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Junk trips to Hong Kong islands
Hong Kong junk trips aren't always short jollies; then can be adventures to areas with outstanding coastal scenery.
Hong Kong Geopark (香港地質公園)
The Hong Kong Global Geopark comprises eight sites in eastern HK.
Dangerous Snakes in Hong Kong
A review of the DANGEROUS SNAKES in Hong Kong.
Tai O to Tung Chung along Tung O Ancient Trail, Lantau
There's a fairly long but easy coastal walk between Tai O and Tung Chung on Lantau, Hong Kong: the Tung O Ancient Trail.
Proposal for Specialised Tour Guide Licence in Hong Kong
Here’s something I wrote recently, at request of Coalition for Sustainable Tourism. Came after some years railing against batty local regulations, that mean officially can’t accept freelance tour guides in Hong Kong. A Proposal for Fostering Ecotourism in Hong Kong,…
Sparrows the scapegoats for H5N1 in chicken farm
Why is it microbiologists seem so ignorant of evolution and so forth? Too many seem to treat viruses as chemicals, not lifeforms subject to evolution. Ah, isn’t ignorance bliss, especially when you’re an “expert”. Today’s (6 Jan 2009) South China…
Sai Kung Peninsula
The beautiful Sai Kung Peninsula (西貢半島) is larger than Hong Kong Island.
Sharp Island (橋咀洲) near Sai Kung
Sharp Island and its neighbours are most popular for swimming at beaches, and snorkelling over coral.
Clear Water Bay Peninsula
The hilly Clear Water Bay Peninsula lies between Kowloon and Sai Kung.
Hong Kong map
Map with links to Hong Kong Outdoors articles on places and trails.