My trip to Hong Kong wasn't exactly a value-for-money trip. But there were opportunities in which we tried to save. Here were 2 occasions:
1. We decided to arrive in Hong Kong on Saturday early morning, instead of Friday late night. Yes, we could have missed out on Friday's supper, but we also saved a hefty sum on an additional night of accommodation.
2. We chose a 3-star hotel that was priced reasonably at approximately SGD 125. Located within walking to Prince Edward Station, we were able to travel to Mongkok in just under 5 minutes.
Food was the trip's saving grace. Hong Kong was another food haven, especially Mongkok which was peppered with food stalls. These were 2 food bits that left memories on my taste buds:
1. Curry Fish Balls - we tried them at 2 different stalls (It's not easy to make them - such tasy balls are usually chewy and yet spicy.)
2. Smelly Tofu within Mong Kok markets (We do not have opportunities to eat such 'delicious' food in Singapore, though I wonder if it was the pungent smell that make us crave for more.)
Indeed Hong Kong is very similar to Singapore. It has an efficient rail network, an array of shops and streets of concrete buildings. In addition, Hong Kong had 2 differences that brought a smile to my face:
1. Cool weather - The temperature in early March hovered around 16 - 20 degrees Celsius.
2. Hidden sights - The Flower Market was one such example, where I saw many interesting sights during my short walk in such an unique market.
1. Victoria Peak - the skyline at night, the Peak Tram, the weather at the top
2. Lantau Island - Disneyland, Big Buddha, the cable car
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