hongkong best daytrips
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10 fully detailed itineraries for day trips inAsia's World City.
Including recommended restaurants andshops along the route.
Including Hong Kong's bestattractions and sightseeing spots.
Explore the city easily and avoid wastingtime
TheSee Hong Kong Sightseeing Passis truly GREAT for those of you who wish to make the
most of their precious holiday time You can jump aboard the Big Bus for an open-top ride
around Hong Kongs famous landmarks, or ride the worlds famousPeak Tram, visit one (or
more) of Hong Kong's many museums, enjoy a scenic balloon flight, or take a dim-sum cookingclass and much more
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Suggested itineraries for day trips inHong Kong
Index
1. Victoria Peak, HKCC, Star Ferry, Tsim sha Tsui, museums, dining, shopping and night markets 2
2. Beautiful temples in Kowloon, thriving markets, historic streets and Victoria Peak 3
3. Lantau Island: Coastal villages, beautiful beaches, picturesque monastery, the "Big Buddha" 6
4. A day trip to Sai Kung Peninsula 7
5. Authentic temples, Chinese traditions, and nature too, in the western New Territories 8
6. Old vs New in central Hong Kong 97. Heritage, history, temples and shopping in the New Territories 12
8. Stanley Town, the 'Dragon's Back' trail and the quaint seaside village of Shek-O 13
9. Chinese temples of Tsuen Wan, Walled villages in Kam Tin and market streets at Sham Shui Po 14
10. Lamma Island and the seaside town of Stanley 16
Special supplement: A day in Hong Kong's glitzy shopping malls 17
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1. The best of modern Hong Kong
Summary: From Victoria Peak, to Hong Kong Convention
and Exhibition Centre (HKCC), crossing the harbour on
the Star Ferry, visiting Tsim-sha-Tsui's spectacular
seafront promenade and the Avenue of Stars, as well as
Hong Kong's best museums Afternoon High Tea at the
classic Peninsula Hotel, watching the Symphony of Lights
show and night-markets.
Our day starts from Victoria Peak(or simply "the Peak"),
one of Hong Kong's most popular tourist attractions, from
where you can enjoy breathtaking postcard views of the
metropolis and the island dotted bays around it
ThePeak Tramcan be boarded at the Lower terminus, on
33 Garden Road, daily, 7am 12midnight (See theguide-
map to Peak Tram Lower Terminus)
After descending, take bus No. 40 from the bus-stop onGarden Road, next to historic St. John's Cathedral, and
ride it all the way to its last stop, outside Hong Kong
Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCC), a colossal
architectural complex that dominates the coastline of
Hong Kong Island almost as much as the Opera House
distinguishes Sydney's coastline
Take a stroll inside the building and watch Victoria
Harbour and Kowloon through the enormous glass
screen, before walking out to the Golden Bauhinia Square,
on the waterfront adjoining the centre, where thehandover ceremony of Hong Kong took place in 1997,
officially marking the end of 150 years of British rule in
this corner of the world.
Wan Chai Ferry Pier, opposite the bus-stop, is where you
take the Star Ferryfrom, on your way to Tsim-sha-Tsui, on
the Kowloon side of the water This historic ferry has
been plying the waters of Victoria Harbour for more than
a century and is one of Hong Kong's most popular
attractions, providing its passengers some of the best
photo ops on earth...
As soon as you walk out of the ferry pier in Tsim-sha-Tsui,
cross the small bus interchange and Salisbury Road, turn
right and walk along the road, passing the aristocratic
"Peninsula Hotel" and crossing Nathan Road and tiny
Middle Road, where you climb a flight of stairs (on your
left) to Middle Road Children's Playground, through which
you walk to the pedestrian bridge across Chatham Road
South, cross the open piazza and walk down to the street,
continue walking along Chatham Road South (road should
be on your left) until you reach the entrance to HongKong Museum of History.
This fabulous museum tells "the Hong Kong Story", from
the Devonian period 400 million years ago until
reunification with China in 1997.
Eight galleries, loaded with thousands of exciting exhibits,
including antiques and pieces of art, as well as 3D
dioramas and interactive multimedia displays, make the
visit to the museum a rich experience
Daily, except Tuesday, 10 am - 6 pm (till 7pm on
Sundays and public holidays)
website
If you started your day at around 7am, it should be 1
1:30pm by the time you are through with the museum
and you have two options: The first option is to grab
something small to eat and continue to Hong Kong
Museum of Art, which is just a ten minutes' walk from
here and displays thousands of pieces of art and antiques,
from the Neolithic age, through the mighty dynasties of
ancient China, to our days The second option is to have
proper lunch before you continue with your day trip.
To go to Hong Kong Museum of Artyou should turn left as
you leave Hong Kong Museum of Historyand walk back
along Chatham Road South (the way you came), climb the
flight of stairs near the corner of Mody Road, to the piazza
on top of the bus interchange, and walk to its other end.
Cross the pedestrian bridge over Salisbury Road and turn
right when you reach the waterfront, walking behind
InterContinental Hong Kong and through the "Avenue of
Stars" to the museum
Daily, except Thursday, 10 am - 6 pm (till 8pm on
Saturdays)
For more information, visit theirwebsiteor call them on2721 0116
If you chose the second option, cross Chatham Road
South with the pedestrian bridge, right outside Hong
Kong Museum of History, turn right and immediately left
to Observatory Road, through which you walk until you
see the entrance to Knutsford Terraceon your left This
very narrow lane is Tsim-sha-Tsui's answer to Central's
Lan Kwai Fong, and although it is much smaller than its
Hong Kong Island counterpart, it boasts a decent choice ofnice restaurants, cafs and bars.
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Nathan Road, Kowloon's main thoroughfare, is just a few
minutes' walk from here (via Kimberley Road). On its
other side you will see a line of shops called Park Lane
Shopper's Boulevard, and next to them there is a wide
flight of stairs that leads to Kowloon Park, an island of
peace and tranquility within Tsim-sha-Tsui's never ending
shopping madness.
Kowloon Park is not very big, but it boasts a few lovely
spots nonetheless, like theAviary, the Bird-lake and theHong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre.
It is probably 4 4:30 pm by now and we are heading to
thePeninsula, one of the world's most classic hotels,
which was built more than eighty years ago and became
synonymous with grandeur and opulence To taste the
splendor and charm of bygone colonial days in the Far
East, opt for theEnglish Style High Teaat the lobby Later
on, you can continue toFelix, one of Hong Kong's most
stylish resto-bars, which is perched on the hotel's top
floor and offers fantastic views of Victoria Harbour andthe city skyline... (The men's WC at Felixis worth
visiting)
Afternoon Tea, daily, 2 6pmFelix, daily, 5pm 1:30am (Bar)
If you visited Hong Kong Museum of Artall you have to
do is to cross under Salisbury Road through the underpass
(next to SOGO department store). If you came from
Kowloon Park, walk down Nathan Road towards the
waterfront, turn right to Salisbury and you will see theentrance to the hotel on your right hand side.
From the Peninsula Hotel, continue walking along
Salisbury Road for a couple of minutes, turn right to
Canton Road and visit Heritage 1881, a posh and elegant
shopping mall that occupies the beautifully restored
Victorian buildings of what was once the headquarters of
Hong Kong's Marine Police.
