Enjoyed the outside courtyard at night. The holiday Christmas tree with its LED light show was…read moreamazing. Enjoyed the vegetarian snacks with the refreshing iced tea & cold brew tea

A repurposed historical compound that has turned into a place where locals and tourists enjoys…read moretheir afternoon or a night at. This compound consists of the old Central police station, the barrack block, the central magistracy and the Victoria jail. There are about 10 blocks of building that forms the whole compound of the Victoria jail. Upon arrival, my friend had pre-booked a guided tour for us at 2 pm. There are 2 tours available daily at 11:15 and 2 pm. And an extra tour at 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday. Reservations are available online. The tour runs about 45 min to an hour and they are wheelchairs accessoble . About our tour, our tour guide took us around to show the three groups of building and how streamline it is from being arrested, to brought up to the court and finally being jailed, all in the same compound. There are also stories about the mango trees at the main court, histories of the life of policemen and the cases of prisoners trying to escape. I let give basic idea of where things are, so that you can go back to tour in details. As you walk arpund the compound, you will started to see tea house for dim sum, bars that used to be prisoner's cells, called being bars ( I thought it was a very clever name and literal), and quaint little areas where it seems to have live music at night when the bars are open. I am not sure about what the bars served as they seem to be fairly new and not sure if they are open for business, but the tea house by the court was a nice stop to rest . Dim sum that we're served are all vegetarian style, a bit pricey but a nice resting place with good tea. The most interesting part of this compound is probably going to be the jail. Especially when you look up and see the tree story tall jail from inside, it felt like being in a movie. I really enjoyed touring around this place, not only because it has all these new repurposed restaurants, but also a nostalgic place for me. I remember how I used to get off from school and walked along the high prisons wall and wonder what's it is like inside, and after 20+ years passed and I finally get to see the inside of it.

Have you ever walked past this building and wondered what it was? I have, and it wasn't until I had…read moreto look up the post office opening times that I realized there was an 'Old Wan Chai Post Office'. The current Wan Chai post office is actually located a few steps away, at the Wu Chung House. The Old Office is no longer used for postal services, but it's an Environmental Resource Centre since 1993. The building dates back to the 20s and was a proper post office for almost 80 years. The architecture is certainly distinctive and stands out from the rest of the buildings around, especially since it's located at a corner and looks more like a one floor 'house'. There are two features that I like about it: the roof and the stairs leading to the main entrance, which is a little above ground level. The details around the windows and door also add personality to it and it's a good example of the architecture of the time. Thankfully it has been very well preserved and in 1990 it was declared historical building. You can come in and see it with your own eyes. One of the things that will remind you of it being a post office is the red mailboxes. And now that you are there, check out the Environmental Centre, they have a library and a garden that are worth having a look at. The Old Post Office is also part of the Wan Chai Heritage Trail that goes across main historical and cultural sites of the district...more on that later. Gotta love Wan Chai!

This is an interactive floating museum of olden day Chinese fishing culture. Buy ticket at the…read morestore in front of Pier 1 at Sok Kwo Wan. They will radio a shuttle boat to transport guests to the floating Village. Allow 2 hours to freely roam around, play interactive games, and a guided tour. We saw Dragon Boats and Sampans up close. Got to fish with hookless bait tied to bamboo poles, it was fun to wrestle against great strengths of big fishes. Visited an authentic Junk boat and saw their living styles. Our tour guide was Ming, a former fisherman, he showed and educated us on various sea creatures like the cuttlefish who change colors when they eat. I love interactive exhibits where we can get up close and personal with the subjects. Everyone had a good time.

Temple Street Market is a must-visit in Hong Kong. The vendors are incredibly friendly and clearly…read morelove to bargain, which makes the experience fun and engaging. There's an endless variety of merchandise to browse, along with plenty of food stalls offering tempting local eats. The area felt safe, lively, and was very easy to get to with a quick Grab ride. A great spot to soak in the energy of the city.

Temple Street Night Market / Kowloon (Hong Kong) -- By the time Jamie W and I made it here on our…read morevacation, we visited two legendary night markets in relatively quick succession, Raohe Street in Taipei (review: https://yelp.to/iQFcRkmz6h) and Jalan Alor in Kuala Lumpur (review: https://yelp.to/5ShCfX6Vhg). Both were bustling cultural microcosms full of a wide and diverse variety of culinary delights. My expectations were set high. This is my roundabout way of saying I found this market to be on the meh side. Even though Temple Street might be the most organized of night markets, it came down to a lack of enthusiastic energy on the part of the thirty-plus hawkers and purveyors here. They didn't help motivate us as much to try anything that looked appetizing beyond one grilled octopus skewer (photo: https://yelp.to/ZmGraLPefh). It was pretty good for what it was. The food stalls took up just the first block of Temple Street. The rest of the market consisted of tents and stalls where they sold gadgets, toys, electronics, cheap souvenirs, and T-shirts of which Jamie bought a couple from an enterprising senior (photo: https://yelp.to/caewEJ9-pR). I've read that lingering COVID restrictions may have caused a change in the dynamics of the market. If true, the impact apparently snuffed out much of the unique character it might have had. RELATED - Exploring Hong Kong? Here's my collection of places I've visited and reviewed: https://bit.ly/3AGgadg

