Just across the border from Hong Kong, Shenzhen isn’t usually a destination people consider spending much time in. But if you do find yourself here and have some time to spare here are 3 Shenzhen attractions to check out, in addition to any shopping of...
Ten things that would have made traveling to China a lot easier on my first trip. It can be exciting discovering them on your own, or it can be a big headache. So hopefully my frustrations will make things just a little easier for you. Here are ten...
I squint my eyes trying to get the sensation of flying, or perhaps rappelling. It’s been over a year since I’ve rappelled from a height like this, and never from a building. I’m inside the Hopewell Center Observation Elevator, a free gut wrenching...
Ghosts of Yim Tin Tsai Once home to a thriving Salt Industry Yim Tin Tsai Island is now mostly abandoned with some fascinating neglected buildings slowly decaying, being taken back to the earth by the inevitable hand of nature. The island...
A glance around Hong Kong and you might notice odd holes in the middle of its skyscrapers. An unusual and unique feature of this city. Why build gaps into a building in a city with some of the highest real estate prices in the world? The answer lies in dragons...
When you picture Hong Kong this view is perhaps the most common. It’s certainly the most accessible view from any of the mountains surrounding the city, as you can take a tram or bus to the top and walk along the path surrounding “The Peak” (What the...
