Kayaking at Hoi Ha
This was probably the first time that I have kayaked in Hong Kong. We went to Hoi Ha in Sai Kung for an exciting day in kayaking. About Hoi Ha Wan Hoi Ha, in Chinese, means “beneath the sea.” The beaches in this area, some …
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The Mini Great Wall of Cheung Chau
The Mini Great Wall Trail of Cheung Chau is an easy walk on the southeastern coast of Cheung Chau for under two hours. It has acquired this name because of the trail’s stone-paved and stone-fenced features. Another popular island trail is in Cheung Chau north, …
A Yacht Trip to To Tei Wan (Deity Beach) and Tai Tam Bay
It is at the tail of our summer and I joined a group of friends on the last yacht trip that they were organizing for the year. The itinerary is Tai Tam Bay and Deity Beach in the southeastern waters of Hong Kong. On this …
The Shui Yuet Palace (Kwun Yam Temple) of Mong Kok
I paid a visit to the Shui Yuet Palace of Mong Kok. Seated besdies the Tung Wah College Mong Kok Campus, the Shui Yuet Palace has a distinctive appearance with its red colored walls and green roof tiles. You cannot miss it when you pass …
The Island of Ma Shi Chau
A Brief Introduction of Ma Shi Chau Ma Shi Chau is the largest island in Tolo Habour. Together with Centre Island, Yeung Chau and an unnamed island off of the Sam Mun Tsai New Village, Ma Shi Chau was designated a Special Area pursuant to …
The Sam Mun Tsai New Village
I have lived in Tai Po before. The one thing that I had heard about Sam Mun Tsai was its fame for seafood. The only other time that I visited the area was related to food as well. I ate at a Chinese restaurant there …
A Californian Good Time at the Lower Cheung Sha Beach
The Cheung Sha Beach is the longest beach in Hong Kong. At three km in length, the beach provides ample space for visitors to do all sorts of fun activities, including surfing, camping, canoeing and simply beach bathing. The Cheung Sha Beach is located in …
Ho Sheung Heung
Ho Sheung Heung is an established village with a long history in Sheung Shui. Its beginning can be traced back to 800 years ago, as far back as the Yuan Dynasty. Four villages together make up the larger area known as Ho Sheung Heung. They …
The Red Earth of Chek Chau (Port Island)
It was a rainy and stormy weekend but we managed to visit the Port Island for a good stretch of eight hours, and the sun shined upon us throughout. The Port Island is a small island in the middle-to-western side of Mirs Bay (Tai Pang …
The Heart-Shaped Kwu Tung Reservoir
The first walk at the Kwu Tung Reservoir turned out to be a spooky experience. My grandfather was buried in the hillside graveyard across from the reservoir. When I got there, I was saying in my heart, “hi Grandpa, I am here.” The hillside graveyard …