Hong Kong Travelogue Day 3 / 4
First, I was attracted by this row of photos.
The one on the far right, Guai Guai Hu, Su Youpeng, right?
Xiao Guai debuted five years before I was born. Later, I caught up on the materials on Bilibili and found him really adorable.
Unbelievably cute, my god.
So, breakfast is decided to be you.
As for your shop name, let's not even talk about whether you're afraid of being sued by a certain milk company.
And this snack you sell, Dog Boy Noodles (Gouzaifen), aren't you afraid these celebrities will be alarmed?
Haha, just kidding.
Dog Boy Noodles is a street snack that appeared in Hong Kong in the 1960s. At that time, Hong Kong's economy was poor, and Shunde people used hot water to mix rice flour into strips to fill their stomachs. Because the noodles are pointed at both ends, like a Tang dog's tail, they are called 'Dog Boy Noodles', or simply 'Fen Zai'. (Excerpt from Baidu Baike)
The shop also posted this explanation.
Alright, alright, I get it!
Anyway, I don't think they look like a dog's tail.
This receipt... very expensive, it's from yesterday, but I forgot what I bought. Memories from three years ago are really hard to recall.
As mentioned in Day 1, because my household registration is not in a big city, I couldn't apply for an individual travel endorsement.
So I adopted the method of entering Hong Kong with a passport by transiting to a third country, obtaining a seven-day stay permit.
That third country is Vietnam. At that time, I didn't really want to go to Vietnam; I simply had no interest!
To be honest, the Vietnam trip was just an add-on for my Hong Kong independent travel.
My main purpose was to visit Hong Kong, so I chose Vietnam because it had the easiest visa to get, with low visa fees and cheap airfare.
Perhaps because of this mindset, my average mood index during the subsequent Vietnam trip was lower than that of other trips. Of course, Vietnam's relative underdevelopment was also a reason, but I won't go into that here.
Of course, I am a law-abiding citizen. If I enter using the method of transiting to a third country, I must actually go to that third country. I cannot take advantage of loopholes, thinking that since I successfully entered Hong Kong, I can skip Vietnam. I don't know if that's illegal, but integrity is extremely important. If I leave a bad record at immigration, the loss will outweigh the gain.
The car was empty.
The luggage rack was so empty you could lie down in it, haha.
Going down the escalator, there were no ads above my head—thank goodness... haha.
At some large airports, there are subway shuttles between terminals. I remember there's also a metro inside an airport in Shanghai.
Simple and straightforward: it goes to all gates.
You say whether you want to take the plane or not; if you do, get on this car.
Okay, found the gate.
On the right, Hainan Airlines' tail was conspicuous.
I'm hungry, and the low-cost airline has no meals.
That's right, it's the Hong Kong Maxim's Mooncake.
"Hong Kong Maxim's Group was founded in 1956. It is the largest and most diversified quality catering group in Hong Kong, with over 650 outlets serving more than 540,000 customers daily. The group's business scope is extensive, including Chinese cuisine, Asian cuisine, Western cuisine, fast food, pastries, coffee shops, conveyor belt sushi restaurants, and institutional canteens. In addition, Hong Kong Maxim's Mooncake has been the best-selling mooncake in Hong Kong for 13 consecutive years." (Said by Baidu.)
However, the food it provides at the airport...
This might be a common problem at airports.
Another example that Hong Kong has been an inseparable part of China since ancient times, lovingly provided by the civil aviation service department.
No applause needed here. Thank you. Haha.
After eating Maxim's, there was still time.
Racing against time to chase my big giant.
Okay, can't get too wild; missing the flight would be 'Holy Mary'.
Poor me can't afford the change fee close to departure.
Jetstar Pacific.
At that moment, I didn't know these two words would leave an indelible memory on my subsequent Vietnam trip.
It also started my first time having a heated argument in English with foreign ground staff at an overseas airport. Sorry, almost got off topic again.
If I had money, I would have bought this airline, huh.
Hong Kong Airlines, Skytrax four-star rating.
Hainan Airlines is the only Skytrax five-star airline in China. During the pandemic in 2021, I bought Hainan Airlines' 'Follow Your Heart' pass to enjoy China, and even when funds were tight, it provided good service. Thumbs up for Hainan manually.
Envy is useless.
This is the plane I'm going to take.
Okay, time warp!
Eleven days later, I returned from Vietnam to Hong Kong.
Changed to a different mode of transport, took the MTR back.
I really love the anime-style slogans.
I'm a large piece of luggage, very relatable, it hurts.
Oh wow, the airport MTR inherits the airport's wheelchair service? Awesome.
This building with the left side high and right side low!
Alright, need to find a place to sleep.
I've tried hostels; this time I found a workspace on Airbnb.
It's the apartment the landlord uses for work during the day, and opens it to guests after work.
The advantage is cheapness; the disadvantage is that you can only sleep, check-in is very late, and check-out is very early.
Goodness, no wonder it's Hong Kong, the utilization rate of housing is truly astounding.
I'm also embarrassingly poor (tearful eyes).
This is the blue building!
Shrine – minimalist version.
Don't you say. This dilapidated building with messy pipes. After being painted overall, it doesn't look so abrupt; it has a different charm.
Close to midnight, finally arrived!
Is there a dog on the sofa?
Did the listing say I had a roommate dog?
The bed was half partitioned by a wardrobe.
The bed was peed on by the dog.
Contacted the landlord, who was very apologetic, said the dog is usually super well-behaved. I don't know why it suddenly peed on the bed today.
Told me there are sheets and asked if I could change them myself.
Ridiculous, it soaked through; changing the sheets is useless! Flatly refused, prepared to find another place.
Sigh, it's almost midnight now.
This picture represents my mood.
Checked the shooting time, indeed almost the next day.
So that's it for today.
Today I will abandon worries and live happily; I'll find the unknown destination tomorrow.
Travelogue Directory
1. Wangzai Po - Dog Boy Noodles
2. Depart! To the country with only one red star
3. Hong Kong International Airport
4. Return to Hong Kong
5. Hong Kong Station
6. Sleep with the dog tonight?
7. No panic at midnight
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