Hong Kong Day 1

It's Christmas Eve!

Reached the hotel around noon. Got a fantastic room overlooking the main street but high enough to be away from the noise of the traffic. Room is large and spacious. Lovely!

Walked to a small temple which Temple Street is named after. Small and 'cozy'.

Had lunch at Mido Cafe which serves great french toast. Huge plate of fat char siew noodles but noodles were too good to describe. HK egg noodles are the best!

Walked southwards past Kowloon Park and onwards to the Avenue of Stars. Great view of Hong Kong Island and the high-rise buildings despite the bad haze.

Crowds starting coming in for the fireworks display at 8pm. Decided to get on a cruise to enjoy the fireworks without having to squeeze with the crowds.

The high-rise buildings on both sides of the harbour were so lovely decorated with lights. All pictures of Santa, presents and Christmas trees. Some were even animated!

Fireworks was kinda disappointing - small sporadic ones - compared to the huge ones that I'm used to seeing in Singapore.

Took all of 3 hours to get back to hotel walking with the crowds. Phew!