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8 December 2016

Victoria Peak, Hong Kong

Perching on The Peak at 396 metres above sea level.

The Hong Kong trail (40-60 min) - excellent viewing of Hong Kong, Kowloon, Victoria Harbour
and outlying islands. Also the Pok Fu Lam Country Park (35-45 mins).

The Peak Tram & Sky Terrace 428 - price 88 HK$ / adult or Bus 15 from Central, costs only 10$ and there is an amazing view.

Hong Kong's temples

Hung Shing Temple at Wan Chai. What used to be a seaside temple for the God of Ocean
and Weather, ‘pushed’ inland by land reclamation.
Pak Tai Temple (daily 8am–5pm)
Man Mo Temple. In the energetic hub of the downtown, glimpse a place of serenity and giant
hanging incense coils.

Dragon's Back, Hong Kong

The trail provides stunning views of Shek O, Tai Long Wan, Stanley, Tai Tam, and the South China Sea.

To the starting point: Walk from MTR Shau Kei Wan Station Exit A to Shau Kei Wan Bus Terminus. Take bus 9 or the minibus with the sign 'Shek O' next to the bus terminus. The bus station is next to the metro station.

Starting Point — Shek O Road near To Tei Wan Village. I acctualy got down to the village also, it is quite nice.

  

Vantage Point over Shek O Peninsula. After hiking for just around 20 minutes, you arrive at a scenic spot over the breath-taking scenery of Shek O. Beach in the east and the magnificent Dragon’s Back in the north-west.
Shek O Peak. At 284 meters high, the hilltop sightseeing platform on Shek O Peak is the perfect place to catch your breath while enjoying the panorama of Shek O, Tai Long Wan and even Tung Lung Island.

10 November 2016

Best of Hong Kong in 9 days

Hong Kong Island: Wan Chai



Victoria Park. Begin the day watching tai chi practitioners performing their slow-motion shadow-boxing routines in downtown Hong Kong’s largest public space.
Times Square. This is what Hong Kong is all about: cruising fashion boutiques in huge, multilevel malls.
Queen’s Road East. A kilometre of quirky shops and the unusual Pak Tai and Hung Shing temples – not to mention ghostly Nam Koo Terrace.
Central Plaza. There’s a public viewing bay on the 46th floor (Mon–Fri 8am–8pm; free), which comprises a whole floor of giant windows where you can get a walk-around 360-degree view over the harbour and neighbouring buildings.
Pak Tai Temple (daily 8am–5pm)