Vignettes of the World
Today I went for a very quick walk at Shing Mun Reservoir. As usual, I began at the Pineapple Dam and spent fifteen minutes on the Pineapple Dam Nature Trail. Once at the end, you will see this sign. At that point, make a left …
I was born the same year as the Gala Café of Tsuen Wan. I have not heard of it until last year, but thankfully it was not too late. For forty years, Gala Café was the local favorite in Tsuen Wan. It was especially famous …
The Lead Mine Pass is where the MacLehose Trail Section 8 meets the Wilson Trail Section 7. Located in the northern end of the Shing Mun Reservoir Country Park, the Lead Mine Pass is as much a rest station as it is a landmark. The …
For all of December it is red leaves season in Hong Kong. One of the most popular sites for viewing sweet gum trees is Tai Tong in Yuen Long. In fact, the red leaves are so popular that there is a special route called the …
With no car this day we decided to visit the outlaying islands. I opted for an easy trail in Lantau Island, a stroll on the seaside of Sunny Bay. The trail ends at the Cheung Sok Island. The Cheung Sok Island is an uninhabited island …
This late autumn day blessed us with generous sunshine. We had a family outing with a group of young children. There is plenty of water to play with in this area of eastern New Territories. The Little Hawaii of Tseung Kwan O used to be …
From picnicking to jogging, from playing street music to bicycling, there is something for everyone at the Tai Po Waterfront Park. Wedged between the Tai Po Industrial Estate and Fu Shin Estate, the park prides in its open space of twenty-acres with thirty points of …
The Sam Tung Uk in Tsuen Wan is formerly the Hakka Wai Village (Hakka walled village) of the Chan’s. In Chinese, “tung” means the upper beams of the houses, which support the roof. Because this village had three main halls, the name Sam Tung Uk …
Hong Kong’s local oysters mostly come from Lau Fau Shan in western Yuen Long. The second generation owner of oyster farm Chan Cheung Kee decided to satisfy the palate of oyster lovers by opening the Best Oyster Noodle restaurant in Prince Edward. The oysters served …
“During the transport, the chefs would feed the baby pigeons with their own mouths to prevent them from starving. Because we used only baby pigeons of 23-24 days old, they were not able to eat on their own yet. If they could eat on their …