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solopes Says: It was a pity that we went there under the rain: the central beach is small, calm and attractive, but the surroundings have many alternatives, and the water must be warm enough to convince even Fernanda. A good lunch and a quick visit was all that we could have. Maybe next...
solopes Says: It's a must in Hong Kong, but I must confess that it didn't convince me too much. I'm not a good buyer, but our team's expert (Fernanda) didn't get so excited as I expected. OK, it's maybe a good place to buy, but I have a market at my door each Sunday...
Willettsworld Says: There are around 60 Tin Hau temples in Hong Kong and this one is located in Stanley. Tin Hau, also known as Mazu, was born in Meizhou Island, Fujian, China in 960 A.D. and became an excellent swimmer. She wore red garments while standing on the shore to guide fishing boats...
Willettsworld Says: The Old Police Station in Stanley was built in 1859 and is the oldest remaining police station in Hong Kong. The British Army, during the early years of the colonial era, used the station from time to time in conjunction with the police because of its strategic position as...
Willettsworld Says: The Hong Kong Maritime Museum is housed in part of the Murray House in Stanley on the southern side of Hong Kong Island. The museum illustrates how China, Asia and the West have contributed through the ages to the development of boats, ships, maritime exploration and trade,...
Willettsworld Says: Blake Pier is located in Stanley but it was originally located in Central but was moved to its present position in 2006 and opened to the public on July 31st 2007. It was named after Sir Henry Arthur Blake (1840-1918) who was the 12th governor of Hong Kong between 1898 and...
Willettsworld Says: Murray House was built in 1844 and is the oldest surviving public building in Hong Kong. It is located in Stanley on the southern side of Hong Kong Island but hasn't always been on the site as it was moved there from its original site in Central in 1998 after being...
Willettsworld Says: Stanley Market is a street market in Stanley on the southern side of Hong Kong Island. The street is a typical example of a traditional old open-air market in Hong Kong and has since become a major tourist attraction, well known for its bargains. Many of the stalls or shops...
The one and only market in Stanley
vividvivian Says: no matter if you are local / tourist, Stanley market is always a spot to go. various item from souvenirs like t-shirt with "HONG KONG" imprinted to local items like bags, shoes, etc. sometimes you can bargain with the staff, try your luck! With air condition inside the...
Model of former location of Murray House
vividvivian Says: this model is now on the G/F inside Murray House which tell us the story of this building.
vividvivian Says: Murray House is one of the historical building in Hong Kong. it was a marine building in Admiralty. Due to reclamation work, Murray House has to tear down with number on each stone for future re-construction. Couple years ago, Murray House was back and now standing in...
Restaurants by promenade: Western and Asian food
Willettsworld Says: Along the promenade in Stanley are around half-a-dozen or so restaurants selling western food such as pizza's, sandwiches, steaks, salads etc and Asian food such as Thai and Cantonese dishes. Seafood figures highly on the menu as well plus there's a British pub that also...
vividvivian Says: it was a horror restaurant with Dracula's feel like design called Igor, but now it changes into a restuarant like what you can find anywhere, but to me, it makes me feel like i am coming back home
Willettsworld Says: This small shopping mall in Stanley, was opened in 2001 and includes shops, banks, restaurants and a community theatre.
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it was a horror restaurant with Dracula's feel like design called Igor, but now it changes into a restuarant like what you can find anywhere, but to me, it...
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Stanley is located on a peninsula on the south-eastern coast of Hong Kong Island, east of Repulse Bay and is a beautiful, small scenic place to visit to get away from the hustle and bustle of the...
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I was surprised for not finding Stanley in VT. I had to learn that the Chinese name of the place is Chek Chue. But the surprise remains when I find that only a couple of VTers have posted here....
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Why Stanely in Chinese is Chek Chue??
Why is it called Red pillar? it's becuase long time ago there were some trees and turned red. People look at the trees and they looked like red pillars. that is what Stanley is called...
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