Dapeng Ancient City
A 600-year-old fort near Shenzhen Dapeng Ancient CityA 600-year-old fort near Shenzhen I recently billeted myself at Dapeng Fortress, a
On the Trail of Two Monasteries
On the Trail of Two Monasteries Wo Keng Shan Road is a pleasant little thoroughfare, a country lane with greenery
The Garden of unfulfilled dreams
South Park Street Christian cemetery is an oasis of calm amidst the infernal cacophony of modern Kolkata. But it’s a spooky place, even in the middle of the day
Lau Fau Shan: Oysters by the Bay
Some fine restaurants too Lau Fau Shan: Oysters by the BaySome fine restaurants too One of the more bizarre sculptures
Outrageous architecture
Outrageous architecture The Grand Lisboa Hotel and Casino dominates the Macau skyline; it is visible from so many different locations
The Bridge to Macau
The world’s longest fixed sea crossing stretches from Hong Kong to Macau and Zhuhai The Bridge to Macau At 55
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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