The name Kowloon is derived from the "Nine Dragons" which represent the nine peaks in Kowloon.  This densely populated territory hosts...

Aberdeen Fishing Village is the epitome of old vs. new.   The high rises blanket and surround the old style traditions of this bustling fishing village.  On our Hong Kong Island tour we had a stop at Aberdeen fishing village and took a ride on a sampan. The sampan was decorated with...

Wong Tai Sin Temple   Tribute To A Taoist God

Wong Tai Sin was a Taoist God who is widely respected and revered in Hong Kong for his healing powers.

This was an incredible experience. I spent an entire day here in February of 2005 which just happened to be during the Lunar New...

 

Fat Angelo's

I LOVED Fat Angelo's and ate here almost every night.  It's located in the Soho area of central on Elgin street on Hong Kong Island where you can either dine outside or inside.  You walk in and Sinatra's performing on the tube and turn towards the bar where you see...

Lantau island is home to Hong Kong International airport and the Tian Tan Buddha.  It is twice the size of Hong Kong with only a few people calling it home.  It is the greenest most beautiful island filled with majestic mountains, trees, hiking trails and beaches.  It is virtually...

The first news report of the star ferry seafaring vessel was reported in 1888.  Since that time the ferry has endured many a hardship with typhoons and wars.  Today it is the main mode of transportation between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.   Each vessel can carry up to 200 passengers...

Wisdom Path or the heart sutra is a 260 word prayer which is displayed on thirty eight 10 foot tall wooden beams or obelisks written in Chinese calligraphy and form the number 8 which means infinity.  It is really a spiritual and serene sight to behold.  Getting here is about a 20...

Po Lin Monastery with it's temples and gardens is also a must see.  Po Lin, Tian Tan Buddha and the Wisdom Path are all in the same area and can be seen in a half day.  The monastery is also a calm and serene sight with it's large incense burner outside the temple where worshippers burn...

Tian Tan was the highlight of my trip to Hong Kong in March 2008.   He is the world largest seated Buddha weighing in at 250 tons at 80 feet tall and carved in bronze.  He sits on a lotus throne and is surrounded by his statue court giving offerings of lotus, incense and fruit.  He is...