Originally Posted by
glennaa11
The only thing I would add is, don't discount the effects of jet lag and the climate. But I can't sleep well on planes so arriving HKG early morning I am sure I would be feeling pretty tired and out of it.
That was my first thought, too. You're dealing with a worst-case jet lag scenario. With my own Asia trips I try to go as diurnal as possible the first 3-4 days, as the crash usually comes around 7 p.m. on the first day and gets pushed maybe another 60-90 minutes later per day.