The Great Gatsby

The Great Gatsby

The Hong Kong Ballet performed The Great Gatsby a couple months ago. When I saw the introduction of the production, I learned about the preparation for the costumes. The program materials showed such sophisticated presentation of the costumes that I bought the ticket right away. 

The Hung Lau of Tuen Mun

The Hung Lau of Tuen Mun

Hung Lau, meaning “Red House,” is a lesser-known historic building tucked away in the hinterland of Tuen Mun. It has a special place in the history of Hong Kong. Although its significance is not widely known, it bears a critical remembrance as a home base 

Hung Heung Lo Fung – A Perfect Photo Taking Spot for Hong Kong’s Skyline

Hung Heung Lo Fung – A Perfect Photo Taking Spot for Hong Kong’s Skyline

The netizens of Hong Kong are very familiar with Hung Heung Lo Fung, a vantage point that is perfect for viewing and taking photographs of Hong Kong’s famous harbor skyline. At an altitude of 228 meters, the small peak provides unobstructed views on the west 

A Three-Hill Traverse in Yuen Long

A Three-Hill Traverse in Yuen Long

The hiking trail of the day would take us through three hills in Yuen Long, namely Ho Hok Shan, Cheung Ngau Shan and Tseng Hang Shan. The trail took us three hours because of the slightly hot weather (still, in November), and the traverse of 

An Easy Half-Day Trip in Yim Tin Tsai

An Easy Half-Day Trip in Yim Tin Tsai

I have plans to venture out to all the walkable islands lying in Sai Kung’s eastern waters. Since the weather turned somewhat cooler, I have visited the Sharp Island twice, once to hike and another time to visit its Kiu Tau Islet at low tide. 

A First Hike in Lamma Island from Sok Kwu Wan to Yung Shue Wan

A First Hike in Lamma Island from Sok Kwu Wan to Yung Shue Wan

Hiking on a late autumn day in Hong Kong is exceedingly pleasant, and we had such a day in Lamma Island. It would be my first walk from Sok Kwu Wan to Yung Shue Wan, and it took less than two hours. We saw wonderful 

The High Street Haunted House

The High Street Haunted House

It’s finally open for public visits! The High Street Haunted House is a beautiful colonial building standing on No. 2 High Street at the corner of High Street and Eastern Street. The restored façade of the former hospital rises beautifully above the food and dining 

The Way to Kiu Tau Islet in Sharp Island

The Way to Kiu Tau Islet in Sharp Island

In my last excursion to Sharp Island, I went around 1:30 pm and did not manage to see the Kiu Tau Islet at low tide. I crossed half of the tombolo and had to return. On this sunny autumn afternoon, we could not go on 

The Collinson Battery Search Lights

The Collinson Battery Search Lights

The plan of the day is to visit the Cape Collinson Battery Search Lights via the Leaping Dragon Path in Siu Sai Wan. We began at the Siu Sai Wan Promenade and hiked up on a gentle incline to reach the Search lights of the 

An Easy Half-Day Trip in Sharp Island

An Easy Half-Day Trip in Sharp Island

  A visit to Sharp Island will fulfill a few wishes for nature lovers. There is the fun walk out to the Kiu Tau Islet on the tombolo at low tides, close to the Sharp Island Pier. At the Sharp Island beach area you will