I embarked on a fairly long journey to Hong Kong and Macau, spanning 7 nights and 9 days. I spent 2 nights and 3 days in Macau, while the rest of the time was spent in Hong Kong. Initially, I had planned to focus on exploring Hong Kong and just briefly visit Macau. However, once I visited Macau, I found ...

Hong Kong had a history of being a British colony. Even though it was returned to China in 1999, due to the long-lasting influence of British rule, remnants of British culture can still be found in Hong Kong. You can discover traces of British influence in everyday life, such as the use of British-style English, the transportation system, and the ...

The keyword that represents Macau is “casino.” Thanks to this, Macau has gained the reputation of being the Las Vegas of the East, known as a city of gambling. In fact, there are reports indicating that the revenue from casinos in Macau now surpasses that of Las Vegas in the United States. Because of this, there may come a day ...

In July 27, 1999, Starbucks landed in South Korea, opening its first store in front of Ewha Womans University. Initially, there were controversies due to coffee being more expensive than meals, but now Starbucks has firmly established itself in South Korea. Thanks to this, Starbucks has become the most commonly seen cafe in our country, and you can find Starbucks ...

Hong Kong is a city where Eastern and Western cultures converge. It was once a British colony but became a part of China after the return process in 1999. However, it has maintained an autonomous system for 50 years after the return, still operating under the “One Country, Two Systems” framework within China. “Known as the Gourmet City” Hong Kong ...

It is rare to find travelers from South Korea who visit only Macau. Typically, they make a brief stop in Macau while traveling in Hong Kong. Because of this, it is not easy to exchange currency for Macau’s currency in South Korea, and even the knowledge of what currency Macau uses is not well known. “The Relationship between Hong Kong ...

The airline I used for this trip to Hong Kong was Asiana Airlines. When flying from Incheon Airport to Hong Kong Airport, I boarded the “OZ 745” flight, and on the return journey, I took the “OZ 746” flight. The “OZ 746” flight was an aircraft I hadn’t experienced before, and it had two levels. “The Airbus A380 model of ...

After completing the departure procedures and baggage check at Hong Kong Airport, I finally gained access to the duty-free area. My journey was gradually approaching its final stages. For my return flight on this trip, I also used Asiana Airlines. Asiana Airlines operates at Hong Kong Airport Terminal 1. “Duty-Free Shops at Hong Kong International Airport Terminal 1” After completing ...

Even though I spent time exploring various areas of Hong Kong International Airport, there was still plenty of time left until my departure. Thanks to this, I could leisurely browse through the stores scattered around. However, a sudden thought crossed my mind – if I spend too much time here and leave too late, the duty-free shops might close before ...

As the time to conclude my Hong Kong trip approached, I returned to Hong Kong International Airport. After taking the S1 bus from Tung Chung Station and arriving at the airport, it was already evening. The departure time for my returning flight was 12:30 AM, a late-night departure. However, since my final destination was Lantau Island, I opted to spend ...

Even without entering the duty-free area at Hong Kong Airport, you can find various shops. Among them, one store that left a lasting impression was “Homeless.” Just by the name, it might sound like it has something to do with homelessness, but it’s entirely unrelated to actual homelessness. “Concept Store, Homeless” Homeless is a concept store that was established in ...

The practical final destination of my Hong Kong trip was the area around Tung Chung Station. In this area, I found Citygate Outlets, allowing me to spend my last moments in Hong Kong purchasing souvenirs to share with friends. Fortunately, Citygate Outlets offered a variety of stores, and one that caught my eye was “Kee Wah Bakery.” “Recommended as a ...