Heritage 1881 is popular among architectural
photographers and is well worth visiting, even if you donot have plans to buy yourself a "Rolex" or "Gucci".
Next in line is theAvenue of Stars, Hong Kong's answer to
Hollywood's Walk of Fame, which stretches along the
eastern side of Tsim-sha-Tsui's waterfront, five minutes'
walk from "the Peninsula") and boasts floor plaques of
celebrities of the city's thriving film industry, including
legends likeJackie Chan and Bruce Lee.
This is also one of the best places to watch the Symphony
of Lights from. Awarded the world's "Largest Permanent
Light and Sound Show" by Guinness World Records, this
nightly light, sound and laser show is featured on 37 key
buildings on both sides of the Victoria Harbour.
Symphony of Lights, daily, at 8 pm
Avenue of Stars is open 24 / 7
If you are not deadly exhausted by now, you can cross
under Salisbury Road by the underpass, to MTR-Tsim sha
Tsui, and travel two stations to Yau-ma-Tei, where you
can visit Temple Street Night Market, or three stations to
Mong Kok, where you can take a look at the famous
Ladies' Market.
To Temple Street Night Market: Leave MTR-Jordan via
exit A, turn right to Jordan Road and right again, on the
third street
To Ladies' Market: Leave MTR-Mong Kok via exit D-3,
turn back and walk a few steps to the corner, where you
turn right to Argyle and, again, right, to Tung Choi /
Ladies' market (less than 5 minutes)
2. Chinese traditions and markets
Summary: Today's trip will take us to the most beautiful
temples in Hong Kong, as well as to the city's most
bustling markets-precinct, through historic streets,
where all sorts of "exotic" shops still operate, to Victoria
Peak.
Our day starts at the Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian
Gardens, one of Hong Kong's most beautiful spots.
The nunnery features rich Tang style architecture and
boasts beautiful gold, clay, wood and stone statues of the
Buddha, Kwun Yam (The Bodhisattva of Compassion) and
other bodhisattvas.
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Nan Lian Garden lies next to the nunnery and is just as
beautiful, with pavilions, goldfish ponds with water lilies,
rock - gardens and manicured Bonsai trees.
To get there: Travel to MTR Diamond Hill, exit C-2, out to
the street, turn left and walk along the wall of the
shopping mall to the pedestrian crossing, cross Sheung
Yuen Street, walk a minute or two along Fung Tak Road
and use the pedestrian's bridge above it to enter thenunnery / garden.
Go back to MTR Diamond Hill and travel one station back,
to MTR Wong-Tai-Sin, where our next destination is.
Wong Tai Sin Temple is one of Hong Kong's most popular
places of worship and enjoys a good reputation for
fulfilling the devotees' wishes.
Occupying a fairly large piece of land in the north of
Kowloon, it boasts quite a few shrines, pavilions and
altars, and is rich in lavish ornaments and sculptures(Virtual tour / map of the temple)
Back to the MTR station, from where we travel four
stations, to MTR-Prince Edward, where our markets trips
begins
Leave MTR Prince Edward via exit A, turn back, enter
Playing Field Roadand walk along it to the end, turn right
to Sai Yee Street and left, to Flower Market Roadwhich is
lined with dozens of shops that sell flowers, potted plants
and their likes (some are really colorful).
At the end of the street, turn left to Yuen Po Street Bird
Garden (or, simply, the Bird Garden), which boasts dozens
of bird shops, where hundreds of colorful songbirds in
exquisitely crafted cages can be seen... The garden is also
a popular meeting point for elderly bird owners ...
Walk back to the corner ofFlower Market Road, but
instead of turning right keep walking straight along small
Yuen Po Street to the end, turn right to Prince Edward
Road West, cross it at the pedestrian crossing (near apetrol station) and keep walking for another 2 3
minutes, before turning left to Fa Yuen Street, where a
thriving market operates daily, from 10:30 am to
10:30pm, with countless stalls that sell bargain-priced
trendy fashion and casual wear for men, women and
children.
At the southernmost end of the street market, you can
cross Mong Kok Road by the pedestrian bridge and keep
walking straight along Fa Yuen Street. This section of Fa
Yuen is popularly known as Sportswear Street, as it islined with numerous small retailers that sell sports
equipment and clothing, as well as a wide diversity of
sports shoes (including some that are rear and expensive).
At the end of Fa Yuen Street, turn right to Dundas Street
and right again, to Tung Choi Street, which is better
known as Ladies' Market. As its name suggests, this
extremely popular market specializes in women's
clothing, accessories, cosmetics, and the likes, although
there are more than a few stalls here that sell men's and
children's products, including soft toys, clothes, bags,
jeans and watches, just to name a few (10:30 am - 10:30
pm daily).
From Ladies' Market, turn left to Argyle Street and left
again, to Sai Yeung Choi Street South, where the entrance
to MTR-Mong Kok can be found.
A good choice of shops of consumer electronic products
can be found along Sai Yeung Choi Street South, near the
entrance to MTR-Mong Kok. Yau Shing Commercial
Centre, on No. 51, boasts some of the most popular shops
around, including those that specialize in gadgets,
cameras and the likes
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Have something to eat before traveling onwards
Mong Kok is a great place to discover some of Hong Kong's
best authentic eateries
Curry A La King (), is on 88 Soy Street (astreet that crosses both Ladies' Market and Fa Yuen
Street) and serves a variety of curry specialties indifferent
styles Chinese, Indian you name it
Satay King, o the corner of Ladies' Market and Shantung
Street (above Bank of China) serves nice Thai food and
specializes, as you can guess, in Satay
Good Hope Noodle () is a small and
inexpensive eatery, on 146 Sai Yeung Choi Street (A
minute walk from the corner of Argyle and exit D-3 of
MTR-Mong Kok), which has been serving great noodledishes for God knows how long
Seam Eett Taiwan Noodles, () next to the
corner of Ladies' Market and Dundas Street, serves a
variety of Taiwanese specialties.
Those of you who feel more like going to a western style
caf, can opt to Homemade Caf, on the 12th
floor of
Dundas Square (43 Dundas Street, only a heartbeat from
the corner of Ladies' Market), or to Little Fusion, which is
on Ladies' Market, just before the corner of Dundas.
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Mong Kok Computer Centre is one of the best places in
Hong Kong to buy computers and computer ware From
laptops to computer components, software and games...
The choice is immense and prices are very good (No. 8
Nelson Street an offshoot from Ladies' Market)
That's it We leave Mong Kok and travel one station with
the MTR, to Yau-ma-Tei station. Leave via exit-C, turn
back and start walking along Man Ming Lane. After 2 3
minutes, turn right to Shanghai Street A short stroll willbring you to Man Kee Chopping Board, on 342 Shanghai
(on your right), which is one of the best places to buy
professional chopping boards, and right next to it, on 344
Shanghai, you can see the historic red bricks building
which once housed the oldest pumping station in Hong
Kong.
Walk back, down Shanghai Street (towards the lower
numbers). A few minutes' walk will bring you to the
corner of Public Square Street, where you turn left and
visit Mido Caf, on the corner of Public Square andTemple Street. This culinary institution has changed very
little (if at all) since it first opened its doors, sixty years
ago... Even the old cash till is still there...
