Budget Biyahera's Trip to HKG, MFM, SZX! =)

{April 2010} This entry marks my first trip for the year 2010. And if you're all wondering as to what these 3-lettered words are, well these are just airport codes: HKG - Hong Kong / MFM - Macau / SZX - Shenzhen. I've already been to HKG and MFM last November 2007, and I must say that being back was like I've never been in these places before. There was always something new to look forward to, despite the familiar faces and establishments. And for me, these two Asian destinations will always be exceptional.. all the more, when SZX added to my trip itinerary!

Moving forward, my trip back to HKG and MFM was extra special, as I traveled again with my bestfriend (flew with her in Bangkok last April 2009), and boyfriend. Both of them have never been to all three locations, so you can just imagine their heightened excitement for this trip! And may I just say that we totally had a blast exploring these places!

So to clue you in on how our whole trip went, I will be attaching the entire itinerary that I made. It will include my personal expenses (we bought different souvenirs but we all went to the same places together), where these costs were allotted for, where we dropped-by (tourist spots, foodie areas, shopping havens), where we ate, what we rode, and more!

So have a peek at what we did and where we went on our first day in Hong Kong! =)

DAY 1 (in HK)

5:40 AM – MANILA DEPARTURE

*Airport Tax: PHP 1620 + Terminal Tax: PHP750

7:40-9 AM – HKG ARRIVAL

*A21 Bus to Metropark Hotel Mongkok FIFTH STOP – located at Exit C of the Prince Edward Station (one-way) HK$ 33 ; Taxi - HK$ 25 (flag down start @ $18 + $5 for every luggage brought)

9–10 AM - HOTEL ARRIVAL – Anne Black Guest House - Deposit of HK$ 200

10–11 AM - Settle-in Room - MCDO Breakfast - HK$ 20

11:30 AM - LUNCH-OUT – MTR from Yau Ma Tei to Central - HK$ 10.50

*Lunch and budget @ Burgerking, The Peak HK$ 40

1-2 PM - Go to Central; exchange USD to HKD (Drop-by ZARA at iFC mall, The Landmark, The Galleria, Prince’s Building, Alexandra House)

* MTR to Yau Ma Tei interchange to Tsuen Wan red line, going to Central HK$ 10.5

2:30-6 PM - Go to the PEAK (Madame Tussaud, Tram Ride, Dinner on top of Café Deco Resto, Giordano, sightseeing, etc.)

*BUS or MTR from Central to nearest MTR to The Peak – NA

*Promo: Madame Tussaud ( HK$ 140) + Sky Terrace ( HK$ 35) + Peak Tram (HK$ 25 ) @ HK$ 200 all in