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WanderingSnow is a storytelling-based lifestyle blog based in New York City run by Ellie Z. The name is derived from a combination of her interest in wandering discoveries through travel and food with her Chinese name Xue, which means snow.
Resident of New York City, Southern girl at heart, and Chinese roots in origin, this is a glimpse of her journey through the turns and corner of her late 20s onward!
Follow 2 bus route by boarding at Shun Tak, next to the Hong Kong Sheung Wan Ferry Terminal. The bus routes in Hong Kong are so extensive and diverse, including operators like city bus; this particular route, operated by new world bus goes from Sheng Wan to Sai Wan Ho on Hong Kong Island.
Amazing hong kong bike routes exist in the New Territories and one of my favorites is the scenic Bike Ride from Shatin to Taipo and Taipo to Tai Mei Tuk. One of the most scenic hong kong bicycle routes, this pathway is also a family friendly outdoor activities to a wonderful way to spend a day outdoors.
Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir, like many of Hong Kong's reservoirs is a great location for hiking. How to go to Tai Tam Reservoir: bus or taxi. Bus 14 from Sai Wan Ho MTR station towards Stanley. Get off at Tai Tam Reservoir North Stop. Tai Tam Tuk Reservoir Dam.
Hidden gem in the Chung Hom Kok, located on the southwest of Hong Kong Island. Get off at Chung Hom Kok Beach either by taxi or #40 minibus, and walk south towards Chung Hom Kok Park, which is about 1.8km one way. The hike is relatively flat and manageable if you are looking to get it movin’ but not struggle or have a heat stroke in this hot humid summer weather!
Oakes Day Lillies Farm was such a breathtaking property. The blooming day lilies in their variation of gold, orange, maroon like rays of the setting sun splashed across the young crips greenery of the rolling hills. The farm also featured a small pond; next to it a large willow tree that draped its veins, blowing so gently across the summer breeze. Far back behind the sun flower fields sits a freshly painted white farm house that overlooks the entire property. Complimented by the cotton candy like clouds plopped against the crisp blue skies truly portrays the farm to such of an Impressionist painting.
Waterfall Bay Park in the southwest corner of Hong Kong Island is a local hidden gem. Near Cyberport Hong Kong, it's the perfect place for a leisure walk and afternoon. Waterfall Bay Park Hong Kong. Waterfall Bay Park Pok Fu Lam.
Foshan, home to multiple kungfu masters, is just about 35km away from it’s mega neighbor, Guangzhou. The highspeed train from foshan to hong kong or vice versa is only about an hour. In fact, it's easier to get off at the Guangzhou South station.
Shing Mun Reservoir, like many of Hong Kong reservoirs, are great hiking locations. The Shing Mun Reservoir Hike is one of the most memorable ones because the place is full of wild monkeys!
hong kong flower market, goldfish market, and bird market hong kong are all within walking distance from each other in the Mongkok & Prince Edward area. The goldfish market in hong kong is about a 2 block street where you can find all types of goldfish, turtles, aquamarine pets and the equipment and fodder needed.
choi hung estate is known for its instagrammable basketball court. However, its location next to kwun tong makes it also worth your time to visit the chi lin nunnery and kwun tong promenade. If you are down for a walk, the entire 6km enjoyable walk can take you from kwun tong mtr.
Zhaoqing located in Guangdong Province China is easily accessible as a hong kong day trip or hong kong weekend trip. Licha Village also known as Bagua Village is definitely worth exploring when visiting Zhaoqing.
A must visit in Hong Kong is the tai o fishing village and big buddha on lantau island. Also known as the tian tan buddha or big buddha in hong kong its grandiose and serene surroundings of po lin monastery with majestic views are unbeatable. tai o village, sometimes dubbed as the venice of hong kong where the houses are constructed on wooden stilts are uniquely to the landscape of lantau island.
Xiamen, a beautiful coastal town on China's southern coast was one of the first major cities I visited as a little girl. Unfortunately, the beginning of our trip to Xiamen was also the beginning stages of the global pandemic...usually vibrant, the city was a ghost town and there was no xiamen nightlife during our stay. COVID-19 China. Covid-19 Quarantine. Covid China.
Zhaoqing is a historical and beautiful hidden gem in Guangdong Province China. Easily accessible as a day trip from hong kong (yay for hong kong day trips and hong kong weekend trips!) It's a highly recommended must-visit!
Shenzhen, a bustling capital of tech and innovation in China has gone through numerous transformation throughout the past 3 decades. For Chinese New Year, we took a train from hong kong to check out what shenzhen china is all about - including its cat cafes!
Zhaoqing, a hidden gem of china is an absolute stunner! On this weekend trip from hong kong, we visited the dinghu mountain, among many others in Zhaoqing Guangdong Province
Guangzhou, a bustling metropolis of historical significance located in China is an incredible destination for a day trip from hong kong. The guangzhou weather is similar to that of hong kong and guangzhou to hong kong train (and vice versa) is easily accessible and takes less than an hour. Top Guangzhou attractions include...
saikung is a wonderful seaside town in new territories with its sai kung pier that offers numerous day trips and watersports options. things to do in sai kung or near its proximity includes sharp island. Points of interest on Sharp Island include sharp island hike, sharp island beach
sai wan swimming shed is one of the most instagrammable favorites among visitors and locals alike. A little difficult to find, this guide navigates through how to get to sai wan swimming shed and its various photography locations.
Stanley beach and it's relaxing stanely promenade is one of the popular beach spots in Hong Kong. However, its nearby neighbor is much less crowded and equally nice! St Stephen's Beach just a short walk away from Stanley Beach Hong Kong is a better option if you want to avoid crowds, especially from stanley main beach.
