A to do list for travelers staying in Whampoa’s hotels
Although Whampoa area in Kowloon is not the main tourist area, a lot of travelers still stay in the hotels in Whampoa during their Hong Kong trip.
Frank the tour guide is going to offer a to do list for those travelers…
A to do list for travelers staying in Whampoa’s hotels
- Go shopping in “cruise ship”
- Enjoy a walk on promenade
- Enjoy the short “harbor cruise”
- Enjoy local delicacies
Apart from tour it yourselves (TIY), travelers can also book the easy Hong Kong private tour to go sightseeing in Hong Kong easily.
Fully vaccinated Frank looks forward to picking up clients at the lobby of a hotel at Whampoa after the pandemic.
Go shopping in “cruise ship”
To remember the shipyard history of the area, the developer of Whampoa area built a cruise-liked architecture.
Ship-liked AEON Department Store
It is now the AEON Department Store.
Apart from shopping, travelers can take a selfie with this amazing ship on the land.
Ship-liked AEON Department Store at night
Travelers can also go to the rooftop of the ship to see its “chimney”, “life boats” and panorama of the Whampoa middle class residential area.
Good view from the rooftop of the Whampoa
Chimney of the Whampoa
Life boat of the Whampoa
Enjoy a walk on promenade
Apart from taking public transportation or taxi, travelers can walk along the scenic Hung Hom Promenade to go to the main tourist area, Tsim Sha Tsui.
Hung Hom Promenade
During the walk, you can enjoy the nice sea view and the stunning view of the concrete jungle.
Hung Hom Promenade has good view.
Tall buildings near the Hung Hom Promenade
See the good view at Hung Hom Promenade
It takes about 20-30 mins to reach Tsim Sha Tsui, where a lot of museums and shopping malls locate.
You can walk to Tsim Sha Tsui through the Hung Hom Promenade.
Enjoy the short “harbor cruise”
Apart from taking the train at the Whampoa MTR Station to go to Hong Kong Island, travelers staying in hotels at Whampoa can take the short harbor cruise, local ferries, to go to another side of the city.
Travelers can take the ferry to reach North Point.
Pier for ferry to North Point
Ferry from Hung Hom to North Point.
See the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal from the ferry to North Point
Travelers can visit the seafood market at the North Point Ferry Pier and the new shopping mall on the waterfront.
Seafood market at North Point Ferry Pier
Seafood at North Point Ferry Pier
Travelers can also take the NWFB bus route No 63 to go to Stanley Market.
Another ferry route can bring travelers to reach Central District.
Hung Hom to Central ferry route is mainly for the commuters
The entrance of the pier. Remember this is the Hung Hom (South) Ferry Pier.
Travelers can visit the Hong Kong Maritime Museum and the malls in Central.
Hong Kong Maritime Museum is near the Central Star Ferry Pier.
Travelers can take the NWFB bus route no 15 to go to the Victoria Peak.
See Hung Hom waterfront from ferry
Nice Victoria Harbor view from the Hung Hom Central ferry
For further information of the Hung Hom to Central ferry ride, please refer to Frank’s old post.
Enjoy local delicacies
Whampoa is a middle class residential area.
It is convenient for the travelers to taste the local delicacies.
Local restaurant near the hotels at Whampoa
There is the Gourmet Place with a lot of local brand name restaurants.
Gourmet Place
Go sightseeing easily by easy Hong Kong private tour
Travelers staying in Whampoa’s hotels may TIY (tour it yourselves) the above-mentioned places.
To go sightseeing at other highlights and hidden gems of Hong Kong easily, travelers can book the easy Hong Kong private tour.
Fully vaccinated Frank the tour guide hopes he can show his hometown to clients again soon during his private tour service.
See amazing view of Victoria Harbor at Victoria Peak during our half day private car tour.
Visit beautiful Nan Lian Garden during Hong Kong Kowloon full day private car tour.
Visit the World heritage building, St Paul’s Ruins, during our full day Macau private car tour.
For further questions, please contact Frank the tour guide
