Hong Kong: Lion Rock

Right in the heart of Mong Kok, I followed the google maps directions on how to go to Lion Rock.

Early morning, before the traffic jam and people. 

Lion Rock (Chinese: 獅子山), or less formally Lion Rock Hill, is a mountain in Hong Kong. It is located between Kowloon Tong of Kowloon and Tai Wai of the New Territories, and is 495 metres high. The peak consists of granite covered sparsely by shrubs.
Lion Rock is noted for its shape: its resemblance to a crouching lion is most striking from the Choi Hung and San Po Kong areas in East Kowloon. A trail winds its way up the forested hillside to the top, culminating atop the "lion's head". The trail can be followed across the profile of the lion, eventually linking up with the MacLehose Trail. The rock provides a view of the city and Hong Kong Island in the distance. The entire mountain is located within Lion Rock Country Park in Hung Mui Kuk, Tai Wai and is made passable by vehicles by Lion Rock Tunnel, which connects Kowloon Tong and Tai Wai.
Lion Rock is near another famous rock structure, the Amah Rock. A road in Kowloon City is named Lion Rock Road (獅子石道).-wiki

Hong Kong: Cheung Chau Island MIni Great Wall

If you like to see a more relaxed side of Hong Kong, then a trip to the nearby islands is a must.

For this walk, I followed google maps from Mong Kok. It is reliable and will help you get around without a guide. Just make sure you bring a power bank to last the day. 

On the path from IFC Mall to Star Ferry Pier

Star Ferry Pier 

 On board the ferry to Cheung Chau. Approx. 1 hour. 

The Mini Great Wall or Little Great Wall is a hiking trail on Cheung Chau, an island of Hong Kong.
Constructed in 1997 by the Home Affairs Department, it is a part of the Cheung Chau Family Trail. The whole trail is about 850 metres long, locating at the back of Kwun Yam Beach and on the headland of Chi Ma Hang, southeast of Cheung Chau. The name “Mini Great Wall” is given from the line of granite railings which looks similar to the Great Wall of China. The trail passes by a variety of specially-shaped rocks including the Loaf Rock, the Rock of Ringing Bell, the Eagle Rock, Fa Peng Rock, Human Head Rock, Rock of the Skull, Yuk Saai Shek, and Tortoise Rock.- wiki.

 Veiw of the beach from the trail leading to Little Great Wall. The barrier you see in the water is the designated swimming area.

Love Locks

Located at the center of Cheung Chau which is near the Cheung Chau Ferry Pier. It is a wooden house with iron fence which allows people to hang locks with wishes written on it.

 Instant photobooth printing from your phone.

A short walk from Love Locks, you will arrive at the Tung Wan Beach where Lee Lai-shan (or ‘Shan Shan’ as she is affectionately known locally) brought back Hong Kong’s first Olympic gold medal from the Atlanta Games in 1996.

The Rock Carving on Cheung Chau is a declared monument of Hong Kong. Discovered in 1970, it is a rock carving with ancient graphics written on it and is protected with a glass cage.

The sand in Cheung Chau. Almost like really small pebbles for an aquarium. 

Teenage campers walking to nearby camps located in the Island.

Fire Flapper a.k.a Beaters found all around the area to help put out bush fires during summer. 

The Mini Great Wall or Little Great Wall is a hiking trail on Cheung Chau, an island of Hong Kong.
Constructed in 1997 by the Home Affairs Department, it is a part of the Cheung Chau Family Trail. The whole trail is about 850 metres long, locating at the back of Kwun Yam Beach and on the headland of Chi Ma Hang, southeast of Cheung Chau. The name “Mini Great Wall” is given from the line of granite railings which looks similar to the Great Wall of China. The trail passes by a variety of specially-shaped rocks including the Loaf Rock, the Rock of Ringing Bell, the Eagle Rock, Fa Peng Rock, Human Head Rock, Rock of the Skull, Yuk Saai Shek, and Tortoise Rock.- wiki.

 

 I stayed another 30 minutes to relax some more before heading back.

Dried fish. Tasty when fried.

Going back to Central is convenient because there is a regular ferry schedule.

Central > Cheung Chau	Cheung Chau > Central
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