Trip to Hong Kong – Day 5 Part 1
If you allow yourself sufficient time to visit around during your stay in Hong Kong, it’s highly recommended to organize a day trip to the neighbouring city, Macau. TurboJEToffers frequent (departures every 15 minutes) ferry schedule on the Hong Kong <-> Macau route. The traveling time each way is about 70 minutes.
Some travelers visit Macau during the day and return to Hong Kong Island in the evening, in order to enjoy the night view of the city. Keep in mind that the ferry fare for evening departures is slightly more expensive, about HKD 30 extra.
I’ve to admit that my knowledge of Cantonese and Chinese characters was put into good use in this trip. It has certainly saved me from lots of troubles.
The HK China Ferry Terminal is located at the China Hong Kong City, on Canton Road. It took me a while to figure that out. I saw the ferry terminal from afar, but couldn’t get there. It was funny now that I looked back, even though it was frustrating at the time…
Busy Tsim Sha Tsui in the early morning. Everyone was getting ready for work. There were free newspapers available on the street. I was handed newly published newspaper on my way to the ferry terminal.
One of the things I looked forward to doing during my short visit to Macau, was visiting the casinos! I’m not a gambler, but have always been enjoying the fun of visiting casinos, especially the world-famous ones.
Upon arrival at the Macau ferry terminal, I was welcomed by the coach buses from various casinos. Resorts/casinos offer rides to their visitors at no cost, with these comfy, air-conditioned coach buses. It was quite an experience!
Opened in August 2007, there are currently 3,000 suites and 550,000 square feet of casino space offered at the Venetian Macao. With 3,400 slot machines and 800 gambling tables, it boasts to be the largest casino in the world!
This 40-storey building is the largest single structure hotel building in Asia and the fourth largest building (by area) on the globe.
The captivating interior design at this Renaissance-Venice themed luxury hotel and casino resort.
The main lobby of the resort.
Enchanting design and layout. I felt very much like I was in Venice!
A statue? Would you like to dress up and act like a statue with your eyes closed for a job? Honestly, I pitied the young girl…
Experience a boat ride in the canals of Venice.
After my quick tour around the Venetian Macao, I took a bus back to the ferry terminal. Employees from the resorts/casinos were well-dressed with their great, big signages. A free ride to the resort/casino, anyone?
Macao is a busy city, mainly due to the big crowd of tourists on a daily basis. Nonetheless, it’s nothing compared to Hong Kong Island. I took a stroll towards the Fisherman’s Wharf, one of the main attractions in Macao you shouldn’t miss.
Yaohan in Macao? Interesting…
The “Tang City.”
Unique stairs.
Souvenir store. Food/snacks you shouldn’t miss!
My favourite polo bun. A sweet bun coated with crunchy cookie dough that resembled a pineapple.
Put Chai Ko, a palm-size pudding cake.
Portuguese egg tart. Yumm…
April 28th, 2009 at 2:16 pm
nice tourist spot and foods!