Food wise, they serve the traditional Cha Chaan Teng
fare, which is basically Hong Kong style caf fare... From
nice and simple sandwiches and toasts, to more "serious"
fried rice and noodle dishes, like their signature Baked
pork-chop rice, Baked spareribs rice, Spicy Eggplant &
Minced Pork with Fried Noodles and Shredded Chicken
Fried Noodles... everything is nice (and there is a nicestreet-view from the windows...)
Opposite the caf, on the other side of Public Square
Street, there is an open piazza with some shady banyan
trees and an old Chinese temple This is the old Tin Hau
Temple, which was built in 1880 in honor of Tin Hau,
protector of seafarer and Hong Kong's most beloved
deity, and although it is not as impressive as some other
temples across the territory, it is well worth visiting.
From the square in front of the temple, turn left toShanghai Street, pass under the bridge and right to Kansu
Street, where theJade Marketis. Occupying a low
building under the motorway-bridge, the famous Jade
Market boasts dozens, if not hundreds of stalls that sell
magnificent Jade products, including figurines, statues
and what not, but don't be tempted to spend a fortune,
unless you are an expert There are enough stalls here
that sell cheap jade products which make just as beautiful
souvenirs.
Cross Kansu Street and enter the bustling wet market ofReclamation Street, from where you turn left to Ning Po
and right, to Shanghai Street (You should also take a short
stroll along Nanking Street, if you are around). On 164
Shanghai Street, not far from the corner of Ning Po, there
is a small and popular eatery called Sek Wong Lam (
) which is particularly famous for its Snake Soup Turn
left to Jordan Road and after a few minutes' walk you will
reach the entrance (A) to MTR-Jordan, from where we
take the subway to our next (and last) destination,
Victoria Peak.
Ride the MTR to Central. Leave the station via exit J-2,
cross Chater Garden towards Bank of China Tower, cross
Queen's Road Central and start climbing along Garden
Road, until you see the fountain at the entrance to the
Peak Tram Lower Trminus on your right, opposite St.
John's Cathedral. (See theguide-map to Peak Tram Lower
Terminus)
ThePeak Tramcan be boarded at the Lower terminus, on
33 Garden Road, daily, 7am 12midnight
Victoria Peak, or "The Peak", as it is commonly known, isprobably Hong Kong's most popular tourist attraction,
boasting world-class views of the city and Victoria
Harbour, which look as if they were taken from a
postcard The view at night is particularly beautiful,
when the city's countless skyscrapers and neon-signs flash
in millions of dazzling lights...
When reaching "The Peak", you can opt for theSky
Terrace, which offers a breathtaking 360 panoramic
views of the city and the waters around it, or visit Hong
Kong'sMadame Tussauds There are also more than afew shops, cafs and restaurants around here, as well as
some surprisingly quaint and easy walking trails (You can
read about them here)
"The Peak" is open daily, morning-nightSky Terrace is open daily, 10 am - 11 pm
Madame Tussauds is open 10 am - 10 pm
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3. A day trip to Lantau Island
Summary: Hong Kong's largest and most picturesque
island. We will visit the coastal town of Mui Wo,
beautiful beaches, wetlands where water buffalos still
live, Tai-O Village, where traditional houses are built on
stilts along the canals, climb to Ngong Ping, where the
world-famous statue of the Buddha can be seen and
finish the day in Discovery Bay One of the nicest places
in Hong Kong for alfresco seaside dining.
Early in the morning, we will head to the modern town of
Tung Chung, not far from Hong Kong International
Airport, where our trip begins.
MTR-Tung Chung is the last station on the orange marked
Tung Chung Line, so if you come from Central, Wan Chai
orAdmiralty, you should take the MTR from Hong Kong
Station, which is directly linked to MTR-Central, while if
you come from Tsim-sha-Tsui,Jordan, Yau-ma-tei, or
Mong Kok, you should ride the MTR along the red marked
Tsuen Wan Line to Lai King Station, where you switch to
the Tung Chung Line and continue to MTR-Tung Chung
Station.
A few steps walk from exit B of MTR-Tung Chung will
bring you to the bus terminus, next to the Cable Car
Lower Terminus. Board bus no. M-3 (of New Lantao Bus
Co.) and travel with it to Mui Wo, a quiet seaside town on
Lantau's southern coast.
You can have your breakfast here, take a short stroll along
the bay and in the small streets, or rent a pair of bikes
from Friendly Bike Shop, on Mui Wo Ferry Pier Road (2 3
minutes' walk from the bus terminus). They open six days
a week (closed on Monday, or Tuesday) and will be happy
to explain to you how to get to nice sightseeing spots in
the vicinity, like Silvermine Waterfall, Silvermine Cave and
the Man Mo Temple
China Bear, near the bus terminus and the ferry pier, is
one of Mui Wo's more popular cafs They serve simple
western fare and you can seat alfresco and enjoy the
view.
From here, you should take bus no. 1 and drop off at
Pui-O (), 2 3 km down the road from Mui Wo,
where you can take a walk to the lovely beach, followed
by a visit to the rice paddies and the low-lying wetland,
next to the village, where you can encounter Asian Water
Buffalos (one of the last places in Hong Kong where Water
Buffalos still live). The buffalos also walk inside the villageitself, every now and again, and while they look huge and
intimidating, they are actually quite peaceful and used to
see people around...
If you can't trace the buffalos, for some reason, try to ask
the locals for assistance (Asian Water Buffalos in Chinese
is )
From here, take bus no. 1 to the last station, at Tai-O
Built over canals and waterways, Tai O, which is popularly
known as "the Venice of Hong Kong", is a quiet fishermen
village where little has changed over the years... Originallybuilt by the "Tanka" boat people, it is possibly the only
place in this part of the world where you can still see
traditional "Pang uk" houses, built on stilts along the
canals.
As expected from a fishermen village, there is a seafood
market here (a bit smelly) and some good seafood
eateries, as well as some old Chinese temples devoted to
the Tin Hau, the legendary protector offishermen
Along the narrow street leading from the bus-stop to thebridge over the canal, there is a small museum, called Tai
O Rural Committee Historic and Cultural Showroom,
where you can see a few interesting objects from the
village's past (open daily, except Monday and the
entrance is free)
Another worthy place to visit is the Tai O Culture
Workshop, which is like a "private museum", owned and
managed by Wong Wai-king, who was born in Tai-O and
works hard to keep the village's traditions and to promote
ecological tourism in the area (Phone 6118 2985)
You can also join a boat ride, while you are here... They
last 25 - 30 minutes, don't cost much, and you get a
chance to see the stilt houses from the water and to sail
around Lantau's southwestern side (including some
shockingly beautiful views...). The boat operators (or
their salespeople) will probably tell you about the Chinese
White Dolphins you are going to see on the way, but that
doesn't usually happen. Nevertheless, the boat ride is still
fun and if you do wish to encounter the dolphins, you'll
better joinHong Kong Dolphinwatch.
The nice thing about Tai O is that even after droves of
visitors has been trampling its streets for quite a few
years, it still somehow manages to maintain its quaint
fishing village character...
