Another famous spot in Hong Kong where you can enjoy the city’s night view is Victoria Peak. Located at the heart of Hong Kong Island, Victoria Peak is a hill with various observatory buildings where you can take in the panoramic views of Hong Kong’s cityscape and the harbor. It is considered a must-visit destination in Hong Kong. “Different Ways ...
In the central area of Hong Kong Island, you can find the Hong Kong Ferris Wheel. It’s located near the Central Ferry Terminal, which connects Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula. “While it may appear small from a distance, it’s actually a large Ferris wheel.” The Hong Kong Ferris Wheel in Central may seem relatively small compared to the ...
Personally, when I travel alone, I like to stay in a variety of accommodations to have diverse experiences. I usually start with the cheapest guesthouses or capsule hotels, then move on to regular hotels, and sometimes even try out special hotels. For this Hong Kong trip, I followed the same approach. The first place I stayed was a guesthouse in ...
In Korea, you can find the airport railroad connecting Incheon International Airport, one of Korea’s representative international airports, to Seoul Station. Similarly, in Hong Kong, there is an Airport Express Line (AEL) that connects Hong Kong International Airport to downtown Hong Kong. The name of the Hong Kong Airport Railroad is “AEL.” “AEL” stands for “Airport Express Line.” In Korean, ...
After a long time, I embarked on an overseas trip again. Since I needed to use up my remaining vacation days at work, I pondered where to travel. Originally, I was considering Spain or Taiwan, but by chance, I came across information that there were many flights to Hong Kong. Upon searching for Hong Kong flight tickets, I discovered that ...
In Hong Kong, there are three different types of taxis. Unlike in Korea, taxis in Hong Kong are distinguished by color. They are red, blue, and green. Each type of taxi is designated for specific areas based on their color, and here’s a summary: “Taxis in Hong Kong Differentiated by Color” When thinking of Hong Kong, people typically picture red ...
In December 2021, after a 4-day trip to Jeju Island, I found myself back on the island once again. This trip to Jeju was entirely unplanned, to the extent that it took less than 24 hours from conception to execution. While I often travel alone, this trip was a bit different. A friend who had initially planned to visit Jeju ...
Since the global outbreak of COVID-19 in 2019, travel had been put on hold for a while. Who could have imagined that my last trip to Jeju Island in 2018 would be my final journey for such a long time? Although the COVID situation hadn’t completely settled, I decided to ease my restlessness by planning a budget-friendly trip to nearby ...
During my previous trip to Osaka, Japan, I was able to visit various tourist attractions at a discounted price by using the “Osaka Pass.” In the past, it was quite rare to find a similar travel pass in South Korea that would allow you to visit multiple attractions for free with just one pass. However, now even in South Korea’s ...
Adjacent to Gangneung Jungang Market, which is located at the heart of Gangneung, there is a themed street called “Wolhwa Street.” Wolhwa Street is a downtown park created along a former railway track, themed around the poignant love story of “Muwolryang and Yeonhwabuin,” which is a unique tale in Gangneung and the inspiration for Chunhyangjeon. To the west of Wolhwa ...
Dongbaek Island, located at the western end of the wide sandy beach of Haeundae Beach, was originally an islet. Due to sedimentation, it is now connected to the mainland, but it retains the name “Dongbaek Island” from its past when it was indeed an island. As the name suggests, Dongbaek Island is known for its abundance of camellia flowers, which ...
Located at the entrance of Dongbaek Island in Haeundae, “The Bay 101” is a multi-purpose building featuring various shops, including restaurants, cafes, and general stores. The area in front of “The Bay 101” on Dongbaek Island is also known as a popular spot for taking photos with Haeundae Marine City in the background. For more details on this, you can ...