Discovery of Hong Kong
After a nice swim in the Bride’s pool, we are starting the real hike in the Pat Sin Leng country park. It is known for its dizzying, rugged uplands… hopefully I didn’t know it before; Pat Sin Leng means Mountains of the 8 immortals! It is a symbol used...
With a very hot weather (around 35 degrees) and 90% of humidity, it becomes difficult to plan more hikes for summer. It was without counting on all the water hike opportunities we found in the New Territories. Direction the North East next to Wu Kau Tang...
On a beautiful Saturday afternoon, Sophie and I decided to do a short hike in the Tai Tam Country Park located in the south of the Hong Kong Island. It is also known as one of the biggest country park on the island so get ready to follow us! Whenever...
After going in safaris in South Africa, I was a bit disappointed by this park. Everything looks controlled and artificial; you are not allowed to go past the path. Also, the park is offering structures for birds watching, visitors are not respectful of...
Situated in the New Territories, the Hong Kong Wetland Park is worth a visit. It is a conservation and education facility, offering themed exhibition, a resource and visitor center and even a theater. Starting the tour with a bunch of screaming and running...
While you are visiting Ocean Park, we decided to go to the Giant Panda Habitat as I never saw in my life pandas. It could seem crazy but as far as I can remember, I was never in front of one of them in real life! It is a highly endangered animal as there...
Ocean Park is a marine theme park in Hong Kong and a major attraction for Chinese people and tourists - a bit like the “Parc Asterix” you know in France! There are the usual roller coasters and some animals’ exhibits as well. The park is divided into...
Macau is always offering various shows and as I needed to go outside of HK to validate my work permit, I chose to give it a quick try. Until middle of September 2011, the “fun ice world” exposition is held at the Venetian in Macau. This indoor exhibition...
The “House of Dancing Water” is a permanent show based at the City of dreams in Macao. The story is about a princess being held by a malicious queen and of course, some males come to rescue her… A classic for me, Xavier thought it was looking like the...