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Take bus no. 21 from Tai-O, up the steep mountains of
Lantau Island, to Po Lin Monasteryand the Big Buddha,
next to it.
The monastery was built in the picturesque highlands of
Lantau almost a century ago by three Zen masters who
arrived here from the Jin Shan Monastery of Zhe Jiang,
looking for a peaceful and secluded place, but it was the
colossal statue of the seated Buddha that came up in theearly 1990s and turned this area into one of Hong Kong's
most popular attractions
Later on, the famous cable car came up (providing almost
6km of scenic ride) and the kitschy "tourist village" But
there are still more than a few nice walking trails around
the area, for those who want to get away from it all.
The cable car will take us down to Tung Chung, where we
started the day. If you are into shopping, don't miss a
visit to Citygate Outlets, Hong Kong's first and (so far) onlyoutlet mall, where you can get off-season goods at large
discounts you won't find elsewhere in Hong Kong.
Citygate Outlets is right above MTR-Tung Chung and
boasts more than 80 international brand names of
designer fashion, sports, beauty, accessories, children's
wear, and home items, as well as some great cafs and
restaurants, a 6-screen multiplex cinema and a 3-suite spa
centre...
If you are not too exhausted, take bus No. DB01R from
Tung Chung to Discovery Bay, a ritzy and perfectly
planned suburb along one of Lantau's most scenic
coastlines, inhabited mostly by expatriates and local
white-collars
The main draw here is the D-Deck. Lauded as "HongKong's largest oceanfront alfresco dining destination" by
its proprietors, this is certainly one of the most pleasant
spots in Hong Kong for dinner and a great vantage point
to watch Disneyland's nightly fireworks from
That's all folks Now you can catch a ferry from the pier,
next to D-Deck, and sail back to Central. Discovery Bay
Transportation Servicesoperates ferries on this line
almost 24 hours a day, so you can take your time and
enjoy your long dinner (click here for thetimetable).
4. A day trip to Sai Kung Peninsula
Summary: Nature beauty, walking trails, beautiful
beaches and good food
Today's trip will take us to one of Hong Kong's greener
corners Sai Kung Peninsula and the island-dotted Port
Shelter Bay, which make the traveler forget he is only a
few kilometers away from one of the world's busiest
cities.
Early in the morning, we will travel to Pak Tam Chung (
), where the entrance to Sai Kung's country parks
can be found, as well as the Sai Kung Country Park Visitor
Centre, a picnic area and a starting point to some nice
walking trails
Take the MTR to Diamond Hill Station, along the green
marked Kwun Tong Line, walk out to the adjacent bus-
interchange and continue with bus No. 96 (KMB) to Sai
Kung town, from where you proceed with green-minibus
Nos. 7 or 9, or with KMB bus no. 94 to Pak Tam Chung.
The Visitor Centre is like a small museum where you can
learn about the fauna and flora in the peninsula and get
info about the walking trails, and is well worth visiting
From here, continue walking along the road, deeper into
the park, and after a few steps you can turn right and
cross the creek on a small bridge. This is where Pak Tam
Chung Nature Trailstarts from. Few minutes' walk down
the trail, along the creek, will bring you toSheung Yiu
Folk Museum, an abandoned 19th century Hakka Village
that has become an open museum, where you can see
how village life was in the old days...
The villagers' tools, together with their daily objects and
furniture are all there, as if time had suddenly stopped ...
Trees and shrubs are slowly encroaching into the village,
making the whole place look more authentic...
The museum is open daily (except on Tuesdays,
Christmas, New Year's Day, and the first three days of the
Chinese New Year), 9 am - 4 pm, entrance is free.
For more information, you can call them on 2792 6365
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Next in line are the walking trails Those of you who
want to have a day at leisure can settle for one of the
easy family walks around the visitor centre, such as
Sheung Yiu Family Walk, Pak Tam Chung Family Walk, or
Pak Tam Chung Tree Walk, while those who look for
something which is more like a hike, can opt for the first
stage of MacLehose Trail, which starts from here and pass
viaChong Hing Water Sports Centreand the "Astropark",
all the way to Long Ke Wan (Bay) One of Hong Kong'smost beautiful and secluded beaches, where you can
really feel "far from civilization"
Take green-minibus Nos. 7 or 9, or KMB bus no. 94 back
to Sai Kung - A small and charming seaside town, with
plenty of waterfront cafs, excellent seafood restaurants,
lovely fishermen-village-ambience and a bustling
expatriate community
Drop off at the terminus, and walk to the seaside
promenade, where you can rent a Tanka Junk and go on acuttlefish-catching trip, or opt to one of the beautiful
islands across Port Shelter Bay and the nature reserves
Tung Kee and Chuen Kee are probably the town's best
seafood restaurants (or, at least, the best known),while
Sauce andJaspa's are two recommended alfresco-cafs
(Located on the open piazza on the left side of Man Nin
Street, when coming from the promenade).
Anthony's Catch, possibly Hong Kong's best Italian
seafood restaurant, is located on 1826 B Po Tung Road(near the corner of Fuk Man Rd., few minutes' walk from
the bus terminus).
That's it From here you can take KMB bus No. 92 to the
MTR station of Diamond Hill (last bus leaves Sai Kung at
11:45pm), or take a red-minibus to Dundas Street in
Mong Kok, which is just a short walk from the MTR station
and Nathan Road (run 24 hrs a day)
5. A day of authentic temples, Chinese
traditions, and nature too (Western New
Territories)
Summary: Visiting the western side of the New
Territories, including some of Hong Kong's most
beautiful temples and the famous "heritage trail", which
passes through historical buildings that were built by theancient rsidents of the area We will also pay a visit to
Hong Kong Wetland Park, where we can familiarize
ourselves with the wetland's rich ecosystem
Our day starts at Ching Chung Koon, Hong Kong's nicest
Taoist temple, which was built more than 50 years ago as
a rural retreat and developed into a large and very rich
temple complex, with plenty of beautiful ornaments and
exciting treasures, such as lanterns from Beijing's Imperial
Palace and thousands of books about Taoism and Chinese
historyThe temple's compound is also a must-see, with lovely
Chinese-style gardens and fishponds, alongside
impressive rocks and manmade waterfalls.
Daily, 8:30am 5pm
To get there: First, travel with the KCR train to Yuen Long
Station (along the purple marked west rail line), walk to
the adjacent Light Rail (LRT) Terminus and board No. 615.
Then drop off at Ching Chung Koon Station, which is just a
minute away from the temple (There is no sign, so simplyask passersby to show you to the place - Chinese name is:
)
Our next destination is Miu Fat Monastery, which is one
of, if not THE most beautiful Buddhist temple in HK.
Alongside the traditional Chinese main building, where
some outstandingly beautiful sculptures can be seen,
there is an ultra-modern building, which its top floor
replicates the lotus bloom. There is also a good vegetarian
restaurant here.
From Ching Chung Koon, take LRT 615 to Lam Tei Station,
use the pedestrian bridge to cross Castle Peak Road, turn
left and walk along the road for 2 3 minutes, till you see
the entrance to the temple on your right.
