Glimpses of China: Hong Kong Hustle & Jingdezhen Charm

At the end of 2023, we embarked on a special and multifaceted journey back to China. It was a trip of delightful contrasts, but more importantly, it was a long-awaited family reunion, and a chance to introduce our 10-month-old daughter to her roots - China. We plunged into the vibrant, vertical cityscape of Hong Kong, a bustling metropolis where East meets West, and then ventured into the heart of porcelain country, Jingdezhen, the historic Ceramic Capital. Navigating these incredible places with a little one in tow added an extra layer of adventure and joy to the experience, from savoring delectable street food and exploring world-class museums to wandering through ancient kilns and vibrant creative districts.

Trip Highlights

1️⃣ Experiencing Hong Kong's iconic attractions: Riding the Central-Mid-Levels Escalators, enjoying a meal at Sing Kee Dai Pai Dong, and taking in the stunning night views from Victoria Peak.

2️⃣ Delving into history and culture: Visiting the Hong Kong Palace Museum and exploring the Christmas Town at West Kowloon Art Park.

3️⃣ Savoring authentic Hong Kong flavors: From egg tarts at Tai Cheong Bakery and milk tea at Lan Fong Yuen to delicious finds at Hing Kee Restaurant and Lan Yuen Chee Koon .

4️⃣ Discovering Jingdezhen's Ceramic Heritage: Exploring the Jingdezhen Ceramics Folk Museum and the Yuyao Factory Archeology Hrtg. Park .

5️⃣ Immersing in Jingdezhen's vibrant arts scene: Wandering through the Taoxichuan Ceramic Art creative district.

Our Favorite Spots

Where We Visited:

Hong Kong:

1️⃣ Central-Mid-Levels Escalators (中环半山扶手电梯) 👍

2️⃣ The Victoria Peak (太平山顶) 👍

3️⃣ Hong Kong Palace Museum (香港故宫文化博物馆) 👍

4️⃣ West Kowloon Art Park (西九艺术公园)

5️⃣ Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront (尖沙咀海滨花园)

6️⃣ K11 MUSEA (K11人文购物艺术馆)

Jingdezhen: