Summer Days In Hong Kong (With Photos and Videos)
I never thought I spent Summer days and nights in another city. When I travel to other countries, I always want to experience other seasons such as Winter, Autumn, and Spring. But spending Summer in Hongkong was an exemption. Thanks to Flight 5J240 for taking us to HK safely and to the accommodating Hongkong Tourism Board for ironing out our itinerary very well. Here's my Summer Days in Hongkong Story!
My favorite Seasons ever are Autumn and winter. Maybe it's because I'm a sweaty kind of person - a person who is into sports and physical activities that's why coldness is my personal best friend. So, when I heard that we are visiting Hongkong in the Summer season, I was hesitant at first. I mean I've been to Thailand during Songkran Week and it was very humid and the heat is so different here in Cebu. But when the itinerary was presented plus a list of Cebu Content Creators who I dearly like very much - so it was a GO!
Our day started with pleasant vibes at Mactan-Cebu International Aiport with my friends from the Media, Cebu Bloggers, and Content Creators who met after checked-in at the Cebu Pacific Air service counter before heading to Cebu's Immigration. And promise, the Immigration officers here in Cebu did not ask for the Graduation yearbook! Okay, it's not funny!
The flight from Cebu to Hongkong took an estimated 2 Hours and a Half. It was a short-haul flight but I had fun while resting and of course, enjoying the in-flight meals served to us by the smiling Crew! We arrived at Hongkong International Airport safely and I was so glad our Tour Guide, Mr. Martin, and a representative of HKB, Ms. Joy Mirasol, were there already welcoming us with a big greeting!!
⚠️ RECOMMENDATION: If you are traveling to HK for Vacation, make sure to check the Hong Kong Tourism Board booth and get a lot of freebies from their "Hello HongKong Goodies" in which you can choose from welcome Drinks from Hotels and Destinations, Get HK$100 cash voucher or Redeem an exclusive offer!
We did not wait for another hour and we directly went off to our tourist destination that day which was going to Ngong Ping Village while thrill-riding a 360 Crystal Glass Cable Car! It was an adrenaline-pumping first day, maybe because I got excited and I missed HK, too! During our short stay, we visited a lot of Tourist Destinations and Activities but for me, the highlights were the Ngong Ping Village Visit, Art appreciation at the M+ Museum, Shopping in K11 Musea and Harbour City Malls, enjoying the HK skyline at the top floor of Sky100 Observatory and finally, a day in Hongkong Disneyland! I could not talk about our experiences one by one but let me give you a list of spots and activities where you can enjoy during the Summer Season in Hongkong.
⚠️ PERSONAL TIP: Before you go to your planned spots, make sure to bring extra clothes, a face towel, a drinking water container, and a portable electric hand fan. In this way, you will surely enjoy your summer getaway in Hongkong! And an important note, as much as possible if a destination or attraction can be purchased in Klook, make sure to do it before flying to HK. It would be less hassle and a much more convenient way of enjoying Hong Kong.
⚠️ PERSONAL TIP: Before you go to your planned spots, make sure to bring extra clothes, a face towel, a drinking water container, and a portable electric hand fan. In this way, you will surely enjoy your summer getaway in Hongkong! And an important note, as much as possible if a destination or attraction can be purchased in Klook, make sure to do it before flying to HK. It would be less hassle and a much more convenient way of enjoying Hong Kong.
Now, here's a summary of our itinerary or a list of HongKong Tourist Spots/Activities
1. Ngong Ping 360 Cable Thrill Ride
2. Ngong Ping Village
3. Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery
4. Harbour City Mall
5. Sunset Viewing at Victoria Harbour
6. Hong Kong Space Museum
7. Photo Ops with HK Clock Tower
8. Enjoy art pieces and digital art in M+ Museum
9. K11 Musea Mall (Shopping and Sight Seeing)
10. Sky100 Observatory - Enjoying the HK skyline!
11. Let's all be Kids at HongKong Disneyland
My Recommended Accommodations:
1. MARCO POLO HONGKONG HOTEL
With the overlooking view of Victoria Harbour, Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel is the Hotel that every Tourist should choose! It's a center of everything, from shopping, food stores and booths, nightlife and parties, and tourist spots - I think Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel is the best place to stay when traveling to Hongkong.
In addition, Star Ferry and Ocean Terminals are a stone-throw from the Hotel. Guests can surely enjoy easy access to the area's major tourist attractions such as Kowloon Park, Hong Kong Museum of Art, Hong Kong Space Museum, and Hong Kong Cultural Centre.
What do you expect in Marco Polo HK Hotel?
FOOD! Restaurants and Bars
1. CUCINA
Open Daily
Lunch - 12 noon to 2:30 P.M.
Brunch - 11:30 A.M. to 3:00 P.M. *Available on Saturday, Sunday & Public Holiday only
Afternoon Tea - Mondays to Fridays 3 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.* / Saturdays, Sundays and Public Holidays 3:30 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.* (*last order time: 4:30 P.M.)