Next in line is Hong Kong Wetland Park: From Lam Tei
Station, take Light Rail No. 751 to Tin Shui Wai and
continue with Nos. 705 or 706 to Wetland Park Station,
where you drop off, cross the pedestrian's bridge,
descend to the right and walk a few minutes, till you see
the entrance to the park on your left.
Nestled on the edge of the internationally known Mai Po
Marshes, Hong Kong Wetland Park is one of the city's
nicest conservation areas, and provides visitors an
opportunity to discover the wetlands in a comfortable
and enjoyable way.
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precious holiday time You can jump aboard the Big
Bus for an open-top ride around Hong Kongs famous
landmarks, or ride the worlds famousPeak Tram, visit
one (or more) of Hong Kong's many museums, enjoy ascenic balloon flight, or take a dim-sum cooking class
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Other than pathways and boardwalks that take visitors
through different wetland environments, the park also
boasts one of the best (and largest) Wetlands-themed
visitor centres on earth, with plenty of beautifully
exhibited stuff.
Daily (except Tuesday), 10am 5pmWebsite/Ticketing info/Directional map
Take the light rail back to Tin Shui Wai Station (705 or
706), from where we start exploring the Ping Shan
Heritage Trail.
This trail is a "must do" for anyone who has even the
slightest interest in Hong Kong's heritage and historical
past
It is a fairly easy 1 kilometer walk that passes through
various historical sites, including pagodas, temples,
ancestral halls and walled villages that were all built by
the Tang Clan in the 17th century
Tsui Sing Lau Pagoda, just next to the station, is our
starting point. Literally meaning "Pagoda of Gathering
Stars", this declared monument was built more than 600
years ago by Tang Yin-tung, the seventh generation
ancestor according to the genealogy of the Tang clan of
Ping Shan, and is Hong Kong's only remaining ancient
pagoda.
From here, walk back and turn left, passing by the canal
(do not cross it - just walk along its left bank), the trail
passes via the Shrine of the Earth God(built in honor of
the Earth God, "She Kung"), Sheung Cheung Wai(a 200
years old walled village), an old well and the small Yeung
Hau Temple (which is slightly off the trail), before it
reaches the two beautiful Ancestral Halls (Tang and Yu
Kiu). Next in line, the Kun Ting Study Hallwas built in
1870 by Tang Heung Chuen, the twenty second
generation ancestor of the Tang clan, to commemorate
his father Tang Kun Ting. The Study Hall provided facilities
for both ancestral worship and education.
From there, the trail leads to the 18th century Hung ShingTemple and ends up at the beautifully restored 1899
police station, which became the Ping Shan Tang Clan
Gallery cum Heritage: A small museum and a visitor's
centre where you can learn more about Ping Shan's Tang
Clan and its history.
From here, walk down Ping Ha Road till the rails, where
you turn left and reach Ping Shan Station, from where you
can take light-rail Nos. 610, 614, 615, or 761-P to Yuen
Long KCR Station and onwards, with the KCR train, back to
the city.
Enlargeable map of the trail, including info about thevarious sites enroute.
Great and detailed article about the trail, includingplenty of photos
6. Old vs New in central Hong Kong
A sightseeing walking trip through the streets of Central
and Sheunng Wan, where "British Hong Kong" started
from, 170 years ago From ultra-modern skyscrapers to
classic colonial buildings, and from authentic Chinese
streets, to the city's loveliest parks.
We will start our day in Central, Hong Kong's modern
business core, which is dominated by glittering
skyscrapers and looks like a colossal exhibition of the
world's leading architects.
The Central Elevated Walkwayis an extensive footbridge
network that connects the major buildings in Central and
Admiralty, including Star Ferry Pier and Central MTR
Station. Strolling along it gives you a feeling of the
mightiness of metropolitan Hong Kong, especially during
the morning, when the bridges are packed with white
collars on their way to work, and the roads underneath
them are blocked with a zillion cars
Those who arrive from Tsim sha Tsui by the Star Ferry can
simply walk straight along the canopied walkway, while
those who come to Central by the MTR should use exit B
or E to reach the elevated-walkway. I you arrived by the
tramway, drop off at the stop on the corner of Pedder
Street (An entrance to the Elevated Walkwaycan be
found on Pedder Street)
While strolling along Central's pedestrian bridges, make a
point to visit the open piazza at Exchange Square, and see
the statues and fountains, before you continue to
neighboring Two IFC Tower.
Rising to a height of 415 meters, the impressive Two IFC
Towerwas Hong Kong's tallest skyscraper until just
recently and still features one of the most prominent
landmarks along Hong Kong's skyline. You can visit the
Information Centre of Hong Kong Monetary Authority
(HKMA), on the 55th floor, free of charge, and enjoy the
stunning views, as the tower does not boast a properrooftop-observation-deck (website).
As soon as you walk out of Two IFC Tower turn right to
Man Yiu Street and left, to Connaught Road Central, and
after a minute or two you will see a groomed lawn on
your right, where Hong Kong's Cenotaph stands,
commemorating the soldiers who died during the First
and Second World Wars.
Cross the lawn and Chater Road and you reach historic
Statue Square, which used to be the hub of young HongKong, more than a century ago, and accommodated the
statues of Queen Victoria, Prince Albert, Edward VII and
Sir Thomas Jackson Bart, the chief manager of the
Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC).
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The historic, neo-classical Legislative Council Building,
which is better known as the Former Supreme Court
Building is located along the eastern side of the square.
Designed by Sir Aston Webb, the British architect who
created the eastern faade of Buckingham Palace and the
Cromwell Road frontage of the Victoria and Albert
Museum in London, This two-story granite building was
opened in 1912 and served as the home of the former
Supreme Court until 1985.
Our next destination is HSBC Main Building, right across
Des Voeux Road Central: Sir Norman Foster's pretentious
architectural creation used to hold "the world's most
expensive building" title when it was inaugurated, back in
'85.
Soaring to a 'modest' height of 180 m, it features a nice
example of Hong Kong's current architecture, combining
ultra-modern design with traditional Feng Shui
philosophy Another interesting feature is the smart way
in which natural sunlight is used to illuminate the atrium.
Tip: Take the escalator to the 1st floor to get a feeling of
the colossal atrium...
A few more steps along Des Voeux Road will bring you to
Bank of China (BOC) Tower: This impressive building is
one of Hong Kong's most recognized skyscrapers and can
be seen from almost every point around the city.
Designed by the world-renowned Chinese-American
architect I.M. Pei, it is meant to resemble growing
bamboo shoots, which symbolize livelihood and
prosperity.
BOC Tower is 315 meters high, and was the tallest
building in Hong Kong and Asia until 1992. It was also the
first building outside the United States to break the 305 m
(1,000 foot) mark.
A small observation deck on the 43rd floor of the building
is open to the public while visits to the main observation
deck on the 70th floor are by appointment only. Entrance
is from 1 Garden Road.
Murray Road Multi-storey Car Park Building, across the
corner from Bank of China (BOC) Tower, is where the
Hong Kong Planning and Infrastructure Exhibition
Gallerycan be found (Ground floor). The gallery is
actually a museum, devoted to the city's architectural
past, present and future, and boasts plenty of interactive
exhibits and touch screens which enhance the visit
experience Particularly for the young ones.
