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Enter the Dragon Kiln
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Enter the Dragon Kiln

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A visit to the historic potteries of Shiwan Enter the Dragon KilnA visit to the historic potteries of Shiwan Standing

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High Times in Macau - bungy jump
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High Times in Macau

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Buffets and bungy jumps High Times in MacauBuffets, bungy jumps and more The Macau Tower Convention and Entertainment Centre is

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The Forbidden Zone
• Features • Hong Kong 

The Forbidden Zone

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Exploring the once-closed area between Hong Kong and the mainland The forbidden zoneExploring the once-closed area between Hong Kong and

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From Serpent to Sea World
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From Serpent to Sea World

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From Serpent to Sea World Shekou means snake’s mouth. A name conferred on it, probably because it was at the

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Baccarat, Bordellos and Bakeries

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And other interesting finds in the maze of old Macau Baccarat, Bordellos and BakeriesAnd other interesting finds in the maze

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That Riviera Touch, Zhuhai Opera House and De Yue Fang Seafood Restaurant
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That Riviera Touch

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A taste of Zhuhai’s past, and a wander through the present That Riviera TouchA taste of Zhuhai’s past, and a

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Dapeng Ancient City

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A 600-year-old fort near Shenzhen Dapeng Ancient CityA 600-year-old fort near Shenzhen I recently billeted myself at Dapeng Fortress, a

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Incense coils at a Chinese temple in Macau. . #mac Incense coils at a Chinese temple in Macau.
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The chrysanthemums, among many others, are in bloo The chrysanthemums, among many others, are in bloom at the Wun Chuen Sin Koon Taoist Temple in Hong Kong’s New Territories.
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I took this shot many years ago one foggy morning I took this shot many years ago one foggy morning on the Dieng Plateau in Central Java. Back then there were only two rather simple hotels. Early mornings were always wonderfully misty and mysterious but the sun would shine before lunch. In the afternoons it rained heavily.
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Petronas Towers and the Kuala Lumpur skyline. . . Petronas Towers and the Kuala Lumpur skyline.
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The Trấn Quốc Pagoda in Hanoi was originally built The Trấn Quốc Pagoda in Hanoi was originally built between 544-548 CE during the reign of Emperor Lý Nam Đế on the banks of the Yellow River. It was moved to Hồ Tây (West Lake) in 1615, due to erosion on the river bank, and underwent major renovations again in 1815.
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The pagoda forms part of the Trấn Quốc Temple which holds the ashes of venerable monks.
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Gunung Sumbing a 3,371 metre volcano in Central Ja Gunung Sumbing a 3,371 metre volcano in Central Java. Although the volcano is still active the only recorded eruptions date from 1730.
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This, I believe, is a light-vented or Chinese bulb This, I believe, is a light-vented or Chinese bulbul (Pycnonotus sinensis). Most of the year they prefer to stay up in the forest feeding on bugs and berries. But since those delicacies are scarce at this time of year they are not above slumming it down on my balcony in return for a handout of leftover rice.

This one was on the lamp post opposite, waiting for me to go inside so it could have its breakfast and squabble with the red-whiskered bulbuls and sparrows.
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Thamel district, Kathmandu. A warren of small shop Thamel district, Kathmandu. A warren of small shops selling everything from hippy couture to mountain treks as well as massage, balms and oils to soothe aching, post-trek, feet.

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Plaster mouldings and decorated screen doors at th Plaster mouldings and decorated screen doors at the Lik Wing Tong Study Hall in in Hong Kong's New Territories.
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Another shot of the Tengger Highlands in East Java Another shot of the Tengger Highlands in East Java where villages cling to narrow ridges whilst vegetables, growing in the rich volcanic soils, tumble down the sides.
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One of Java's best known attractions, Mt Bromo, is nearby but most people just come to see the sunrise over the crater and leave again before breakfast. But it is a great place to chill out in the cool mountain air for a few days.
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Overlooking Stonecutters Bridge with the Hong Kong Overlooking Stonecutters Bridge with the Hong Kong island skyline in the distance.

