[HK; 2015] Central | Sheung Wan | The Peak | Temple Street

DAY 2

Jordan MTR [Mcdonalds] > Central MTR [Mak's Noodles 麥奀雲吞麵世家, Tai Cheong Bakery 泰昌餅家, Lan Fong Yuan 蘭芳園, Mid Levels Escalators] > Sheung Wan MTR [Lemon King 檸檬王] > The Peak > Duddell Street Steps and Gas Lamps > Temple Street

1. Jordan MTR [Mcdonalds] > Central MTR [Mak's Noodles 麥奀雲吞麵世家, Tai Cheong Bakery 泰昌餅家, Lan Fong Yuan 蘭芳園, Mid Levels Escalators]

Decided to try Mcdonalds' Breakfast at Hong Kong, and they have macaronis for their breakfast menu! 

Not that bad, perhaps too much seasonings in the soup that me thirsty.

Traveled to Central MTR for the famous Wanton Noodles... and had to climb slopes after slopes.

HAHA good way to burn calories!

After misreading the map here and there, finally found Mak's Noodles!

Mak's Noodles, Central MTR Exit D2;
77 Wellington St., Central

Sorry to say, nothing special about this small bowl of Wanton Noodles. I guess I prefer Singapore's version of Wanton Mee.

After Mak's Noodles, we walked over to Tai Cheong Bakery.

Tai Cheong Bakery, Central MTR Exit D2;
35 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central;
http://www.taoheung.com.hk/en/brands/tai_cheong_bakery/index_p_2.html

I think they are famous for their egg tarts, so we bought 2 of them to try... the egg tart looks good but tasted average.

My friend wanted the restroom so badly, but all the shopping centers do not provide toilet for the public. So we went to ask a convenient store helper and she told us the public restroom is like hidden at some alley. Not much of a choice, we bravely walked over to that alley and to our surprise the public restroom was super clean!!!

While looking for the restroom we passed by this shop which has a super long queue. After visiting the restroom, we decided to come over and join the queue (without knowing what they are selling)

Fong Yuen, Central MTR Exit D2;
Gage St, Central

We have no idea what to order, so we asked the Hong Kongese sitting next to us what did they ordered. They recommended this French Toast to us, and taught us how to eat, very nice of them. The French Toast was so good and sweet, loved it bits and pieces. It went with well the Iced Milk Tea (the iced version is better than the warm version). I craved for the Iced Milk Tea the minute I left the shop!

Feeling full, we decided to ride on the Mid Levels Escalators!

Spot for the Octopus Card Machine that gives HKD$2 credit!

I guess this is the stretch of Escalators which Running Man carried out their mission!

Going further up and looking back how far we went!

We traveled all the way to the top, where there is practically nothing much we can do there. Please note that traveling all the way to the top end Escalators will not bring you closer to The Peak!

2. Central MTR > Sheung Wan MTR [Lemon King 檸檬王]

We walked over to Sheung Wan MTR to look for Lemon King.. and we found cute shops on the way which stock up pretty gifts which can be bought back as souvenirs at a reasonable pricing.

 

petite petite, Sheung Wan MTR Exit B2;
18 Aberdeen St, Central

And this pink unknown shop next to petite petite.

Around another 5mins walk down, will be able to see the famous Lemon King!

 

Lemon King, Sheung Wan MTR Exit B2;
Wing Kut Street, Sheung Wan;
lemonking.wix.com/lemonking

Lemon King is famous for all its lemon related products, like lemon ginger and lemon preserved fruits. Even their plum preserved fruits are great to eat. Definitely recommend their products, but they are selling at a higher price.

3. Sheung Wan MTR > The Peak

As we were not following our initial itinerary, so we just anyhow walked around Sheung Wan.

And we realised that there are plenty Ding Ding trams on the road, without hesitation, we started figuring out the tram route to The Peak.

Eastbound from Hillier Street Stop to Murray Road Stop;
ttps://www.hktramways.com

Quite an opener experience, first time taking such a mini size tram!

Alighted at Murray Road which is the nearest stop to The Peak Tram Terminus, and walked a 7-8mins distance.

THE QUEUE WAS HORRIBLE! THE QUEUE WAS HORRIBLE! THE QUEUE WAS HORRIBLE!

We arrived close to 4pm and OMG the tram queue was like 30mins long. (had to squeeze so hard with those China tourists)

The tram ride was alright, not as scary as imagined.

We arrived the peak at 5pm, and saw a clear Grey Hongkong Skies.

5.30pm, clear Blue Skies.

6pm, officially Dark Blue Skies

It was freezing cold up there, will advise to bring along a sweater or cardigan, I think our impromptu trip to The Peak was well-planned. And yes, we spent 1 hour in the freezing cold peak just to see the changes.

4. The Peak > Duddell Street Steps and Gas Lamps

Headed back to the ground, and realised the tram queue to the peak was crazy. (it was like double of what we queued) I would really advice not to attempt going The Peak after 6pm.

Took bus back to Central MTR and headed for some more sightseeing.

Bus 15C, from The Peak Tram Terminus to Central MTR;
http://www.nwstbus.com.hk/pda/routeinfo.aspx?intLangID=1&searchtype=1&routenumber=15C&route=15C&routetype=D&company=7

From Central MTR, we walked to the Duddell Street Steps and Gas Lamps

Duddell Street Steps & Gas Lamps, Central MTR Exit D1

It is the last 4 gas lamps in Hong Kong. I thought the street will be super romantic or something, but to my dismay, it looks like just a normal street steps.

5. Duddell Street Steps and Gas Lamps > Temple Street

Went back to Jordan MTR, left some of our stuffs at the hostel, and headed to Temple Street for dinner. Temple Street is located the street beside the hostel.

Read blogs from Taiwan travelers, they love to have Claypot Rice from this restaurant which has 5 stalls all over Temple Streets.

興記菜館 Hing Kee Restaurant; Yau Ma Tei MTR Exit C;
15 Temple St, Hong Kong

Although Claypot Rice is their specialty, but I think the Oyster Egg should get some mention.

It was super good despite the lousy appearance. It has a crispy texture and the egg and oyster was soft and delicious. Better than Taiwan's or even Singapore's Oyster Egg!

The claypot rice was normal. Like Singapore's version. Did not catch much of my attention. But what was really fun, we followed the Hong Kongese on the way they eat their claypot rice. And I guess the 2 couples sitting next to us was suspicious about us.

After the heavy dinner, we had a walk around Temple Street, and all I could say, it was worse than Ladies Street.

Temple Street is rather long stretch, one nearer to Jordan and another nearer to Yau Ma Tei. Yau Ma Tei portion is just like Ladies Street, selling almost similar stuffs. But the portion over at Jordan is rather complicated.

The Temple Street nearer to Jordan is actually a red light district. So you can see guys/uncles standing all around the street "analyzing" young females passing by them. You can even see prostitutes standing all over the street. Massage parlours are like the most common thing over there. And the middle section between Jordan and Yau Ma Tei, there was a stretch selling adult toys. Like openly selling them in push-carts or on tables.

It was quite uncomfortable and awkward for a female tourist who wants to travel safe. But I believe the authorities has noted the problem, I could see police patrolling around there.

But I have to say, it was really an eye opener.

So if you ask me about Temple Street, I would say just stop at Yau Ma Tei portion will do.

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