Hi Everyone,
Today is travel day and it's been a really long day to say the least. It's currently, as I type this, 23:02 in Hong Kong, the 19th February. We left London Heathrow at around 18:15 on the 18th February, we were severely delayed, for what reason we do not know but we managed to get through immigration, collect our luggage and check into our hotel, Hong Kong side, before 16:30. If you're not from the UK, or have never travelled to the US, you will know this is amazing timings.
Our flight was perfect, hardly no turbulence and the kids were amazing throughout the whole flight. It was about a 12 hour flight and I can't fault the kids, my daughter hardly screamed or cried and when she did it was either because she was cold or uncomfortable or hungry. It's normally hungry. The food wasn't great, we travelled in Premium Economy and it's safe to say the food was very overcooked and the kids meals were not something my kids would eat. We just wanted some plain food for the kids that they could eat, instead it was gnocchi in a tomato and vegetable sauce.
We were greeted at the arrivals hall by Billy our driver, he saw how many luggage we had and realised we wouldn't all fit in the van as well as our luggage. This meant we had to split up, @sterlingux, the children and I went into the van with Billy while my parents went on the public transport. The journey into Kowloon seemed so different as I haven't been back since 2018, a really long time ago but the landscape in the concrete jungle is beautiful. There's still so much green yet in the UK if you go to London it's hard to find the greenery anywhere.
We pulled up to the Shangri-La and I was amazed by all the Chinese New Year decorations they still had. I was worried that we were going to miss the decorations but I am so glad we haven't. We've never stayed here before but this is definitely a luxury for us, we normally rent an apartment or stay in a Holiday Inn Express. The hotel is decorated with toy dragons and ceiling decorations including the dragons in the car port and chinese lanterns in the lobby.
The kids were so spoilt as well, by one of the bell man who sorted our luggage for us, he gave them a Shangri-La Panda teddy and two dinosaur cars. Once we checked in the lady on the check in desk gave the kids a bag each which included a lanyard to hold an octopus card (Hong Kong's version of the Oyster Travelcard in London), sweets and colouring.
The room was definitely a WOW moment just because of the view! They definitely don't make hotel rooms like this anymore either. There was so much space, a sofa to sit on while you're watching the traffic on the harbour as well as down on the ground. It's really relaxing just watching the world go by when you have a coffee in your hand, a Starbucks at that too. They even had toiletries for the children which I thought was such a nice touch, we've never had that before.
We freshened up as we were all feeling groggy, in truth, the kids stank so we got them a nice hot bath. They both felt much better and by the time we finished bathing them my parents had arrived. My parents went out on their own to sort a few errands which meant it meant I had to find food for us and the kids before the light show which started at 8pm. We purposely booked these rooms at the Shangri-La so we could watch the light show in our rooms. I went to what I knew best, as I was very tired at this point, I found a Cafe de Coral for us to grab something quick as we were all hungry too. We ordered a set meal of BBQ pork and chicken with rice, which actually came with a bowl of soup too, and 1/2 a duck as well as two hot HK milk tea (which are the best). All this food only came to HK$169 which equates to roughly £16.90 (we just roughly divide by 10). We also ended up getting an ice cream as my son had been asking for one all day.
The light show was pants! Compared to previous years that I have seen it, it was rubbish. The lights were already on and all they put in extra was a few lasers and an LED saying Hong Kong. But we do have binoculars in the room so I thought I would take a few pictures through the lens.
It's safe to say that I am very tired, the kids are already asleep, and it's probably going to be another busy day tomorrow.
Until next time, stay tuned.
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Thank you for taking us with you on your trip to Hong Kong.
My brother has been living in Hong Kong for a few years now, but unfortunately I haven't managed to visit him there yet. That's why I'm always happy to read travel reports from Hong Kong!
Your hotel is great...we also have a son and think it's great when the kids are thought of too. It makes them feel welcome and makes traveling even more fun for them.
Too bad you were disappointed by the light show.
I wish you a great time in Hong Kong and would be happy to see another travel report ;)
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Oh that's cool, you definitely have to visit, it's definitely a place that I really enjoy visiting.
The hotel was amazing! I was shocked by the view and got just as excited as my kids when I walked into the room and I was surprised with how many goodies they got too, they definitely felt special.
We watched the light show on the harbour too, further along, just incase we missed anything but we were still a bit deflated after watching it. Definitely not how it use to be!
The photos almost make me feel like I was there! The first one reminds me of the pic I took when I landed at the airport in Iceland on my way to the UK. Asia is a part of the world I have yet to make it to, but it is on my bucket list. And is that large cooked bird in the window what I think it is? :)
You definitely have to try and make it to Asia, there are so many other places in Asia I would like to visit. Maybe, it's a roast duck as well as boiled chicken hanging in the windows. Freshly cooked every day.
Great to see you landed safe and well. And KM must be feeling good to still remember his ice cream. Have fun and keep us posted!
KM loves his ice cream as well as his chicken nuggets and chips from McDonalds!😐
My husband visited Hong Kong some years ago he always told me that it's a cool place, ooh so many panda stuff, I love pandas but who don't?🤣 The food looks amazing too❤️❤️
The food is to die for! I think I mainly come to Hong Kong because of the food! It's so good and I've already put on god knows how many lbs!
Welcome to HK.. Do you have places in mind you want to visit through your stay here? HK has a lot.. Just need some time to explore them hehe.
Enjoy with your kids ☺️..
We have so many! We are trying to fit everything in but don't want to overdo it with the kids as we have the stroller and I'm carrying my youngest one in a baby carrier.
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