This semester I’m taking a class at Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) every Friday. Before I started that class I was very annoyed with having to take a 1 hour ride on the bus+MTR in each direction every week,
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
Lion Rock Peak Hike – MacLehose Trail #5
Hong Kong has got some of the most spectacular views I’ve seen. The blend of beautiful nature and outrageous urban skyscrapers sets the stage for impossible contrasts. Last Sunday I went with a friend to one of Hong Kong’s most
Ocean Park Halloween Bash 2009
With some impressive PR work, Ocean Park launched its annual Halloween Bash. Night tickets from 5:30pm till midnight are sold at 280HK$ an adult (224HK$ for a student) and special privilege tickets go for 495HK$. Most of the people I
China National Day 2009 – Hong Kong Fireworks display
On China National 60th anniversary, Hong Kong ran an insane fireworks display that went on for about 23 minutes all around Victoria Harbor. Starting from 6:30pm all traffic to through to the harbor was stopped, and the police took charge
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
Mid Autumn Lantern Festival @Victoria Park HK
The main official Hong Kong festivities were held at Victoria Park between Causeway Bay and Tin Hau MTR stations. The event ran for a few days, including large lanterns and a few local Chinese culture stages with Cantonese opera, Chinese
HK Mid Autumn Festival – Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance Parade
The Chinese sure know how to through a good party for their Gods and the 130th Tai Hang Fire Dragon Dance Parade as part of the HK celebrations of mid-autumn festival is a great opportunity to see that. Gives something
Hong Kong Heritage Museum – Couture
HKUST organized a tour this last Saturday to see a terrific exhibition at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum called "The Golden Age of Couture: Paris and London 1947–1957". It’s a brilliant exhibition. Photography is not allowed inside, but here’s
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