Tung Po Kitchen opened in 1992, back when the cooked food centre did not even have air conditioning installed. Industrial fans hang from the white-til ... More
Tung Po Kitchen opened in 1992, back when the cooked food centre did not even have air conditioning installed. Industrial fans hang from the white-tiled walls, covered by old movie posters from a bygone era.
Tung Po’s different from most restaurants located inside cooked food centers and wet markets, popular among locals in search of no-frills cheap but delicious eats,the restaurant’s energetic owner Robby Cheung.
Wearing an apron and a pair of white wellington boots with tops scissored into zig-zag shapes, Cheung is often seen doing the splits, drinking, dancing and taking selfies with customers.
Saikung Peninsula is famous for its scenic fishing village and hiking trails. The famous tourist attractions in this area are the seafood market and S ... More
Saikung Peninsula is famous for its scenic fishing village and hiking trails. The famous tourist attractions in this area are the seafood market and Saikung village, which is crowded with outdoor restaurants along the coast. Another attraction is a trail that crosses two parks in a crosshairs. Walking along this trail, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the High Island Reservoir and volcanic rock pillars.
Cheung Chau is an island 10 kilometres southwest of Hong Kong Island. It is nicknamed the 'dumbbell island (啞鈴島)' due to its shape. It has been inhabi ... More
Cheung Chau is an island 10 kilometres southwest of Hong Kong Island. It is nicknamed the 'dumbbell island (啞鈴島)' due to its shape. It has been inhabited for longer than most other places in Hong Kong, and had a population of 22,740 as of 2011. Administratively, it is part of the Islands District.
Sights
Temples:
Pak Tai Temple – one of the oldest temples in Hong Kong. The temple was built in 1783. It was demolished and completely rebuilt in 1989. In front of the temple, there are 4 pairs of guarding lions. Before the altar are statues of two generals, "Thousand Miles Eye" (千里眼) and "Favourable Wind Ear" (順風耳), who together are traditionally said to be able to hear and see everything
Four temples dedicated to Tin Hau
Hung Shing Temple - Built in 1993, it is managed by the Chinese Temples Committee.
Kwan Kung Chung Yi Ting - a traditional temple built in 1973, dedicated to the god of justice Kwan Tai
Kwun Yam Temple (觀音廟) ,Shui Yuet Temple (水月宮) , Chi Kung (子宮) near Kwun Yam Wan beach - Built before 1840, and dedicated to Guanyin (Kwun Yam), it gave its name to the nearby bay Kwun Yam Wan.
Others:
Tung Wan and Kwun Yam Wan beaches
Rock carvings located near Tung Wan Beach were reported by geologists in 1970, and are declared monuments of Hong Kong.[7][8] This 3000-year-old rock carving is located on the east of the island, immediately below the Warwick Hotel. It consists of two groups of similar carved lines surrounding small depressions.
Cheung Po Tsai Cave, alleged to be the hiding place of Cheung Po Tsai, a 19th-century pirate
Cheung Chau Mini Great Wall, a hiking trail
Sea food restaurants
Bun festival (May)