Hong Kong Off The Beaten Path Tips by Rodan44

Tai Mo Shan Country Park New Territories Review

If you've had enough of the hustle and bustle of the city, this is where you can go to get back to nature. At 958 meters, Tai Mo Shan is the highest mountain in Hong Kong. The surrounding area is a Country Park, which covers an area of 1,440 hectares. It is located in the New Territories north of the city. There are several hiking trails and picnic sites available.

My wife and I took a day tour of the New Territories and this was one of the stops. We went in November so it was quite cool, which we found very refreshing being that we live in the repressive heat of Singapore. Definitely a side of Hong Kong that we did not expect to see!

Phone: 2477 4896

Yuen Yuen Institute Temples Review

On a day-tour of the New Territories, we visited the Yuen Yuen Institute, which is a temple complex that combines all three of the major religions practised by the Chinese: Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism. All structures are done in classic Chinese style, and the impressive central pagoda is a replica of the famed Temple of Heaven in Beijing. Other notable sights are a bronze statue of Confucius, a bonsai garden, and a temple containing 60 deity statues, one for each year in the Chinese 60-year cycle. The institute also shelters three of Hong Kong's largest "Precious Buddha" statues.

Alight at Tsuen Wan MTR Station, take No. 81 Public Light Bus located at Shiu Wo Street to Lo Wai Village.
Free Admission. Open daily 9am-5pm

Other Contact: commx@yuenyuen.org.hk

Phone: 2492 2220

Website: http://www.yuenyuen.org.hk/