This is post 74 of 74 in the series “Hong Kong” Basalt Island is one of the Ung Kong island groups south of the High Island and Highland Reservoir in Sai Kung. It is also part of the Sai Kung Geological Park. An uninhabited island, it is the largest in the Ung Kong group and […]
Last updated on September 18th, 2020 at 09:38 am This is post 73 of 74 in the series “Hong Kong” Tai Shing Stream is the river that runs from Tai Mo Shan, the highest mountain in Hong Kong, down to Shing Mun Reservoir. In fact, back before the reservoir was built, it flowed straight into […]
This is post 72 of 74 in the series “Hong Kong” Admittedly, I have a lot of favourite swimming holes in Hong Kong but Wang Chung Stream might just take the top. Located near Bride’s Pool, it’s not as easy to get to unless it’s Sunday or public holiday where there’s a special bus. Not […]
This is post 69 of 74 in the series “Hong Kong” Staycation in Hong Kong certainly isn’t something that people considered all that much before COVID-19. But with so many little corners and people living all over the city, a little escape into a different part on a Hong Kong Staycation might just be as […]
Last updated on August 14th, 2020 at 06:19 pm This is post 68 of 74 in the series “Hong Kong” Pak Lung Stream is one of the five streams of Lantau Island near Tung Chung. Known for its crystal clear water, the stream is a difficult hike with an obscure trail start that should only […]
Last updated on August 4th, 2020 at 09:56 am This is post 67 of 74 in the series “Hong Kong” Tap Mun, also known as Grass Island in English, is an island in the northern edge of Sai Kung famous for its grassfield, hence the name. Once a flourishing fishing village with over 2,000 inhabitants, […]
Last updated on August 4th, 2020 at 09:59 am This is post 66 of 74 in the series “Hong Kong” The Madai Stream might sound kind of exotic, but it is actually a phonetic translation from its Chinese name which refers to the Ma in Ma On Shan, and big, so it’s Ma On Shan’s […]
Last updated on July 31st, 2020 at 10:07 am This is post 65 of 74 in the series “Hong Kong” Ping Nam Stream is the name of the river that flows from Ping Fung Shan towards Nam Chung deep in Fanling near Bride’s Pool and Wu Gau Tong hike. Chasing waterfalls is something that I […]
Last updated on August 4th, 2020 at 10:00 am This is post 64 of 74 in the series “Hong Kong” Kam Kui Shek Teng is a huge hexagonal column of basat atop a mountain on the edge of Highland Reservoir in Sai Kung. It’s a short distance from the trail that leads from the Sai […]
This is post 29 of 29 in the series “Thailand” Chatuchak market is the biggest weekend market in Bangkok and Thailand, and also one of my favourite places to shop in the whole wide world. But it’s a maze in itself so here’s where this Chatuchak Market guide comes in. From authentic vintage to the […]
Last updated on August 4th, 2020 at 10:00 am This is post 63 of 74 in the series “Hong Kong” Green Egg Island – does that mean that the island has green eggs? Not quite. The Green Egg Island off the coast of Clear Water Bay area in Sai Kung is shaped like an egg […]
This is post 62 of 74 in the series “Hong Kong” Kayaking in Sai Kung is one of the best summer activities to do in Hong Kong. Believe it or not, this concrete jungle has a pretty amazing coastline hidden and Sai Kung is one of the best. As we have a long summer here […]
