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Sok Kwu Wan: hidden Lamma Island
This is post 101 of 101 in the series “Hong Kong” Sok Kwu Wan is the southern settlement of Lamma Island and often overlooked by visitors. With roughly one thousand inhabitants, it is a different world from the hip Yung Shue Wan in the north. It is a seafood heaven, with a hidden hike, local […]
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Things to do in Aberdeen Hong Kong
This is post 100 of 101 in the series “Hong Kong” Aberdeen in Hong Kong, known as Hong Kong Tsai aka little Hong Kong, is one of the most historic parts of Hong Kong Island. It is said to be the source for Hong Kong’s name and was even once named Moto Hong Kong (the […]
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Seeking Devil’s Claw along Chung Hom Kok
This is post 99 of 101 in the series “Hong Kong” Chung Hom Kok is the little headland on the west of Stanley Peninsula. But the mountain itself isn’t the highlight for most who come trekking. Now I’ve talked about Devil’s Fist, and also Devil’s Peak, but did you know that there’s also Devil’s Claw? […]
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Tsang Pang Kok Tsui: the hidden headline
This is post 98 of 101 in the series “Hong Kong” Tsang Pang Kok Tsui is the headland east of Long Ke and Long Ke Tsai in Sai Kung Geopark, arguably not a famous location, but it does have an amazing view of the beaches and towards the Port Shelter. Another big attraction is the […]
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Nam Sang Wai: cycling to the Yuen Long scenic wetland
This is post 97 of 101 in the series “Hong Kong” Nam Sang Wai is famous for its scenic wetland and the picturesque wedding pier. Located in Yuen Long, the best and most common way to get there is by cycling, although a hike or even a drive over is possible. If you are fast, […]
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Shek Uk Shan: highest peak in Sai Kung
This is post 96 of 101 in the series “Hong Kong” Shek Uk Shan. Where is it? It is a little known fact for most casual hikers that Shek Uk Shan is the highest peak in Sai Kung. In fact, it has 17m on Sharp Peak – the sharpest mountain in Hong Kong (and Sai […]
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Pak Sin Leng: conquering the 8 immortals peak
This is post 95 of 101 in the series “Hong Kong” Pak Sin Leng is a series of eight peaks by Tai Mei Tuk at the side of Plover Cove Reservoir that is named after the eight immortals from Taoism. With the peaks sandwiched between the Sin Kwu Fung at 511m and Shun Yeung Fung […]
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Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden: a sustainable and education day trip
Last updated on March 11th, 2021 at 06:08 pm This is post 94 of 101 in the series “Hong Kong” Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden is a 150-hectare nature reserve, farm, and rescue animal center sprawled over one of the foothills of Tai Mo Shan, the tallest mountain in Hong Kong. It was once a […]
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Mau Ping Ancient Trail: seeking the Vine King and Bamboo Tunnels
This is post 93 of 101 in the series “Hong Kong” Mau Ping Ancient Trail extends from Mui Tsz Lam Village all the way to the center of mountains that straddle Ma On Shan and Sai Kung, connecting to the Pak Kong Ancient Trail that ends in Sai Kung. Once home to a smattering of […]
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