24 Jan 2005
OH MY GOD!! My legs are killing me. It’s as if I’ve just finished a marathon! I went to Tsim Sha Tsui today. Went there by MTR (Mass Transit Railway) , it’s an underground subway system. The ride from Tai Wo Hau to Tsim Sha Tsui is $8.20 for 12 stops. The transportation system in HK is just wonderful. Whether by ferry, rail or tram, you can get around easily. Almost all public transportations utilize the Octopus card, which is an electronic fare card (it’s like a prepaid card and after you touch the card at special sensors, it automatically deducts the fare from the card. It can also be used at certain supermarkets, even 7-Elevens! Talk about cashless revolution—No more small change!). Octopus cars are available at the Customer Service Centers in any Airport Express or MTR station.
*The Octopus card is actually like the “ Touch ‘n Go” card in Malaysia, and the EZLink card used in Singapore.*
After reaching the Tsim Sha Tsui station, I used the E exit. Then follow signs to
Salisbury Road. There will be a huge Esprit store( 5 floors!) on your right. Be sure to stop by there, it’s full of great bargains. I got a top for $19!! The Esprit store sells apparel for both gender and even kids. They even have Red Earth cosmetics on sale.
Took the underground subway passage (pedestrian tunnel) to cross Salisbury road. Then follow the sign to Teddy Bear Kingdom. It’s HK’s first and only teddy bear museum. It houses over 400 teddy bears from all over the world. Admission to the teddy bear museum is $25. Opening hour: Daily from 11.30am to 10.00 pm.
Then followed signs to New World Centre, it’s a shopping arcade and right next to it is the Renaissance Hotel. Go through New World Center, and you’ll reach the Avenue of Stars. It’s a new tourist attraction in HK. It’s like the HK version of Hollywood walk of fame, with handprint impressions of HK superstars e.g. Jackie Chan on the pavement. I didn’t find it interesting L , but it sure did attract a lot of tourists.
After that I went to the HK Museum of art. Admission is $10 for adults. It’s free admission on Wednesdays. The museum was founded in 1962, it houses a collection of over 13000 items, including paintings, antiques etc. The visit to the museum was enlightening, though I couldn’t really grasp the idea of art.
After a quick lunch, I headed on to the Harbour City, just next to the Star Ferry Pier. Continued shopping until 4 something. Had to head back home before 6pm to avoid the rush hour. Took the MTR back home J
# Love watching the TV programmes here. Even the TV ads. are interesting. Loved the “Lacoste- Touch Of Pink” advertisement. Actually loved the song, it’s “Save your kisses for me” by Natasha Thomas.#
*The Octopus card is actually like the “ Touch ‘n Go” card in Malaysia, and the EZLink card used in Singapore.*
After reaching the Tsim Sha Tsui station, I used the E exit. Then follow signs to
Salisbury Road. There will be a huge Esprit store( 5 floors!) on your right. Be sure to stop by there, it’s full of great bargains. I got a top for $19!! The Esprit store sells apparel for both gender and even kids. They even have Red Earth cosmetics on sale.
Took the underground subway passage (pedestrian tunnel) to cross Salisbury road. Then follow the sign to Teddy Bear Kingdom. It’s HK’s first and only teddy bear museum. It houses over 400 teddy bears from all over the world. Admission to the teddy bear museum is $25. Opening hour: Daily from 11.30am to 10.00 pm.
Then followed signs to New World Centre, it’s a shopping arcade and right next to it is the Renaissance Hotel. Go through New World Center, and you’ll reach the Avenue of Stars. It’s a new tourist attraction in HK. It’s like the HK version of Hollywood walk of fame, with handprint impressions of HK superstars e.g. Jackie Chan on the pavement. I didn’t find it interesting L , but it sure did attract a lot of tourists.
After that I went to the HK Museum of art. Admission is $10 for adults. It’s free admission on Wednesdays. The museum was founded in 1962, it houses a collection of over 13000 items, including paintings, antiques etc. The visit to the museum was enlightening, though I couldn’t really grasp the idea of art.
After a quick lunch, I headed on to the Harbour City, just next to the Star Ferry Pier. Continued shopping until 4 something. Had to head back home before 6pm to avoid the rush hour. Took the MTR back home J
# Love watching the TV programmes here. Even the TV ads. are interesting. Loved the “Lacoste- Touch Of Pink” advertisement. Actually loved the song, it’s “Save your kisses for me” by Natasha Thomas.#
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