Our trip to Hong Kong was really a whirlwind as it was primarily a base to get our Chinese visa. Unfortunately you can't get a visa for China over 3 months before the date of entry so we were forced to pay extra and get it from Hong Kong.
When we arrived for the airport we met a very kind couple who travelled the whole way to our stop with us, just to make sure we found our way there easily - they were so kind. We had searched for a place to stay and had decided to stay in the heart of Hong Kong (Mong kok). It was the Oxford street or Piccadilly of Hong Kong and was constantly bright and busy and bustling even after midnight! We couldn't resist a bit of shopping and exploring, even thoughwe arrived at 11pm, it was mind blowing how this city, on a Sunday night the city, is ALIVE!!!
In the morning we delivered our passports and cash fee to reception who guaranteed us our visa in two days, how easy was that! In order to do your visa yourself you need all sorts of documents and have to deliver it to the embassy on the other side of town, so this was amazing and really did save us hours!
Our friend Emma was flying into Hong Kong for the day so we met her and strolled through the island and over to Stanley bay.
The next day we went walked the main street and the through the markets, up to Victoria leak and had lunch up at the view point.
We went for drinks at the Ritz Carlton, walked through the avenue of the stars (we really only recognised two stars names!) for a beautiful evening view of the city and then got the great news that our visas for China were ready!
Last minute tickets booked and we are off!
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