Last concluding part about Tai O Village to introduce the last of the social groups in Tai O Village. There are those who live on land, those who live on houses constructed above water, and those who live on their
HK Tai O Village : The Land People
Having visited some of Hong Kong’s other side at the fishing village of Tai O in the west of HK’s Lantau Island and contemplating Tai O’s boat people’s lives, here’s a bit more of the local life. The first thing
Tai O Village : The Boat People
The inhabitants of Hong Kong’s western Lantau island little Tai O Village could be separated into two, of perhaps three, general groups of people – the boat people, with those living on houses constructed on the river and fishermen living
Tai O Village – a taste of a different Hong Kong
Tai O Village, located at the western side of Hong Kong’s Lantau Island is a quiet little fishing town that contrasts all that’s stereotypical Hong Kong. Very simple life, some parts almost poverty stricken, mainly based on fishing, Tai O
Sai Kung Town/Peninsula & nearby islands
Sai Kung, about 10-15 minutes bus ride away from HKUST, is a lovely place to visit. A combination of busy local fishing culture and residing expats who were looking for a comfortable getaway from HK island, Sai Kung has alot
Cheung Chau Island – Local HK life
Cheung Chau Island is a true hidden gem. I absolutely love that place. First time I visited Cheung Chau Island, my little sister when she was visiting and we had the most terrific time walking around the island and chilling
Upmarket HK Shopping Malls – Festival Walk Kowloon Tong
Hong Kong has one of the most impressive selection of shopping malls I’ve seen anywhere. It’s somehow well embedded in the local culture and the local way of life and so almost every MTR subway station has one if not
Chillin’ out at Sai Kung Clear Water Bay beach
On our 7th day together, after a few hectic days of running around Hong Kong, all my little sister wanted was to chill-out at the beach. Not too far away from the university are the lovely Sai Kung Clear Water
Revisiting Central Hong Kong’s HK Park and Victoria Peak Tram
Hong Kong Island’s Central hosts a number of terrific tourists attractions. It takes some time getting used to all the urban landscape and how small you feel. On the third day of my little sister’s visit to Hong Kong, we
Cheung Chau Island : Hong Kong’s Koh-Phi-phi Don
There are striking similarities between Hong Kong’s Cheung Chau Island and Thailand’s Koh Phi Phi Don. Compare this… To this… Not convinced? Compare this map… To this map… I know what you’re thinking… okay, so the outline is similar,
