Yuen Long one day trip

Did anyone join ecotourism before? Today, I’d like to introduce eco- tourism to all of you. Eco-tourism is a kind of travelling composed of nature conservation and tourism. As Hong Kong is rich in natural resources and over 40% of the resource is in protected area, it provides a lot of chances of eco-tourism to people, especially in Yuen Long. It provides a lot of eco-tourism chance to you.

Do you always bother the activities during your family day? I recommend Nam Sheng Wai as a good pastime to you. It provides a good cycling track, good beautiful views, and good atmosphere.. You may feel happy if go there once in your life. You can also cycle to the Shan Pui River where the little saltwater crocodile Pui Pui lived before. And get to know more about the ecology of the wetland mangrove. You will never see this view when you go back to the urban area.

After cycling, you may enjoy some natural views in Bak Nai. You can see the best view of the sunset of West Sea and a distant view of upper and lower Bak Nai. Until now, If you are still not satisfied, You can have zero-distance contact with the wetland. 

Then, you can have a special meal in Nam Sheng Wai. As you can experience the traditional cable boat service and enjoy the local famer’s dishes. The dishes are made of organic vegetables. They are very fresh and natural! I bet you will have an unforgettable experience when you try it once. 

Last, ecological tourism is more important to tourism industry. It has a great potential to be the leading aspect in the industry. So, why don’t you experience ecotourism in the coming holiday?

by chan man yin

Cycling

Tolo Harbour  

Do you know where can we ride the bicycle? You can go to Tolo Harbour Cycling Track!

Today, we go cycling! We start with Sha Tin, then go to Tai Po and finally we visit Tai Mei Tuk!

Tolo Harbour is a sheltered harbor in northeast New Territories of Hong Kong. The Shing Mun River empties first into Tide Cove, then the harbor. It is one of Hong Kong's 235 islands, Ma Shi Chau is located in the harbor.

It is One of Hong Kong's most picturesque ferry routes commence near University station, at Ma Liu Shui, Sha Tin. A twice-daily, three-and-a-half hour circular ferry route takes passengers past scenic rural villages to the fisherman's island of Tap Mun in Mirs Bay, north of Sai Kung peninsula. Tolo Harbour also has its own pleasant cycling track.

You can ride the bicycle that start in Sha Tin. You can see the famous river – Shing Mun River is nearby you. Then, you may see the racecourse.

Sha Tin Racecourse

Sha Tin Racecourse is one of the two racecourses for horse racing in Hong Kong. It is located in Sha Tin in the New Territories. It is managed by Hong Kong Jockey Club.

It was built in 1978 on reclaimed land and is the larger of the two tracks in Hong Kong.

The course has 474 races per season including: Sha Tin Racecourse Silver Jubilee Cup and Sha Tin Sprint Trophy

On September 9, 2007, Sha Tin race track opened for the season with record 1-day crowd of about 60,000. Chief Secretary Henry Tang strokes the ceremonial gong. The Hong Kong Jockey Club collected US$106 million in bets (highest since 2001). Children of horse owners were admitted amid protest of local anti-gambling groups. Sunny Power, booted by Howard Cheng got the trophy in the 1,200 metre dash

Hong Kong Science Park

After Sha Tin Racecourse, you can see the Hong Kong Science Park . The Hong Kong Science Park is a science park in Hong Kong, located in Pak Shek Kok, New Territories, on the boundary of Sha Tin District and Tai Po District. It is also next to the Chinese University of Hong Kong in Ma Liu Shui and is on the Tolo Harbour waterfront.

It is an infrastructure that provides a knowledge-based and campus-like environment of 220,000 square metres where high-technology enterprises and talented people can converge to generate synergistic forces. It is designed to accommodate companies of all sizes and stages of development and to promote interaction and innovation at both local and global level.

Tai Po Waterfront Park
Along the Tolo Harbor, you can arrive Tai Po after 2 hours. I suggest you can go to Tai Po Waterfront Park.

Tai Po Waterfront Park is in Tai Po in the New Territories of Hong Kong. It is located along Tolo Harbour, and its western end is at the northern part of the mouth of the Lam Tsuen River. It occupies an area of 22 hectares, and is the largest park managed by Leisure and Cultural Services Department

Every year, the Tai Po Dragon Boat Race is held in the sea off the park.

