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Day 3 of our Hong Kong trip was very much memorable. It was New Year’s Eve Countdown at Victoria Harbour! Kate also made an arrangement for us to visit Ocean Park in the morning so that we could fully utilise the entire day.

We checked into New China Yan Yan Guest House at Chung King Mansion and found out that rooms in Hong Kong can be really small…

Our encounter with small hostel rooms in Hong Kong

Small room at New China Yan Yan Guest House

Normally, you would hear stories about how small hostel (not hotel) rooms in Hong Kong can get? Sometimes even as small as 8 square metres! But when we actually saw it, we were not that surprised (guess managing expectations help) and we were actually quite happy that it had an attached toilet with shower point as well as a TV.

Since the room was just a place for the night, we immediately left for our next destination, Ocean Park Hong Kong!

Ocean Park Hong Kong is still worth a visit

You may be wondering that Ocean Park having opened more than 40 years ago, how good can it be right? We must say that it is still worth a visit! This is because, there is so much things to do and see for everyone in the family. From the youngest to the oldest.

For the young ones, there are dedicated play areas…

Whiskers Harbour - Kids Amusement Park — Whiskers Harbour – Kids Amusement Park

Rides for the adventurous ones…

Hair Raiser Roller Coaster Ocean Park Hong Kong

Animals and shows for the older ones to enjoy!

Acrobatics and Juggling acts at the Waterfront Plaza

Panda standing up and reaching for the shoots

Bald Eagle showing the span of its wings

Unforgettable New Year’s Eve Countdown at Victoria Harbour Hong Kong

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There are a few reasons why countdown at Victoria Harbour was really memorable for us…

1. The Cold. For one, we did not expect the weather to be so cold! We were relatively early that evening, having finished our dinner around 8 or 9pm. So we headed to a Hong Kong Cafe nearby to while the time away, have some food to keep us warm for the countdown. The good thing was that when we eventually reached the harbour, it was so crowded that we were kept warm! Check out the crowd!

Crowd waiting for fireworks and countdown Victoria Harbour Hong Kong

2. How to get a good spot. In order to get a good spot to watch the fireworks at Victoria Harbour, you should actually be there at about 8 or 9pm. We were able to still walk around these good viewing spots at about 9pm. So we thought we were able to get back to the same spot at the bridge at about 11pm. Little did we know that the bridge area was cordoned off due to the limit on the number of people allowed there! So if you really want a great spot, you should be ready with warm clothes, heat packs, tidbits and great company while waiting for the fireworks to start!

3. First Countdown with Kate in Hong Kong. Barring Melaka, this was the first time that Kate and I enjoyed a New Year’s Eve countdown overseas. Thanks for planning this wonderful trip! 🙂

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Hong Kong Trip : Day 1
Hong Kong Trip Day 2 : The Attractions of Tsuen Wan
Hong Kong Trip Day 3 : Ocean Park and New Year’s Eve Countdown
Hong Kong Trip Day 4 – Side Trip to Macau
Hong Kong Trip Day 5 – Continuing Our Travels in Macao
Hong Kong Trip Day 6 – Rounding up Macao and Returning to HK
Day 7 Hong Kong Trip : Side Trip to Shen Zhen & Debunking Recommendations
Day 8 Hong Kong Trip : What we did in Central 中環 Hong Kong
Day 9 Hong Kong Trip : A Surprise Find at Lian Xiang Ju Dim Sum Restaurant