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South China Tigers Fixtures
Hong Kong News 

South China Tigers Fixtures

3rd March 20203rd March 2020 The Mango Road 0 Comments min read

South China Tigers Fixtures kick off Hong Kong rugby fans suffering withdrawal symptoms from the postponement of the annual sevens

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Salt, fish and the battle of Tai O Bay
Features Hong Kong 

Salt, fish and the battle of Tai O Bay

22nd February 202016th December 2020 The Mango Road 0 Comments Stories min read

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.

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Chek Lap Kok Airport, Hong Kong
Airports Hong Kong 

Chek Lap Kok Airport – Hong Kong

30th October 20197th January 2020 The Mango Road 0 Comments air_eat min read

Chek Lap Kok Airport is located on an island off the North side of Lantau Island. It was the last

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Hong Kong International Jazz Festival
Events Hong Kong 

Hong Kong Jazz Festival, 2019

17th September 20191st October 2019 The Mango Road 1 Comment min read

The Hong Kong international Jazz Festival will take place from September 22 to 27. The Event kicks off on the

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Hiking in Hong Kong: The Tai Tam West Catchwater
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Hiking in Hong Kong: The Tai Tam West Catchwater

16th September 20197th September 2020 The Mango Road 0 Comments Stories min read

A stroll along the Tai Tam West Catchwater and the southern shore of the Intermediate reservoir offers a lovely walk that doesn’t require any hill climbing

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Tai Tam reservoir systen from Violet hill
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Hiking in Hong Kong: Violet Hill and The Twins

6th August 20196th October 2020 The Mango Road 0 Comments Stories min read

“Violent Hill, I call it,” remarked a former colleague of mine. She didn’t say what she called The Twins, she doesn’t approve of strong language.

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Hiking in Hong Kong: Exploring the waterways of Tai Tam
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Hiking in Hong Kong: Exploring the waterways of Tai Tam

17th July 20197th January 2020 The Mango Road 2 Comments Stories min read

One of Hong Kong’s best-kept secrets is its network of hiking trails. For the visitor, though, these are not always easy to find. One of the easiest and prettiest

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