Author: bluebalu

Food lover, photography fan and avid traveller - living in Hong Kong since 2011
Outdoor Activity, Outlying Islands

Hike: Discovery Bay to Mui Wo

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Last weekend we decided to walk from Discovery Bay to Mui Wo, which is a rural town on the eastern coast of Lantau Island. The hike starts close to our flat and it takes about 90-120 minutes to walk to Mui Wo. The highest point of the hike is 240 meters which offers fantastic views… Continue reading Hike: Discovery Bay to Mui Wo

Events & Festivals

Chinese New Year 2011: Fireworks over Victoria Harbour

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Every second day of the Chinese New Year the city of Hong Kong arranges a massive fireworks display over the harbour. The annual display attracts an estimated 500,000 people on either side of the Victoria Harbor to watch the fireworks, which start at 8pm and last for 23 minutes and 23 seconds. Knowing that everyone… Continue reading Chinese New Year 2011: Fireworks over Victoria Harbour

Events & Festivals

Chinese New Year 2011: Night Parade in Hong Kong

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On the first day of the Chinese New Year there is always a big parade in Hong Kong, going through the South of Kowloon (Tsim Sha Tsui). The parade is sponsored by Cathay Pacific and this year the theme was World City, World Parade. The Parade starts at 8pm but we already arrived at 6.30pm,… Continue reading Chinese New Year 2011: Night Parade in Hong Kong

Events & Festivals

Chinese New Year 2011: Lion dances

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Lion dances are really popular in Hong Kong – not only to Chinese New Year, but actually every big business/company will have a lion dance at its opening or anniversary. Lion dances signify good luck.Of course, with Chinese New Year being a popular time for people to go shopping in Hong Kong we’ve managed to… Continue reading Chinese New Year 2011: Lion dances