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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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Sightseeing Passis truly GREAT

for those of you who wish to

make the most of their

precious holiday time

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.

The See Hong Kong Sightseeing Pass is 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 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.

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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.

10 am - 5 pm, Tuesday-Saturday and 1 - 5 pm onSunday and public holidays (website)

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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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

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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.

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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

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