Vignettes of the World
I Have a Date with Spring
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 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 …
The time has come and Kwu Tung Village is scheduled to be demolished in 2023 to make way for the Kwu Tung North New Development Area. Kwu Tung—A New Development Area As part of the Hong Kong Government’s initiative to provide housing for an expected …
I have been very eager to visit the Waterfall Bay at Wah Fu Estate for a while. After a stretch of rainy days last week, the water flow must be voluminous there. Therefore on the first sunny morning I headed out to the Southern District …
Views of the fish ponds at Ma Tso Lung has become a hot spot for photo-taking in recent years, especially for sunset photos. This area of the New Territories used to be restricted border area. In 2013, the Hong Kong Government lifted the border restrictions …
When I was young, I was always fascinated by a beautiful natural lake that I saw when the train passed between the University and Tai Po Market stations. Back then, it was simply a lake with a lone rock in its middle. This scenery in …
The Ngau Wu Reservoir The Ngau Wu Reservoir is an unusual reservoir in Hong Kong. It is not a government-run reservoir. Built at mid-stream of the Ngau Wu Stream, it wells fresh water flowing from Ngau Ngak Shan (the Hunch Backs). The reservoir served the …
The Sai Wan Swimming Shed has become a much sought-after spot for photo-taking in recent years. As it faces the northwestern end of Hong Kong Island, the location is perfect for sunset photos. Many couples find it a beautiful spot for dating. I was curious …
There is a reason why I ran into three couples taking their wedding pictures on my visit to the Chung Hom Kok Battery. It is very much like Greece. Chung Hom Kok as a Structure of Defence The half-dome structure is beautiful, as it is …
Yuen Long today is a thriving town in northwestern New Territories, mostly known for its great food. It is also an area heavily populated with indigenous villages. As such, Yuen Long had a long history of development in Hong Kong, going way back to the …