Still a bit nervous?
The first sight of Hong Kong did not impress me at all. What I saw were just clusters of stupidly tall block of flats housing at least two thousand families each. The architecture of those concrete monsters was not very elaborate or ambitious. I began to... more
Hong Kong: The Gateway to China
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HK) is the official name after being returned to China in 1997. It is made up of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories, and has a population of over 6 million. Famed for having the most dif... more
Exotic Hong Kong
Spread around a magnificent harbour Hong Kong is a heady mix of east meets west, towering skyscrapers jostling for space, narrow atmospheric laneways, towering mountains and a long interesting history. No matter where you decide to stay you will visit the... more
My new home in Hong Kong
To be blunt, Hong Kong is a whirlwind of noise pollution, air pollution, traffic jams, line-ups, red-tape, miniscule flats, packed public transit, sweltering summer humidity and exorbitant prices. I just moved here in the summer of 2002 and despite all th... more
Hong Kong - and China's Pearl River Delta
I had visited Hong Kong over 10 years ago and was anxious to see how much it had changed after Britain turned it over to China. I was happy to see that Hong Kong was as vibrant as ever and possibly a little more economical. It is still home of the world'... more
Hong Kong - city of great extremes
On my flight from Europe to Australia I had a 72 hour layover in Hong Kong. A fantastic opportunity to gear up my digital camera equipment and to learn a bit about great Asian culture. The city of Hong Kong lays right at the South China Sea and was long t... more
Hong Kong- Overwhelming but Worth the Confusion
Spent a week in Hong Kong with two friends. We stayed in a hostel in Kowloon, took the ferry back and forth and back and forth and back and forth, had to be careful about crossing streets because we kept looking the wrong way, were hounded by this 'beep..... more
In Hong Kong with SARS outbreak
This is a travelogue about the trip that my wife, Nikki, and I took to China (Beijing, Xi’an and Hong Kong) in the period from March 15th to March 29th 2003. We first spent 7 days in Beijing and we got to see the Great Wall, the Forbidden City, Temple of... more
Kowloon (2001)
What a place!!! I absolutely loved the City. Everywhere you go you can smell the smell of coconut oil. The food was out of this world and the people so funny to watch. I could have easily spent longer than the 4 days i had here. This was my first taste of... more
Hong Kong - Outside the mega-city
There are more than 23 country parks, 29 country trails (up to 20 km), 4 hiking trails (50 km or above), and a number of nature trails which contain signs of information about the nature enivronment. more
Green & Blue in Hong Kong
A refreshing side of Hong Kong can be found on a rented junk, cruising out of Victoria Harbour towards Sai Kung. The junk offers interesting views of the city, anlges not available to those on shore. Soon, you are among Hong Kong's 200+ islands, enjoying... more
hong kong stop-over
Hong Kong is a very busy city with a special mixture of traditional chinese and british influences. There is a rather damp and hot climate. Hotels, Shops, Restaurants are air-conditioned so cold that you feel like inside of a fridge and you have to pay at... more
Awesome Hong Kong Trip - Crazy Shopping
well, i went to Tsim Sha Tsui area where most of the brands located, even Duty Free Shops. Sometimes, you can get discount when you show the passport to prove you are foreigners or visiters.
You can check some information at the Hotel Concierge or email... more
The capital of Industrialized China and former British Colony, this tiny city/state continues to thrive under special economic status agreement between Britain & China. The food, the poeple, the sights are all amazing. Shopping is everywhere. more
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