Tai O is famous for many things, including shrimp paste. When we strolled along the south side of Tai O we came to the shrimp paste producers. Shrimp paste, made from fermented ground shrimp, is a common cooking ingredient in southern Chinese cuisine. In Tai O, the makers grind down shrimp to ferment in large… Continue reading Tai O and its famous shrimp paste
Category: Sightseeing
Tai O street food
You can get street food everywhere in Hong Kong and Macau - but of course, also in Tai O on Lantau Island. I was surprised at the range of different foods that you can try and buy there, at very affordable prices. Just a few minutes after the bridge over the creek we encountered a… Continue reading Tai O street food
Tai O on Lantau
I finally visited Tai O, a famous fisherfolk village on the northwestern coast edge of Lantau Island. That's the same island that I live on, but to get there I had first to get to Tung Chung and then take the bus number 11 for 45 minutes up and down a hilly road to get… Continue reading Tai O on Lantau
Chuk Lam Sim Yuen in Tsuen Wan
After visiting the Yuen Yuen Institute and the Western Monastery we took another cab to a third and final temple in Tsuen Wan. The cab driver did not know the temple Chuk Lam Sim Yuen, but he phoned his colleagues for help - and in the end we made it, just a 7 mins drive… Continue reading Chuk Lam Sim Yuen in Tsuen Wan
Western Monastery in Tsuen Wan
After the very popular and busy Yuen Yuen Institute we visited the Western Monastery next to it. It is just 2 mins away but it feels as if it is in a completely different world. A different style of buildings, hardly any people, very picturesque and quiet. A relaxing and tranquil place. After being greeted… Continue reading Western Monastery in Tsuen Wan
Yuen Yuen Institute in Tsuen Wan
Early January we explored Tsuen Wan and its surroundings. We started with the big attraction, the Yuen Yuen Institute, which is tucked into the hills just north of the town and a ten-minute taxi ride from Tsuen Wan MTR station (we had planned to take the minibus 81 to Lo Lo Wai, but over 100… Continue reading Yuen Yuen Institute in Tsuen Wan
Ping Shan Heritage Trail Walk
We decided to travel to Tin Shui Wai (which is on the West Rail line from Hung Hom) to visit the first heritage trail in Hong Kong. It was opened in 1993 is located in the North West New Territories on the fringes of the new town of Tin Shui Wai. Off the train and… Continue reading Ping Shan Heritage Trail Walk
Aqua Spirit Bar
Last week we visited Aqua Spirit for the first time - and I was impressed by it. Not only is the view stunning, but the service is great and not too pushy. The bar is on the 30th floor of 1 Peking Road and has dramatic windows overlooking the harbour and the sparkling city skyline.… Continue reading Aqua Spirit Bar
First visit to the Wishing Tree in Tai Po (Part 2)
After we visited the real and old Wishing Tree, we walked around the little village and visited the little temple. On our way back to the car we noticed an interesting alley with small trees and branches lined up next to it – to which rows of tangerines were attached. Initially I thought these were… Continue reading First visit to the Wishing Tree in Tai Po (Part 2)
First visit to the Wishing Tree in Tai Po (Part 1)
After our visit to the Kadoorie Farm, we went to visit the famous Wishing Tree in Tai Po. The Wishing Tree is in Lam Tsuen Village, Tai Po, New Territories. The tree is very famous for fulfilling wishes – but the tree is also very old. Tradition was to tie one's wish (written on a scroll)… Continue reading First visit to the Wishing Tree in Tai Po (Part 1)
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