Wednesday, February 12, 2020

HOU KONG HOTEL MACAU REVIEW


We booked this at Booking.com and paid Php 14,892.00 for 3 nights (x3 pax). 

Review? 
If you are sensitive of noise then I suggest you skip this one and look for other accommodation. We keep on hearing loud noises from the exit, specially during dawn. And we can hear the other room guest talking, very loud. There beds were not comfortable, feels like they only had a 2 inch foam and the rest are woods. They have 3 staffs who speak English 1 girl and 2 boys. the girl is okay, she's very friend and very accommodating to all our question, even the other boy the one who wears glasses his nice too. The other boy receptionist, is a snob and was a bit rude when we ask him question. We asked him twice because we did not understand what he was saying and he kinda get mad and was irritated. There WiFi connection is very weak, maybe because they have two restaurant downstairs both serves Thai Food, that has same WiFi connection with the hotel. 

Would I stay again??? 
  • NO. Will try other accommodation for sure. 

Why did we stay here? 
  • Because they have good reviews online, and the price is very reasonable.

Macau Peninsula Adventure (St. Paul Ruin's/Senado Square/Mount Fortress/Macau Eiffel Tower)


Hong Kong Day Tour from Macau


How to go to Hong Kong (Day Tour) from Macau (Point of Entry) via HZMB Bus


Arriving in Macau and Going to Hou Kong Hotel


Seeing the Floating Torii Gate of Ouo Shrine and Getting Lost!!!


Exploring Yoshinogari Historical Park, Saga Prefecture, Japan


Going to Yoshinogari Park in Saga and Getting Lost!!!


FUKUOKA SHRINES AND TEMPLES RUN!!! (Kushida/Tocho-ji/Hakozaki/Nanzoin)


Arriving in Fukuoka, Going to Hostel and Dinner in Yatai


How to go Hong Kong for a Day Tour coming from Macau via Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge

Want to visit Hong Kong for a day while in Macau for a couple of days and don’t feel like taking the ferry because your seasickness and your scared of getting drown because you don’t know how to swim? Worry no more!!! you can now take the HZMB bus! Also known as Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge buses. It provides an alternative option to ferry services which were previously the most popular means to travel between Macao-Hong Kong vice versa.

at Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade Park, overlooking Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong.

Here’s how we manage to navigate ourselves. 

  • You can take either 101X Bus or 102X Bus, depending on the location of your hotel. 
  • We took the 101X Bus as it is closed to, we were staying at (HOU KONG HOTEL MACAU)
  • 2 minutes from our Hotel there is a bus stop right in front of Sofitel Macau 
  • Fare is MOP6. 
*Make sure to give exact amount as the driver won’t give you changed for your bills. 

*Last stop of these buses is the HZMB Macao Port itself, so no need to worry.

Once you arrived at the HZMB Macao Port, head straight to the ticketing booth, Fare is MOP65. Clear immigration and board your bus. 

waiting for our bus ride bound for Hong Kong.

The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge (HZMB – 港珠澳大桥) is a 39-km bridge-tunnel system consisting of series of three cable-stayed bridges, one undersea tunnel, and two artificial islands that connects Hong Kong, Macau, and Zhuhai. The buses operate 24 hrs a day and depart between every 5 minutes in peak season and every 30 minutes in off-season. 45 minutes later, you will be arrived at HZMB Hong Kong Port. Head straight to clear immigration and voila you’re in Hong Kong soil!!! 

The Peak Tower Observatory Deck, overlooking Hong Kong's skyscraper.

How to go to Hong Kong Central from HZMB Hong Kong Port: 

  • Take the A21 buses bound for Kowloon and Tsim Sha Tsui. 
  • A21 buses are located at B5. 
  • Ticketing booth is right beside the B5 Waiting Area. 
Watch our adventure

Suggested places to visit in Hong Kong, for a day tour.

Since we only had a few hours in Hong Kong, we made sure to visit spots and tourist attractions that are close to each other.

First Stop: Exploring Tsim Sha Tsui and Kowloon (the shopping mecca of HK) we had a relaxing afternoon at Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade Park, overlooking the beautiful panoramic view of Victoria Harbour.

Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade overlooking the beautiful panoramic view of Victoria Harbour.

Nathan Road Kowloon.

Second Stop: We head to the Star Ferry Terminal, we saw the Hong Kong Tower Clock and a closer look of the Harbour. We took the ferry to crossed over Central Hongkong. 

Hong Kong Tower Clock.

view deck at Star Ferry Terminal, facing the Victoria Harbour.

Third Stop:
  • The Peak Observatory Deck - If your running out of time and wanted to see Hong Kong in one frame, make sure to head to the Sky Terrace 428 located at The Peak Tower, the highest outdoor viewing platform and one of the best place to see the spectacular panoramic view of Hong Kong. Admission fee for Adult HK$ 52 for Child (aged 3-11) and Senior (aged 65 or above concession) HK$26. Unfortunately, we decided to skip Sky Terrace 428 and just spent a few minutes at the Peak Observatory Deck as it is FREE and you get to see the same view.
Sky Terrace 428

The Peak Observatory Deck

  • The Peak Tram ride experience. - This iconic mode of transportation has been going since 1888, that carries both tourists and residents of Hong Kong, it also provides the most direct route from Garden Road Admiralty to Victoria Peak via the Mid-Levels, and offers good views over the harbour and skyscrapers of Hong Kong Island.
The Peak Tram

Inside The Peak Tram

Fourth Stop: Quarry Bay Monster Building (famous on social media for photo-op)



Last Stop: Hong Kong Disneyland. Too bad we weren't able to ride any rides because it was very later for us, when we get there. They were closing at 8pm and we arrived there around 6:30 pm. So instead of wasting our money for a few hours rides, we decided to just take a snap at the arch and call it a day.


Watch our adventure

There you have it guys, hope this blog helps you in planning your Macau-Hongkong itinerary.

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Sunday, February 2, 2020

MACAU: Curry Fish Balls


Curry fish balls are famous and widespread street food around Hong Kong and Macau area. It’s made of the fish meat and flour mix, fried and cooked with the coconut flavored curry powder. It has chili sauce and sweet sauce. Every store establishment has their own secret curry recipe. Wherever you may go in Macau or Hongkong you can always see someone selling this food in the corner, even in some of their convenient stores. So make sure to try this food, get a wooden stick, poke the balls and ENJOY! #tinEATS

Watch our Macau adventure here;