Sunday, September 12, 2010

Hong Kong Disneyland

Opened on September 25, 2005, Hong Kong Disneyland is only the 5th Disneyland throughout the world. Only being able to hold 39,000 people, it is relatively small compared to the other Disneylands. Hong Kong Disneyland is split into 4 areas, Main Street, Fantasyland, Adventureland, and Tomorrowland. As you can see, the Disneyland from Hong Kong and Anaheim are very similar. Only 10 minutes away from the airport, Hong Kong Disneyland is convenient for both locals and tourists.
Many of our favorite rides can also be found at this amusement park, include Buzz Lightyear's Astro Blasters and Magic Mountain. Seasonal events include Mickey's Waterworks, which is available during summer, Glow in the Park Halloween Parade, and Let It Snow Christmans Parade. Just one of many tourists spots to come, Disneyland will not disappoint.

Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hong_Kong_Disneyland
http://www.travel-hongkong-attractions.com/hong-kong-disneyland.html
http://planeteyetraveler.com/wp-content/uploads/2009/08/hong-kong-mickey.jpg

Wednesday, September 1, 2010

Foods.

In Hong Kong alone, there are over 11,000 restaurants throughout the area. Because of the huge chinese population, chinese cuisine dominates the food industry. Aside form chinese food, Hong Kong serves many different cuisines from around the world. Hong Kong is critically acclaimed for its variety of cuisines and the innovative ideas for different foods. Dim Sum (A meal that can be eaten for breakfast and lunch) and seafoods are received as the most popular foods to try in this region.
One certain thing that stands out about Hong Kong are little carts called Hawkers. My parents are natives of Hong Kong and they always reminisce on how delicious the foods in these Hawkers were. They serve snacks such as fishballs and butzaigo (pudding), but these carts are known best for their bowl noodles. In these bowl noodles, the ingredients are based from the customer. As a customer, different foods can be put in your noodles such as sausages, beef balls, and various other meats and vegetables. There is an enormous variety of food to experience in Hong Kong, and the atmosphere is like no other.

This is the chinese snacks or meal called Dim Sum.