The Hong Kong Wetland Park

The Hong Kong Wetland Park

The Hong Kong Wetland Park is a large conservation park featuring mangroves in Tin Shui Wai, northwestern Hong Kong. On this day I went to the Wetland Park for red foliage photography. The day of visit is January 17, 2025. The admission fee for the 

Autumn Foliage in Lau Shui Heung

Autumn Foliage in Lau Shui Heung

I have been doing a whole lot of autumn excursions, particularly in photographing red foliage scenery. There have been innumerable posts online showing the beautiful Bald Cypress in Lau Shui Heung. I have previously written about the Lau Shui Heung Country Trail loop, and so 

A Walk in Tsiu Keng

A Walk in Tsiu Keng

I took interest in the Tsiu Keng village area in Sheung Shui because there is a palm woods there that is very photogenic. Upon some research I learned that there are a few interesting things to do and see there. Let me take you on 

Lantau Longing — Tong Fuk Tsuen Village and Its Pristine Beach

Lantau Longing — Tong Fuk Tsuen Village and Its Pristine Beach

I needed a getaway and decided to go local this time. I booked a hostel in Lantau Island for a two-day one-night stay. With anticipation I embarked upon my journey. The first stop was Bathers at Lower Cheung Sha Beach for a beachside lunch. I 

The Hong Kong Trail Section 2 from Pok Fu Lam Reservoir to Peel Rise in Aberdeen

The Hong Kong Trail Section 2 from Pok Fu Lam Reservoir to Peel Rise in Aberdeen

The day was foggy and there were drizzles, but the cold temperature made the hike pleasant throughout. The Hong Kong Trail Section 2 begins at the Pok Fu Lam Reservoir. Then the trail routes through Mount Kellett and Tin Wan Shan. Due to time pressure, 

The Old Tai Po Police Station

The Old Tai Po Police Station

The Old Tai Po Police Station is a Declared Monument in Tai Po. I joined a guided tour in order to learn its history. Green Hub is the NGO that runs the operation and maintenance at the Old Tai Po Police Station now and it 

The Rocky Terrain of Ling Kok Shan in Lamma Island

The Rocky Terrain of Ling Kok Shan in Lamma Island

I took a nice walk in Lamma Island on a sunny winter day. The walk took about three hours and it offered wonderful ocean and island views on a high point in Sok Kwu Wan, the southern section of Lamma Island. I have previously done 

Tsim Bei Tsui and the Fish Ponds of Yuen Long

Tsim Bei Tsui and the Fish Ponds of Yuen Long

On this winter day of apricity I did a walk in Tsim Bei Tsui in Lau Fau Shan and then took a leisurely stroll to see the fish ponds of Yuen Long. The walk took a little more than two hours and the only climb 

The Grass Island

The Grass Island

The first hike of 2024 was on January 1st and I went to the Grass Island. I wanted a reasonable walk with views of the ocean. In Chinese we like to say “ride the wind and break the waves” to mean that one will stare 

The Lion Rock

The Lion Rock

The Lion Rock is a very popular trail in Hong Kong, but I have never had the opportunity to walk it. On this wonderful winter day I joined a group hike and had a wonderful time seeing 360 views in this somewhat midway point of