Daily, from 10 am 6 pm (website)
From Bank of China (BOC) Tower, cross Cotton Tree Drive
and climb through the narrow path (from the corner of
Queensway) to Hong Kong Park, the city's most quaint
park, which forms a lovely green lung right amidst the
skyscrapers. Inside the park, Flagstaff House, Hong Kong's
oldest existing colonial building, currently houses the
beautifulMuseum of Tea Ware, which displays enthralling
collections of tea related artifacts, including the world's
oldest known extant teapot.Other worthy attractions within the park include the
Edward Youde Aviary, the Forsgate Conservatoryand the
Tai Chi Garden.
Lock Cha Teahouse, right next to the Museum of Tea
Ware, serves fine Chinese tea and nice dim sum in an
elegant environment that revives the glamour of days
bygone
On the other side of Queensway you can see Lippo Centre
: A pair of identical skyscrapers that were designed byAustralian architect Paul Rudolph and earned the
nickname "Kuala Trees", as their shape resembles Kuala
Bears climbing a tree
Leave the park to Cotton Tree Drive, cross the street over
the pedestrian bridge and continue through the small
lane to the left of Citybank Tower, to parallel Garden
Road and our next stop: St. John's Cathedral. Built in the
1840s, this is the oldest surviving western religious
building in Hong Kong and probably the oldest Anglicanchurch in East Asia.
Behind the Cathedral, on 1 Battery Path (off Garden
Road), you can see the granite and red bricks, Neo-
Classical Former French Mission Building (currently
housing the Court of Final Appeal of Hong Kong).
A few steps up Garden Road will bring you to Helena May
main building (on 35 Garden Road, right near the Peak
Tram Lower Terminus). This lovely, colonial style
members-club was opened in 1916 by Lady May Ride, thewife of the then Governor of the crown colony, as a
respite for unaccompanied women arriving in Hong Kong.
Even today, the club still maintains a lovely atmosphere
that revives the charm of those old days... Entrance is for
members only.
Behind Helena May, on the other side of Cotton Tree
Drive, you can see the North and West Blocks of St.
Joseph's College. The two 1920s structures, well
distinguished for their towers and their bluish roofs, are
the only remaining pre-war buildings of this RomanCatholic missionary school.
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Continue walking up Garden Road (on the right
pavement), under the bypass, till you get to a stone gate,
from which a flight of stairs climbs to Hong Kong
Zoological and Botanical Gardens.
Although they are not as impressive as some other zoos
and botanical gardens in metropolitan cities across the
globe, Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens are
definitely worth the visit, especially the "botanical"section, where you can familiarize yourself with beautiful
plants and flowers unique to this part of the world, and
relax a bit near the fountain, before moving onwards
Leave the gardens through Albany Road's gate, turn right
(to Albany) and walk down the street (passing under the
bridge), via Glenealy, to the corner of Wyndham and
Lower Albert, where you will see the historic 1913 "Old
Dairy Farm Building", which is currently housing "The
Fringe Club": An artists' center that provides rent-free
exhibition and performance facilities to Hong Kong andinternational artists. The gallery of the Fringe Club is open
daily (except Sundays), from 12 noon to 10pm.
Opposite the Fringe Club, on the other side of Lower
Albert, stands the impressive Bishop's House, which was
built in the late 1840s and is currently serving as the
residence and office of the Archbishop of Hong Kong.
From here, walk a few steps down Lower Albert Road,
turn left to Ice House Street and left again to tiny Duddell
Street, where the old granite stairway and Hong Kong'sonly remaining gas lamps can be seen.
At the end of Deddell, turn left to Queen's Road Central,
and after a minute or two right, to Pedder Street, through
which you walk to the corner of Des Voeux, where the
tramway stops are located.
From stop No. W-70 take the westbound tramway to
Western Market, in Sheung Wan.
Hong Kong's oldest surviving market building was
inaugurated well over a century ago and featuresbeautiful Edwardian architecture, with red bricks and
granite arches. Nowadays, it is actually a shopping mall,
with shops that specialize mainly in arts and crafts,
although there are a few good fabrics shops here too, as
well as a restaurant or two, and some nice cafs
Daily from 10am 7pm (Website)From here, we will take a stroll through Sheung Wan. The
old streets where Hong Kong started to develop from, one
hundred and seventy years ago, boast many traditionalChinese shops that sell all sorts of "exotic" products and
look as if they belong to another era
Start your walk from Man Wa Lane (Chop Alley), where
you can find small stalls of chop-makers: The chops are
traditional Chinese stamps and seals, engraved on various
materials like wood, bamboo, stone, bone and the likes...
To get here : Walk out of Western Market to Morrison
Street and turn left, along the tramway tracks, to Des
Voeux Road Central and after a few minutes' walk (on the
right pavement), turn right to the lane (the entrance isnext to CITIC Ka Wah Bank(From Man Wa Lane, turn right to Wing Lok Street
(popularly known as Ginseng and bird's nest St.). At the
end of the street turn left to Des Voeux Road West (Dried
Seafood Street), left again to Ko Shing Street (Herbal
Medicine Street), right to Queen Street, right again to
Queen's Road West and left to Hollywood Road.
Hollywood Road, Hong Kong's first constructed road and
the small streets around it are packed with galleries andknick-knack shops that sell everything, from expensive
porcelain ware and Ming dynasty ceramic, to Chinese
furniture and kitsch Maoist memorabilia, and is a great
place to visit even if you are not buying anything, as some
of these shops (especially the expensive galleries) really
look like "mini museums"...
There are also some sightseeing spots along the historic
road, such as Possession Point, in Hollywood Road Park
(The spot where British forces have first set foot on Hong
Kong soil, during the 1840s First Opium War), Man MoTemple (An 1847 Chinese temple, full of spiritual
ambience and aromatic and incense coils) and Upper
Lascar Row(Cat Street), where you can find plenty of
colorful street stalls.
Ladder Street, next to Man Mo Temple, is composed
entirely of stone steps. In the old days there were some
funeral homes around this area and when people died,
their bodies were rested here for funeral services before
they were carried to their home villages, back in China.
You can walk down Ladder St. to get to Upper Lascar Row(Cat Street).
Climbing up Ladder Street will bring you to Bridges Street
(turn right from Ladder, when going up) and Tai Ping Shan
Street: A historic street, where an interesting 1850s
ancestral hall can be visited. Tai Ping Shan is thecontinuation of Bridges, which means it is parallel to
Hollywood (above it). You can also access it from Po Yan
Street, which branches off Hollywood next to Hollywood
Road Park.
Did you know? There are many great ways to
discover Hong Kong Take a look at our"top 10
list"to check out which one of them suits you
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The Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences occupies an
old Edwardian building and displays materials of historical
interest relating to the development of the medical
industry in Hong Kong. It is one of the first museums in
the world to compare traditional Chinese and Western
approaches to medicine.
From Man Mo Temple: walk up Ladder Street, turn right
to Bridges and left, to the lane that climbs up to themuseum.
