The Sam Mun Tsai New Village
I have lived in Tai Po before. The one thing that I had heard about Sam Mun Tsai was its fame for seafood. The only other time that I visited the area was related to food as well. I ate at a Chinese restaurant there …
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A Californian Good Time at the Lower Cheung Sha Beach
The Cheung Sha Beach is the longest beach in Hong Kong. At three km in length, the beach provides ample space for visitors to do all sorts of fun activities, including surfing, camping, canoeing and simply beach bathing. The Cheung Sha Beach is located in …
Ho Sheung Heung
Ho Sheung Heung is an established village with a long history in Sheung Shui. Its beginning can be traced back to 800 years ago, as far back as the Yuan Dynasty. Four villages together make up the larger area known as Ho Sheung Heung. They …
The Red Earth of Chek Chau (Port Island)
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 Heart-Shaped Kwu Tung Reservoir
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 …
Farewell, Kwu Tung Village
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 …
The Southern District Coastal Trail (The Waterfall Bay and Sandy Bay Road)
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 …
Ma Tso Lung – Fish Ponds in Hong Kong’s Hinterland
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 …
Billow at the Little Egret
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 …
A Delightful Short Walk at the Ngau Wu Reservoir
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 …