The park has a wide range of public facilities including rest gardens, sitting-out areas, an insect house, a 1.2 km promenade along the harbour front, a jogging trail with fitness stations and a 600-seat amphitheatre.

Lookout Tower

The lookout tower is 32.4 metres high; it gives visitors a panorama view over Tolo Harbor, the Tai Po Industrial Estate and the rugged countryside stretching back to the boundary with mainland China.

The plaques of the lookout tower depict the history of Tai Po, including the struggle with British army when they originally entered the New Territories, the heroic resistance against Japanese army during the Occupation and prosperity after World War II.

 We took photos on the tower!

Tai Mei Tuk

You can go through the Waterfront Park and go to the Tai Mei Tuk.

Tai Mei Tuk is a place close to the Plover Cove Reservoir in Tai Po District, New Territories, Hong Kong. It is a very popular place in Hong Kong for barbecues and cycling. There are villages and harbor nearby where many restaurants can be found. Bicycles are also available for hiring in the villages.

In Tai Mei Tuk, you can enjoy the view and have a BBQ here!

 Hope you like the cycling trip!

Posted by Fung

Avenue of Star

Do you want to visit the Avenue of Star in US?

If you want to go there, I suggested that you also can go to the Avenue of Star in HK.

It is suitable for the budgeted travelers to visit it. Also, I think the local people should go there at once.

If not, you can see this area is so popular and attractive. Therefore, I think you may go there at once after visiting our blog.

Since its opening in April 2004, it was created for the visitors who are interesting in Hong Kong movies. Also, it also support and recognize the contribution of the film industry to the tourism and economic development of Hong Kong. For example, it post some sculptures on the Avenue of Stars include a sculpture of the world-famous Kung Fu film star - Bruce Lee!!! milestones of the local movie history, floor plaques with handprints and autographs of movie stars and workers.

When we went to this place, I found that there were many handprints on the floor. If you go there in the evening, you can see the floor with special lighting effect. It makes the road like galaxy. It is beautiful, wonderful and attractive to me.

Besides, there are 3 souvenir shops and 7 cutely- designed mobile cart on the road. They are selling the unique souvenirs about the Avenue of Star. Also, the films and movie-star products are including in the kiosks. When you feel hungry, there are some light refreshment and drinks to all of you.

Then, I think it is a good place to you to take photos because you can see the view of Victoria Harbor. You also can watch the show of Symphony of Lights at night. And it is mention before. If you are interesting, you can visit this link to get more information (http://spd3159-hk360.blogspot.com/2010/11/symphony-of-lights.html)

After that, the Avenue of Star is a platform to the public for organizing the event, such as Wholala Musical Performance (Every Saturday, 7:00-10:00pm), A cappella Performance by NOVA and Tony Music Musical Performance (Every Saturday, 4:30-10:00pm). In my experience, I just watch the Wholala Musical Performance. They are some singing teams to sing some famous songs. I think it is interesting because I like to be listen different kind of music and they are good performers too. How about you? Do you like it? If yes, please come to visit it!! I think this link can help you know it is so many events on the Avenue of Star (http://www.avenueofstars.com.hk/eng/whatup.asp)

How to go there:

I think the MTR is the convenience ways to go there. You can take it to the Exit J of East Tsim Sha Tsui Station. If you want to enjoy the view of Victoria Harbor, I suggest you to take the star ferry from Central to Wanchai. Click this link to get more information: http://www.avenueofstars.com.hk/eng/location-how.asp

Posted by Morris Chan

Hong Kong Tramways

Hong Kong Tramways

Hi everyone! Today I want to introduce you Hong Kong Tramways. It is a tram system in Hong Kong and one of the earliest forms of public transport in Hong Kong. It is also the cheapest public transport in Hong Kong, whatever you go how far or how long you take, it is only two dollars. I think it is the most special tram system in the world, because it has the exclusively double-decker operated tram system in the world. The tramway runs on Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong between Shau Kei Wan and Kennedy Town, with a branch circulating Happy Valley. Each day 240,000 residents commute by tram. Trams in Hong Kong have not only been a form of transport for over 100 years, but also a major tourist attraction and one of the most environmentally friendly mass transit systems. There is an interesting thing that you can find in tram, when you get on a tram, you can watch the busy Hong Kong people life in a slow motion and watch the culture in Hong Kong.

