Unique Places in Hong Kong

These doors have been used in some time so Jay took it in his own hands to make sure the hinges weren't rusted, but hold up...there was no hinges these wood slats slid out across the gap. Would this hold out the intruder...the white man?

The only thing that first whisked me into 1st Class on the KTR train was the promise of wacky tabacky and Police Academy Box Set bootleg bought on the streets of Shanghai. I had plans of an easy chill in a neighborhood that even locals don't go. Due to its anti-proximity to Central and the more famous drinking areas, Fanling remains a sleepy suburb that will give a visitor a truely authentic look of how the Hong Kongers live. Walking the streets here quickly makes you forget all the westerners you were seeing 5 train stops back. We found a neighborhood encased in city walls. We entrde the front gate into a controlled maze of 3 ft wide dampened and dimmed gridways. Halls of spotty lighting highlighted clips that burned into my minds eye. Down to the left, a hunchback, to the right in the small window, a grotesquely large Chinese Shrek, bra-clad picking at a pock or scab and in passing, a woman with a Pizza Dough bubble spread across her forehead. You can't make this up.

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The Hongkong Disneyland, a dream world for everyone especially for children. I have been to there for many times because I work there.

Four main areas, the US Main Street, the Adventureland, the Fantasyland, and the Tomorrowland.

Each area has it's own attractions. For the US Main Street, mostly for shopping and food. You must try the egg tarts in the Bakery. They are delicious. If you forgot to bring the batteries for your camera, don't worry, just go to the Kodak shop.

Adventureland, you can tell from the name, it's full of mystery. The Lion King Show is one of the things you should do in the Adventureland. It's better to get the seat in the middle near the front, remember don't seat on the two sides, otherwise, you will miss a lot.

Fantasy Garden, which is inside the Fantasyland. A place for you to take photos with the Characters. Mickey, Minnie, Donald, Daisy, Chip and Dale... etc, you don't want to miss out, right? Besides, this is the best place for children, don't forget to watch the Golend Mickeys Show and the Philhar Magic.

Tomorrowland, do you like Buzz Light Year and Stitch? You will meet them for sure but remember Stitch is very naughty, be careful. For those who is going to enjoy an excitment, please go to the Space Mountain and take a ride. I'm sure you will enjoy it.

Peng Chau is one of the less populated outlying islands which is why it is still very quiet and a nice place to take a walk. The name literally means a "flat small island", though it is actually hilly like most Hong Kong islands.

People tend to go there for a walk or to eat at one of the many seafood restaurants. While there you might just want to walk through the village and see old style Chinese-fishing style community.

Like most small Hong Kong communities there are plenty of temples -- and being a fishing island it is no surprise to find a temple of Tin Hau. This one is built in 1792 so that's very old by Hong Kong standards.

Like Cheng Chau, there are no motor cars apart from small construction and emergency vehicles.

You can get there by ferry from Central District, or alternatively if you have been visiting Lantau or Cheung Chau then you can take the inter-island ferry from there to Peng Chau.

Ma Wan also called Kup Shui Mun Island which is located between Lantau Island and Tsing Yi Island.

Ma Wan is famous for the rapids and reefs at the Rapid Water Gate and the Unicorn Rock, which is a rock formation in the shape of a unicorn. A Tin Hau Temple is also built on this island. Water-sports enthusiasts should visit Ma Wan to enjoy the clean beaches that are superb for windsurfing and canoeing.

The kaido services are available from Sham Tseng pier in Kowloon.

Ap Chau (Duck Island) is a cluster of small islands situated between Starling Inlet and Crooked Harbour off the northeastern New Territories. All these islands inherited their names because of their unique shapes: Tai Ap Chau (Big Duck Island), Sai Ap Chau (Small Duck Island), and Ap Tan (Duck Egg). Not all of these islands are inhabited, only the biggest. The populations of the islands, mostly fishermen, are believers of Christianity.

All the islanders are part of the True Jesus Church congregation, a Protestant Sect whose headquarters is in Taiwan. Ap Chau is also a restricted area that can only be accessible through a local tour group. However, there are no restaurants on the island; it is better to prepare a food basket before venturing off to the island.

There used to be over 1000 inhabitants called the Tanka who were fishermen but most have moved over to cities in the United Kingdom.

Cape D' Aguilar is set in the southeastern corner of Hong Kong Island, this promontory is formed by Shek O Peak and D'Aguilar Peak. Shek O Peak in the north, with its famous Dragon's Back, is popular with hikers. D'Aguilar Peak in the south is a less trodden route with few visitors all year round.

Exposed to ocean swells on three sides, Cape D'Aguilar is sculpted into a unique work of art. Along the coast, there are many similar rock caves with rushes of seawater. Hikers like to call this coastal stretch Rocky River.

Cape D'Aguilar Lighthouse is one of the declared monuments of Hong Kong. It is also known as Hok Tsui Beacon.

Cape D' Aguilar is located in Shek O Country Park, HK Island.

My girlfriend (who lives here on expat) took us to a reflexology shop in Central. It looks like a hole in the wall, but it's very nice inside. And the masseuse gave us an incredible foot massage. Just be careful... little Asian women with very "sharp" knuckles... so it can be extremely painful. (they put their might into their work, unlike some spa resorts in the West where they barely try to massage you). These are LEGIT places that also offer backrubs, head massages, etc. But it's worth it... nothing finer than a great foot massage after walking the hills all day.