau, which they regret not doing.
0:34 The vlogger says tourists should download the Octopus for tourists app, which seems to be iPhone only. Tapping on with it means you do not need to buy a Peak Tram ticket and can skip the line when it is busy.
5:49 The vlogger finds the Peak expensive, both to get up and once you are there, but says it is something you have to do. Next time they would hike up, then hike back down or take the tram down.
6:26 The vlogger advises going to the Peak Tram first thing in the morning. It starts around 7:30 a.m., and they would arrive before 8:30 at the latest, because at least 10 groups were queuing at every door when they got off.
9:05 On a Hong Kong tram you board at the back, get off at the front and pay at the end, not when getting on. The vlogger paid 3 Hong Kong dollars for a short ride.
13:04 On the escalator system the vlogger notes that people keep to one side if they are moving slowly, so stay to the side to let others pass. This applies from the very start of the escalators.
13:17 The vlogger says the escalators change direction: before 10:00 a.m. they run downhill to get people to work, then at 10:00 a.m. they switch and bring people uphill, which saves your legs.
14:27 The vlogger thought they had finished the escalators after three in about 5 and a half minutes, but the system actually goes over 18 sections, so keep going and use the exits between sections to reach side streets.
16:32 The vlogger found the former Central Police Station free to wander, now a communal space with cafes and restaurants, and recommends visiting it after the escalators as a quiet break from the city.
18:38 The vlogger says there are other ways to cross between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, but the ferry is the most fun and costs about a dollar, so they took it every time.
19:56 The Australian Dairy Company, a highly recommended stop, was closed when the vlogger arrived, and the vlogger guesses it is closed on Thursdays. The vlogger calls it poor planning, so check opening days before you go.
20:23 At a wonton noodle shop, the vlogger was told to get the signature wonton noodle dish and ordered it in the standard size. The vlogger later says the broth smelled divine and the noodles looked delicious.
22:34 After two days the vloggers say Hong Kong needs three days, or four, so that one day can be a day trip to Macau, which they regret not doing.
0:01 Plan for five Hong Kong sights
0:26 Peak Tram and the Octopus app
1:08 Riding the steep Peak Tram
2:19 Shops, cafes and trails at the top
4:44 First viewpoint and pricey coffee
5:46 Thoughts on visiting the Peak
7:26 Double-decker trams and tram green
9:05 Boarding and paying on the tram
9:57 Central Market first look
12:35 World's longest undercover escalator system
14:58 Former Central Police Station
18:36 Ferry across the harbour
19:50 Closed restaurant and wonton noodles
22:15 Final thoughts on Hong Kong
0:01 Plan for five Hong Kong sights
0:26 Peak Tram and the Octopus app
1:08 Riding the steep Peak Tram
2:19 Shops, cafes and trails at the top
4:44 First viewpoint and pricey coffee
5:46 Thoughts on visiting the Peak
7:26 Double-decker trams and tram green
9:05 Boarding and paying on the tram
9:57 Central Market first look
12:35 World's longest undercover escalator system
14:58 Former Central Police Station
18:36 Ferry across the harbour
19:50 Closed restaurant and wonton noodles
22:15 Final thoughts on Hong Kong
How can tourists skip the Peak Tram ticket line?
The vlogger uses the Octopus for tourists app and taps on with it, so there is no need to buy a ticket and can skip the line when it is busy. The vlogger says the app seems to be iPhone only.
What time should you take the Peak Tram?
The vlogger says it starts running at 7:30 a.m. and suggests arriving before 8:30 at the latest, because later at least 10 groups were waiting at every door.
How do you pay on a Hong Kong tram?
You board at the back, get off at the front and pay at the end. The vlogger paid 3 Hong Kong dollars, compared with 150 Hong Kong dollars for a historic tram tour.
When do the escalators in Central change direction?
The vlogger says they run downhill before 10:00 a.m. to get people to work and switch at 10:00 a.m. to bring people uphill. The vlogger says the system is 800 m long and goes over 18 sections.
What is the Central Market in Hong Kong?
The vlogger says it opened in 1842 as one of Hong Kong's earliest public markets, closed in 2003 for renovation and reopened in 2021 with cafes, shops and cultural exhibits. Most stores were still closed at 10:00 a.m.
What can you see at the former Central Police Station?
The vlogger reads that its oldest structure was built in 1864 as a three-story barrack block next to a prison. It is now a communal space with cafes and restaurants, and entry was free.
How many days do you need in Hong Kong?
After two days the vloggers say they missed a lot and think you need three days, or four if you want a day trip to Macau.
