The last time I visited Hong Kong was when I was still in grade school. My mom & I went back here to celebrate my birthday last Nov 2025 & here is what we did.
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Causeway Bay
Tsim Sha Tsui & Mongkok
Central & Wan Chai
Causeway Bay
Our hotel was just a 5-minute walk from Causeway Bay. It was really convenient for us to walk here so we could eat breakfast/dinner & go shopping.
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
Most of the items here were on SALE!! It has many floors where you can buy makeup, luxury bags, clothes, shoes, appliances, & more.
Sogo Mall (Causeway Bay), Hong Kong
Bought myself a Kate Spade. iirc this bag was 50% sale on Sogo Mall!
Kate Spade Emma Shoulder Bag Light Frozen Lilac
ok I know we were in Hong Kong but we still visited this to buy pasalubong
Don Don Donki, Hong Kong
took a picture outside & just quickly checked this mall out.
Times Square, Hong Kong
Tsim Sha Tsui & Mongkok
Rode a tram to the Wan Chai area so we could go to the Wan Chai Pier. We just rode a regular tram, though there's a sightseeing tram if you want to check that out.
Hong Kong Tramways
Cheapest way to cross the Victoria Harbour & you'll enjoy a scenic view. To maximise the ferry ride, I recommend the long way, which is Wan Chai ↔ Tsim Sha Tsui.
Star Ferry Ride: Wan Chai ↔ Tsim Sha Tsui
shopping district + foodie hotspot. easy to access around on foot & has many local resto, shops, food stalls, etc.
Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Famous landmark in Tsim Sai Tsui. It's near Victoria Harbour, so it offers many scenic views.
Former Kowloon-Canton Railway Clock Tower
has a nice facade & we took a picture outside this hotel
The Peninsula, Hong Kong
must-try roast goost! super delicious.
Yung Kee Roast Goose Restaurant, Tsim Sai Tsui, Hong Kong
Lots of famous markets here, such as Ladies' Market, Sneakers Street, Lung Fung Mall, & more. Also, if you love cats, you can see the 3d cat billboard here.
Mongkok, Hong Kong
Central & Wan Chai
I vaguely remember riding this when I was a kid. Anyway, we rode this again. We just bought a one-way ticket to the top & didn't get the one with the viewing deck. There are plenty of places inside & outside to take pictures. They added more ...
Peak Tram, Hong Kong
From the Peak, we rode a bus to IFC Mall. Inside are mostly high-end shops. Lots of gorgeous displays where you can take pictures. Since it was Nov, we got to see the Christmas decors.
IFC Mall, Hong Kong
There's a free observation deck on the 55th floor. Just go to the info desk & provide a valid ID. Aside from the stunning city views, there's also the Hong Kong Monetary Authority Museum, where you can engage with the interactive displays & l...
Two International Finance Centre, Hong Kong
Didn't really explore this place, but it's filled with boutique shops & foodie hotspots. If you want to wander a street market, the Tai Yuen Street Market & Wan Chai Market are nearby.