Travels- HK, Shenzhen,Shanghai and Beijing

Group picture -Forbidden City, Beijing, China

Being an OFW myself, a month's vacation is something I look forward to-every year.
Aside from getting to eat my faves, we get to relax, see other places and be with our loved ones.

My hubby and I together with my mom and friends went on a 12 day tour to China including Hong Kong.

It was early 1990’s when I last saw Hong Kong and seeing it this year made me realize that it has grown economically. It has grown so much that buildings are getting closer to each other. As our tourist guide had put it, “you can shake hands with your neighbors in the next building when you open your windows in the morning and greet each other with pleasantries.”
Victoria Peak at night, the harbor view, the food, Bruce Lee and the short boat ride were some of the highlights of the HK tour.

Victoria Peak at Night

Bruce Lee from the Harbor
Boat Ride in HK

Shenzhen is another story,the train ride from HK was fine. We went to "Window on the World" where you can see the whole world with its miniature landmarks. It was a whole day tour, one day is not enough actually.

Arc de Triomphe in Shenzhen

Shanghai was my fave. The "old" and "new" Shanghai were both evident to its present state. The Bund at night was a sight to behold and the TV tower is not be missed.
The Magnetic Levitation train while waiting for the flight was just 10 minutes back and forth to the airport.
Hubby enjoying the sight of the TV tower!

Hubby having a "Bentosa" in Shanghai

Food Trip-siopaos of varied fillings with hubby and Maya, my sister's best friend

Inside the Magnetic Levitation Train with hubby and our friend, Noel
In Beijing, the Great Wall is a must, Forbidden City and Tian'anmen Square must not be forgotten.

Great Wall top view

Great Wall of China with my mom (in front),friends, hubby and me

All throughout our journey, the food gets to be different in each place.
Shenzhen has sweeter side on its dishes, Shanghai gets to be saltier and Beijing gets to be spicier. With more than 10 courses on each meal time except breakfast, I have ballooned so much in such a short time. Of course, who would ever forget the most authentic Peking Duck in Beijing and the mini-siopaos of varied fillings in Shanghai.

With various scenic spots in China, the only challenges we had were:
1. There were almost no English speaking people- but with just signals of our hands and expressions in our faces, they seem to understand.
2.The "squat" phenomenon. Some toilets were ages back, you have to squat to do your thang!

The trip going back was so tiring, we even missed our flight to Manila!
Time to head Home!