Adam goes to Hong Kong

Monday, 29 June 2026

Hong Kong - June 2026

Quick trip to Hong Kong. Flew Qantas on Monday.Easy flight and on arrival I caught the A21 bus to Cordis Mongkok where I have stayed before.

I inadvertently booked an Executive Room for three nights which was good as I got a large room, lounge access and breakfast included. I had breakfast in the Executive Lounge the first day and tried the main restaurant on the second day.

They had one of my favourite things...

And some of my favourite treats...

The weather is very rainy so I stayed around Mongkok the first day. On the second day I had some meetings in central and went for a walk through Tai Kwun...

The next day I caught the A21 back to the airport for my flight to Da Nang (see separate post).

Arived back on Friday afternoon and got the Airport Express/MTR to Taikoo as I'm staying at East Hotel this time. I got a nice room on 20/F looking over to Kai Tak.

I went up to the rooftop bar, Sugar where I had been 10 years ago. I had a complimentary drink voucher.

This is the view from my room the next morning. Looking over to Kai Tak...

The next day was Saturday and I didn't do much. That night I met friends in High Street, Sai Ying Pun which used to be a regular haunt of mine. I couldn't believe how quiet it was...

Afterwards, we walked down to the harbour and then back to Central...

The next morning I went to take a look at the pool, but I didn't swim as it was raining...

That evening I went to Central to meet my friend Olivia for a drink. I was very early so I had food at Central Market thenn had a drink at my old haunt, Bella Lee...

The next day I decided to go for a hike before checking out. As I was in Quarry Bay it was an easy walk to the start of this hike, which I had done part of before...

I walked back to the hotel, checked out and went across the road to Cityplaza for a coffee and snack. I then picked up my bag and headed to the airport. I went to the Qantas Louge as t was near the gate and then moved to The Deck which is right next door.

Friday, 26 June 2026

Da Nang, Vietnam - June 2026

I arrived eary evening from Hong Kong. The flight was late arriving due to the poor weather in Hong Kong. I caught a Grab to my hotel, The Dream Suite. It is located one block back from My Khe Beach.

I took a look at the rooftop pool...

Then I went for a walk to the beach which is close, as it was getting dark.

I went for a massage and then had dinner...

On Friday morning I got up and had breakfast in the hotel, which is included in the room rate. You can choose a selection of mains, plus coffee and a dessert.

I then caught a Grab to The Marble Mountains (see separate post). After that, I came back to the street where I was staying and had a coconut coffee which was great...

Across the road from my hotel was a restaurant which had been recomnended. I had this pancake, and another coffee...

I then went back to the hotel for a rest. It is very hot.

That night I went to a restaurant I had read about called Gypsy Bar. It overlooks the river.

It's on the rooftop of a hotel, overlooking the pool...

It was a real fine dining experience. To start, I had the beef carpaccio which they rolled in front of me...

Then I had a seafood risotto but that picture didn't work out.

Afterwards I walked to a hidden bar I had read about called United bar. It was behind this door. Unfortunately I couldn't get a seat so I left...

The next morning I was again up early and tried the next item on the menu for breakfast...

I then caught a Grab to the Lady Buddha which is the main other sight I want to see (see separate post).

After that I got my Grab driver to take me to the marina as I'd seen it on Instagram and there's a cafe set up to look like you are in Santorini. It was underwhelming.

I then got the driver to take me to the pink church. There was a service on so I took a photo and returned to my hotel.

I then headed to the beach for a swim...

I then went for a walk and had a coffee...

Later that afternoon I went to a bar on the beach called East West Brewing. I sat outside and enjoyed the ambience...

I tried some beers...

And had some food. It's a lovely spot...

It is super busy in the water...

I wanted to see the Dragon Bridge at night so I caught a Grab to a bar I had read about with great views. I got a shared table but it was PACKED. The Dragon breathes fire every Thursday, Friday and Saturday night. But becuase there was a firework show further up yhe river, it didn't breathe fire while I was there. It does look good though...

It was crazy busy so I decided to walk back to the hotel.

The next morning I tried another thing on the breakfast menu...

I then went for a walk to the beach...

Then I walked to a cafe I had read about and had a coconut coffee...

They give you the coffee on the side, and you pour it over...

I then walked to the river as I wanted to see the Dragon Brdge during the day...

It turned out to be a pretty long walk in the heat...

I went back to the hotel pool for a swim and relax...

That night I went back to East West Brewing...

There was a fire show...

It was great...

I am going to Hue later today. So I checked out of my hotel and went to another beach club to kill some time. It's called Esco. I sat on the balcony...

I had a beer and some food...

I then went back to the hotel to get my bag, and caught a Grab to the railway station for my trip to Hue (see separate post).

When I got back from Hue, I caught a Grab to a different hotel, this time right on the beach. There's a rooftop with a pool and they serve a free adternoon tea there.