Hong Kong overnight layover

While hunting for airfares to Japan, and not finding anything under $1600 with 1-2 transfers, a friend suggested flying through Hong Kong. By spending one night in HK, our flights were under $1,000 each, saving almost $2,000! I used Expedia points on a room at the airport Marriott, and it was a great hotel! The assistant manager left us a note of things to see, with an article under our door. But we didn't get it until after we went out to explore.

Here is the view from our room...

Venturing to the MTR (train into Hong Kong)

The down side... We really only had a few hours to explore, and the temps were nearing 100F with humidity at a million %. The two options suggested by friends, were to go to explore the waterfront along Tsim Sha Tsui- TST, or shop the markets around Mong Kok. I chose Mong Kok for the cheap eats, but wasn't expecting the heat. Or the crazy crowds so thick, we could barely move. Or the difficulty actually finding a place to eat that was allergy friendly. It was so muggy, I didn't feel like shopping or bargaining. The pictures don't depict the reality, since I waited for some space to take them.

Finally found a Hong Kong cafe for dinner... char siu rice and a Hong Kong milk tea for me. The mandarin drink K and hubby got was on the bitter/tart side. I felt better after eating, and even did a little shopping.

I had a fitful rest due to said tea, and we spent our last HK dollars on some dim sum and drinks at the airport, which we had to dump before boarding the plane, as no liquids are allowed on board. Bummer. Oh, and I picked up Shellie Mae (Tsum Tsum) at the airport Disney store.

Goodbye Hong Kong!