This City Never Sleeps
Sunday, May 31, 2009 @ Hong Kong Hong Kong (Day)
So here begins with my day in HK.

Took a cab from the hotel and reached the ferry terminal at 8.45am, took the 9am ferry, and reached HK in 60 minutes. Place of arrival: City Centre Ferry Terminal, located at Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon.

Upon arrival, this is the first picture that I've taken:


Nike flagship store in HK.

As me and my brother walked along the streets of TST, we came across the building that puts this building in the world map. Wong Kar Wai's 1994 masterpiece Chungking Express will not be famous without the help of the building:

Chungking Building. Located along Nathan Road, the commercial building first opened in the late 60's. It houses mainly private apartments, which has been converted to hostels and budget motels. Not forgetting that this is the haven for the Indians working in HK. Here, you can get your fix of masala, Shah Rukh Khan and Aiswarya Rai Bacchan dancing on the TV screen, going along with A.R Rahman's award winning score. Last but not least, currency exchange booths and electronic goods.
We had dimsum for breakfast at 10.30am, which followed by the tour around TST. Some of the pictures taken:



Austin Road and the surrounding building.



Nathan Road, which I almost got myself run over by a cab.


Kowloon Mosque and Muslim Study and Research Centre.

Followed by clothes shopping at Uniqlo HK and Esprit Factory Outlet. All I can say is: come here for your fix of newly off season clothes at great prices!


City Centre, taken from L2 of Esprit Factory Outlet.
Followed by rows of flagship stores of different brands, such as Christian Dior...


Chanel...

The main spoonsor of SATC: LV!

And something that is missing from Singapore for a long time...Lane Crawford!

Accompained by an unusual neighbour, an old time resident: Golden Harvest Grand Ocean Mega Cinema!



Had a tea break at Hui Lau San, an famous dessert chain specialised in mango and sago desserts.
After the break, we walked to Harbour Centre.


Right beside the Harbour Centre is the Star Ferry Terminal, where office workers will pay HKD 2.50 (ard SGD 0.50) for a 12min ride to Central, the financial district in HK Island.
A view of the ferry terminal...

Located right beside the ferry terminal is the TST Clock tower and HK Art Museum.
The clock tower leads us to Starlight Gallery, where this is an exhibition showcasing the history of HK Cinema. With the statue being the main attraction of the gallery, you will also be treated to the handprints of celebrities who make it big.

Took a picture of the night view of Central before taking the ferry to Central...

Somewhere around the corner in the city lies a man with some past...
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