{"id":1000,"date":"2016-03-10T04:42:46","date_gmt":"2016-03-10T04:42:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/?p=1000"},"modified":"2019-01-10T11:43:37","modified_gmt":"2019-01-10T00:43:37","slug":"48-hours-in-hong-kong","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/48-hours-in-hong-kong\/","title":{"rendered":"48 Hours In Hong Kong"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/HKG-Blog.jpg\" class=\"broken_link\"><noscript><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/HKG-Blog.jpg\" alt width=\"1920\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/HKG-Blog.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/HKG-Blog-300x97.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/HKG-Blog-768x248.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/HKG-Blog-1024x331.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/HKG-Blog-1200x388.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/HKG-Blog-345x111.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/HKG-Blog-770x249.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\"><\/noscript><img class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4458 lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201920%20620%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt width=\"1920\" height=\"620\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%201920%20620%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/HKG-Blog.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/HKG-Blog-300x97.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/HKG-Blog-768x248.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/HKG-Blog-1024x331.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/HKG-Blog-1200x388.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/HKG-Blog-345x111.jpg 345w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/HKG-Blog-770x249.jpg 770w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/HKG-Blog.jpg\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p>Guest Contributor: Zoe Abbott<\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/hong-kong\/\">Hong Kong<\/a> is a unique, bustling and dynamic city with a spectacular skyline and harbour. The city is a fantastic blend of culture, shopping and world-class dining and is the perfect stopover destination en route to China. Here Zoe Abbott, Customer Insight Manager at Wendy Wu Tours, describes her favourite sights and experiences.<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1005\" style=\"width: 880px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a class=\"lightbox broken_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/zoe-abbott-in-hong-kong.jpg\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1005\" class=\"wp-image-1005 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/zoe-abbott-in-hong-kong.jpg\" alt=\"Zoe at The Peak, 48 Hours in Hong Kong\" width=\"870\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/zoe-abbott-in-hong-kong.jpg 870w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/zoe-abbott-in-hong-kong-300x138.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1005\" class=\"wp-image-1005 size-full lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20870%20400%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Zoe at The Peak, 48 Hours in Hong Kong\" width=\"870\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20870%20400%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 870px) 100vw, 870px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/zoe-abbott-in-hong-kong.jpg 870w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/zoe-abbott-in-hong-kong-300x138.jpg 300w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/zoe-abbott-in-hong-kong.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1005\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Zoe at The Peak, Hong Kong<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Day 1 <\/strong><\/h2>\n<h2>MORNING &#8211; The Peak<\/h2>\n<p>A visit up The Peak, the highest point on Hong Kong Island, is a must for any visitor to Hong Kong. I would take the Peak Tram, an exhilarating ride on the funicular railway to the top, and then spend an hour or so admiring the view over the harbour below. This is a great way to start your time in Hong Kong and definitely gives you a good orientation of the city.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1010\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a class=\"lightbox broken_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/hong-kong-street.jpg\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1010\" class=\"wp-image-1010 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/hong-kong-street-300x138.jpg\" alt=\"Streets Around Sham Shui Po 48 Hours in Hong Kong\" width=\"300\" height=\"138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/hong-kong-street-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/hong-kong-street.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1010\" class=\"wp-image-1010 size-medium lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20138%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Streets Around Sham Shui Po 48 Hours in Hong Kong\" width=\"300\" height=\"138\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20138%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/hong-kong-street-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/hong-kong-street.jpg 870w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/hong-kong-street-300x138.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1010\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Streets Around Sham Shui Po<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>LUNCH<\/h2>\n<p>Jump on the MTR (Hong Kong\u2019s public transport system) and head over to Sham Shui Po, one of Hong Kong\u2019s best foodie districts. Feel like a local and sample many of the local foods, including delicious cakes, noodles and dim sum.<\/p>\n<h2>AFTERNOON &#8211; Hong Kong Island<\/h2>\n<p>I would recommend a short cruise around Aberdeen Harbour to see the old junks and fishing boats, followed by a visit to Stanley Market to pick up your quintessential Hong Kong trinkets. A visit to Hong Kong wouldn\u2019t be the same without a trip here.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1008\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a class=\"lightbox broken_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/symphony-of-lights-hong-kong.jpg\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1008\" class=\"wp-image-1008 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/symphony-of-lights-hong-kong-300x138.jpg\" alt=\"Symphony of Lights 48 Hours in Hong Kong\" width=\"300\" height=\"138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/symphony-of-lights-hong-kong-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/symphony-of-lights-hong-kong.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1008\" class=\"wp-image-1008 size-medium lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20138%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"Symphony of Lights 48 Hours in Hong Kong\" width=\"300\" height=\"138\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20138%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/symphony-of-lights-hong-kong-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/symphony-of-lights-hong-kong.jpg 870w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/symphony-of-lights-hong-kong-300x138.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1008\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Symphony of Lights, Hong Kong<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>EVENING<\/h2>\n<p>Take the Star Ferry across the bay to Kowloon and walk along the Avenue of Stars, pausing to take in the Symphony of Lights \u2013 an astonishing display of neon lights and lasers dancing over the Hong Kong waterfront. For a great local food experience, head to Temple Street Night Market \u2013 I ate some of the most delicious food I\u2019ve ever had, whilst sat out on small benches, watching the world go by.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Day 2 <\/strong><\/h3>\n<h2>MORNING<\/h2>\n<p>After a relaxing sleep at the Metropark hotel, head to the MTR and take the metro to Kowloon Park for a morning stroll. I loved walking around Kowloon Park, where you can see the local people taking advantage of one of Hong Kong\u2019s green spaces. It\u2019s a small snippet of serenity in the middle of the Hong Kong skyscraper jungle.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_1006\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a class=\"lightbox broken_link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/tian-tan-buddha.jpg\"><noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1006\" class=\"wp-image-1006 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/tian-tan-buddha-300x138.jpg\" alt=\"The Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau Island 48 Hours in Hong Kong\" width=\"300\" height=\"138\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/tian-tan-buddha-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/tian-tan-buddha.jpg 870w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\"><\/noscript><img aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1006\" class=\"wp-image-1006 size-medium lazyload\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20138%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E\" alt=\"The Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau Island 48 Hours in Hong Kong\" width=\"300\" height=\"138\" srcset=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg%20xmlns%3D%22http%3A%2F%2Fwww.w3.org%2F2000%2Fsvg%22%20viewBox%3D%220%200%20300%20138%22%3E%3C%2Fsvg%3E 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/tian-tan-buddha-300x138.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.wendywutours.co.nz\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/tian-tan-buddha.jpg 870w\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.wendywutours.com.au\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/tian-tan-buddha-300x138.jpg\"><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-1006\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau Island<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>AFTERNOON &#8211;&nbsp;Lantau Island<\/h2>\n<p>Spend the rest of the day exploring Hong Kong\u2019s largest island. With beautiful beaches and fishing villages as well as the Giant Buddha, it\u2019s a great contrast to the hustle and bustle of Hong Kong\u2019s city life.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Top Tip <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Don\u2019t miss out on a ride on the quirky trams; it\u2019s an interesting way to see one of Asia\u2019s most colourful cities. Head to one of the many rooftop bars dotted around the sea of towering skyscrapers and enjoy a cocktail or two as you watch the sunset.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Guest Contributor: Zoe Abbott Hong Kong is a unique, bustling and dynamic city with a spectacular skyline and harbour. The city is a fantastic blend of culture, shopping and world-class dining and is the perfect stopover destination en route to China. 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