Hong Kong 2010 - Highlights of Day 3

Today is a Resting day for us, after the exertions of Ocean Park yesterday and yes, the trip to Disneyland tomorrow. Today’s agenda is to make a trip to Wong Tai Sin Temple, have a hearty DIM SUM lunch and to do some shopping and have an early day in preserving energy for tomorrow.

We started the day with a hearty Traditional Hong Kong Local Breakfast. (Which will be covered under What we ate in Day 3). After that, Jaylen suddenly said he wanted to Poo!

We went back to our room for Jaylen to poo. It was a relief cos he didn’t poo yesterday (Ocean Park) and won’t poo tomorrow (Disneyland)!

Snippet of his “Big Business”

We reached Wong Tai Sin Temple but cos there was a ceremony, we didn’t manage to get in.

Jaylen posing with Doraemon Christmas display @ 龍翔中心 next to Wong Tai Sin Temple

He insisted on taking photos of Mrs Cheong and myself. Nice?

Jaylen saw the 大闸蟹 for the 1st time

After 龍翔中心 , we went to Festival Walk (又一城)

Jaylen playing with a mini Dinosaur @ Page One Bookstore

One of the attractions at Festival Walk (又一城) is the ice skating rink

After Festival Walk (又一城), we went for a good Dim sum Lunch at our hotel, 旺角維景酒店. (Which will be covered under What we ate in Day 3).

After that, we went to shop at Argyle Centre (旺角中心), as Mrs Cheong wanted to do some shopping. But Alas, it was so crowded. Maybe it was a Sunday that's why the crowds were in full force. It was almost impossible to shop, especially with Jaylen around. we end up giving up and left, buying a pair of leggings for my MIL. We proceeded to Ladies Market and decided to proceed back to hotel due to the huge crowd and our next day’s programme.

Jaylen enjoying his ice cream in the room (in his briefs)

Snippet of his ice cream enjoyment

Coming up next … … What we ate in our Day 3 of our Hong Kong Holiday!

Hong Kong 2010 - What we ate in Day 2

The day’s meal started at the entrance of Ocean Park.

菠萝包 from this bakery just opposite our Hotel

For our lunch, it was Macdonald’s at Ocean Park. Didn’t manage to take any photos as we had difficulty finding place to sit and eat. Anyway, Who doesn’t know what Macdonald has?

For Our Dinner, we went to this Hong Kong Fast Food Chain called 大快活“Fairwood”

Dinner for Mrs Cheong – Shanghai Pork Chop with mixed veg rice set

Dinner for Jaylen – Mixed roast trio with rice

My dinner – Beef and Pork Shabu Shabu with Udon Noodles

Shabu Shabu Broth – Century Egg with coriander. Very Nice and unique.

After Dinner, We went to the Symphony of Lights Show and then proceeded to Temple Street Market. Before we hit the shopping, We went to 許留山 for desserts!

Jaylen’s dessert - 龟苓膏

Mrs Cheong's dessert - 雪梨冰糖燉雪蛤

My dessert - Mango sago with additional Mango

Coming up next … … Highlights of Day 3!

Hong Kong 2010 - Highlights of Day 2

The 1st full day in Hong Kong plan was to go to Ocean Park! Yeah! Its been 10 years since Mrs Cheong and myself been there and its a 1st for Jaylen!

We woke up early and rushed to Admiralty to catch Bus 629 to Ocean Park

We have reached and waiting for its door to open!

This was one of the reason we are here – Panda! (This is 安安)

Nice shot of the Panda. (This is 佳佳)

Mama and Jaylen enjoyed this ride so much, they went for it 3 times!

Look at how much they enjoyed it!

We caught this show on “Victory” the Sea Lion. Very Nice show compared to others i seen.

Mrs Cheong playing a ride which is not suitable for children

Jaylen giving Mrs Cheong moral support while she play (Hilarious)

Mrs Cheong also played this “Abyss” ride. Too bad no other photos/video is clear.

We proceeded to Pacific Place, home of the Sea Lions. Out of the blue, Jaylen seems to like them very much.

Here you see Mrs Cheong and Jaylen feeding the Sea Lions

With that, we left Ocean Park. We covered almost all the sights but not all the rides as the crowd was getting bigger and bigger as the hour go by. We left Ocean Park and proceeded to Dinner (Which i will elaborate in the “What we ate in Day 2” post. ) After Dinner, we rushed to Victoria Harbour (On Tsim Sha Tsui side) to catch the Symphony of Lights Show. Its on daily at 8pm.

A shot of the Symphony of Lights Show

A selection of the Symphony of Lights Show

Panoramic View of Victoria Harbour (Click on Photo for bigger View)

After the Show, we went to shop at Temple Street market and bought something Jaylen really really like. He can’t wait to go back to hotel room to play.

See the toys Papa bought me

Jaylen playing happily

So this was the end of our Day 2 in Hong Kong. Ocean Park on a Saturday can be really crowded and packed to the brim. Well, this was a rehearsal for the bigger theme park, later on in the trip.

Coming up next … … What we ate in our Day 2 of our Hong Kong Holiday!

Hong Kong 2010 – What we ate in Day 1

The day’s meal started on-board our Singapore Airlines B777-200 flight to Hong Kong.

Pre-Lunch snacks of Local Mixed Nuts and Crackers

Jaylen’s kids meal

Kid’s meal main course – Fish Fingers

Adult’s Meal choice 1

Main course - Braised Pork with rice

Adult’s Meal choice 2

Main Course – Roast Chicken with vegetables

Desert – Chocolate ice cream

Jaylen’s Dinner – Cheesy Hotdog from New York Fries @ Langham Place Mall

Mrs Cheong’s Dinner – Spicy Beef Noodles from Korea House @ Langham Place Mall

My Dinner – Curry Beef Brisket Noodles from Cambo Cafeteria @ Langham Place Mall

Coming up next … … Highlights of Day 2, Ocean Park Day!

Hong Kong 2010 – Highlights of Day 1

It’s been 2 years and 9 months since Cheong Family went on a Holiday. The last trip, in Feb 2008 was to Perth. This time round, Mrs Cheong and i decided to go to Hong Kong for 1 reason. To bring Jaylen to Disneyland! And the other programmes will also be all for Jaylen.

This was my 5th Trip to Hong Kong, Mrs Cheong’s 2nd (1st time flying Singapore Airlines) and of course Jaylen’s 1st time for both Hong Kong and Singapore Airlines.

It’s been 10 years since i brought Mrs Cheong and her sis to Hong Kong and it took me quite awhile to do some research before heading there.

So, on 19th November 2010, started a 7 days Cheong Family Bonding holiday @ Hong Kong!

Jaylen with his SIA Boarding Pass

Cheong Family before embarking on our holiday

Seated at Row 35 A, B, C on-board SIA B777-200 to Hong Kong

 

Its a bit chilly on our 1st day, around 19 degrees C so Jaylen put on his Gloves

We took bus A21 from Chek Lap Kok Airport to our hotel, 5 stops away at hotel doorstep

Adult HK$33, Child HK$16.5

Our room @ MetroPark Hotel Mongkok 旺角維景酒店

Hello Kitty @ London display at Langham Mall, Mongkok on till 2nd Jan 2011

Jaylen and Mrs Cheong obviously fans of Hello Kitty

Nice Mother and Son Photo

If you are that tall, you got to pay for your rides!

With that, we decided to return to our room to rest early cos tomorrow we will be going to Ocean Park for a whole day of Fun and bonding.

Coming up next … … What we ate in our Day 1 of our Hong Kong Holiday!