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| Sleepless in HK |
Earlier this year, I have flown to Hong Kong for the fourth time. Unlike the usual, we skipped the tourist's itinerary and left it a blank canvas. Basically, we flew to Hong Kong without any concrete plans whatsoever. Honestly, my family and I never make itineraries when we travel; just abstract ideas on which places we'd maybe want to visit without a time schedule. Now I know where my procrastination is rooted in. Just an advice: it's not the best way to travel if you hope to achieve something in the end, like say, see a specific scenic spot or enjoy a play with fixed schedules, especially when your stay could be counted with your fingers. Planning is key, because in a traveller's context, once you missed an opportunity, it's never the same the next time around.
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| Left - Mong Kok; Right - Sushi Place in Sheung Wan |
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| Empty alleyways in Sheung Wan |
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| Empty alleyways in Sheung Wan |
Although that kind of mindset for a traveller doesn't always work, it's got its own share of upsides. One thing is: getting lost. Though it sounds like an inconvenience, you could totally bear out some great experiences through getting lost. After all, what is travelling for if you don't dare to explore the unfamiliar?
Hidden Gems
Sheung Wan is where tradition overlaps with trend. More entirely, Sheung Wan is one of the artistically-centered places in Hong Kong, run by small-scale businesses of different arts and crafts. Not only will you be seeing brunch cafes and indie retail lines scattered around the graffitied streets of Sheung Wan, but you will also discover the very heart of Chinese culture. There is a section in Sheung Wan where a cluster of Chinese-made products, such as Chinese paintings and Chinese jewellery are sold by self-supporting locals.
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| Chinese Paintings |
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| The Only Alice - Retail; Growth Ring & Supply / Oldish - Food, Drink, Furniture |
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| InBetween |
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| Teakha |
Tucked nearby Man Mo Temple is a tiny village of pastel coloured apartments (most of where Overseas Filipino Workers, mga kababayan ko, reside). Among these residences sits a homey tea house amid the serene environment. Lots of greenery surrounds the tea house, thus making it a perfect place for alone times or quiet conversations with friends.
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