Nice acquainted quiet little town with a lot of small or tinny shops and restaurants and markets…read moreand temple. It's more of a fishing village with nice folks and the seafood foods are cheap and fresh. It's a perfect getaway from the big city. Very peaceful and lovely place to be.

It's clearly a tourist trap, but it was a good way to spend a few hours, especially if you're…read morealready making the trek to see Big Buddha. The village has some souvenir shops, some restaurants, and some "attractions". The souvenir shops were cool and probably had stuff that you couldn't find at other landmarks' souvenir shops. I only ate at the more traditional/localized restaurants like a tofu fa (sweet tofu pudding) shop and small stalls selling fish balls and shui mai. Skip the fish balls and shui mai if you see them at small stalls; they tasted so bad. Since I came here a bit after Chinese New Year, I got to see a wishing tree for the first time in person!

My second review in Hong Kong happens to be another establishment concerning history through the…read moreeyes of artists, this time with an emphasis on music, film, and literature. If you are familiar with any of Hong Kong's offerings over the years, a visit to the Hong Kong Heritage Museum is a must. To get there, ride the MTR to Che Kung Temple station and take Exit A. It was a rainy weekday in mid-May when I visited. Clear signages showed the path towards the museum, a large, somewhat imposing orange and red-bricked building. The exhibit I wanted to check out first was "Timeless Diva - Anita Mui" which showcased a collection of records from the famed songstress, a number of which were autographed. Other items on display included a selection of her concert outfits, magazine covers, and a rotation of video clips showing her singing prowess, quick-witted banter, and diverse acting chops. At one point, an announcement was made for the opportunity to watch a documentary on Sam Hui. It turned out to be a delightful, self-narrated autobiography of the man's childhood days playing around Diamond Hill, the Hui brother's comedic endeavors, and the inner workings of his mind when composing songs. Did you know the opening of "半斤八兩" was inspired by Eagles' "One of These Nights"? After the movie, the large exhibition of music and film was next door. One recorded conversation on display worth mentioning was a talk regarding the current state of Hong Kong pop compared to that of K-pop, our current generation's obsession. As for the other parts of the museum, the "Jin Yong Gallery" consisted of all the wuxia author's literary works readily available to pick up and read as well as beautiful illustrations of the characters. Naturally, Bruce Lee's exhibit was magnetic and powerful, which included personal photographs throughout his life as well as his teachings. There was also an emphasis on 3D models of his likeness for an immersive experience. Didn't really impress me too much, but I did appreciate the intent. There was a lot to explore and plenty I probably missed by lingering too long on select areas. I spent a whole afternoon here and would gladly do it again.

If you're into pop culture, this is the museum to visit!! Honestly HK has so many museums, each…read morewith its own flavor, but this museum features topics/themes that people are more familiar with such as HK's entertainment industry history, Bruce Lee, Jin Yong's popular martial art stories, Cantonese opera, and others. As a museum nerd, I was drawn by a visiting exhibition on ancient Chinese women and their daily life (as most history records focus on men). Although tucked in the northern New Territories in Sha Tin area, this museum is actually accessible by 3 different MTR stations and other minibus/buses. It was actually so much bigger than I thought! Loved how everything had great descriptions (in both Chinese and English). Tickets are pretty cheap and definitely worth it because I could easily spend 2-3 hours here!

Good ol' Mui Wo. I say this because when I first decided to move homes it was Mui Wo my girlfriend…read moreand I searched in. When we arrived we were struck by the amazing feeling that Mui Wo had actually frozen in time, it looked like it was stuck in some place a decade ago! We instantly fell in love with it from then and there. It's charm is not only associated with its back-in-time feel. It has a range of fantastic seafood restaurants along the water front and towards the beach, a handful of extremely tasty western restaurants and quirky, unique stores by the pier. Don't ask me what's behind the beach towards the mountains - mosquitos, spiders, and snakes? As well as a couple of hiking trails and waterfalls... probably...maybe? Now that I live here, by the pier, I eat out at least once a day (great for the taste buds, not so great for the wallet), feel less stressed, and do not miss the city life one bit. Ok, there are times when I miss a ferry by a minute and stomp around like an angry toddler cursing the infrequency of the timetable, or other times when I need to plan my entire day if I'm going to do more than one activity on 'the other side' (Hong Kong Island). But those occasions are few and far between. I'm not the only one who loves this little place. On weekends all the hikers, beach goers, and tourists stream off of ferries and buses to have a chilled out BBQ, visit one of the beaches down at Cheung Sha, or visit Tai O fishing village. Don't forget Lantau is the biggest of all of Hong Kong's islands and Mui Wo is a perfect place to start the Lantau adventure!

We saw this mall right across from our hotel and really loved it! There are two K11 malls in this…read morearea. One is K11 Musea, which is for luxury shopping. But this one, K11 Art Mall on Hanoi Road, is much more our style. It is very close to the MTR train station and stays open every day from 10:00 AM to 10:00 PM. The mall has 7 floors, 5 above ground and 2 below. It is not like a regular, boring mall. It mixes shopping with cool stuff everywhere. The stores are perfect for younger people. We saw a lot of local streetwear, cool pop-up markets, and unique designer clothes. They even have a Pop Mart store inside, which we loved! The food areas are great for a casual meal, and the whole place feels very new, modern, and clean. We had a great time here and highly recommend it!

