{"id":18558,"date":"2025-08-20T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-20T07:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/destary.com\/?p=18558"},"modified":"2025-08-19T06:13:50","modified_gmt":"2025-08-19T04:13:50","slug":"logbook-hong-kong-a-short-trip-with-great-impressions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/destary.com\/en\/logbooks\/logbook-hong-kong-a-short-trip-with-great-impressions\/","title":{"rendered":"Logbook: Hong Kong \u2013 A short trip with great impressions"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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For us, Hong Kong was just a stopover \u2013 a few days between the first and second halves of our journey. Nevertheless, we wanted to make the most of our time there and get a feel for the city. Having arrived with no great expectations, we allowed ourselves to drift through narrow streets and past skyscrapers. We took the train up to the Peak and walked through markets, temples and shopping centres. <\/p>

What follows is not a complete travel guide, but an honest account of our four days in Hong Kong, with everyday moments, surprising insights, and the usual travel chaos.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Day 1 \u2013 Our first view of Hong Kong at night<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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As our plane approaches landing, the deep black of night lies below us. Suddenly, as if from nowhere, the city’s sea of lights breaks through the cloud cover. Hong Kong lies before us, dramatically lit by low-hanging clouds and bright colours. The city seems to glow from within. It’s an almost surreal sight. Spellbound and fascinated, we are glued to the windows as the aeroplane slowly descends. <\/p>

Our journey continues on the ground as we take an Uber through the city at night. We drive past glass-clad skyscrapers, over bridges, and into the heart of this vibrant metropolis. It’s going to be an exciting few days! <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Day 2 \u2013 Spectacular Views<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The day starts off down to earth: Our laundry urgently needs attention. While the washing machine does its work, we treat ourselves to a few snacks and drinks from 7-Eleven \u2013 a ritual that should never be missed when travelling in Asia. Then, smelling fresh, we head to the famous Peak Tram. We let a tram pass so that we can sit right at the front; or actually the back. This proves to be a smart move, as the view during the ride is fantastic: the steep roads winding their way up the mountain like a green tunnel look like something out of a film. Once we reach the top, the Peak Tower awaits us, a labyrinth of shops, restaurants, souvenir shops, and exhibitions that is sure to confuse. Everything flashes and sparkles. The view? Spectacular, even without the paid viewing platform. On one of the freely accessible levels, we drink coffee, eat egg tarts and breathe in the mountain air while looking down on the city, which looks like a postcard. <\/p>

We take the double-decker tram back down, which is a nostalgic experience with almost the same charm. Finally, hunger leads us to a culinary classic: Ichiran ramen. Memories of Tokyo come flooding back. Slurp, savour and be happy! For dessert, we try a ‘mummy pancake’, which is crispy and warm \u2013 a must in Hong Kong! <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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What a start to our time in Hong Kong! We could see the skyline when we landed yesterday, of course, but the view from the Peak Tower was even more beautiful! The egg tart was interesting. I think we both prefer the Mammy Pancakes, though \u2014 we call them bubble waffles! <\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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