Hong Kong Disneyland - The Magic in Asia

Hong Kong Disneyland, the newest Disneyland theme park, opened its doors last May 22, 2005 to public. At present, Hong Kong Disneyland is the 5th style park of Disney next to Tokyo Disneyland, Disneyland in Anaheim L.A., Euro Disneyland, Disneyworld Florida. It is also the smallest Disney park having only 4 main parts; Main Street USA, Tomorrowland, Fantasyland & Advetureland but future expansions are on going. Entrance to the park is priced at HKD 350.00 (Php 2,170.00) for Adults.

It is located on the reclaimed land in Penny's Bay, Lantau Island. One can ride the MTR to go to Disneyland. If you are riding at Tsim Sha Tsui station; Buy a ticket to Hong Kong Disneyland. First take the train to Central. Change train to Tung Chung Line (Orange Line) and then alight in Sunny Bay. From Sunny Bay, change train to the Disneyland Resort Line. This will take you to Hong Kong Disneyland. From Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) to Hong Kong Disneyland via the MTR is at HKD 18.00 (Php 111.60) and takes roughly around 45 to 50 mins. The train from Sunny Bay to Disneyland is a Disney inspired train, its windows are shaped like Mickey Mouse, the handles inside the train is shaped lick Mickey as well. There are statuettes of different Disney characters on the train such as Chip and Dale, Snow White, Donald Duck and etc. Upon reaching Disneyland Station, you will go up a flight of stairs and will be greeted by a big sign that says.. Welcome to Hong Kong Disneyland.

I am very happy that I was able to experience the magic of Disney in Hong Kong. The park is well crafted with careful detail that is very Disney. But I feel this park is built strictly for children. Rides are not that thrilling which for me is a downfall as well. The park is not comparable to Disneyland in Anaheim, California. But nonetheless, it is a good experience to enjoy the magic of Disney in Asia, particularly in Hong Kong. The convenience of going to and fro Hong Kong Disneyland from the city center is amazing. You don't even need to ride a bus or a car just to be able to go there. Simply ride the train, follow the steps and signboards and there you are, amazing! This is the magnificent subway system that is being envied by other countries.

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(香港) Hong Kong, China S.A.R. : The Shopping Haven

Hong Kong (香港) is an island south of Guangzhou and East of Macau which was a former colony of the United Kingdom in 1842 and handed it over to China in 1997. Hong Kong is the other SAR of China (Special Administrative Region) under the "One Country Two Systems" policy, Macau being the other one. The same with Macau, Hong Kong enjoys a complete sovereignity over the mainland 50 years from the handover. Meaning to say, Hong Kong doesn't need to send money to the Central People's Government. It will retain its currency and its laws as well.


Everyone knows Hong Kong as the shopping haven of the east. This is where you will find the widest array of clothes, books, music and etc. Hong Kong's Hang Seng is one of the key major stock markets in Asia. One must go to Central, Tsim Sha Tsui, Admiralty & Causeway Bay as this is the main shopping districts in Hong Kong. There is also Lan Kwai Fong in Central where you can find the widest array of beers found all over the world and bars with different ambiance and setting.

Hong Kong's mass transit system is very very efficient. One need not to own a car in Hong Kong as you can ride the MTR system. Having stations as big as establishments, one can find their exit points easily depending on your destination. This is the cheapest and fastest way to get around Kong Kong. There is a single journey or multiple journey tickets available for purchase. Airport Express is under the supervision of the MTR. This is a train ride from the Airport to the main city and to the hotels that you are checked-in via Bus having stations in Airport, Tsing Yi, Hong Kong and Kowloon. Going to Hong Kong Disneyland is accessible via MTR as well. Stop at Sunny Bay station under the Tung Chung Line and transfer train to Hong Kong Disneyland.

Food in Hong Kong is also to die for. Almost every restaurant that offers roasting is spectacular. But one stands out, it is Yung Kee in Central. One must try their roast goose, suckling pig, barbeque pork and suckling pig. These are only the basics. Chinese food in Hong Kong is the most delicious so far. Just a precaution, if you don't watch out, you will end up gaining 5 lbs in 3 your 3 days stay there.

I've been to Hong Kong 16 times already since 1989 and I will never get tired to go back to Hong Kong. This is my first international destination when I was 8 years old. I am in love with this place, the food, the shopping, the clothes, the books, the people, everything about Hong Kong is magical. Some countries or cities are good when visited once, but Hong Kong is a different story. The more you travel to Hong Kong, the more you will fall in love with her.

Quick Facts:

Denizens : Hongkongese, Hongkonger
Government : Chief Executive
Area : 1,108 sq. km
Population : 7,008,900 (2008)
Time Zone : HKT (UTC +8)
Internet TLD : .hk
Calling Code : +852
Currency : Hong Kong Dollar

The Jonas' Chronicles goes International AGAIN! - China's S.A.R.

Dearest Readers,

Hello once again! I know it is barely a month since I came back and posted entries entitled "The Jonas' Chronicles goes International - Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. I really hope you guys enjoyed the detailed tour of Kuala Lumpur as you journeyed by reading my posts. But before anything else, I would like to inform you guys that here I am again entitling my entries The Jonas' Chronicles goes International - China's SAR. SAR is short for Special Administrative Region of China, there are 2 of them under the "One Country, Two Systems" specifically Hong Kong and Macau. Meaning that Hong Kong and Macau still has complete autonomy from the mainland in a specific time after the handover. Hong Kong was handed over 1997 and Macau in 1999.

Macau - I will give you a detailed tour and history of St. Paul Ruins, tour you to the magnificent The Venetian Hotel & the Grand Canal Shoppes as well as the suites. We stayed one night in The Venetian to really experience how grand it is.

Hong Kong - Visited this awesome place for 16 times already since 1989. I won't talk about much about Hong Kong since it is everyones destination. My entry will be focused on Hong Kong Disneyland. The Cantonese cuisine which is the most delicious Chinese cuisine ever.

Sit back and relax as I begin the journey one "One Country, Two Systems!"

New Clothes from Giordano Concepts in Hong Kong

Mom came home from Xiamen, Guangdong and Hong Kong yesterday and along with her a few new office clothes. She is the best when it comes to fashion together with my uncle, they both have the passion and the love for it They don't just buy because it is nice looking but they check what fabric was used. Just by touching and feeling, they already know what kind of fabric was used. THANKS MOM!!

Anyways......

Giordano is a well-known brand in the Asian region. It is basically found in every country in Asia. But recently, Giordano, which started in Hong Kong, sets up a new

concept called Giordano Concepts. They have a big boutique in Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay. Their main line is office, formal and business attires both for men and women. The price is not very Giordano-ish anymore, it is at par with Topman, Zara, Marks and Spencer and etc.