Dinner - 6 P.M. to 11:00 P.M.* (*Food last order time: 10:00 P.M.; Drinks last order time: 10:30 P.M.)
Dress Code: Smart Casual
Reservations recommended.
2. Cafe Marco
Buffet
Breakfast - 7 A.M. to 10 A.M. (Mondays to Fridays) / 7 A.M. to 11 A.M. (Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays)
Lunch - 12 noon to 2:30 P.M.
Afternoon Tea - 3:15 P.M. to 5:15 P.M. *Available on Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays only
Dinner - 6:30 P.M. to 10 P.M.
A la carte
7 A.M. to 11 P.M. * (*last order time: 10:00 P.M)
Dine-in Afternoon Tea - 3 P.M. to 5:30 P.M. (Available from Mondays to Fridays, except Public Holidays)
Takeaway Afternoon Tea - Daily 3 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Gourmet Delivery Service
Available 12 noon to 8 P.M.
Reservations recommended.
3. Lobby Lounge
Open Daily
Lunch - 12 noon to 2:30 P.M.
Afternoon Tea - 3 P.M. to 5:30 P.M.
Happy Hour – 6 P.M. to 8 P.M.
Dinner - 6 P.M. to 11 P.M. (*last order time: 10 P.M. for food, 10:30 P.M. for drinks)
4. In-Room Dining OPERATING HOURS 6 A.M. to 11 P.M.
Rooms and Suites
- SUPERIOR ROOM
- DELUXE ROOM
- DELUXE HARBOUR VIEW ROOM - This was our accommodation during my stay in Hongkong and I couldn't ask for more! The room, the space, the bed, the pillow, the toiletries, the bathroom and the bathtub, the working station, and most especially, the Harbour View? Spectacular! I'm loving my sunset and night view from my room - my fave time when just relaxing after a long day exploring Hongkong.
- PREMIER ROOM
- SUPERIOR SUITE
- DELUXE SUITE
- MARCO POLO SUITE
- THE CONTINENTAL CLUB
With personalized check-in and round-the-clock butler service, The Continental Club at Marco Polo Hongkong Hotel offers luxury accommodations with exclusive privileges and full business facilities. Floors 17 and 18 are exclusively for Continental Club Rooms and Suites, providing guests with quality service that is a class above.
The Continental Club Lounge welcomes children aged 13 and above.
Other Facilities:
Car Parking
24-hours Gym
Pillow Menu
Swimming Pool
Complimentary Wi-Fi
Room Service
MARCO POLO HONGKONG HOTEL CONTACT DETAILS
Address: No. 3 Canton Road, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
FOR BOOKINGS AND RESERVATIONS:
WEBSITE: https://www.marcopolohotels.com/en/hotels/hongkong/kowloon/marco_polo_hongkong/index.html
Tel. (852) 2113-0088
Fax. (852) 2113-0011
hongkong@marcopolohotels.com
SOCIALS:
www.facebook.com/MarcoPoloHongkongHotel
www.instagram.com/marcopolohongkong
2. GATEWAY HOTEL HONGKONG
Gateway Hotel lies at the junction of Canton Road and Haiphong Road in Tsim Sha Tsui and is a short walk from the bus terminal, Star Ferry, and MTR subway station (Exit A). Housed in Harbour City – Hong Kong SAR of China's largest shopping complex – Gateway Hotel is the ultimate place for modern comfort accommodation and a truly memorable shopping experience.
MY ROOM: I stayed in their lush Superior Suite. It was huge but very comfortable! It offers the indulgence of a separate lounge area, superb coffee from the Nespresso coffee maker, plus Continental Club privileges. And luckily, my room got a Kowloon Park view - the best view when you wake up early in the morning just appreciating the beauty of nature while listening to the busy streets of Canton Road.
GATEWAY HONGKONG, Marco Polo HOTELS
Hotel Address: 13 Canton Road, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, Hong Kong SAR, China
Telephone +852 2113 0888
Website: https://www.marcopolohotels.com/en/hotels/hongkong/kowloon/gateway/index.html
Reservation Email: resv.gtw@marcopolohotels.com or gateway@marcopolohotels.com
SOCIALS:
www.facebook.com/GatewayHongKong
www.instagram.com/marcopologateway/
Overall, our Summer Days in Hongkong is 10 over 10! Thanks to Cebu Pacific Air for the smooth flights from Cebu- HK and Vice Versa. By the way, fly With Cebu Pacific Air. It has a direct flight from Cebu to Hongkong once Daily. CEB flies from Cebu to HK once daily from 6:05 to 8:55 am and HK to Cebu once daily from 9:40 am to 12:35 pm. And a big shoutout to Hongkong Tourism Board for doing a good job in managing everything from accommodation, food, transportation, to itinerary, etc. Thank you! You guys made our Summer Trip more fun in Hongkong!
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