Long boasted as the largest single floored library in Asia, any City U student would know we are…read moretalking about "Lai gei". This is the main library for City University and granted it is actually quite a big place. I haven't tried it but I would guess that walking from one end to the other end of the library would take you a good five minutes. There is ample space for revision (some are doing that) and sleeping (most people are doing that). Back in the day you were able to borrow computers but I guess that won't be too much of a an issue now with so many devices available personally. The library does boast one of the biggest collection of law books in Hong Kong (granted it was one of the only law schools in HK outside of HKU) and it did for a while provide a source for information for students and practitioners alike. The reserved and semi-reserved sections are well enforced and books are rarely out of reach. there are cases where books are "misplaced" with a motive but I guess the librarians are pretty good at organizing things. There are some rooms where you can view DVDs and other multimedia items- but I haven't tried that in the past. Joking aside, I do think that for such a "new" university to be equipped with such a well stocked library to be a god-send for the university. Indeed it did provide room for students to study, to meet and a proper location to conduct scholarly activities. I will always thank it for being a good location to finish any last minute coursework given its proximity to my LT. I know this place isn't somewhere that everyone could go but I would urge you to use it more if you could because you won't know how good it is until you leave.

Ping Shan Library is one of the few rare cases of government public libraries that has a strong…read moresense in spatial design and material use, a nicely executed design scheme from the Architectural Services Department. Really hope there could be more of such quality public libraries around Hong Kong, just like those in Scandinavia, to encourage reading culture and rid ourselves of the cultural dessert image of HK. Being the second largest public library in Hong Kong (the largest is the Central Library in Tai Hang), it is 7 storeys high, full of books and audio visual materials for lending or using inside the library. The special thing about this library, as opposed to other inward-focused libraries in Hong Kong, is that it has many outdoor reading areas and atrium spaces with high headroom. The books are organized around a central staircase winding around an atrium. You'd feel as if you are walking outdoors with all the sunlight filtering in, and it makes the place so much more pleasant. Small terraces and outdoor decks are scattered around the building, so you can opt read outdoors after you borrowed a book (pity too little seating in these outdoor areas, otherwise they'd be much better utilized). There are also indoors pocket spaces here and there with upholstered seating where you can curl in and indulge in a book. Material-wise, it opted for a more rustic texture and cool color tone, such as wood, rusted copper, dark coloured tiles and metal claddings, to induce a vintage yet modern look and feel to the building, so that it can blend in more smoothly with the Traditional Chinese palette in the buildings at the nearby Ping Shan Cutural Walk. Usually cool tones are not used in communal government buildings in HK, but the Ping Shan library prooves as a successful case that such a 'cool' building can also be much liked by local citizens, as shown by how crowded the place is on a daily basis.

This is a must see in Hong Kong. Whether you are in the area to dine in little Thailand or not, it…read moreis well worth the trip to visit this exhibit. There is a ton of history. It was truly a memorable experience for those who have read or learn about the history of the Kowloon wall.

The first time I visited Hong Kong I had never heard of this place, despite all of the Hong Kong…read morefilms that I had watched. However, after watching an awful lot of youtube I ended up discovering this notorious place. However, it no longer exists, and it has been turned into a park. Despite that, there are a number exhibits, including a model, on the former slum. It is quite a nice a peaceful park though.

This is a special place to all CU people, alumni, students, staff alike…read more This is also a place of deep emotional attachment to i believe all who have studies in CUHK. Located just in front of the university library, this is more than mere a sculpture. Rumors have it that whoever dares to pass thru the arch of the sculpture, he or she shall never graduate from the university unless he or she rolls down the steep flight of stairs next to chinese culture research center. I am not sure how true the rumor is, but i rarely see people date to pass through the arch. It is also a place for big events to take place. In the university dance community, during the first semester there will be joint-U mass dance; dance teams of different universities will flock to this part of CU for a show. The statue serves as a backdrop to witness the show. While in the past it was actually the place for student to hold forums to discuss political issues, a place for different opinions to voice out. It is also a place to gather and to unite the students as an entity to represent themselves in critical times. As an alumni, this is a place where I feel proud of; for it is a symbol of the students in CU has a deep tradition in playing an active role and standing firm on their own grounds. CU is a place not only to gain knowledge, it is also a nurture ground for social responsibilities.

The temple has a mid autumn festival of lights while we are visiting this week. They were giving…read moreout free lighted flower lanterns to all visitors on this night of the 2026 mid autumn festival. They have the entire grounds decorated in gorgeous colorful lights.

I come by to pray and wish for good fortune during lunar new year. This temple is located in Wong…read moreTai Sin, and it is located next to the MTR station (B2 exit). It was super crowded, but it was organized that there is only one way in, and one way out. There are a lot of different section that was set up, so I stopped by each station to pay respect and pray for my wishes. Staff were friendly and available to help when needed. This temple is not only for praying, but it is also a symbol of the traditional Chinese culture. I would say this is one of the must visit spot in Hong Kong.

This is one of the most popular ways of getting to Shenzhen. Reason being is that you are the…read moreclosest to one of the big shopping/entertainment districts in Shenzhen itself. Also if you're taking the MTR east line rather than driving across, you might find this border crossing a lot easier than the Lok Ma Chau one.

In most hongkongers' eyes they don't need to get a car, "we are living in a tiny city and is too…read moreconvenient to take MTR or buses." True, be honest, I spent quite a lot to take care a car, especially the parking fee is so heavy in Hong Kong, and I don't drive every day. However, once you find a place where your car can bring you easily, everything is worth. There is a cool place in Tsing Yi you can have a perfect view to two of the most stunning bridges in our city, where is hard to go without your own car. Drive yourself and park in Lantau Link visitor center, the carpark is always empty and nobody pay the parking fee. Follow the instruction to walk to visitor centre, then you can see the entrance of viewing platform is just few meters away from the door. This platform is a free public area in the top of Tsing Yi, and after you walk upstairs around ten minutes you can have almost 180 degree to view the whole Tsing Ma Bridge and Ting Kau Bridge. You can easily spot Ma Wan and Lantau Isalnd following Tsing Ma Bridge, and can take a look to Ting Kau and Sham Tseng from Ting Kau Bridge. The platform is a beautiful place to relax and capture sunset pictures, and of course, to view the fireworks (if there is any) at night. You can stay there as long as you wish, enjoy the beautiful lookout to the bridges, harbor and the islands. I've been here several times and there is always no one, feel like my private rooftop and that's probably a main reason why I love going so much.