2014年8月25日 星期一

Nature& Outdoor@HK- Ng Tung Chai Waterfalls






Ng Tung Chai Waterfalls 【梧桐寨瀑布】(Ng Tung Chai Buk Bo)

The best known and largest waterfall in Hong Kong, located at Tai Mo Shan- the city's highest peak. The fall consists of 4 main waterfalls at different altitude: from Bottom fall at 250m > Middle fall at 285m > Main fall at 410m  > Scatter fall at 465m .

A 5.5km return walk will lead you to see the wonder of these 4 falls, to appreciate how each of them showing off at their own amphitheater. The path is straightforward and direction signs are available, just to aware that big steps and a little bit of climbing are required. 









Foodies@HK- Eggette

Given the name as Food Heaven, Hong Kong offers you Dim Sum, fresh seafood at restaurants, stir-fry dishes at Dai Pai Dong, fine dinning at Michelin restaurants, and not to forget the "Street food snacks " at street food store.

Ta-ta! Here introducing you Eggette【雞蛋仔】(Gai Daan Jai). 
The most popular local Street food snack. This sweet tasting puff shaped waffle is made from egg, flour, sugar, and evaporated milk; cooked in a special puff shaped frying pan and heated. 


【雞蛋仔】can be found in almost every street food store at every suburb. Price ranges from HK$6-15.





A tasty & perfect【雞蛋仔】should be filled & fluffy inside. 




【雞蛋仔】used to be made and sold by street hawkers on their wooden trolley in the old days. Due to the issue of hygiene & licensing, food selling street hawker can rarely been found nowadays. 


Culture & Folk @ HK- The commonly worshiped God - Guan Gung




The statue of this red-faced warrior with a long lush beard shouldn't be something new to you if you're a fan of Hong Kong's TV or movie. He’s an actual historical person who lived during the the Han Dynasty, serving the warlord Liu Bei, well-known for his bravery, strength, and loyalty. His name is Guan Yu, commonly called 【關公】(Guan Gung) in Hong Kong. 

【關公】is commonly worshiped among Hong Kong communities, statues and shrines of him can be easily found in restaurants, shops, police stations, temples (even those are not dedicated to his name), and (but) also secret triad societies. He is the Chinese every-god; a symbol of everything from loyalty, protection to wealth. 

When you visit Hong Kong next time, spot for him around or visit 

Kwan Kung Pavilion @ Kwun Yam Wan Road, Cheung Chau

or 

The Man Mo Temple @124-126 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan



2014年8月24日 星期日

Nature & Outdoor @ HK - The outdoor 14 stations of the cross

Managed by the Trappist Monastery, this outdoor 14 stations of the cross is set on a scenic hiking trail which leads from Discovery Bay to Mui Wo on the Lantau Island.
The first station is set at the bottom of a path, each cross hanging on the tree represents 1 station of the cross. Follow the trail up-slope, you will find all the 14 stations and the Trappist Monastery- a peaceful and sacred place where you can see how West & the East meet in architecture. 


  

2014年8月23日 星期六

Foodies @Hk - Breakfast A?

Foodies@ Hong Kong

Ordinary breakfast to kick start your day @ HK  Breakfast 【早餐】[Jo Chaan]

- Macaroni in soup with ham 【火腿通粉】[For Tui Tung Fun] 

-Scrambled egg & toast 【炒蛋多士】 [Chaau Daan Dor Si] 

-Hot milk tea 【熱奶茶】 [Yit Nai Cha] 

These 3 items come together and become a perfect "Set breakfast A" 【早餐A】 .

Available at most of the local tea restaurant 【茶餐廳】[Cha Chaan Teng]  Price ranges from HK$22-40 .