Tung Ping Chau 東平洲 25/09/2010

Today, I am not going to any shopping centers or restaurant, but I am going to have fun with the nature and camping at Tung Ping Chau Marine Park with my friends. Tung Ping Chau is the island on the northeastern water of Hong Kong. It is the fourth marine park in Hong Kong. Tung Ping Chau Marine Park has health and rich coastal ecosystem in Hong Kong. Also the park has the special and unique geological features. So, it become a good scenic spot and attracts many local and foreign visitors.

As there are only two ferry schedule for the passengers, so we toke the earlier ferry schedule to go to Tung Ping Chau. Along the ferry trip, we can see the beautiful sea view and breathe the fresh air.

The beautiful view along the ferry trip.

That's our destination - Tung Ping Chau. The shape of the island is very flat. That's why call Tung Ping Chau.

After getting off the ferry, there are few stores near the ferry dock. You can taste the delicious seafood and have a tea time with the beautiful sea view. If you want to stay one more day in Tung Ping Chau, but you don’t any preparation? Don’t worry! You can rent canvas bed for the night. It just cost $25 per person!!

Along the island, there are few attractive points for the visits to explore and take memorable photos as there are many peculiar rocks. The shape of the rock is formed by the long term wave and the such as Kang Lau Shek, Lan Kwo Shui and Lung Lok Shui.

After about 10 minus walk from the ferry dock, we arrived to the Kang Lau Shek. It’s really interesting place. The name of Kang Lau Shek is because there are two big squarish stones are stand out of the island. Looking it in far away, it seems there is two securities are standing and garrisoning the island.

After pass through Kang Lau Shek, the next scenic spot is Lan Kwo Shui. From the word of Lan Kwo Shui can you guess the how the meaning form? That is because the visitors can walk pass the area of Lan Kwo Shui only when on the ebb and the stones are emersed.

Then, welcome to the Lung Lok Shui. You can see there is a long stone, form the far ways, it seems a dragon is going to dive into sea.

In evening, what a beautiful seaset I have ever seen.

At night, here becomes a magical place, full of stars in the sky.

How to get there:

Unverisity Station--->Ma Liu Shiu Ferry Dock

By Bonnie Ko

Inspiration Lake 迪欣湖 3/10/2010

The Inspiration Lake has area of about 30 hectares. There is largest artificial lake in Hong Kong.

Moreover, Inspiration Lake has a lot of facilities, such as jogging trail, boat center and children playground etc.

Also, have an arboretum for visitors to admire the flower. The arboretum has more than 4,800 nos. of trees and 430,000 nos shrubs.

Feeling:

In Hong Kong, there is a magical land. On this magical land, there is famous and popular theme park Disneyland. But at this land also have an unknown park — Inspiration Lake.

In Inspiration Lake, there are without noisy and annoying. Everyone can take a rest in a premium yet relaxed environment.

I can feel air in the park is different than city. It’s really. You can go to there to try it. Although Inspiration Lake is highly sun exposure place, there is cool wind blowing from the lake.

I feel very comfortable when I walked along jogging trail emanating from boat center and extending around the lake. The park had planted a lot of flowers and trees. Moreover, there is featured with water cascade, water jets, aquatic plants and aesthetical edge.

I saw young couple taking wedding photography. I think they choose the right place, the place is very beautiful.

If you go to Disneyland, you must come here to enjoy the Nature

How to get there:

1)By walking within 15 minutes walking distance from the Disneyland Resort Station

2)Take bus(No. R8)to Inspiration Lake from Disneyland Resort Station or Lantau Link Toll Plaza.

Point to note:

1)Inspiration Lake will be close in someday, check the schedule from: nbsp;Hong Kong Disneyland

2)Inspiration Lake / Inspiration Lake Recreation Centre have a convenience shop, pick up a quick snack or drink, even get a roll of film. You can find everything you need for your recreational outing.

3)In true, Inspiration Lake / Inspiration Lake Recreation Centre are located at high sun exposure place. Visitors should bring along sunblock such as sun screen lotion, umbrellas or hats etc;

4)For return, if you want to back to Disneyland Resort Station, you must be careful. There are two stops in Inspiration Lake. One is back to Disneyland Resort Station, the other one is going to Lantau Link Toll Plaza.

   For the departures from the Lantau Link Toll Plaza towards the Disneyland Resort Station, the bus fare is $7, for the departures from the Inspiration Lake towards the Disneyland Resort Station, the bus fare is $3.

