Hong Kong is not only a city known for its culinary delights but also for its shopping opportunities. Large shopping malls can be easily found throughout the city. On the Kowloon Peninsula across from Hong Kong Island, you can also find major shopping malls, and “Harbour City” in the Tsim Sha Tsui area is undoubtedly one of the prominent ones. ...
At the southern tip of the bustling Kowloon Peninsula, considered one of Hong Kong’s major commercial districts, lies a large park in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui. If you observe the terrain, Kowloon Park resembles significant urban parks like Yeouido Park in South Korea or Central Park in New York, offering a vast green space within the city called ...
The second day of my trip in Hong Kong began. I attempted to visit the famous restaurant “Lan Fong Yuen,” located near my accommodation, for a quick breakfast. However, it seemed I arrived too early as the doors were still closed. Rather than waiting for it to open, I decided it would be better to have a meal elsewhere. I ...
Hong Kong’s two major bustling areas are the Hong Kong Island and the Tsim Sha Tsui area in the Kowloon Peninsula. There are various modes of transportation connecting these two places, including the subway known as “MRT,” buses, and taxis, as well as transportation through underwater tunnels. However, in Hong Kong, you can find a unique mode of transportation – ...
At the southernmost end of Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong, at the Avenue of Stars, you can enjoy the night view of Hong Kong Island. It’s a place where you can witness the so-called million-dollar night view of Hong Kong. Moreover, you can also find a historical monument here – the “Clock Tower,” which is the only remaining part ...
The Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong can be found on the beachfront at the southernmost part of Tsim Sha Tsui. The reason it’s called the Avenue of Stars is simple – you can find various statues and handprints of various Hong Kong stars here. “Hong Kong, Enjoying a Million Dollar Night View at the Avenue of Stars” In particular, ...
When it comes to naming the twin commercial hubs of Hong Kong, we can point to Central in Hong Kong Island and the area of Tsim Sha Tsui (尖沙咀) found on the opposite side. These two places are always regarded as the representative centers of Hong Kong. Among these areas, the region located at the southern tip of the Kowloon ...
Tsim Sha Tsui, located on the opposite side of Hong Kong Island from Hong Kong Island itself, is considered one of Hong Kong’s two major commercial districts. Due to Hong Kong’s limited land and high population density, it’s easy to find high-rise buildings in the city’s main areas. To address the high population density, the city adopted a method of ...
7-Eleven is a convenience store that originated in the United States. It was established in the U.S. in 1927, but it wasn’t until 1974 that it expanded into Japan. It then arrived in South Korea in 1989. Initially, 7-Eleven was based on the Southland Ice Company, founded in Texas in 1927. While it primarily sold ice at first, they later ...
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 ...