Background & Info

 

 The electric tram system was proposed in 1881; however nobody was willing to invest in a system at the time. In August 1901, the Second Tramway Bill was introduced and passed into law as the 1902 Tramway Ordinance. Hong Kong Tramway Electric Company Limited, a British company, was authorized to take the responsibilities in construction and daily operation. It was soon taken over by another company, Electric Tranction Company of Hong Kong Limited and then the name was changed to Hong Kong Tramways Company Limited in 1910. The rail system is 13 kilometres long, with a total track length of 30 km, and it runs together with other vehicles on the street. Its operation relies on the 550V direct current (d.c.) from the overhead cables, on 3'6" gauge tracks. The trams provide service to only parts of Hong Kong Island: they run on a double track along the northern coast of Hong Kong Island from Kennedy Town to Shau Kei Wan, with a single clockwise-running track of about 3 kilometres around Happy Valley Racecourse.

                                  The route of Hong Kong Tramway 

By Kensepth

Ha Pak Nai

Hello!!! Had been waited a long period..It's my turn to share attraction to all of you today:)

Do you love photo shooting? I love it so much so I had been to various places to take photos. Last summer I had gone to Yuen Long’s Ha Pak Nai with my friends to take photos and enjoy picnic! In fact, Ha Pak Nai is a good place to enjoy the beautiful sunset!!

Pak Nai (白泥) is an area in Yuen Long District, New Territories, in the northwestern part of Hong Kong. It is subdivided into Sheung Pak Nai (上白泥) and Ha Pak Nai (下白泥). Ha Pak Nai is partially covered by a wetland. Pak Nai has been identified as a Site of Special Scientific Interest and many cameramen are strongly recommending this attraction.

You can enjoy the wide scneic view of Shekou of Sheng Zheng from Ha Pak Nai. But there are something to remind you:)

If you are planning to go to Ha Pak Nai to enjoy the sunset, you must check the ebb's time first. Because if not, you can not go down to the mudflat. You can just stay far away from it and decrease the enjoyment.

Map:

How to get there:

1. Yuen Long Station by MTR

2. Take the minibus (no.33) at Tai Fung Street

Finally, hope you enjoy the blog and have a great shoot in Ha Pak Nai:)

By Candy Chan
(Below photo was taken by me!)

Theme Park : Ocean Park Hong Kong

Hello, everyone. This post now come to the "Ocean Park Hong Kong", which is the one of the largest water-themed park in the world, it is also the ranked as 14th (4,800,000 visitors per year) of the top theme park in the world accroding to the data from Themed Entertainment Association(TEA).

Now, let's talk about the history of Ocean Park Hong Kong. It was opened in 1977, it is one of Hong Kong's favourite attractions, featuring rides, exhibits and conservation facilities. It is located on the southern side of Hong Kong Island, covering more than 870,000 square metres of land. There are three attraction areas, which are the Lowland, the Headland and Tai Shue Wan. The three areas are connected by a cable car, outdoor escalator which is the second longest in the world and Ocean Express.

At the 'Amazing Asian Animals' exhibit you can visit some of Asia's rarest animals! Take the interactive journey of discovery at the 'Giant Panda Adventure' where you will get to know some of the Asia's most precious native animals like giant pandas, red pandas, Chinese giant salamanders and Chinese alligators. Admire the spectacular display of goldfish at the 'Goldfish Treasures' exhibit. Visit the colourful birds and playful Asian small-clawed otters at the 'Panda Village'. There's also the 'Panda Kingdom Shop' for the perfect panda-inspired souvenirs and the 'Panda Café' for relaxation and refreshments. 

The whole family can also experience the joy and thrill of SkyFair, a huge helium-filled balloon measuring 22 metres in diameter which soars more than 100 metres into the sky.

Other popular attractions have included the Ocean Theatre, Abyss Turbo Drop, the Mine Train and new and fun-filled entertainment facilities are introduced from time to time and the Master Development Plan is now underway.

The park is also home to a fascinating Sea Jelly Spectacular, featuring more than 1,000 sea jellies of all sizes from all over the world. The Sea Jelly Spectacular offers a sensational undersea voyage for you to experience this most amazing undersea creature.

