Vignettes of the World
Yuen Long today is a thriving town in northwestern New Territories, mostly known for its great food. It is also an area heavily populated with indigenous villages. As such, Yuen Long had a long history of development in Hong Kong, going way back to the …
Pre World War II History The British built the Sai Wan Battery early during the colonial times. Originally, they built only the redoubt up on the hilltop in 1895. Three years later, the British military added two 6-inch gun platform as well, and construction completed …
It could not have been a better weather for a ride on the sea. I was joining a friend for lunch at Sai Wan Ho. We planned on meeting at Soho East, the well-known restaurant strip right next to the Sai Wan Ho Pier. It …
Originally we were going to hike the Lung Mun Country Trail from Chuen Lung Village to the Shing Mun Reservoir. However, after a mad good time at dim sum at the village, we were left with little time for the intended trail. Therefore we changed …
You can’t miss it, spring is here in Hong Kong. It is time to see flowers. The local press has been reporting on the Shun Sum Yuen Farm in San Tin, Yuen Long. My friend and I took a trip out there this past Sunday. …
The Lung Ha Wan (also known as Lobster Bay) Country Trail shows exceptional aerial views of the outlaying islands and Kowloon’s eastern coastline at Clear Water Bay. I was hiking this day with a group. Someone would be leading and I could enjoy the views …
It is with sadness that Hoi An Cafe, with 69 years of history behind it, has now permanently closed, as of October 2021. Reports suggest that the owner had to close it because nobody was going to take over the operation of the restaurant. Farewell …
The Devil’s Peak has been on the top of my bucket list in terms of wartime relics. I finally had the opportunity to head out on a bright afternoon. At a depth of 22 metres, the Lei Yue Mun Pass is very narrow and is …
The short hiking trail today begins at So Kwun Wat Village. It takes a little over an hour one way to reach Wong Nai Tun Reservoir. The Wong Nai Tun Reservoir is an irrigation reservoir that was built in the 1960s to serve the irrigation …
On my way to So Lo Pun, I witnessed a bull fight in Kuk Po. It is a novelty to me. The bulls locked horns and wrestled back and forth to gain grounds. The fight went on for just a few minutes. I had to …