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A few more minutes along Hollywood Road will bring you
to SoHo, Hong Kong's hip dining and nightlife precinct,
which unlike London's Soho, got its name as a result of its
location: South of Hollywood Road The small, old streets
are line with nice cafs and resto-bars that offer a quieter
ambience than that of LKF (most of the venues arescattered along Elgin, Peel, Staunton and Shelleystreets).
Keep walking a few more steps along Hollywood Road and
you will get to the Former Central Police Station, which
was initially built in 1864 and comprises some of the
nicest colonial buildings in Hong Kong. At the time of
writing, the Former Central Police Station compound is
about to become a shopping and entertainment complex,
which means the classic buildings will be restored and
renovated soon and brought back to their heydays.
From the Police Station you can walk down Pottinger
Street, with its historic granite steps and its little shops,
turn left to Lyndhurst Terrace and climb up to the corner
of Cochrane Street... At this point, you can take a ride on
the world's longest outdoor covered escalator system,
connecting Central with the upper parts of Mid-levels.
There are some great shopping and entertainment areas
along the escalator's route, such as Gage Street Market
(below Hollywood), Stanley Streetand "The Lanes".
Your sightseeing circuit will end, probably, at MTR-Central
7. A day of heritage, history, temples and
shopping in the New Territories
Summary: we will visit the sites of Sha tin town, in the
New Territories, including the Ten Thousand Buddhas
Monastery, the fantastic Heritage Museum, Che Kung
Temple, the Walled Village of Tsang tai Uk and wind up
the day in one of Hong Kong's largest shopping malls,where you can enjoy a choice of alfresco dining and visit
Snoopy's World.
Early in the morning, we will head to East Tsim sha Tsui
Station (directly liked to MTR-Tsim sha Tsui by an
underpass), from where we take the KCR train to Sha Tin
Station.
The trains on the East Rail Line operate daily, from 5:30
am till 1am. A train departs once every few minutes and
traveling time is something like 15 minutes.
Our first destination for today is the Ten Thousand
Buddhas Monastery. In spite of its proximity to Sha Tin
town centre, this monastery seems a bit isolated, mainly
due to its location on the woody slopes of a high hill, and
the fact that hundreds of stairs have to be climbed to get
to it
Almost 13,000 statues and figurines of the Buddha adorn
the walls of the main hall and the path, depicting the
Buddha's different reincarnations (jatakas). Another
important site within the monastery's compound is the
nine-story pagoda, opposite the main worship hall.
Getting here: From Shatin KCR Station: Take exit B, via the
left ramp, turn left to Pai Tau Streetand start walking
along it. Turn left after a couple of minutes (between the
sports ground and the massive building ofGrand Central
Plaza, and then right, to Sheung Wo Che Street. The path
that leads to the monastery starts from the end of the
tiny street.
From here, we will move to our next destination, which is
Hong Kong Heritage Museum.
Walk back the same way you came, to exit B of Sha Tin
Station and into New Town Plaza. From the mall, turn
right to Sha Tin Centre Street and walk along it till you
reach the riverside park, where the museum can be found
(a fairly colossal building, with Chinese style roofs).
Before you go there: There is a rooftop-garden with a
musical-fountain, perched on the 7th level ofNew Town
Plaza's Phase 1, which boasts some nice "alfresco"
restaurants and cafs.
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for those of you who wish to make the most of
their precious holiday time You can jump aboard
the Big Bus for an open-top ride around Hong
Kongs famous landmarks, or ride the worlds
famous Peak Tram, visit one (or more) of Hong
Kong's many museums, enjoy a scenic balloon
flight, or take a dim-sum cooking class and much
more
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Hong Kong Heritage Museum is the city's largest and
possibly most interesting museum.
As it name suggests, it focuses on the heritage and culture
of Hong Kong, and the New Territories in particular, and
boasts many exciting and even interactive exhibits, which
make the visit memorable even for those who museums
are not their cup of tea From a kids' friendly gallery, via
3-D models of villages across old-times Hong Kong,
Chinese Opera Hall (with plenty of flamboyant costumes),to the stunning art collection of T.T.Tsui
Daily, 10am 6pm (closed on Tuesdays, unlessthey fall on public holidays) (website)
A short walk from Hong Kong Heritage Museum will bring
us to our next destinations:Che Kung Temple and the
walled village ofTsang Tai Uk.
Walk out of the museum to the esplanade and cross the
river over the pedestrian bridge. As soon as you reach theother side, turn right and walk towards the main road
(Che Kung Miu Road). Cross it through the underpass,
turn right and walk along the road (which should be on
your right), till you see the temple on your left hand side
(Red Chinese-style wall, with decorated gate).
The temple was originally built in the 17th century, in
honor of Che Kung: A respected military general during
the Song Dynasty (AD 960-1279), who saved the southern
regions of China from disorder and the villagers of Hong
Kong area from a plague...The temple was renovated in the 19th century and the
current impressive Japanese-style structure was
completed in the 1990s
As you leave the temple, turn right to Tai Chung Kiu Road
and walk along it, crossing Lion Rock Tunnel Road and
then turn right to Sha Kok Street (near the football pitch)
and right again, after a couple of minutes, to the small
public garden, through which you can get to Tsang Tai
Uk, one of only a few remaining traditional Hakka walled
villages (and one of the best preserved among them).Built in 1848 by the Tsang Clan, the village consists of
three rows of houses, surrounded by grey-brick
compound with high, thick walls and tall corner towers.
Walk back to the junction (near the football pitch), cross
Tai Tsung Kiu Road, turn right and walk along the riverside
promenade (river should be on your left). After a few
minutes you will see a pedestrian bridge, with which you
cross the river, then pass through the park and continue
towards the large, reddish building of Sha Tin Town Hall.
City Art Square, the open piazza around the city hallbuilding, houses the statues of 19 internationally famous
artists.
New Town Plaza, our final destination for today, is just a
stone's throw from here
This colossal shopping mall boasts almost 400 shops and
restaurants, including some good non-chain shops that
sell local and Chinese stuff at relatively reasonable prices.
If you happened to be here with the tots, don't miss
Snoopy's World: A lovely outdoor playground which is all
about Snoopy and his Peanuts gang (see website), and fora nice unwind, go up to the 7th level of Phase 1, where
there is a rooftop-garden with a musical-fountain and
some nice "alfresco" restaurants (click here for the dining
options).
The KCR station is adjacent to the mall.
8. A day of beautiful beaches, nature trails,
markets and good food
Summary: we will visit the lovely seaside town of
Stanley, including the popular market, the seafront
promenade, the old Tin Hau Temple and the Maritime
Museum Later on, we will hike through one of Hong
Kong's most beautiful nature trails, and finish the day at
the quaint coastal village of Shek-O
Note: This day trip includes a moderately difficult hike of
approximately 34 hours
Early in the morning we will head to Stanley, a
picturesque beach town which is best known for its
market, although it has a lot more to offer
Bus Nos. 6, 6A, 6X and 260 come here from Central : All
four routes depart from Exchange Square Bus Terminus
and have stops on Connaught Road Central (outside City
Hall), as well as outside MTR-Admiralty (next to exit C-1).
No. 260 also stops at 7 Gloucester Road in Wan Chai
(outside the Immigration Tower).Drop off at "Stanley Village bus stop", right in the middle
of town and walk a few steps down Stanley New Street,
till you get to the market.
