A bicycle ride around Koh Kret: Island in the city
Despite the trappings of modern life around it, the island has remained steadfastly rural and is an oasis of peace just a short hop from the city.
Tai Ping Shan and the backstreets of old Hong Kong
Tai Ping Shan and the backstreets of old Hong Kong On the morning of January 25, 1841, Captain Belcher and
Five-foot ways: Straits Settlements style
Five-foot way refers to the covered walkways that are common in many parts of Asia. The upper floor of a building extends outwards supported by pillars at the
That Riviera Touch
A taste of Zhuhai’s past, and a wander through the present That Riviera TouchA taste of Zhuhai’s past, and a
Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Siam
Ayutthaya, the ancient capital of Siam At its peak, Ayutthaya was said to be one of the most magnificent cities
Wat Pariwat aka Wat David Beckham
Wat Pariwat aka Wat David Beckham “Wat David Beckham, kap,” I said to the taxi driver. Without batting an eyelid
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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