By Hei

   

Fung Ying Seen Koon 蓬瀛仙館 04/10/2010

Today we went to Fung Ying Seen Koon . It is one of the famous Taoism temple in Hong Kong. Fung Ying Seen Koon was moved from Guangzhou to Hong Kong for over 80 years. It had renovation few months ago and had added some modern facilities to convenience visitors. Also, the architectures inside the temple are very elegant and full of ancient Chinese characteristic. Visitor could take pictures inside. If you are interested in Taoism, you could pray to the joss inside the temple for good fortune. After prayed to the joss we donated some money in the charity box.

The stairs look long but it is very comfortable to walk along with those beautiful plants.

 There is a elevator for elderly or people that in need to get into the temple. It is a modern facilities that just built lately.

The older name of the temple have the meaning of  'move'. It means the temple was moved from Guangzhou to Hong Kong.

 

The Floor Plan is very clear.

  

Let's take some picture in this elegunt temple!



Don't forget to donate some money in the charity box.

Transportation

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  Take MTR East Rail Line→Fanling (Exit B) → Tunnel
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  Bus 273, 273A, 273D, 273S, 278X, 279X, 373A, 70K, 70X, 76K, A43, N270, N42A

Useful Link & Information

Fung Ying Seen Koon (Chinese) http://www.fysk.org/ 

BY Joanne

Sai Kung 西貢 01/10/2010

Today we come to Sai Kung! Sai Kung is the "Leisure Garden of Hong Kong", has long been one of the most beautiful place in Hong Kong. Whether you are a tourist or a local resident, Sai Kung, with a total area of 12,600 hectares, will offer you a wide range of enjoyable activities. You can experience the sublime beauty of country parks, indulge yourself in the excellence of seafood and sunbathe on beaches. I hope that "Travel in Sai Kung", with its detailed information on sea and land traveling routes, will help usher you into a trip of relaxation and rest.

This is the Sai Kung Pier, there are many ship connect to different islands in Sai Kung, or sometimes people waould like to lease a boat from here to hold a party.

You can see many peoples are congregate here! what are they looking for??

The answer is seafood!!! there are many fishmans selling the seafood here! peoples bargaining the prices and make a deal here!

There is a Sai Kung Geo-Heritage Information Center near the bus stop, it can give you more detail information to travel in Sai Kung, and it provide some tours for people to join it!

Near the pier there is Sai Kung Waterfront Promenade.  People may speand their free time here! it's design show the life-style of Hong Kong!

The market will mainly be selling food, drinks,and arts and crafts.

This area is very popular to those who enjoy kite flying, dog walking and also to those who want to enjoy a relaxing walk while appreciating the beautiful view of the mountains, islands and the sea front. Often, people
have picnics on the grass area. Many Sai Kung town residents and visitors alike are upset and angry by the destruction of this grass area along the waterfront promenade. The existence of these permanent stalls on the
grass area will ruin the beautiful open landscape we have come to enjoy.

you can enjoy this wonderful view when you walk along here!!!



There are many people and dogs, you can find there many different breeds of dogs and their master are very kind and willing to let you take photo with their puppies.  ^^

SO CUTE >U<

If you lucky sometime you can find this Hong Kong Traditional food - marrons glaces

keep walking you will been here, a beach!

there are many restaurant and a big size of  BBQ area, many people will come here BBQ with their friends and family

The night Scene of Sai Kung Peir^^

Public Transport:

                i.    Take the KMB route No.92 / No.96R (available on Sundays and public holidays only) or the green mini-bus route No.1A / No.1M plying between Choi Hung MTR station and Sai Kung Town;

              ii.    Take the KMB route No.92 / No.96R (available on Sundays and public holidays only) plying between Diamond Hill MTR station and Sai Kung Town;

            iii.    Take the KMB route No.299 in Shatin Central (New Town Plaza Terminus) to Sai Kung Town;

            iv.    Take the green mini-bus route No.101 in Hau Tak, Hang Hau MTR Station, to the terminus in Sai Kung Town;

              v.    Take the green mini-bus route No.1 in Telford Gardens, Kowloon Bay, to the terminus in Sai Kung Town;

            vi.    Take the green mini-bus route No.12 in Po Lam Public Transport Interchange (Metro City Phrase 2) to the terminus in Sai Kung;

      vii   Take the First Bus route No. 792M in Tiu Keng Leung MTR Station, to the terminus in Sai Kung Town.

BY AKIM