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
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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
Hiking: Dragon’s Back to Shek O
After completing the Wilson Trail we decided to have a break - so there won't be many new hikes being posted over the next weeks (at least until it is a little warmer) but we made one exception. While my parents were visiting, we explored the famous Dragon's Back (which is part 8 of the… Continue reading Hiking: Dragon’s Back to Shek O
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
Chinese New Year 2012: Fireworks over Victoria Harbour
On Tuesday night, day two of the Chinese New Year, are the traditional fireworks over Victoria Harbour in Hong Kong. The fireworks display is huge, almost 25 minutes long, and much more interesting to watch then 'normal' New Year fireworks in Hong Kong. Everyone wants to go and see the fireworks display, so you have… Continue reading Chinese New Year 2012: Fireworks over Victoria Harbour
Chinese New Year 2012: Night Parade in Hong Kong
On Monday night we made our way to Nathan Road in Tsim Sha Tsui to watch the 17th Night Parade on the first day of the Chinese New Year. Every year this event takes place around Nathan Road with thousands of spectators and we also queued up hours beforehand (as we could not get any… Continue reading Chinese New Year 2012: Night Parade in Hong Kong
Chinese New Year 2012: Victoria flower market
Flower markets are a Chinese New Year tradition and of course, we had to visit the largest and biggest one in Victoria Park, Causeway Bay last Sunday, the final day before Chinese New Year. We arrived in the afternoon, and it was already packed and crowded. There were a couple of rows to choose from,… Continue reading Chinese New Year 2012: Victoria flower market
Lamma Island
Lamma Island is the third largest island in Hong Kong and it is named after the shape of the island (resembling the letter Y) and the simple fact that the island is located in the South of Hong Kong (Naam means "south" but is often pronounced with an L like Laam). It is a very… Continue reading Lamma Island
Peng Chau Island
A few days ago we decided to visit Peng Chau, our neighbouring island. Around 6,300 people live on the island, which being only around 1000 metres long is densely populated. Peng Chau is served by ferries from Central Pier 6 on Hong Kong Island (timetable here), but for us it was easier to take the… Continue reading Peng Chau Island
Hiking: Wilson Trail Stage 10
The tenth and final stage was an anti-climax. Not only is it very remote and difficult to get to (that's why we did it on the same day as stage 9) but it is also very boring. It seems someone just added it so there is way downhill after the Pat Sin Leng mountain range.… Continue reading Hiking: Wilson Trail Stage 10
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