This is PART 4 of a series of photos I put together to give you an impression of the great variety of landscapes and experiences Hong Kong has to offer.
You can read the introductory blog to this series, the second part, and the third part to get a better idea of what my vision of Hong Kong is all about.
I hope this collection of photos awakens memories/emotions of former travels you may have had in Asia or other, or simply gives you the desire to get out there and discover more of what the Earth has to offer.
Where's Waldo?
A view of the picturesque harbour in Cheung Chau island, a 40-minute to an hour ferry ride away from HK's city center. Fishing boats and small pleasure crafts can be observed from the waterfront promenade where cafes, seafood restaurants, and dried food stalls welcome all visitors to the island.
This bronze Buddha has had its fair share of @bellyrub's! According to a popular Chinese superstition and folklore, Budai was a jolly Buddhist monk who distributed goods to children. Admired for his happiness, plenitude, and wisdom of contentment, it is believed that rubbing his belly brings wealth, good luck, and prosperity.
A man covers his face to protect himself from the busy and polluted streets of Hong Kong. He is on his way to the park to "walk" his birds. See Part 2 of this series for more details on this intriguing tradition.
Something I often found myself doing in Hong Kong: looking upwards :)
View of Hong Kong's city center also called Central, with one of the few remaining Junk boat (or Sampan) sailing in the foreground. The photo is taken from the other side of Victoria Harbour - Kowloon side - where, every night, tourists gather to watch a Light and Sound show called "Symphony of Lights". Named the 'World's Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show' by Guinness World Records, it involves more than 40 buildings on both sides of the harbour and is, to me, a must-do on your first night in HK. They have added a very cool component to this experience by broadcasting the show's music and narration on the radio (easily used on any phone), thus giving people the opportunity to hang out at a restaurant terrace/bar, or find a secret spot away from all the tourists to enjoy the experience while sipping on a glass of wine :)
The sunlight piercing through the densely overgrown forest found on the upper parts of Hong Kong island. Bowen road (more like a path than a road) stretches over 4km from Mid-levels to Happy Valley - flat, paved, and shaded from the hot HK sun, with beautiful views of the urban jungle down below. One of my favourite Sunday city hikes.
Seafood restaurant famous for its spicy chilli crab, a Hong Kong specialty. The photos seen below the window are a common sight here - enticing walkers by displaying pictures of the chef/owner of the establishment posing alongside the rich and famous. I guess this works.
And some bamboo doodles to finish with. I still have no idea what is written... to my great despair :(
All photos in this post were taken with my CANON EOS 500D and Samsung Galaxy S4.
Please don't hesitate to leave comments, share ideas, upvote/resteem. I have lived/worked in multiple Asian countries for over 13 years and enjoy meeting other expats and locals, as well as tourists.
To check out some of my previous posts, click on the links below:
 Impressions of HONG KONG - Part 3 |  HONG KONG - through my lens |
|---|---|
 Impressions of HONG KONG 2 |  Autumn in Burgundy |
“Learning is not a race for information, it is a walk of discovery” - Jane Healy