Ocean Park Hong Kong is committed to promote and support animal conservation in Hong Kong and throughout the Asia region. It has, in cooperation with other conservation organisations, launched various conservation programmes for a number of endangered species, including whales and dolphins. In addition, it has successfully bred rare species of birds, sharks and butterflies. 

After you reading this post, do you want to buy ticket and go there right now?

Buy tickes:
 Visitors can purchase general admission tickets for the theme park from:
- Ocean Park Main and Tai Shue Wan Entrances
- Citybus No. 629 Terminal near MTR Admiralty Station Exit B
- Online ticket at www.oceanpark.com.hk




How to get there
- Bus 629 from MTR Admiralty Station Exit B.

If want to have more information about Ocean Park, please via the official website:
http://www.oceanpark.com.hk/html/en/home/

I hope you can have an unforgettable experience and enjoyable moments with your friend in Ocean Park.

Posted by Clarence Chow

Tai O

Do you know where Hong Kong Venice is? Today, I would like take all of you to Hong Kong Venice—Tai O

Up till now, the ambience of the “traditional fishing village”, special architectures of stilt houses, living environment surrounded by river, cultural and historical monuments and the rich source of natural heritage, are still the great attractions of the place. Lying off the southwest coast of Lantau, Tai O has become a fantastic spot for eco tourism and hiking as well. The coastal area of the village is fit for the development of the mangroves zone, with egrets flying in the sky. Travelers can also see the Hong Kong’s endangered pink dolphins frolicking in their natural habitat off Lantau Island.

Now, I would like to recommend some attractions in Tai O to all of you.

Stilts house

In Tai O, you can find Stilts house. Stilt houses are huts built on stilts in a narrow river channel and is one of the most distinctive characteristics of Tai O. This is home to the Tanka people, a community of fisherfolk who have built their homes on stilts above the tidal flats for generations because they do not feel safe on land.

The Sun Kei brigde

This is a very famous bridge which link Tai O Sun Kei and Tai O Island. It is made by the residents and made by Pontianak Wood. If you find this bridge, just continue across and wonder the small little alleys and foot paths into the labyrinth of the stilt village.

Depending on the tide's cycle and the size of the boats, this little foot bridge is fully equipped with a hinged mid-section that raises for free passage.
You can see the whole view of Stilts house and take photos on this at the bridge!

Tai O Country Trail

Tai O Country Trail offer the Panoramic view which includes Chinese White Dolphin, Cheuk Lap Kok Airport, Chinese traditional grave and Coastal scenery. Therefore, I strongly recommend all of you must go to the trail!

Where can we find the Chinese White dolphin?

When you see the dolphin statue, you can find the dolphin in the sea!

Actually they live in tropic or temperate costal regions, as well as river, estuary or muddy area. In Hong Kong, they live in the water regions of north or west of Lautau Island and south of Tuen Mum. Normally, Chinese White Dolphins have 3 different colors which is based on their age. It includes newborn dolphins are grey in colour , juvenile dolphins are pure pink in colour and adult dolphins are pink in colour.

On the top of the trail, you can find pavilion and enjoy the whole view of Tai O here!

Shrimp Sauce

The shrimp sauce is a very special food in Tai O

Fishermen can catch many small shrimps during June to September every year. After washing the shrimps, season the shrimps with salt then grind it and dry it in the sun, then you get shrimp sauce and shrimp paste.

Visitors can contact the Tai O Rural Committee if they wish to visit the production facilities for these products.

Tai O Street

If you want to buy souvenir, you can go to the Tai O Street. You can buy some salt fish salt eggs and shrimp sauce! Also, you can buy many fresh seafood! The price is reasonable so you can buy a lot of souvenirs in the street!!

Famous hawker and delicious food! Especially Egg Pancake! 

After reading my blog, I think you may want to have a trip in Tai O! You can go to Tai O by the following transport.

Transport

Tai O can be reached by bus in the following places:

Mui Wo - Bus no. 1

Tung Chung - Bus no 11

Ngong Ping. - Bus no 21

There are ferry piers on Tai O, close to Tai O Bus Terminus. It operates daily as the following routes connecting Tai O:

Tuen Mun
Tung Chung
Sha Lo Wan

Tai O offers a beautiful view to people! You must enjoy and love this place after visited there!

Hope you have a impressive trip! 

Posted by Fung