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Young boy ruffling some feathers in Kathmandu's Du Young boy ruffling some feathers in Kathmandu's Durbar Square, Nepal.
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South Gate, Dapeng Ancient City, near Shenzhen, Ch South Gate, Dapeng Ancient City, near Shenzhen, China
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Graham Street, Hong Kong . . . #central #alley #gr Graham Street, Hong Kong
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I made the epic journey from Pui O to Ping Che the I made the epic journey from Pui O to Ping Che the other day, one remote corner of Hong Kong to another. It involved three separate MTR trains sandwiched between two bus rides to cover a distance of about 75 kilometres and took a bit less than two hours. It was worth the effort for Wan Chuen Sin Koon, a Taoist monastery at Ping Che, is perhaps one of the prettiest in Hong Kong.
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It belongs to the Chunyang Taoist sect, a branch of the Quanzhen school, which was founded in the mid-nineteenth century on Xiqiao Mountain near Nanhai City, Guangdong. It moved to Hong Kong in 1944 but the current premises have no historical significance. The land was acquired in 1975 and used as a religious retreat but it wasn’t until 2000 that construction got underway in earnest.
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The monastery buildings are set in spacious grounds with lotus ponds and chrysanthemum gardens, though neither will be in bloom until late Summer or early Autumn when exhibitions of the latter are held. Also in the grounds is a large stele that contains the full text of Laozi's Tao Te Ching.
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Wan Chuen Sin Koon is also famous for its excellent vegetarian lunches served between 12.00 and 14.00. Portions are generous and tables fill up fast so get there early.
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The Great Mosque of Central Java, Semarang. . . . The Great Mosque of Central Java, Semarang.
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Mt Kangchenjunga, the third-highest mountain in th Mt Kangchenjunga, the third-highest mountain in the world at 8,586 m (28,169 ft), appears to be floating on a cloud
The little rural hamlet of Muk Wu is dwarfed by th The little rural hamlet of Muk Wu is dwarfed by the towers of Shenzhen. Between them, though not visible, is the river that separates the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region from the rest of China.
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Muk Wu used to be in what was known as the closed area, a stretch of land that was set up in the 1950s, firstly to prevent gun smuggling during the Korean War, but was later expanded to stem the tide of illegal border crossings. Previously only residents and their families were allowed in but the restrictions have since been rolled back so that now only the river banks and border crossing areas are closed.
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My latest project is now available in bookshops ac My latest project is now available in bookshops across Hong Kong.

Unlike most guidebooks on Hong Kong, this one delves deep into a region that is often ignored yet is replete with ancient monuments and temples, picturesque monasteries, abandoned villages and a network of excellent, well-maintained hiking trails.

Most of the attractions are free or very inexpensive and can be easily accessed using Hong Kong’s excellent public transport systems, details of which are included.
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The Bombay Saloon is actually in Kurseong, West Be The Bombay Saloon is actually in Kurseong, West Bengal.
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Water buffalo. . . . #waterbuffalo #buffalo #herd Water buffalo.
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A tourist browses colourful silk lampshades in Hoi A tourist browses colourful silk lampshades in Hoi An, Vietnam
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Wat Phanan Choeng Worawihan, Ayutthaya, Thailand. Wat Phanan Choeng Worawihan, Ayutthaya, Thailand. The 19-metre-high Buddha statue, known as Luang Pho Tho, dates back to 1334 although it has been renovated numerous times since then.
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The throne hall at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, The throne hall at the Royal Palace in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Its official name is Preah Barom Reacheaveang Chaktomuk Serey Mongkol and was built between 1866 and 1870 after the capital was relocated to Phnom Penh and, except during the Khmer Rouge period, has been the residence of Khmer monarchs ever since.
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Well before breakfast there was a tremendous pound Well before breakfast there was a tremendous pounding of drums and clashing of cymbals as a pride of lion dancers came prowling the village, chasing out bad spirits and bestowing luck and prosperity on our little community. I saw the last two but I'm sure there were at least another two before I even made it out of bed. Kung Hei Fat Choi; Happy and prosperous Year of the Dragon to all.
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Passing through a small town in Krabi, southern Th Passing through a small town in Krabi, southern Thailand.
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