Staying in HK : Yiu Fai, Yesinn, Island Pacific

During my two trips to Hong Kong this year, I was able to try 3 hostel/hotel options. The first one was in Yiu Fai Guesthouse at Golden Crown Court in TST, which houses other hostels as well. My family got 2 triple rooms with room rate of HK$ 550/night, which is not bad due to its prime location, plus its very near the MTR and A21 bus stations.

We were assigned in rooms 131 & 133 on the fifth floor, near their reception desk. They offer free hot & cold purified water for use by their guests, aside from room amenities that include dental kits. 

Reservation was handled by Raymond Tran who asked me to pay 1 night guarantee through Paypal. They employ a Filipina housekeeper who can translate our conversation with Raymond's parents, who have difficulty speaking in English.

Hong Kong Day 3: Ocean Park

Our third day was spent in Ocean Park, with tickets that were purchased at HK$ 240 per adult in CTS.  From TST, we rode the Star Ferry to the Central Pier, which is faster and cheaper than riding the MTR. Then we waited about 15 minutes for the Bus # 629 to Ocean Park, paying HK$ 10.60 fare per person. The journey to Ocean Park via a double decker bus took half an hour.

After entering the park, we took some maps and checked the schedule of the shows. The first show we watched is the sea lion show, on the area with kiddie rides. Here, the sea lion performed antics like blowing bubbles, throwing trash on garbage bin, clapping, and loud barking.

Hong Kong Day 2: Disneyland Theme Park

Our second day in HK was spent in Disneyland. Same with NP 360 tickets, we bought our tickets from the CTS airport booth at HK$ 388/adult. After a noodle & dimsum breakfast in Carnavon St., we rode the MTR at Tsim Sha Tsui to Tung Chung line.

We transferred to Sunny Bay line of MTR. Here, the train seats are more comfortable with upholstered cushions. The windows and ring handles have the iconic Mickey Mouse shape as well.

HK Day 1: Ngong Ping 360 via Cable Car

On last week of April 2013, my family and I went to Hong Kong. This is the Kids' first trip out of the country, so they are excited and impressed by what they have seen in HK. After dropping our luggage and quick lunch in TST, I decided to bring them to Ngong Ping 360, because we don't have enough time to maximize Disney or Ocean Park that day.

Upon arrival at HK airport, we bought octopus cards and 7 discounted tickets to NP 360, Disney, and Ocean Park on the China Travel Service booth. The round trip cable car to NP 360 cost HK$ 120/adult, while my two kids (age 11 or below) got discounted tickets. From TST, we rode the MTR with one transfer to take the Tung Chung line.