Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre

The 8th Ani-Com Hong Kong and 3rd Hong Kong Game Fair. It was my first anime fair: packed and crowded with obsessed fans all dressed up in their favourite character's costume.

~ Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre

Tai Fu Tai Mansion

It was very romantic and nostalgic: a shadow of a golden era long gone by.

~ Tai Fu Tai Mansion

Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees

...people would write down their wishes on incense paper, tie it to an orange and throw them on to the branches of these gigantic banyan trees.

~ Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees

Lung Yeuk Tau Heritage Trail

The trail supposedly runs through almost a dozen centuries old villages, five of which are enclosed within stout walls for safety reasons. Although these houses were on the ground floor, they appeared to be quite cramped. And yet, there was a strong sense of the family unit in a very close community. Such is the Tang clan.

~ Lung Yeuk Tau Heritage Trail

Fung Ying Seen Koon

A very beautiful Taoist temple complex situated on a hill overlooking the town of Fanling.

~ Fung Ying Seen Koon

Tsuen Wan town centre

There she stood. In deep contemplation of the choices spread out before her. A single insignificant spending entity amidst the many connected shopping centres.

~ Tsuen Wan town centre

Hong Kong Baptist Convention Primary School

Stop right there. That should teach them a lesson. Don't mention it. It was nothing. I'd love to! In fact, I'm heading there too.

~ Hong Kong Baptist Convention Primary School

Lei Yue Mun Seafood Bazaar

The idea was to choose what you wanted to eat and how much of it, haggle for a reasonable price and decide how you wanted it prepared. It was all very exciting indeed.

~ Lei Yue Mun Seafood Bazaar

Ping Shan Heritage Trail

Saw some children playing catch and badminton as well as toddlers riding their tricycles in front of the Tang Ancestral Hall.

~ Ping Shan Heritage Trail

Cheung Chau Island

In the light of the setting sun, the view of the island laid out before us was simply spectacular!

~ Cheung Chau Island

Aberdeen

Ended up walking the entire length of the Aberdeen Promenade which runs along Aberdeen Harbour. The harbour - protected by Ap Lei Chau - isn't very interesting with its many fishing vessels anchored in its calm waters while sampans ferry people to and from Ap Lei Chau. Nonetheless, the walk was rather enjoyable in a relaxing way - watching people doing tai chi, acknowledging people jogging by and just soaking in the peaceful environment.

~ Aberdeen

Ocean Park

So I had just spent the entire day at Ocean Park with Cath, Kaja and Zen...rides that we deemed worthy: the Raging River, the Mine Train, the Abyss and the Dragon.

~ Ocean Park

Golden Bauhinia Square

Up close, the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Square is absolutely enormous despite its stunted height when compared to the likes of 2IFC. The Forever Blooming Bauhinia sculpture is quite impressive as it glistens in the glow of the setting sun although I was expecting something more. Nonetheless, the gorgeous view of Victoria Harbour as it is set ablaze more than makes up for it.

~ Golden Bauhinia Square

Bank of China Tower

With only 70 floors and the observation deck on the 43rd floor, it's not as tall as 2IFC. And smaller windows generally make it rather unimpressive.

~ Bank of China Tower

Western Market

Encroached upon one side by a busy highway, this nondescript Edwardian-style building is deserted to say the least. It could've been the items on sale - mostly arts and crafts as well as souvenirs and collectibles - or it could've simply been the wrong time.

~ Western Market

King's College Old Boy's Association Primary School No. 2

...also because of the strong bond we have between us...This feeling is quite mutual: I've tried to help him steer clear of trouble while he's been very protective of me. Something which I feel very touched with.

~ King's College Old Boy's Association Primary School No. 2

Two International Finance Centre

...from where I'm standing, the view of Hong Kong Island's skyscrapers overlooking Victoria Harbour in the light of the setting sun is absolutely stunning!

~ Two International Finance Centre

Clock Tower

It was a brilliant display of the Hong Kong experience in the form of breathtaking pictures projected on a water curtain.

~ Clock Tower

Statue Square

In front of the Legislative Council Building, it's quite a busy place due to its location at the centre of Hong Kong's financial hub. Encroached upon by three office buildings, people walk through it every second of the day to get to work or go home via the MTR or ferry at the nearby pier. Some also sit by the refreshing fountains in a futile attempt to escape the hustle and bustle of the city.

~ Statue Square

Mid-Levels Escalator

From the very top at Conduit Road all the way down to its very bottom at Central Market, it gives one a very good cross-sectional view of Hong Kong Island with its gradual transition from its mountainous region to its coastal region. Behind the facade of new beautiful commercial buildings lining its coast lie old and ugly residential flats.

~ Mid-Levels Escalator