The See Hong Kong Sightseeing Pass is truly GREAT for
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Stanley Market boasts a relatively good choice of pocket-
friendly clothes, shoes, silk garments and traditional
Chinese dress, as well as toys, ornaments, luggage,
souvenirs and arts-and-crafts, and although it is quite
touristy, it still is a popular destination for both tourists
and locals.
From the market, take a two minutes' stroll to Stanley's
lovely seafront promenade, where quite a few alfrescocafs and restaurants can be found. The old Tin Hau
Temple (built in 1767) and the beautifully restored
Murray House, where theHong Kong Maritime Museumis
located, are both at the end of the promenade.
Recommended restaurants and cafs along Stanley's
seaside esplanade include King Ludwig Beerhall(A
Bavarian-style wood-clad restaurant, serving rich German
food), Saigon (Vietnamese) and Wildfire, which is famous
for its thin-crust pizzas and meat specialties (all three are
located at Murray House), as well as Lucy's (a Stanleyculinary 'landmark', serving light Mediterranean and
French fare), Boathouse (Nice oceanfront bistro-caf) and
Jenny Bakery, right next to the market, where you can
enjoy some pretty good cakes.
After lunch, we will go to burn calories at the Dragon's
Back Trail (), which was described by Time Magazine
as the "Best Urban Hike in Asia". There is no bus from
Stanley, but it is only a short drive away, so a taxi
shouldn't cost much.
The eight km long Dragon's Back, which is actually Stage
No. 8 of the Hong Kong Trail, crosses Shek O Country Park
along the hilly ridge-top (which gave it its name, as it
resembles a curvy dragon's back...) and passes through
some of the territory's most scenic spots, providing
breathtaking panoramic views of the bays on both sides
of D'aguilar Peninsula.
Ask the taxi driver to drop you off at To Tei Wan bus stop (
). The path starts next to the small pavilion andclimbs to the ridge-top, from where you can enjoy some
unbelievably beautiful views. From here, the path moves
northwards, around Mt. Collinson's Peak, to Pottinger
Gap, where you can rest a bit and enjoy nature, before
starting to descent to Big Wave Bay ( "Tai LongWan"), which is probably the only beach on Hong Kong
Island where you can catch waves.
The trail is quite properly signed so there is not really
much of a chance for you to lose your way, and as already
mentioned, it's around 8 km of moderately difficult walk(should take about 3 hours to complete). For more info:
Click here for a detailed description + map of the trail.
After completing the hike, you can relax at Big Wave Bay,
although it is more advisable to take bus No. 9 (or a taxi)
and opt to the quaint former fishermen's village of Shek-
O, which boasts some nice restaurants, as well as a lovely
beach, and offers picturesque sunsets.
Recommended restaurants in Shek-O include Happy
Garden, which serves excellent Thai and Vietnamese food
in a pleasant and relaxed surroundings, Shek O Chinese &Thai Restaurant, which is very popular among travellers,
Black Sheep (an intimate caf, serving international
favorites), Shining Stone (Nice French and European food,
in a homey environment) and popular Reminisces, where
you can enjoy great Chinese and Cantonese fare,
including dim-sum, Crispy chicken, Roasted piglet and
more
From here (or from Big Wave Bay, if you decided to stay
there), take bus No. 9 to Shau Kei Wan (buses run until
after midnight). Shau Kei Wan's bus terminus is right nextto entrance A-3 of the MTR Station.
9. Beautiful Chinese temples, historic
walled-villages, great shopping and
authentic market streets
Summary: we will start our day in the beautiful temples
of Tsuen Wan, from where we shall proceed to some of
the most authentic walled-villages in the New
Territories, before moving to Sham Shui Po, where some
of Hong Kong's best street markets and authentic
eateries can be found.
Early in the morning we will head to Tsuen Wan, amodern bedroom town which, just like other towns
across the new territories, started from an old fisherman's
village along the neighboring Typhoon shelter.
Getting here is as easy as pie: Take the red-marked Tsuen
Wan Line from Central, or Tsim sha Tsui, or any of the
other stations along Nathan Road and ride it all the way
to the last station.
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From MTR-Tsuen Wan Terminus, leave via exit B-1, cross
the road with the pedestrian bridge, descend to the left,
and after a few steps turn right to Chung On Streetand
right again, to Shiu Wo Street, from where you take green
minibus No. 81 to Yuen Yuen institute and the Western
Monastery, our first destination for today.
Tip: You can simply take a taxi from MTR-Tsuen Wan to
Yuen Yuen institute. It will not cost you much and willsave you precious time.
These two imposing temples are located one next to the
other, at the foot of Hong Kong's highest mountain, Tai
Mo Shan, just a short way from the town of Tsuen Wan.
Yuen Yuen Institute (), the better known of the
two, is the only temple in Hong Kong which is dedicated
to all three major Chinese religions: Taoism, Buddhism
and Confucianism. It occupies a fairly large compound,
packed with beautiful Chinese gardens, ponds, pavilionsand pagodas, but the real "jewel in the crown" is the
round three-storied pagoda which replicates the
internationally famous "Temple of Heaven" (Tian Tan) in
Beijing...
The Western Monasteryis just a few steps down the road
and although it is not as famous as its neighbor up the hill,
this beautiful Buddhist temple complex is well worth
visiting, both for the Chinese palace-style architecture, as
well as for the atmosphere...
A short taxi ride will lead us to our next destination Chuk
Lam Sim Yuen ()
Literally meaning "Bamboo Forest Monastery", Chuk Lam
Shim Yuen is nestled on the lower slopes of a woody hill
(with many bamboo plants that gave it its name...), just
above the town of Tsuen Wan.
Built in the 1920s, the monastery's "jewel in the crown"
are the three golden "Precious Buddha" statues, which it
houses (the largest of their kind in Hong Kong).
Our next destination are the walled villages in Kam Tin,
which were built in the 17th century by the Tang Clan, one
of the "great five clans" of Hong Kong, and give the visitor
an idea about how pre-colonialism Hong Kong looked
like
From Chuk Lam Sim Yuen, take green minibus (GMB) No.
85 to Tai Ho Road, near Tsuen Wan's MTR terminus, and
proceed with KMB bus No. 51 (the bus-stop is on the
bridge, and can be accessed from the pedestrian bridge of
the MTR station) to Kam Tin Road(drop off at the busstop next to Kat Hing Wai).
After visiting Kat Hing Wai(), we will take a walk
to the village ofShui Tau Tsuen () : Turn left to
Kam Tin Road (and also cross it to the other side) and
then right (next to the bus stop) to a narrow street that
will lead you to Kam Tin Bypass. Cross it and continue
straight, passing a bridge over a canal, and keep on going
until you see the alley that leads to the village on your
left.
The main draws at Shui Tau Tsuen are the ancient
ancestral hall and the 1685 Yi Kung Study Hall(open onWed, Sat, Sun and Public Holidays: 9am - 1pm & 2 - 5pm,
and entrance is free)
Our last destination for today is Sham Shui Po, in
northern Kowloon, which is possibly one of the best
places in Hong Kong to look for reasonably priced
electronics and computer ware