Hong Kong - Day 2 (Lee Tung Street - Wan Chai Market - Repulse Bay Beach - The Pulse - Tin Hau Temples - Stanley Plaza - Murray House - Stanley Market - Victoria Park - Central Mid-levels Escalators)

I didn't sleep well last night at the Burlington Hotel. The bed was comfortable, but I kept waking up multiple times throughout the night. I woke up at 8.30am feeling tired, but that didn't stop me from exploring Hong Kong. This is our third visit to Hong Kong, but we have yet to fully explore the island.

The weather was sunny, with a temperature around 19℃, perfect for sightseeing. We walked to My Cup of Tea for brunch. The shop is just a 5-minute walk (350m) from Burlington Hotel. There was no queue, but the shop's interior was small and cramped. We sat at a tiny corner table, barely big enough for two. We ordered a scrambled egg and salted duck egg sandwich, a crispy bun with barbecue pork and sunny-side-up egg and a glass of my cup of tea classic cold. The milk tea had a creamy, smooth texture with a hint of coffee. Most importantly it wasn't sweet.

This is my first time trying a salted duck egg sandwich and the flavour is intense. I really like the soft, fluffy texture of the bread, which comes in two types: white and wheat. However, I didn't enjoy the crispy bun with barbecue pork and sunny-side-up egg. The pork chop was full of tendons and lacked flavour. Apart from that, the bread was hard and dry.

(Total bill - HKD 88)

Hennessy Road

My cup of tea classic cold - HKD 25

Scrambled egg and salted duck egg sandwich - HKD 25

Crispy bun with barbecue pork and sunny-side-up egg - HKD 38

Drinking water

Address:

My Cup of Tea

G/F Wing Hing Building,

6 Spring Garden Lane,

Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Opening hours 7am to 7pm

Lee Tung Street, just a two-minute walk from Spring Garden Lane, is also known as Wedding Card Street. It's a pleasant spot, lined with shops, restaurants and a relaxed atmosphere. The street offers free Wi-Fi and you will often see people walking their dogs. We stopped by Silk, a popular bubble tea chain, to try their signature Smooth King that comes with cheese cloud, honeycomb, black boba and Hong Kong style milk tea. We reduced the sugar level to 50%, and it still tasted slightly sweet with normal ice. The boba was chewy and the cheese cloud had a mild saltiness. The milk tea was smooth with a hint of sourness. Overall, it was fine, though my partner prefers the traditional Hong Kong milk tea.

Lee Tung Street

Lee Tung Street

Lee Tung Street

Smooth King with 50% sugar and normal ice - HKD 38

Address:

Silk

Shop G39, G/F, Lee Tung Avenue,

200 Queen's Rd E,

Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Opening hours 11am to 10pm

After exploring Lee Tung Street, we made our way to Tai Yuen Street and stopped by the Wan Chai Market. The market sells fresh vegetables, fruits, meat, seafood and dried food. It's clean, well-maintained and the vegetables are fresh.

Tai Yuen Street

Wan Chai Market

Wan Chai Market

Wan Chai Market

Wan Chai Market

Address:

Wan Chai Market

258 Queen's Rd E,

Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Opening hours 8am to 8pm

There is a bus stop right in front of the Wan Chai Market, and we took bus no. 6 (13 stops) to Repulse Bay Beach (HKD 11.40 per person). The journey was scenic, but the road to Repulse Bay Beach is both hilly and narrow in certain places. So be prepared for a winding ride. If you want to enjoy the view, look for a seat on the upper deck, as it offers a great perspective of the surrounding landscapes.

The beach is clean and calm with gentle waves. Nearby, there are cafes, restaurants and shops where you can grab a meal or relax with a drink while enjoying the view. Many of the cafes and restaurants are pet-friendly, making it a great spot for those visiting with their furry companions. We even came across a pet grooming shop, where we saw a cute pup being groomed.

The Tin Hau Temple is just a short walk from the beach. The temple is dedicated to Tin Hau, the Goddess of the sea, who is believed to protect fishermen and sailors. There is a small bridge nearby and according to local legend, if you walk across this bridge, your life will be prolonged by three days.