Okay, wow--this place is absolute chaos, but in a fun way! We stopped by the Pop Mart here in…read moreKowloon to hunt down a Christmas present for our granddaughter, and I have never seen a store this packed. Apparently, everyone in Hong Kong is obsessed with "Labubu" right now? There were swarms of people specifically looking for those. I admit, I was a little overwhelmed at first because there are just too many choices. Wall-to-wall blind boxes, big figurines, and so many different collab characters I couldn't even keep track of. It took a minute to navigate through the crowd, but we finally picked out a really cute one for her (fingers crossed she doesn't have it yet!). If you're shopping for gifts, this is definitely the spot, just be prepared to squeeze through some serious crowds! Pros: Insane selection, super cute displays. Cons: You need sharp elbows to get to the shelves!

What's better than finding a museum to visit on a rainy day? Finding a FREE museum to visit!…read more The Hong Kong Museum of Art was the perfect place to escape the rain, with multiple floors of both permanent and rotating art exhibits. The museum contains a wide variety of styles, from modern art installations to 17th century Cantonese porcelain. Our favorite exhibit was the calligraphy display. Every room and floor had multiple staff members for security and to answer any questions. Once we had had our fill of the incredible pieces, we enjoyed the harbor views at the back of the building. Definitely worth your time when you're in HK!

The HK Museum of Art is one of the best museums to visit. It has a good size collection of classic…read moreand modern art. We especially loved the representation from local artist, amazing pieces capturing the history and richness of Hong Kong's past. The exhibits were well laid out and not overwhelming and offered a distinct and engaging experience. We also found out that the museums in HK are totally free thanks to an endowment. We would have paid for admissions tickets but it's really nice that they make art free for all. The next time you're in HK in the TST area, I highly recommend paying a stop at the Museum of Art.

This was a fun outing for us today. We live in Sheung Wan and decided to take the subway to the…read moreother side of Hong Kong island, putz around in Shau Kei Wan and go to Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence and then take the Tram/Ding Ding all the way back to get a great sight seeing tour of the city. The Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence is a short walk from the subway or the ding ding and easily posted on the pink directional signs on the street. Maybe 10-15 minute walk from either one. This area was once a stronghold fort and battery built by the British over a hundred years ago. It was a battlefield of a Japanese invasion in 1941 where many soldiers lost their lives. It is nice that it was preserved as a historical location to Hong Kong. When you arrive, you check in to an administrative building, pay the $10HKD entrance fee and take an elevator up eight floors where you are dumped then outside into the hill where the fort is actually located. Hang a right and explore all that and then when you leave, in lue of taking the elevator down, you can walk the entire length of the hill and see a whole lot more of the history of the fort. The museum and complex is a great place to roam and stroll outside and walk around and explore. The fort itself is preserved and is the actual museum building where historical installations and information is displayed. There is a lot of historical informaion to read If you have kids who need to run around, this is a great outside space for some running around. They also have like a kids corner/activity area inside up on the top floor that was packed with kids and families doing an activity of some sort. We enjoyed the wandering element to all that is outside and in the open. Trees, green, beautiful views, quiet, historical relics, fresh air. There a small cafe if you wanted to grab a snack or drink. Lots of outdoor benches and photo ops. Lots of military equipment, tanks, cannons on display. We enjoyed our day here. We enjoyed the grounds. The museum quality is OK, but the experience was great. They do have a gift shop, but it is really sub par.

This place is real far! After getting off the Shau Kei Wan stop on the Island line, it is about a…read more10-15 walk to the museum. The best exhibit here is the torpedo room but the other exhibits are informative. It is cool to see the original rooms/areas where all the history took place.

Stubbs Road Lookout has an awesome view of Hong Kong!…read more Our friend, Andrew, drove us there in his van! His wife drove a second van so that our group of ten could be together! This is a popular tourist attraction because it provides a wonderful view of Kowloon from Hong Kong Island!

Looking out into Hong Kong…read more.. It just one of many lookouts as our friend Andrew and Cindy took us on around Hong Kong Island and there are many areas that offers just absolutely stunning views overlooking Victoria Harbour and the cityscape. The one thing that did stand out is that this is actually a designated spot to take in all the view with a sign and map that details what exactly you're able to see (from Bank of China Tower to Kai Tak Cruise Terminal) is nice so that we know exactly what we're looking at and on this beautiful clear day it's so worth the visit and would totally recommend it as I noticed many hikers walking up and down the road and I can see why with stops like this makes it a heavenly spot to take in all the wonderful views. Thank you!

Great spot to see the city from high up. One section was blocked off for renovation, so we got…read morediscount price. Very clean and spacious. Information board shows what you are looking at. Overall great place for first time visitors.

In just one minute, the elevator rushes directly from the ground to the sky, experiencing 60…read moreseconds of ascending 100 floors at extreme speed. Standing on the Hong Kong Sky100 Observatory at an altitude of 393 meters, I think you will enjoy the overlook the panoramic view as much as I do. Be sure to come here during a crystal clear day, the cost for adult is HKD 200 / $25 approximately, and I think it's totally worth it. The tip for best time is coming before sunset, so you will enjoy both day and night views of Hong Kong Island and Victoria Harbour.