Historic towns of the Sukhothai Kingdom
Historic Towns of the Sukhothai Kingdom Two locations close to Sukhothai that form part of the same group of UNESCO
Sunrise over Gunung Bromo and the Tengger Highlands
Sunrise over Gunung Bromo is one of the earth’s great spectacles. I first saw it, in less than perfect weather conditions, over twenty years ago. Back then there
The Fire Carts of Xishi
A shrill whistle splits the morning calm and echoes off the two enormous sandstone cliffs that shelter the little town of Bagou. A few moments later, in a cloud of smoke and steam, a train bursts out of a tunnel
The Jiayang National Mining Park: Walking the Line
Only one of the mines remains operational but the steam hauled railway which serves the small mining communities that grew up along its route is still running.
The silk islands of Koh Dach
The silk islands of Koh Dach Where are the worms, I asked. “There,” said the lady pointing at a dinner
Traditional sailing ships of the Bugis
Traditional sailing ships of the Bugis The prows of pinisi rear up along the old harbour front at Sunda Kelapa
While there is no shortage of books about Hong Kong, they all tread the same weary path of British colonialism, banks, shopping malls, restaurants and tall buildings, most of which are packed into a few square kilometres of the urban area. Very little has ever been written about Hong Kong’s New Territories let alone guidebooks that help visitors discover its many attractions.
This book addresses that shortfall by shining a spotlight on some of the area’s historic monuments and temples. It takes on some family-friendly hiking trails, explores abandoned villages and visits monasteries both ancient and modern. It also gives information on how everything can be easily visited using existing public transport.
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