Hong Kong: Victoria Peak

AND...another fun outing while Jan was here...another adventure for our Spring Break...the fabulous outing and views of Victoria Peak. A MUST SEE for when you come to Hong Kong. HERE is the official site for seeing everything they offer on your adventure up, including all the restaurants, activities and how to get tickets.

I honestly thought it was going to be more of a trek (yes this coming from the tired pregnant lady) than it was but it was really quite easy to get there. We drove 1/2 way to TST, then hopped on the train to the HK Station and then took a taxi from there ( which was only about a 10 minute drive). We were there earlier though- if you're going to do anything in HK, I highly suggest starting in the morning- after 2 p.m. and it's going to be crazy! 

The drive up is gorgeous- all the beautiful sites of HK and hillside views- it was breathtaking. I can only imagine some of the outrageous and extravagant houses that are up there- or the views they have of the HK skyline. Once we got there we walked around for a bit in the shopping mall- just seeing what they had. Then we took a walk out to the main square and down just a bit to the main viewing area.

The view right when you walk outside of the main mall. 

That beautiful HK skyline- though it wasn't the clearest or brightest day- nonetheless breathtaking! 

And our family of 5- we managed to squeeze in shot amongst all the "selfies"

Jason, his Mom and Henry

After our view of the Peak (there is more up the hill to see but we opted for our one view we had), we headed back to the mall area...I mean it was almost lunch. We shopped around for a bit, and they also have a little "market" place that sells Chinese trinkets, including fake goods and all the silk goods. Honestly it's fun shopping and you can find great souvenirs, but I did PLENTY of that shopping in Shanghai so I'm a bit over it (even after not doing it for 2 years). 

We then went for lunch- and no, we didn't do the recommended dumpling place up there, but Bubba Gump's Shrimp Shack! Great food. Great view. Great drinks. Perfect. We got there before 12 so we got a table right by the window- and had a great lunch! It's definitely nice to get away from all things "Chinese" every once in awhile and I can't see that anymore than "Run Forest Run". 

Had to visit the Superhero store! 

And the market area- filled with tons of shopping! 

Yes, they have a Madame Tassauds Wax Museum and Jan and I had to take a picture with Edward! :) 

Our view from our lunch! 

After lunch we were ready to head home, so since we took a taxi up, we decided to take the peak tram down (that was interesting too- because you face forward but are going backwards). So I would actually recommend taking the tram up so you're not straining your neck. Regardless the boys loved it and it was a great way to see more of the city. 

Then- on to a bus- then- on to a ferry- then about a 10 minute walk back to our car. So you know, we thought about it and through the course of the day we actually took 6 modes of transportation- car, train, taxi, tram, bus, and a ferry. Wooo- we definitely would never do that in Tulsa! 

We were all ready to get home by the end of our day because the sun had come out and it had warmed up quite a bit. Nonetheless, another great outing and I so love that the boys get to experience all of these fantastic sights and adventures in Hong Kong! 

On the peak tram- little blurry pic! 

And a view from the tram! 

And on the bus- they thought they were quite special that they got to sit in the front. 

Our ferry ride home- and Jason checking out the view of Honkers! 

And, of course, a stop at the Spiderman 2 display @Ocean Terminal.