This may not be your usual HK journey
I knew this trip's not gonna be slack with Mao who really likes exploring. So here we are covering 3 more areas today, prepared for much more WALKING!
1) Mid-level escalators
2) Lamma Island
3) The Peak
The CENTRAL MID-LEVELS ESCALATORS is within walking distance from Central MTR, and it REALLY is just an escalator! One thing to note is that it changes direction (up/down) at certain periods of the day.
Famous eatery - LAN FONG YUEN
We came to see what the hype about the online reviews for here is about since it is located below the escalators. There was a crowd when we reached there and we had to share tables as usual. Yes, welcome to HK~!
I ordered Pork Chop Nissin Noodles, paired with HK milk tea. Verdict: DUPER AWESOME stuff! Ain't that just instant noodles with some slices of meat? Well, it IS a tender piece of meat pan-fried to perfection, with the piggy oils and marinate soaking into the broth. Toss some noodles, soup and have a bite of the pork - HEAVEN *angelic chorus*. That AHHH moment.
The hot HK milk tea uses HK evaporated milk and has the lingering taste on your tongue, great beverage to complete the meal.
After a fulfilling breakfast, we digested our food by walking to Central Ferry Pier just 20 mins away on foot. At the pier, we used the HK Octopus Card (used for public transport in HK) to pay for the ferry ride from HK to LAMMA ISLAND.
The view from on board the air-conditioned ferry is - normal 😏. After around 30 mins, we arrived at Lamma Island. The ride was good as the ferry's jerks were gentle , suitable for people like me who has motion-sickness!
Mao recommended to try the AH PO TOFU Beancurd
Verdict: Weird background taste not to my liking (nasty!)
Me & Mao, and who's that lady in white?!
After slurping down the beancurd which Mao adored so much (he downed 2 bowls!), we embarked on the hiking trail from one end of Lamma Island to the other.
Although it was sunny, the weather was pretty cool around 22 Celsius. This made our hiking pleasant. There were some pretty arduous upslope trails along the way, but once we reached the vantage point, the picturesque view took away the aches from our lower limbs. Clear skies, pristine waters, lush greenery, cool breeze; what more can we ask for?
After sufficient rest (and camwhoring against the irresistible views), we went downslope to the other side of the island. Reason? An awesome seafood place lies ahead at the other end! We heard they serve fresh seafood at reasonable prices.
Me & Mao, no signs of exhaustion. But our stomachs were furiously GGROWLING! Time to fill them up! We settled lunch at NAN YA TIAN HONG.
Though small sized, there's a natural sweetness from the prawns. When dipped with light soy sauce ...ooo la la! (tasty!)
Fresh Abalone in Supreme Soy Sauce. The meat is soft and succulent, I literally sank my tooth into it and sucked the juices out, before tearing the meat apart and chewing them down. Unfortunately, I did not fancy intestines (which supposedly is the dish's highlight). So if you are unlike me, I'd say GO for the INTESTINES man. If I recall, each abalone costs only SGD $8, woohoo!
The fish's meat is springy, sweet and VERY VERY fresh. It exudes a sea taste from the seas surrounding Lamma Island. We sat Alfresco beside the sea, bringing the sensory of our dining experience to the next level, now that's what we're talking bout' man!
After lunch, we hopped to the souvenir shop nearby and I bought some natural soaps produced from Lamma Island as souvenirs. Thereafter, we went to board a ferry back to HK Island.
OH, did I miss something? The ferry ride back is FREE!!!
*Tip: Seafood restaurants on Lamma Island provide FREE ferry rides for all their customers*
When we reached back to HK, we spotted the HK umbrella protests in Central. Without second thoughts, I seized the opportunity to capture this historical moment. How fortunate!
Our next stop was THE PEAK. In order to reach the peak of The Peak (nice rhyme uh?), we had to take a tram up. However, the queue was SUPER LONG>>>>>>>>>> we waited like 1.5h? After a long wait, we finally boarded the tram, and the scene you see above was what we experienced; people pushing each other and rushing to the spots where the tram doors are. Tough ride right? (nice alliteration uh?)
*Tip: Purchase tickets from Klook to skip the queue*
PS: Klook did not sponsor my post, perhaps Klook can do so now? Haha
After alighting from the tram and taking some escalators to the lower section of The Peak, there is a MADAME TUSSAUD's gallery. We did not enter the gallery, but merely took a photo with Bruce Lee on display outside. Apparently, I am taller than him and his nose is itchy, eeeeeewwww~~~
We went further up to THE PEAK OBSERVATORY & I had to take this obligatory photo against the skyscraper buildings in the backdrop.
*Stomachs growling again*
We headed for dinner at MAK'S NOODLES - I had Soup Wanton Noodles - My comment is that the noodles had a defined texture which lets you feel the strands tingling over your tongue, but taste wise, it is average.
As the weather was cold, the hot soup did warm our bodies. However, the warmth was short-lived as the tram queue downwards was SUPERRRRR long and we had to queue in cold and strong winds. The Peak marks the end of Day 3, a fulfilling one indeed.
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