When traveling to Hong Kong, you won't miss Macau on your itinerary. In this short article, I will give you a quick guide on how to travel to Macao (Macau) if you come from Hong Kong. There are two options to go to Macau, using Ferry or by Bus but in this article, I will only focus on using Ferry. An addon is who to contact in Macau to serve as your Tourist guide! Check below!

Gondola Ride in Macau

PREPARATIONS:
1. Prepare your Philippines Passport
2. Printed Vouchers if you bought tickets from Hong Kong to Macau (vice versa) on Klook
3. Printed itinerary roundtrip of your plane ticket in case immigration will look for it.


FROM HONG KONG TO MACAU!
1. If you come from Tsim Sha Tsui, walk to China Ferry Terminal Canton Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong.

Structure seeing while on our way to China Ferry

Google Map: Guide from Tsim Sha Tsui to China Ferry

2. From the Terminal, go directly to Cotai lane. Important NOTE: Make sure to come 30-45 minutes before the travel time.
3. For a Tour Guide in just 80 HKD for a 9 Visitors (Tourists), you can contact Sir Harold Calatrava in his Facebook profile who is very hospitable and accommodating during our one day tour in Macao. He is a Filipino and will surely tour you around the best destinations and attractions of Macau. So what're the inclusions of this HKD 80?

• They already got free Macau Pass to each of the visitors. The Macau Pass is to be used for Bus fare and some entrances.
• You can already visit at least 10 Destination and Attractions in Macau
• You already have a free pass to amazing Eiffel Tower in Parisian

TOURIST ATTRACTIONS AND DESTINATIONS IN MACAO (MACAU)

1. Legend Palace Hotel  - Just another amazing and Grand Hotel in Macau. The outside structure is so instagrammable.



2. Fisherman's Wharf - Old structure and very European feels.







3. WYNN Casino - There's an amazing show in this center part of Wynn. A separate video will be uploaded in my channel soon.








4. Senado Sentro - During off hours, this place is indeed a touristy spot. But when we visited the place, a lot of constructions for Chinese New Year were on progress. 






5. St Dominic Church - the most instagrammable Church in Macau, this is on the way to the Ruins of St. Paul.




6. Ruins of St. Paul - A lot of people are visiting the place. I think this is the most visited place in Macau.




7. Grand Lisboa Palace - we did not go inside coz it's more instagrammable outside the hotel.




8. Cable Car In Wynn Palace - if you contact sir Harold above, he will guide you here. Another amazing video to be posted on my channel soon.






9. Gondola Ride - Of course, you won't miss the Gondola Ride in Venetian when visiting Macau. Always book a ticket in Klook for a cheaper price and package.









10. Parisian Eiffel Tower - We ended our Macau Tour in a free pass (by Sir Harold)  in Parisian Tower with 360 view of Macau City!

Manila, Philippines, 24 January 2019 –Game changer smartphone brand Realme Philippines officially partners with Shopee, a major online retail platform. This expansion further intensifies Realme’s presence in the e-commerce space and expands the brand’s reach in the country.



To celebrate the partnership, Realme C1 will be having its first flash sale this year on January 30. The budget smartphone royalty will be available for only PHP5,590 on the official Realme Shopee store from 12NN to 2PM.

Portrait Shot taken by Realme C1 in Hong Kong

Customers are advised to add the C1 to their carts fast because the first 50 buyers will get a brand-new pair of Realme Buds, the company’s official audio accessory. The RealmeBuds are in-ear earphones with 11mm drivers that deliver 160 percent louder bass and redefined quality. Each pair of budsis packed with magnets, making it easier to clip and store or carry.

The Realme Buds also feature the contemporary and stylish design the brand is known for. The enameled copper core comes with Kevlar fiber for utmost protection and durability, ensuring many hours of entertainment with the Realme C1.

Night Shot Taken By Realme C1 in Victoria Peak, Hong Kong

Expansion just got REAL

Realme’s expansion online and in-store is seen as reflective of its fast growth given it has been in the country only two months. Realme further widens its online reach by partnering with online platform Shopee.

“This partnership with Shopee will broaden our nationwide reach, in particular in rural areas given the platform’s strong rural presence.The brands’ shared vision is to offer more value to Filipino consumers through making quality products more accessible. Together, we are making that possible,” shares Realme Philippines Chief Operating Officer Jacky Chen.

Shopee, which offers a wide range of products, is delighted to welcome into its portfolio the latest smartphone brand to enter the Philippine market. Shopee Philippines Associate Director Martin Yu shares, “We are happy to partner with fast-growing electronics brand Realme to offer our users great deals and options when shopping for premium tech items. We share a similar commitment to deliver the best quality and service to our customers. We look forward to a fruitful relationship with Realme.”



Realme C1 redefined budget smartphone segment

The Realme C1 is an entry-level smartphone well received by tech experts and consumers. The C1 is widely praised for offering the best value at PHP5,990 with its mega 4,230mAh battery, 6.2-inch full notch screen, dual AI cameras and Snapdragon 450 octa-core processor.

Delivering more value to entry-level users, the Realme C1 was recently updated to ColorOS 5.2.1,which guarantees faster navigation and loading, and enhanced security.

After the January 30 flash sale, the price of the Realme C1 on Shopee will revert to PHP5,990.

So, my office friends and I decided to escape from crowded Sinulog Festival last week. But of course, my family and I decided to attend mass days before the trip. Every year, we always try to do an out of country trip but since we did not book a good ticket last December, we had it last January - travel to the most expensive destination ever - Hong Kong! In this long-post article, I'll be sharing to you our itinerary, guide, budget and what to prepare before traveling to Hong Kong.





