For some truly panoramic views of the best of Hong Kong overlooking Sai Kung from the west, is Ma On Shan. The highlight is the Ngong Ping Viewing Point, where some wind gliders take off towards Sai Kung, and the
Sharp Island Sai Kung : Hong Kong
Sharp Island is at the heart of the gorgeous Sai Kung National Park in eastern Hong Kong. It’s the absolute best of Hong Kong. White sand clear water beaches, lush green mountains with geo-park rock formations, and curious island formations,
Visions of Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
I recently revisited my old home of Hong Kong and stayed over as a guest on the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) campus at the new hotel next the new buildings for the business school and the
Sheung Yiu Folk Museum : Sai Kung
The Shenug Yiu Hakka village is hidden within a short family hike called Pak Tam Chung Nature Trail in the Sai Kung national park. The Heritage Museum transformed an old Hakka village into a small museum introducing some of the
Pak Tam Chung Nature Trail : Sai Kung
On a blazing hot summer day, I took a sweet and adventurous couch-surfer to hike in Sai Kung. As a preview to the one of the best hiking trails in Hong Kong – the Maclehose Stage 1 and 2 (Tai
Sai Kung Peninsula
On a gorgeous sunny blue skies day I took out my newly bought Sony Alpha55 camera for a spin to try and capture the true beauty of the Sai Kung Peninsula surrounding my university. I went up to the highest
Clearwater Bay Tree Walk & Country Park
One gorgeous weekend a few of us from HKUST set out for a short hike not too far away from the university at Clear Water Bay. First stop – Clear Water Bay Country Park which offers a really nice family
Beautiful HKUST Campus : Scenic Morning Stroll
There are a few special advantages to studying with HKUST that have nothing to do with academics and research. There’s little doubt in my mind that the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology has a campus with the most
Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park– Snorkeling in Hong Kong
Though Hong Kong has some really nice beaches and the water quality is said to be adequate in most, it is still a bit difficult to find a good spot for diving and snorkeling where you can actually see lively
Kiu Tau – Tombolo from Sharp Island – HK National Geopark
Kiu Tau (橋頭) is a small island connected to Sharp Island (Kiu Tsui) by a tombolo. The fun thing about this tombolo is that it’s only visible when the water is low, only letting you pass through to Kiu Tau