Pokfulam Village is a strange place. It is both a housing site and a tourist sight (see what I did…read morethere? Nice!), an included in the Unesco list of heritage sites of the world. Sure, it is one of HK's last surviving village sites, and it is upholding a great tradition that is fast being obliterated by the likes of Swire, Cheung Kong, and Jardine, but is it that interesting? Hmmmm, perhaps as a curiosity, a glimpse into old village life, but probably not much else, as it is a bit of a slum and there is not that much to do there. If you go onto Google or Wiki, you can find a lot of information about the traditional dragon makers, the dairy farm and other bits and pieces, but be warned, these sights are not so open to the public or tourists. These fun activities and historical tours have been put on for journalists to write about. It is unlikely that you or I will ever get to see them making the dragon "costumes". However, do go there for a different look at HK, and make sure you take you camera. Around every corner, the mood and image of the village changes. From the "rich side of town", where the houses are clad in tile, through to the outskirts, which seem to collect an inordinate amount of old washing machines, you'll probably catch a glimpse of an old dear cooking a family feast on a single gas ring, the off duty cabbies playing mah jong, the urban farmers watering their crops from the waterfall that runs through the village, or the locals burning incense and offerings in giant drums. It's really quite enlightening, to see so many diverse "images" and aspects in one single patch of land only a few hundred metres across. If, during your trek through the winding streets, you get thirsty (the wind never gets through there so it feels stifling), head back to the "main central road" where there are a few mom and pop stores selling cold drinks and snacks. Make sure you take a lot of mozzie repellant, they are a beast there. Also, be wary if, like me, you don't like dogs. There are a lot in the village, and granted they are all behind fences and in private gardens, but do have a tendency to throw themselves against the fences and give you a startle. Oh, and they never stop barking, yap yap yap all day long!

This is a must-do activity! I highly recommend taking the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car instead of the…read morebus. While the bus is cheaper and good for people who are afraid of heights, it takes much longer, about 50 to 60 minutes. The mountain roads are also very winding, which can make some people feel dizzy. My husband and I rode the Crystal Cabin to see the Big Buddha on our last trip. Since it was our daughters' first time in Hong Kong, we really wanted them to try it, too. They do have regular cabins without clear floors, but none of us are scared of heights, so we happily chose the glass-bottom one. We bought our tickets early on Klook. It was much cheaper than buying them at the gate. We also chose to visit on a weekday, which was a great choice because it was not crowded at all. I still remember our last visit ten years ago was super packed, and people had to wait in huge lines just to get on. The cable car ride takes about 25 minutes each way. We only bought a one-way ticket this time because we wanted to visit Tai O Fishing Village afterward. It was a fun, smooth, and beautiful 25-minute ride. We loved looking down at the green hills, seeing waterfalls, and watching the Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery come into view. Surprisingly, it was not hot at all, and it felt pretty cool up there on the mountain. It was truly amazing!

This is a must do activity when you visit Hong Kong because it's so close to the airport and the…read moreviews are stunning and unique. No where will you get a full view of the Hong Kong airport (unless you decide to climb up a mountain). This is my second time visiting and still very memorable and worthwhile. We got there around 10am on a Saturday and purchased tickets at the gate and didn't have a wait. Weekend tickets are more expensive, but we didn't have a choice with our schedule. I opted for the crystal glass cabin which I highly recommend for that full 360 degrees experience. The cabin has a clear glass bottom. The line for the crystal glass cabin is significantly shorter than the standard one too so avoiding the wait alone is worth it. Each one way ride is actually longer than I thought it would be so well worth the price. There's of course the giant Buddha to see at the top. There's also a few hiking trails. There are a lot of restaurant options at the top, but I suggest having lunch at their vegetarian cafe by the monastery- it's unique and delicious .

Great view and pictures of the city. Klook has discounted tickets available for purchase which is…read moregreat to skip the lengthy line to buy tickets. No bathrooms on the top 2 levels. If you leave the sky terrace there is no re-entry, which I did not realize. Ticket scanner was providing top notch authentic customer service. He just yelled, "go home!" and signaled to a woman who yanked open the rope for me to exit. I had to laugh.

Amazing views. That's all is needed to say here…read more If you've been here u know. Make sure u bring ur selfie stick. Better pics.

For those of you that don't know Rat Alley is the name given to Wing Wah lane in Lan Kwai Fong. I…read moredon't want to begin to think about why they knick named it Rat Alley - but that's like saying "Don't think of a pink elephant." The small lane is home to a handful of restaurants, mainly Malaysian and Thai cuisines. Back in the day - about ten years ago - it used to be cheap, now the tourists have heard of it... and we all know what happened next. By far the coolest thing about Rat Alley is the Indian Elvis that walks around with his lamb chop sideburns trying to persuade a passer by to enter one of the many restaurants. I've been in just because I was so mesmerized by his heroic facial hair. All we have to do is give him a guitar, a tight leather jacket and some bling. If that's the best part about Rat Alley then the second is the outdoor seating and open atmosphere. It's great to sit on a table with a group of friends, remembering when it was cheap, having a drink. The last time I went we had a competition who could eat the most chili's (boys will be boys!), much to the amusement of the waiters and chef. They were happy to play along and so gave us each one of their most potent chili's. Within minutes we were all pounding the table, choking, and/or rolling over in pain. Worst. Idea. Ever. None of us won, even the winner didn't win. I hate chili's. The third best thing about Rat Alley is the food. It's third on the list because it's nothing special. You have your typical menus, over-priced water, and the usual but nothing that strikes me as delicious. That's not to say it's bad at all. A nice pineapple filled with rice a seafood, what's not to like? But it is to say that I don't go there for the food. I go there for the social aspect of it, for the memories, and for that man's sideburns.