To be used in the Airport and Immigration
1. Philippines Passport with 6 months validity left before expiration
2. Printed (or not, saved in a smartphone) Round trip Airplane ticket
3. Printed (saved) Hotel Accommodation bookings
4. Printed (saved) Vouchers of your activities such as Peak Tram voucher in Klook or Disneyland voucher in Klook.
5. Printed (saved) Leave Approval - This is actually optional but my friends always make sure to print out our Leave Approval since we are working in the same company and the immigration officers might ask about it.
6. As much as possible, book your tickets or activities using Klook especially the Disneyland, Ngong Ping, Peak Tram, Macau Ferry and many more. See below for the details on what we booked in Klook for this 4-day Trip.



Personal Preparation
1. Travel Adapter - Hong Kong has a different type of power socket, so better secure a travel adapter like the global one. You can get one from Handy Man for just PHP 230.00. Choose the Omni brand coz it will last long.
2. Power Bank - Always bring Power bank because, during your trip to Hong Kong, you will be using your smartphone everytime you search for your itinerary or destinations. Better be prepared.
3. FlytPack Travel Kit - Of course, your traveling internationally and getting an unlimited mobile data and stay connected while in the other country is a must! Try to contact FlytPack for an affordable yet reliable internet source while in Hong Kong. TIP: Use code: FPMarkMonta to get a PHP discount from your total bill. 

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CONVENIENCE! Thanks to @flytpack for a comfortable travel experience as we easily commute around Hong Kong while searching for our destinations using their reliable pocket wifi! Here's a view from the famous Victoria Peak!! Get a PHP 100 discount by using my code : FPMARKMONTA #mypreferredwifi #travelrecommends #HongKong

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Hong Kong is one of the expensive countries in the world. So, for a 4-day trip to Hong Kong and Macau, you might want to prepare a total of PHP 30, 000.00. Here's why?


*** One Philippine Peso is equal to 0.15 HKD
*** You can go to the 2nd floor of Chungkin Mansion to get a Peso to HKD exchange. Take note, 2nd floor and not the ground floor. You can lool for Pacific Exchange or Galaxy Exchange for a better exchange of peso to HK dollar.



Since it's a 4-day trip, we make sure to make it "Sulit!" It's like, we are overloaded with activities and destinations in these four days. Now, let me guide you with our itinerary in the simplest way.

DAY 1: Victoria Peak with Peak Tram

Night Shot at Victoria Peak

A week before your flight, make sure to book a ticket in Klook entitled "Peak Tram + Sky Pass with Sky Terrace 428 Admission - One Way". Another advantage if you book in Klook is that you don't need to fall in a long line just to ride a Peak Tram going to Victoria Peak. Trust me, it is convenient when you book ahead. Also, it's cheap than the one purchase in the ticket center there.

How to go to Victoria Peak via Peak Tram?

1. From Tsim Sha Tsui, ride MTR going to Central Station
2. From Central Station, follow the sign to Exit J2
3. Once you're outside Central station, grab your smartphone and follow the directions going to Peak Tram building. This is just  8-10 minutes walk.

You won't miss taking a pose with such amazing city background!

What to expect in Victoria Peak?

A beautiful and vast panorama of Hong Kong skyline! Make sure to go there afternoon till evening to get the best Sunset view of the City. And, riding a Peak Tram going to the peak is one for the books! It's like a mini-ride in Disneyland. In addition, you can also buy some "pasalubong" inside their mall.


DAY 2: Whole Day Tour in Disneyland Hong Kong - Check out below video compilation for our Top 10 Best Rides and Attractions in Disneyland Hong Kong! Don't forget to click Subscribe!
DAY 3: Whole Day Tour in Macau, China - a separate article will be written soon.

DAY 4: Ngong Ping and City Tour

Group Shot of Laagans in Ngong Ping Village!

FIRST PART
How to go to Ngong Ping? Note: We need to use Octopus Card for this journey.
1. Ride the MTR station from Tsim Sha Tsui (Tseun Wan Line or the Red Line) and get off at Lai King Interchange.
2. Ride the Tung Chung Line Yellow (Orange Line ) and get off in Tung Chung Station.
3. Exit at Exit B.
4. Once you see the City Gate Outlet Mall, go directly to the left side (facing the City Gate) and you can see entrance going to the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car ride.
Important Note: Don't forget to book Ngong Ping Ticket via Klook for easier and fast access.

What to expect in Ngong Ping?





1. Cable Car experience - When we book the ticket via Klook, we were attracted to the crystal cabin so we chose the Crystal Cable Car. It did not fail us! Amazing view below our cable car and we saw a 360 view of Lantau Island and some islets in Hong Kong. It was really worth all our HKD pennies!



2. Po Lin Monastery



3. Ngong Ping Village - A lot of stores and restaurants are available inside the village. All corners are instagrammable!

Blogger Pose they say!

4. The Big Buddha - You need to take 268 steps going to Tian Tan, the Big Buddha in Ngong Ping. The view is amazing and you can walk around to witness the bird's eye view of a green Hong Kong - not the huge buildings but the green scenery of the City. Just lovely!




SECOND PART
In the afternoon, we then decided to visit some of the Tourist destinations in Tsim Sha Tsui. This part is the easiest way to navigate. Just make sure you got the Flypack internet and google map, then you will be okay!

1. Salisbury Garden



2. Hong Kong Space Museum




3. Hong Kong Cultural Center



4. Victoria Harbour





5. Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower