An abandoned Hakka mansion in Yuen Long
An abandoned Hakka mansion in Yuen Long It is called Pun Uk which means mansion of the Puns. It was
The Jungle Line
A train ride into Malaysia’s interior The Jungle LineA train ride into Malaysia’s interior In 1938 a new passenger service
Bagan bike trials
I like bicycles. Pedalling around Asia’s historic sites in an unhurried manner, stopping when I want and lingering for as long as I like is by far the best way to enjoy them.
War, subterfuge and a nice cup of tea
Tea arrived in the UK in the early seventeenth century but it had a slow start. It was very expensive and was marketed primarily for its medicinal properties.
Salt, fish and the battle of Tai O Bay
Tagged with the rather grand epithet, the Venice of Hong Kong, Tai O, in the southwest of Lantau island, has become something of a tourist attraction in recent years.
Pigeons, raised and braised
The evolution and preparation of Zhongshan’s favourite delicacy Pigeons, raised and braisedThe evolution and preparation of Zhongshan’s favourite delicacy I
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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