A Trip to Hong Kong : Happy New Year 2010
This is the first part of 5 presentations in essays with pictures.
During December 29, 2009 to January 1, 2010, I and my family, Pracob, Natti, and Palm had a trip to Hong Kong
During the New Year 2010 Vacation. We spent 3 nights and 3 days in Hong Kong. Day 1, we visited Venetian Macau, the world largest Casino complex, with gambling areas, shopping area, and food service area. Day 2, we visited some places in Hong Kong, including the Kawloon side, via traveling by MTR, the Hong Kong subway, and taxi. Day 3, we went to shopping malls did some shopping and exploring more food.
I also present the transportation - how to travel to Hong Kong and in Hong Kong. We also concluded our viewpoints about Hong Kong in a very short summary - with some selected keywords. We are grateful for the useful materials from Wikipedia,the free enclycopedia.
Pracob Cooparat
E-mail: pracob@sb4af.org
The followings is about the planned first day of traveling from home to the Suvarnabhumi International Airport at the outskirt of Bangkok, Thailand, then to the Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) , and check in quickly to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Hong Kong, and went to bed quick after that.
Introduction
Why do we choose to travel to Hong Kong
A family reunion between me, my wife, and our daughter spend 3 days and 3 nights together.
Background information from Wikipedia -
Picture - Hong Kong at night (from Wikipedia, 2009)
Hong Kong[7] (Chinese: 香港) is a special administrative region of the People's Republic of China. Situated on China's south coast and enclosed by the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea,[8] it is renowned for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour. With land mass of 1,104 km2 (426 sq mi) and a population of seven million people, Hong Kong is one of the most densely populated areas in the world.[9] The city's population is 95% ethnic Chinese and 5% from other groups.[10]
Hong Kong became a colony of the British Empire after the First Opium War (1839–1842). Originally confined to Hong Kong Island, the colony's boundaries were extended in stages so as to include the Kowloon PeninsulaNew Territories by 1898. It was occupied by the Japanese during the Pacific War, after which the BritishChina regained sovereignty.[16][17] The Basic Law stipulates that Hong Kong shall enjoy a "high degree of autonomy" in all matters except foreign relations and military defence.[18] and the resumed control until 1997, when
December 29, 2009
16:00 hrs, ready to get out from our home 134 Soi Aree Samphan 5, in Bangkok.
Airport limousine picked us at 16:00 hrs The new Toyota Camry, used CNG or LPG.
The back trunk was half occupied by the CNG tank, cannot hold 3 mid-sized luggage pieces – placing one at the front seat. So all 3 big people had to sit at the back row seat. However it was ok, Much better than regular taxi, which will be too small for the transportation to the Suvarnabhumi Airport.
The driver is polite and concern about doing his duty.
Picture - From our home the limousine used the Rama IX route,
then along the Motorway Route
Picture - Apartment buildings along the way to the airport
Picture - Billboards is the sign of business as usual.
Picture - Paying tollway 2 times, 45 baht and
then 25 baht for the tollway to the airport
The Airport Limousine
At Suvarnabhumi Airport
Check in
17:00 hrs check in at the counter
3 pieces of luggage, with wheels, did not need the airport carts
Picture - Going through the line at Suvarnabhumi Airport Check in areas
Picture - 3 pieces of luggage with colorful tags
Picture - There should be no overweighed luggage, for it was a not very long trip
Checked in with 2 pieces. We carried one.
Picture - Recheck the flight schedule, the gate, and departure time
Picture - Money exchange inside the airport, after the check-in
Picture - Got into the Duty Free Zone at Suvarnabhumit Airport
3 pieces of luggages
Noticeable tags
Duty Free Areas
Picture - Duty Free Area, Suvarnabhumi Airport
Picture - We carry one piece onto the plane with us.
Suvarnabhumi Airport
18:00 hrs, quick dinner at Burger King
19:00 hrs leaving Suvarnabhumi airport, CX702, seat 59k The food served on the plane was ok but not impressive. The flight attendants were efficient in the business manner.
Picture - A limousine, Mercedes S-Class, latest model, like this one
chauffeur in uniform, with mineral water, and cold towels
For 3 persons, and 3 pieces of luggage from the HKIA to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel, Hong Kong at HKD 800, or around 2450 baht, for a round trip of 3 persons, good deal.
A chauffeured Mercedes S Class, newest model, with cold tower, water served in the limousine, quite nice.
The Role of
I used
Picture - Using the iPhone for noted what we had been doing during the day.
Picture - Notice the use of 2 thumb typing, or keyboarding
Picture - Using it for taking pictures not appropriate for using the digital camera
HKIA
Picture - Hong Kong International Airport, aerial view
about 35 km from Hong Kong
To provide more information about Hong Kong International Airport just a little bit. From Wikipedia -
Hong Kong International Airport (IATA: HKG, ICAO: VHHH) is the main airport in Hong Kong. It is colloquially known as Chek Lap Kok Airport (赤鱲角機場), because it was built on the island of Chek Lap Kokland reclamation, and also to distinguish it from its predecessor, the closed Kai Tak Airport. by
The airport opened for commercial operations in 1998, replacing Kai Tak, and is an important regional trans-shipment centre, passenger hub and gateway for destinations in Mainland China (with over 40 destinations) and the rest of Asia. Despite a relatively short history, Hong Kong International Airport has won seven Skytrax World Airport Awards in just ten years[1][2].
HKIA also operates one of the world's largest passenger terminal buildings and operates twenty-four hours a day. The airport is operated by the Airport Authority Hong Kong and is the primary hub for Cathay Pacific, Dragonair, Hong Kong Express Airways, Hong Kong Airlines, Air Hong Kong (cargo) and Asia Jet (private). Flights are operated by roughly 90 airlines to over 150 cities across the globe, and in 2008 it was the 12th busiest airport worldwide in terms of passenger throughput, registering 47,857,746[3]. HKIA is also an important contributor to the Hong Kong economy, with 60,000 people employed at the airport.
In 2008, it was the second busiest airport in the world in terms of cargo traffic, handling 3,660,901 tons of cargo[4].
Mandarin Oriental Group
In the beginning, I did not realize that the Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong is a hotel under the Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group, which also the owner of the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Bangkok.
Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group (MOHG), a member of the Jardine Matheson Group, is an international hotel investment and management group with luxury hotels, resorts and residences in Asia, Europe and the Americas[1]. The group regularly receives awards for its exemplary service and management, as well as for the spas and restaurants located at many of their hotels and resorts[2].
Internet access at HKD 160 dollar per day
Room with extra bed for three
A movie at HKD 150, the LCD TV screen of 42" tv and a small one in. between the bathroom and the toilet room In the bathroom there are a tub and two showers The time difference between Bangkok and Hong Kong is one hour
Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
Picture - Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong opened in 1963 and remains a flagship property in Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group. The Forbes Five-Star hotel, located in Central, Hong Kong Island, has 502 guestrooms and suites with views of Victoria Harbor and the surrounding cityscape. The property features 10 bars and restaurants, including the Michelin-starred Pierre restaurant from Pierre Gagnaire, and one of three Forbes Five-Star spas in Hong Kong[10][11].
24:25 hrs arrived at Mandarin Oriental, Hong Kong. Instead of doing business at the reception counter, we were lead directly to our room and the check-in process followed with the hotel personnel. Quite nice for we were quite tired, and it is about time we all will have to go to bed.
During the New Year season, all the rooms were fully booked, but we get an extra bed put in our room. So all 3 of our family members stayed in one room, quite a family reunion outside of our home, 134 Soi Aree Samphan 5, Bangkok.
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