Anita

Anita

In its first week of showing, the film Anita has topped the charts for Hong Kong-made movies.  This was no surprise.  Hong Kong, being in its current state of affairs, is rightly in the mode of nostalgia.  Anita Mui Yeem Fong, the queen of Cantopop …

A Walk in Cheung Chau North

A Walk in Cheung Chau North

My friend and I love excursions in the islands of Hong Kong.  We have been to the Kwun Yam Wan Beach and the Mini-Great Wall Trail in southeastern Cheung Chau.  This time we opted for open views in north Cheung Chau. Despite the myriad choices …

From So Kwun Wat to Tin Fu Tsai via the Tai Lam Chung Reservoir Mountain Bike Trail

From So Kwun Wat to Tin Fu Tsai via the Tai Lam Chung Reservoir Mountain Bike Trail

I suffered from a pretty significant injury at the hike at Kai Kung Leng.  I walked this trail in order to re-train my knees.  The first part of this trail consist of the main part of the Tai Lam Chung Reservoir Mountain Bike Trail. I …

Geopark Island Hopping – Kat O (Crooked Island)

Geopark Island Hopping – Kat O (Crooked Island)

Kat O was part of the Hong Kong Government’s celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark’s inclusion into the Global Geopark Network.   The celebration comes with special arrangements for ferry transport, storytelling by the natives of the islands, interesting workshops, …

Geopark Island Hopping – Ap Chau (Duck Island)

Geopark Island Hopping – Ap Chau (Duck Island)

In celebration of the 10th Anniversary of the Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark’s inclusion into the Global Geopark Network, the Hong Kong Government has organized a number of activities in various interesting Geopark locations.  The activity period comes with special arrangements for ferry transport, storytelling …

Kai Kung Leng

Kai Kung Leng

Located within the Lam Tsuen Country Park, Kai Kung Leng prides the highest peak in northwest New Territories after Tai Mo Shan.  With its highest peak at 585 meters, the mountain range provides an exceptional opportunity to view the landscape of northern and northwestern New …

An Urban Respite: The Jockey Club Tak Wah Park (Formerly Hoi Pa Tsuen Village)

An Urban Respite: The Jockey Club Tak Wah Park (Formerly Hoi Pa Tsuen Village)

After visiting the Chuen Lung Family Walk, I had about ten photos left on my film.  I was eager to develop the film soon, so I looked for easy heritage sites in Tsuen Wan for picture-taking.  Since the Jockey Club Tak Wah Park is in …

Of the Man’s – The Tung Shan Temple in San Tin, Yuen Long

Of the Man’s – The Tung Shan Temple in San Tin, Yuen Long

The Tung Shan Temple is an easily accessible site in San Tin, Yuen Long.  It lies right at the village entrance, next to the restaurants of San Tin.  I have seen signs pointing to the temple and finally had the opportunity to pay a visit.  …

The Yam Wah Lo (Pun Uk)

The Yam Wah Lo (Pun Uk)

When visiting Hong Kong’s heritage sites, I find most of them to be very beautiful in their restored state.  This visit at Yam Wah Lo, also known as Pun Uk, brought forth a different kind of appreciation.  The unrestored historic Hakka structure, very much in …

The Chuen Lung Family Walk

The Chuen Lung Family Walk

The Chuen Lung Family Walk is the shortest family walk in Hong Kong at 0.5 kilometer. I was curious so I decided to pay a visit. The Chuen Lung Family Walk is a loop. I walked from the Chuen Lung Village minibus stop so the …