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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!

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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!

Cebu Pacific Air Hongkong Tourism Board Mark Monta Cebu Blogger Hongkong Itinerary Summer

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.

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.

Marco Polo Hongkong By Mark Monta Cebu Blogger

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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This is it! It's the time of the year when our beloved Cebu Pacific Air is holding a Piso Fare for all Philippines local destinations, East Asia, ASEAN, Australia, Dubai, and others. Now, let me show you what time to check and book your goal destinations this year!!!

Are you looking for a cheap and affordable travel fare from Cebu to Tokyo, Cebu to Korea, Cebu to Macau or Cebu to HongKong? Later at midnight, prepare your Credit Cards and Cebu Pacific Air mobile app and hit the BOOK button! Enjoy my loves!!!

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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.

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PREPARATIONS

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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BUDGET

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.

ITINERARY and GUIDE

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 the 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 the entrance going to the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car ride in Klook.
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