Hong Kong flânerie
We had a full day to spend in Hong Kong between our flight from Phuket and the return flight home, so decided to spend it mostly wandering and exploring the Kowloon side. Our hotel this time was also in Kowloon with a beautiful view across the harbor.
A short MTR ride away was the Flower Market.
Then the Bird Market…
And the Goldfish Market. Pets that can be kept in small spaces are popular in a city where space is at a premium.
After lunch we hopped on the ferry back over to Hong Kong Island to search out a tea shop that has been recommended. The LockCha Tea Shop is a tiny place, but they offer tea tastings and instructed us on brewing techniques and serving traditions.
We tasted a few varieties from a delicate Jasmine to a smoky Pu-ehr, and selected a few to bring home as gifts and for our own stash.
While our smartphones don’t take such great photos in low light, I did want to try and share the night time view from the Kowloon side, which is spectacular.
We’re on our way home now, will have more on our trip and my travel wardrobe recap later this week. Thanks for reading along with our travels!
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Safe travels…thanks for sharing your trip…really enjoyed each and every picture!
Spectacular; among the most memorable travel experiences are those little shops and markets. What an enchanting trip!
I would have loved to try that tea shop!
It’s been wonderful following your travels through Asia — wandering that last free day with you especially. I’d have traipsed behind you right into that tea shop. . .
What a fabulous city, my grandmother visited frequently and always came home with beautiful tailored clothes
Looks like you had a fabulous time.
The wee silken-haired dachshund takes his guardian duties very seriously, n’est-ce pas? (Yes, I’m a sucker for cute beasties).
Ditto. What a sweet little canine!
Safe travels home, Femme. Hope the memories last a long time. Looking forward to what you will share.
Really enjoyed the photos 🙂
Monica.
Lovely. You could leave me at the bird market for a day! xox
I have SO enjoyed following along with you on your trip! We leave Saturday…Japan, Singapore and then Hong Kong. Safe travels home!!
Gorgeous photos of your travels. So much fun to follow along!