A Stumble upon the Sam Cha Cave

A Stumble upon the Sam Cha Cave

The original plan of the day was to hike the general areas of Hong Kong east, namely, Mount Butler, Mount Parker or the Quarry Pass area.  We began at Nam Fung Sun Tsuen but that was the last thing we knew.  Some wrong ways here 

The Sai Wan Battery

The Sai Wan Battery

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 

From Chuen Lung Village Down to Shing Mun Catchwater

From Chuen Lung Village Down to Shing Mun Catchwater

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 

Coastal Views at the Lung Ha Wan Country Trail

Coastal Views at the Lung Ha Wan Country Trail

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 

From Pokfield Road to the Peak

From Pokfield Road to the Peak

I have long heard that there is a path going up the Peak from Pokfield Road.  On this sunny day I finally had the opportunity to try this route. At the Pokfield Road Bus Terminus, look for a long flight of stairs up next to 

War Relics at the Devil’s Peak

War Relics at the Devil’s Peak

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 

From Bowen Drive to Aberdeen Country Park and the Peak

From Bowen Drive to Aberdeen Country Park and the Peak

The weather has been fine for most of the past few weeks.  There are signs of summer and yet it has not been too hot.  We seize the opportunity to do different kinds of walks. The walk of the day was from Bowen Drive to 

From Siu Lam to Ho Pui Reservoir (via the Siu Lam Mountain Bike Trail)

From Siu Lam to Ho Pui Reservoir (via the Siu Lam Mountain Bike Trail)

The day began with a slight overcast and a pleasant coolness.  We planned a hike of about four hours from Siu Lam to Ho Pui Reservoir. The journey began at Palatial Coast in Siu Lam.  I got off at the minibus stop (information below) and 

The Wong Nai Tun Reservoir

The Wong Nai Tun Reservoir

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 

Beautiful Sha Tau Kok – the Bull Fight in Kuk Po

Beautiful Sha Tau Kok – the Bull Fight in Kuk Po

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