Bus no. 6 to Repulse Bay Beach

Bus no. 6 to Repulse Bay Beach

Repulse Bay Beach

Photo taken in 1954 at Lee's Studio in North Point Hong Kong

Repulse Bay Beach

Repulse Bay Beach

Repulse Bay Beach

Repulse Bay Beach

Repulse Bay Beach

Repulse Bay Beach

Repulse Bay Beach

The Pulse

Pet shop selling dog snacks in The Pulse

Tin Hau Temples

Tin Hau Temples

Tin Hau Temples

Tin Hau Temples

Tin Hau Temples

Tin Hau Temples

Each time you cross this bridge your life will be prolonged 3 days - Lau Hon Wah

Tin Hau Temples

Spotted a furry friend patiently waiting for his pawrent

Address:

The Pulse

Limewood Shop 103/104 The Pulse,

28 Beach Rd, Repulse Bay,

Hong Kong

From Repulse Bay Beach, we took bus no. 73 (HKD 6.40 per person) and enjoyed the 11-stop ride to Stanley Village. One of the main attractions in the area is Stanley Market. However, the market is small and only consists of a single row of shops selling clothes, artwork, accessories, souvenirs and local crafts. We also explored Stanley Main Street, which is lined with a mix of shops, cafes and restaurants. Nearby, there's Stanley Plaza, a shopping mall with various dining and shopping options.

My partner, feeling a bit hungry, bought a Portuguese tart from Kam Kee Cafe. The tart had a flaky crust with a sourish egg filling. I don't find it superb. We then went to 3hree Sixty Supermarket to get a bottle of mineral water before heading to Stanley Tai Wong Temple, followed by a walk to Murray House and Blake Pier.

Our next stop was Sister Wah Beef Brisket, but we accidentally waited at the wrong bus station. After waiting 20 minutes for bus no. 63 (HKD 4.70 per person), the bus unexpectedly took us back to the bus terminal directly behind our original bus stop! We had to get off because that was the last stop. Luckily, an uncle was kind enough to guide us, and we quickly hopped onto bus no. 6 (HKD 11.40 per person) and continued our journey.

 

Stanley New Street

Stanley Waterfront Mart

Stanley Promenade

Murray House

Stanley Main Street

Stanley Plaza Square

Kam Kee Cafe

Portuguese tart - HKD 9

3hreesixty Supermarket

Mineral water - HKD 7

The Lovers' Terrace

Stanley Plaza Square

Stanley Tai Wong Temple

Murray House

Murray House

Murray House

Blake Pier

Blake Pier

Blake Pier

Blake Pier

Stanley Promenade

Stanley Market

Address:

Stanley Market

Stanley New St, Stanley,

Hong Kong

Opening hours: 10am to 7pm

The bus did not directly take us to Sister Wah Beef Brisket from Stanley Market. Instead, we had to take a tram and get off at Hing Fat Street. To board the tram, you hop on through the back door and pay the exact fare (HKD 3 per person) either in cash or with an Octopus card at the front exit.

Sister Wah Beef Brisket is well-known for its beef brisket noodles. When we arrived around 4.30pm there was no queue. We ordered a bowl of beef brisket noodles and a cup of cold herbal tea. The herbal tea was refreshing with a slight sweetness. The restaurant offers different types of noodles to pair with the beef brisket and we chose wonton noodles. The noodles are springy with just the right texture, and the soup is incredibly flavourful. The beef brisket itself is tender and soft. It was a satisfying meal, especially perfect for cold weather. The shop only accepts cash or Octopus card payments. We shared a table with a Caucasian gentleman, who had to leave his drinks behind to withdraw money from an ATM.

