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 

Porcelain-Making in Wun Yiu, Tai Po

Porcelain-Making in Wun Yiu, Tai Po

After visiting the Hong Kong Railway Museum in Tai Po Market, I headed out to Wun Yiu, in another part of Tai Po.  It is a much lesser-known exhibition as compared with the Railway Museum, but no less interesting. The Wun Yiu Exhibition The exhibition 

The Hong Kong Railway Museum

The Hong Kong Railway Museum

I spent a delightful 1.5 hours at the Hong Kong Railway Museum in Tai Po Market.  I have been there once, but I did not study the museum exhibits last time.  This time, I allowed myself a leisurely walk in the museum and the train 

A Walk Up the Peak of Temple Hill (Via Shatin Pass Road)

A Walk Up the Peak of Temple Hill (Via Shatin Pass Road)

The Temple Hill is known locally as Tsz Wan Shan.  It acquired this name due to the Kwun Yam Temple in the area.  This day we climbed up to the Digital TV Transmission Tower at the peak of Temple Hill via the Shatin Pass Road.