I always wanted to visit MingCha tea in Tai Koo, but it is a little bit off the beaten track in a warehouse in Tai Koo. It is not hard to get to, it is just opposite exit A2 of the MTR station Tai Koo, but because it is closed on Sundays and public holidays,… Continue reading MingCha Tea House in Tai Koo
After I discovered the Pak Tai Temple in Wan Chai, I made another discovery: the Tam Kung Temple at Blue Pool Road. This temple sits above the main road and you have to climb several stairs to reach it. It is dwarfed by the surrounding skyscrapers (including a car park) and almost forgotten by the… Continue reading Tam Kung Temple in Happy Valley
I was not sure whether I should call it Chi Lin Vegetarian or Nan Lian Garden Vegetarian restaurant... The restaurant is located in the beautiful Nan Lian Garden but of course, as it serves vegetarian food, it also 'belongs' to the Chi Lin nunnery, which is next door. The restaurant is hidden behind a waterfall… Continue reading Review: Chi Lin Vegetarian
The Pak Tai Temple is the largest temple on Hong Kong Island, and for some reason, it took me more than four years to visit it! It is not that hidden, but it is also not that obvious. You have to walk along the Stone Nullah Lane, past the Blue House, and then keep going… Continue reading Pak Tai Temple in Wan Chai
The Hopewell Centre is a key part of Hong Kong's skyline - it's round shape clearly stands out. But there is more to the building than you might know. Here are some facts and myths about it: The Hopewell Centre is 216 metres high and has 64 storeys - it is the first circular skyscraper… Continue reading Hopewell Centre in Wan Chai
Normally I would not post about 'just' a church. But what makes this church special (and I know this because of the Wan Chai Urban Myths tour) is that it is not easily recognised as such. Of course, if you walk along Star Street and read what it says next to the entrance of a… Continue reading Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church in Wan Chai
The Blue House in Wan Chai is very well-known for its striking colour. But interestingly, it was not always bright blue. That's just a recent addition to the four storey block that sits at 72-74A Stone Nullah Lane in Wan Chai. It is one of the very few remaining examples of Tong Lau (here is… Continue reading Blue House in Wan Chai
I was never aware of the old Wan Chai market - I only know the new one. I had no idea where the old one was or how it looked like... when in fact I had walked past it numerous times. It is still visible, the front has remained and has been integrated into a… Continue reading The Old Wan Chai Market
Today I have to give a big shout-out to the lovely team at Walk in Hong Kong. This group of young, dynamic and dedicated people has Hong Kong's history close to its heart and is keen to share anecdotes, insights and also myths with anyone interested in finding out more about Hong Kong. Walk in… Continue reading Walk in Hong Kong: Wan Chai urban myths walk
Can you believe it? After living more than four years in Hong Kong and eating hundreds if not thousands of dumplings, I have never posted about the restaurant Crystal Jade. I actually had to check my blog and search for restaurant reviews, to see if I really have not mentioned the dumpling heaven... and it… Continue reading Review: Crystal Jade
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