https://www.stevedrice.net/ 2026-04-25T23:50:06+00:00 https://www.stevedrice.net/ https://www.stevedrice.net/_media/wiki/dokuwiki.svg text/html 2023-04-30T18:22:01+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.stevedrice.net/travel/asia/hongkong/aberdeen Aberdeen [View of Aberdeen from the Peak] Aberdeen is an area on Hong Kong Island to the south-west of The Peak. Ocean Park [Main Entrance] On the south side of the island between Repulse Bay and Aberdeen Ocean Park is a Chinese theme park featuring a number of good roller coasters and other rides as well as various ocean life exhibits (all included in the price of the admission). It is easiest to access the park via a public bus operating by CityBus but there are car parks here also. The… text/html 2023-04-30T18:22:01+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.stevedrice.net/travel/asia/hongkong/hongkong Hong Kong Island [Harbour Road] Many people believe that Hong Kong consists of only an island -- Hong Kong Island -- but this is not the case with many outlying islands and a large area of main land (including the New Territories). The island is the business heart of Hong Kong with a number of banks but also a number of interesting tourist activities. text/html 2023-04-30T18:22:01+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.stevedrice.net/travel/asia/hongkong/introduction Hong Kong [Hong Kong from the Peak] Hong Kong has always been called a city but it is, however, a region composed of a number of different regions and smaller towns. Many people visit Hong Kong and yet fail to visit more than one or two of these regions preferring, instead, to stay in the central area shopping and sleeping in their large western hotels. This is unfortunate as there is much to see and a lot of humanity to experience text/html 2023-04-30T18:22:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.stevedrice.net/travel/asia/hongkong/kowloon Kowloon [Kowloon at Night] Kowloon is the southern-most reach of the mainland in Hong Kong surrounded to the south, east and west by the harbour. Kowloon (the name meaning “Nine Dragons” in Cantonese) is the heart of the REAL Hong Kong -- Where real people live and work. text/html 2023-04-30T18:22:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.stevedrice.net/travel/asia/hongkong/lantau Lantau Island Many people may not even be aware that when they arrive in Hong Kong by plane at the Hong Kong International Airport the airport is actually located on Lantau Island. [Lantau from the Airport (SW)] Tai O [Main Waterway] Tai O is a small fishing village located on the far west of the island which is well worth a visit. There are no vehicles in the village itself and it is very interesting to walk through the market stalls along the small river and cross across the river to the… text/html 2020-05-08T22:48:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.stevedrice.net/travel/asia/hongkong/midlevels Mid-Levels The Mid-Level area on Hong Kong Island is an area just up from Central and is generally accessed via the Mid-Levels Escalator. [Mid-Levels] Dr Sun Yat-Sen Museum [The Museum] The Dr Sun Yat-Sen Museum is a new museum devoted to the famous man. A bit heavy on the propaganda but interesting nonetheless. Accessible via a short walk from the Mid-Levels Escalator just off Caine Road. text/html 2015-10-02T20:09:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.stevedrice.net/travel/asia/hongkong/nt New Territories [Hong Kong/China Border] The New Territories is the mainland part of Hong Kong north of Kowloon. It is becoming more and more populated as Hong Kong grows. [Tin Hau Festival in the New Territories] Getting to the area generally is either by car, bus or KCR (Kowloon-Canton Railway). The area is generally known for pleasant scenery and a good place to settle that is a respectable distance from the city. text/html 2023-04-30T18:22:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.stevedrice.net/travel/asia/hongkong/peak The Peak [Hong Kong at Night from the Peak] The Peak area is typically accessed using the Peak Tram available from the station in Central near Hong Kong Park on Hong Kong Island. [The Peak Tram] [Peak Tram Station] [The Peak Shopping] The tram disgorges passengers in an area of shopping complexes (including the former Peak Café The Peak Lookout restaurant -- highly recommended, see my review text/html 2023-04-30T18:22:02+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.stevedrice.net/travel/asia/hongkong/repulse Repulse Bay [View from Above] Repulse Bay is on the south side of Hong Kong Island and is a tourist Mecca with a rather large beach...Very close to Ocean Park and Aberdeen and Stanley. [The Beach (SW)] [Resorts] Change facilities (free) are available near the beach. Bus transport from Central is available with the #6 bus going over the top of the island and the #6A/#6X bus goes through the Aberdeen tunnel. text/html 2015-10-02T20:09:47+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.stevedrice.net/travel/asia/hongkong/sidebar * Hong Kong Areas * Aberdeen * Cheung Chau Island * Hong Kong Island * Kowloon * Lantau Island * Mid-Levels * New Territories * The Peak * Repulse Bay * Stanley General * Hong Kong Journal * Hong Kong/Australia Journal * Japan/China Journal 2007 * Hong Kong and Singapore Journal 2013 text/html 2020-05-08T20:55:37+00:00 Anonymous (anonymous@undisclosed.example.com) https://www.stevedrice.net/travel/asia/hongkong/stanley Stanley [Market Entrance] Stanley is a small town on the south side of Hong Kong Island just east of Repulse Bay that is well known for it's market (Hong Kong Stanley Market) which sells clothing and souvenirs but there is also a small seafront area with several restaurants. [Stanley Beach] Stanley can be reached from Central on