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First Thoughts on Hong Kong (flying Cathay Pacific Business Class)
Hong Kong Family Adventure: Tian Tan Buddha & Ngong Ping
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Hi, we are Stephen, Jess, Hunter and baby Koa - an Australian family who have had quite the journey. After travelling the world as a couple in 2020 we had our very first baby, we then...
Hi, we are Stephen, Jess, Hunter and baby Koa - an Australian family who have had quite the journey. After travelling the world as a couple in 2020 we had our very first baby, we then spent the following year self-converted a van before moving into it full-time to drive around Australia. Cut to 2023 we welcomed our second child Koa into the world before resuming full-time travel around the world.
This Australian family's Hong Kong adventure began with a luxurious Cathay Pacific Business Class flight from Bali. Their first impressions of Hong Kong are captured in this vlog, showcasing a delightful mix of modern city life and cultural experiences. From the iconic Tian Tan Buddha and Ngong Ping Village, accessible via the Ngong Ping 360 cable car, to the vibrant street food scene, the video offers a glimpse into the diverse offerings of Hong Kong. Prepare to be charmed by this family's exploration of this dynamic Asian city!
Hi, we are Stephen, Jess, Hunter and baby Koa - an Australian family who have had quite the journey. After travelling the world as a couple in 2020 we had our very first baby, we then spent the following year self-converted a van before moving into it full-time to drive around Australia. Cut to 2023 we welcomed our second child Koa into the world before resuming full-time travel around the world.
Stephen, Jess and their children leave Bali for Hong Kong on a Cathay Pacific regional business-class flight. They describe the airport assistance, family seating and onboard meal, then arrive in Hong Kong late in the evening. At the hotel they compare their late-night taxi quote with an Uber quote and recommend the Airport Express for travelers without sleeping children and lots of luggage. The next day they discuss setting up the Octopus tourist app for payments and transit. They ride the Ngong Ping 360 cable car up in a crystal cabin and return in a standard cabin; the crystal-cabin queue is much shorter during their visit, though clouds later obscure the mountain views. They walk through Ngong Ping Village, visit Po Lin Monastery and Tian Tan Big Buddha, and mention vegetarian food at the monastery. Payment apps do not work reliably for them, so they use an Octopus card, a credit card and cash. They buy snacks at a 7-Eleven, then find a nearby restaurant with vegetarian dumplings and milk tea. The family describes Hong Kong as green and mountainous and shares practical observations from their short visit.
Stephen, Jess and their children fly from Bali to Hong Kong in Cathay Pacific regional business class, then explore Ngong Ping by crystal cabin cable car, visit the village and Tian Tan Big Buddha, and try local food. They discuss using the Octopus app, finding vegetarian dumplings and dealing with low visibility in the mountains. The video is a family’s first-impressions trip, not a general airline review.
A family’s first Hong Kong trip, from a business-class flight to Ngong Ping and the Big Buddha.
Hong Kong Family Arrival, Ngong Ping Cable Car and Big Buddha
13:20 The family says their late-night taxi quote was HK$400, compared with HK$340 for Uber. They suggest the Airport Express for travelers without sleeping children and lots of luggage, but do not state its fare.
16:33 They set up the Octopus tourist app for transit and payments; the standard app they tried required a Hong Kong or China SIM. In their case, the tourist version worked with Apple sign-in and an Apple Pay top-up.
19:35 At Ngong Ping 360, the family chooses a crystal cabin uphill and a standard cabin on the return. They say the crystal-cabin queue was much shorter than the standard line during their visit.
23:17 The cable car climbs into cloud and the family says they should have brought a jacket. Check the mountain forecast and pack an extra layer, since visibility and temperature changed during their ride.
31:56 The family finds a nearby shop with vegetarian dumplings after their 7-Eleven stop yields few options. They order half fried and half boiled; ask what is available locally if you need a specific diet.
35:00 When the family worries that some shops may not take Mastercard, they find an HSBC ATM and withdraw cash. Their payment-app setup was unreliable, so keep a backup payment method while traveling.
13:20 The family says their late-night taxi quote was HK$400, compared with HK$340 for Uber. They suggest the Airport Express for travelers without sleeping children and lots of luggage, but do not state its fare.
16:33 They set up the Octopus tourist app for transit and payments; the standard app they tried required a Hong Kong or China SIM. In their case, the tourist version worked with Apple sign-in and an Apple Pay top-up.
19:35 At Ngong Ping 360, the family chooses a crystal cabin uphill and a standard cabin on the return. They say the crystal-cabin queue was much shorter than the standard line during their visit.
23:17 The cable car climbs into cloud and the family says they should have brought a jacket. Check the mountain forecast and pack an extra layer, since visibility and temperature changed during their ride.
31:56 The family finds a nearby shop with vegetarian dumplings after their 7-Eleven stop yields few options. They order half fried and half boiled; ask what is available locally if you need a specific diet.
35:00 When the family worries that some shops may not take Mastercard, they find an HSBC ATM and withdraw cash. Their payment-app setup was unreliable, so keep a backup payment method while traveling.
0:00 Flying from Bali to Hong Kong
3:18 Boarding business class with kids
12:23 Arriving in Hong Kong
13:20 Comparing airport transport
14:28 Trying a Hong Kong breakfast
16:33 Setting up the Octopus app
19:35 Ngong Ping 360 cable car
20:14 Riding the crystal cabin
25:16 Exploring Ngong Ping Village
26:32 Po Lin Monastery and Big Buddha
29:06 Troubleshooting payment apps
31:04 Snacks and vegetarian dumplings
35:32 First Hong Kong shopping
0:00 Intro
Which Ngong Ping 360 cabin did the family choose?
They rode up in a crystal cabin and returned in a standard cabin. They say the crystal-cabin line was much shorter during their visit.
What can visitors see at Ngong Ping?
The family explores Ngong Ping Village, visits Po Lin Monastery and sees Tian Tan Big Buddha. They mention vegetarian food at the monastery.
Did the family’s payment apps work in Hong Kong?
They had trouble getting their apps to work reliably. They used the Octopus tourist app, a credit card and cash during the trip.
Where did the family find vegetarian food?
They found a nearby restaurant selling vegetarian dumplings, ordered half fried and half boiled, and had milk tea.