(Total - HKD 87)

Tram - HKD 3 per ride per person

Sister Wah Beef Brisket

Chinese herbal tea - HKD 12

Beef brisket noodle - HKD 75

Address:

Sister Wah Beef Brisket

13 Electric Rd, Causeway Bay,

Hong Kong

Opening hours: 11am to 10.45pm

Eight Treasures is only a 4-minute walking distance (260m) from Sister Wah Beef Brisket. This shop also serves beef noodles, which have a more herbal, slightly bitter flavour than Sister Wah's beef brisket soup. Their noodles come with turnip and you can choose your noodle types: thin egg noodles (yao mien), thick egg noodles (cho mien), thick rice noodles (hor fun), thin rice noodles (vermicelli), or rice noodles (mai sin). We chose thin noodles and initially the noodles were springy and firm but softened over time. The beef brisket was tender and the lemon tea had a mild sweetness with a hint of bitterness. The shop was quite empty when we visited. Overall, we still prefer Sister Wah's beef brisket noodles.

(Total - HKD 79)

Eight Treasures

Ice lemon tea - HKD 16

Turnip and beef brisket - HKD 63

Address:

Eight Treasures

Wing Wah Building,

No. 124 Electric Rd, Tin Hau,

Hong Kong

Opening hours: 11am to 9pm. Closed on Wednesday

We walked to Victoria Park and this park is named after Queen Victoria. It's a popular public park that features a large playground, tennis courts, basketball courts and a jogging track. There is also a swimming pool, although it looks abandoned since it's still winter.

Victoria Park

Victoria Park

Victoria Park

Victoria Park

Victoria Park

Address:
Victoria Park
1 Hing Fat St,
Causeway Bay,
Hong Kong

We chose to visit the Central Mid-levels Escalators while we were still full from our earlier beef noodles. We took bus no. 103 (HKD 7.70 per person) from Paterson Street; Gloucester Road to the Central Mid-levels Escalators. These escalators are the longest outdoor covered escalator system in the world, stretching from Queen's Road Central up to Conduit Road. 

Food Street

Food Street

Central Mid-levels Escalators

Central Mid-levels Escalators

We planned to eat dim sum at Maxim's Palace and from Conduit Road we waited for bus no. 3, but it didn't show up. There was a man in front of us who had been waiting for over 30 minutes and looked very frustrated. Instead of waiting any longer, we decided to walk further up and took bus no. 13 (HKD 6.80 per person).

When we reached Maxim's Palace, we were disappointed to find that dim sum was only available in the morning. So we ordered barbecue suckling piglet, honey-glazed barbecue pork and roasted goose. However, they had run out of suckling pig and only had chicken left. In the end, we decided to leave and the waitress rudely told us, "Go, go."

Maxim's Palace (Central)

Address:

Maxim's Palace (Central)

Hong Kong City Hall,

2/F Low Block, Central,

Hong Kong

Opening hours: 11am to 3pm / 5.30pm to 11pm

We ended up at Yung Kee Restaurant and ordered their signature charcoal-roasted goose and a bowl of steamed rice. The rice was steaming hot and fluffy. Besides that, the goose was tender and flavourful. The skin was soft and paired perfectly with the meat. Overall, it was a satisfying meal.

(Total bill - HKD 418) 

Yung Kee Restaurant (Central)

Chrysanthemum tea - HKD 30 per person

Signature charcoal roasted goose - HKD 300

Chili sauce

Steamed rice - HKD 20

Address:

Yung Kee Restaurant

Yung Kee Building

Wellington St, Central,

Hong Kong

Opening hours: 11am to 10.30pm

After our late dinner, we took the MTR from Central to Wan Chai and walked to Ching Ching Dessert (HKD 4.90 per person). We were lucky there was no queue. We ordered a bowl of black sesame rice ball with ginger soup and a bowl of grass jelly with mango and icy milk. The ginger soup had a bold, spicy kick with just the right balance of sweetness, while the glutinous rice balls were soft and chewy. It was really good. The shaved icy milk is creamy, and the sweet mango paired perfectly with the refreshing grass jelly. I suppose this will be my new favourite dessert shop in Hong Kong.

(Total bill - HKD 94)

Ching Ching Dessert

Black sesame rice ball with ginger soup - HKD 39

Grass jelly with mango and icy milk - HKD 55

Address:

Ching Ching Dessert

Shop A1, G/F, The Zenith Tower 3,

8 Wan Chai Rd, Wan Chai,

Hong Kong

Opening hours: 1pm to 11pm. Closed on Monday