Through the Night

Through the Night

A trip to Hong Kong is never without taking in this sight. 

Side Road

Side Road

A ominously cloudy day at the Central district waterfront area. 

All Glass Everything

All Glass Everything

The iconic Bank of China tower amongst its peers at Central district's so-called finance triangle. 

Suspended Elevation

Suspended Elevation

The IFC Apple Store is the first of its kind on the Chinese continent. 

Go Up

Go Up

The Hong Kong Observation Wheel juxtaposed to the iconic IFC Tower. 

Lucky Ferris Wheel

Lucky Ferris Wheel

I bet the view up there is pretty spectacular, but the price of admission is a bit rich for my blood. 

Recreation

Recreation

All the active people out here on the weekends is a lovely sight. 

North Point Station

North Point Station

Empty subways are a joy whenever you travel through the city during business hours because the locals are hard at work. 

Replenish

Replenish

The main Hong Hong island has a Central Park of sorts and its called, succinctly, Hong Kong Park.  

Tetris Building

Tetris Building

On the walkway leading up to the architecturally provoking Central Government Offices building. 

Amongst the Tall Stuff

Amongst the Tall Stuff

Tamar Park: a park with an architectural vista. 

Elevation

Elevation

Look at all these people driving on the incorrect side of the road. Hilarious. 

Old Institutions

Old Institutions

A church and a bank: two old institutions clustered together. 

All Things Bright and Beautiful

All Things Bright and Beautiful

Amongst all the glass, steel, and concrete is a tropical paradise. 

Step by Step

Step by Step

An ornate set of stairs in Hong Kong Park. 

The Hill-climb

The Hill-climb

Caught a Lamborghini Huracan heading up the hill on the roadway towards Victoria Peak. 

Dripping with Glass

Dripping with Glass

For a city notorious of typhoons, HK doesn’t shy away from glass buildings.

Box Box Box

Box Box Box

I really want an Alphard van, but sadly Toyota doesn't sell it in the States. 

Connaught Road

Connaught Road

Night time is the best time in Hong Kong. The city truly comes alive. Simply wandering around taking in the lights and colors is something worthwhile. 

The Future

The Future

Chinese students go to school, early in the morning. 

Stacks on Stacks

Stacks on Stacks

The view outside of our AirBnb precisely showcases the sheer urban density of Hong Kong. 

Rain Avoidance

Rain Avoidance

When it rains and you can't go anywhere outside, people watching at malls can be a fun activity. 

Balcony Life

Balcony Life

Now that's a chill spot. 

새빨간, 네 입술...

새빨간, 네 입술...

Causeway Bay is the heart of shopping in Hong Kong. The fault lies with you if you can't find what you're looking for here. 

Everyday Hustle

Everyday Hustle

The Causeway Bay crowd on a weekday: imagine the chaos on a weekend. 

Apartment Therapy

Apartment Therapy

This is how you do creative painting of an apartment that would otherwise look just like any other. At the least it caught my attention enough to take a photo. 

Building Blocks

Building Blocks

The world famous Hysan Place mall in Causeway Bay. 

Blade Runner

Blade Runner

Encounter random alleys at night in Hong Kong and it’s like scenes out of Blade Runner.

Escalators

Escalators

Hong Kong’s Mid Levels escalators is not just for tourists: locals take it on their way home.

All of the Tail-lights

All of the Tail-lights

A taxi traffic jam with no way out. 

Taxi Meet

Taxi Meet

It's a windy road going up towards Victoria Peak. 

Paifang

Paifang

The famous Temple Street Night Market. Come here for food, come here for cheap Chinese made goods.

Young and Dangerous

Young and Dangerous

Those classic neon signs.

Temple Street

Temple Street

Obviously there aren't enough Hong Kong flags. 

Yau Tong

Yau Tong

Not at the heart of the city any more.

Sam Ka Tsuen

Sam Ka Tsuen

The lesser known (compared to Sai Kung) fishing village of Sam Ka Tseun. 

Village Life

Village Life

Enjoy the city from afar. 

Lei Yue Mun

Lei Yue Mun

Hong Kong isn’t all high-rise apartments and super density. Three quarters hour via subway from the main island and you can find stuff like this.

Exercise

Exercise

While minding a nearby food-stand, when there’s no customers (until we arrived) Ah-sohk likes to play some ball.

Koi Palace

Koi Palace

Is this the real Koi Palace? 

Promenade

Promenade

I can sit here all day long. 

Cross-section

Cross-section

Drive out of the city, away from the crowds.

They See Me Rollin...

They See Me Rollin...

A local's preferred mode of transport. 

Gardens with Gardens

Gardens with Gardens

Kowloon Walled City park: what was once poverty-level, super-dense housing on par with favelas in Brazil is now lush gardens and recreation spaces. 

Vertical Growth

Vertical Growth

The perks of being a wallflower. 

Walled Garden

Walled Garden

In Hong Kong one can never be too far away from high-rise apartment buildings. 

The Inspiration

The Inspiration

It's not too difficult to find a muse here. 

Have a Seat

Have a Seat

An excellent place to stop and take a break. 

Junk

Junk

The world-famous Chinese Junk boats on Victoria Harbor. 

Triangulation

Triangulation

I thought the triangular arches here made for an interesting shot, with an assist from the random pedestrian. 

500

500

I can't imagine there's a more perfect car for Hong Kong's tight and winding streets than the Fiat 500. 

Boardwalk

Boardwalk

The boardwalk at Stanley district of Hong Kong. 

Half Moon

Half Moon

Scenic boardwalk in Stanley district of Hong Kong, an alcove of a town nestled behind the mountains on the southeastern side. 

Find Your Beach

Find Your Beach

Saint Stephen's Beach in Stanley district of Hong Kong. 

Asian Style

Asian Style

This is how we do BBQ in Asia: sit around the fire holding the sticks over the flame, slowly cooking them to perfection. 

Solitude

Solitude

What are you thinking about? 

Seaside Hangs

Seaside Hangs

The Blake Pier at Stanley, a wonderful and shaded place to hang out and take in the sea. 

Overpass

Overpass

Walking back to the hotel. 

Central Park

Central Park

The Tin Shui Wai Park in Tin Shui Wai city in the New Territories of Hong Kong. 

Main Gate

Main Gate

The main gate of the famed Wong Tai Sin buddhist temple. 

Back Garden

Back Garden

Stunning garden pond area at the back of the Wong Tai Sin temple. 

Mong Kok

Mong Kok

Mong Kok district as we expected: a sea of people, and way too many shops and eateries. 

The Masses

The Masses

The night time Mong Kok shopping area is a must see. 

Pier View

Pier View

The main promenade in Tai O fishing town. 

Three Lanterns

Three Lanterns

Must of Tai O is built on stilts right on the water, earning it the moniker 'Venice of Hong Kong". 

Curbside

Curbside

Restaurants and teashops line the water way. 

Inbound

Inbound

Caught an inbound tourist coming back from a tour of various small islands. 

Stroll

Stroll

One of the best walks I had in Hong Kong. 

Kap Shui Mun Bridge

Kap Shui Mun Bridge

View of the Kap Shui Mun bridge, one of the longest cable-stay bridges in the world, from the Lantau visitor center.   

Hideaway

Hideaway

The great Tsing Ma bridge, one of the longest suspension bridges in the world. As seen from the Lantau visitor center. 

Skyline

Skyline

Head to the Tsim Sha Tusi waterfront after the sun goes down, and you'll be able to see this view everybody's raving about. 

Seaside Town

Seaside Town

A look at the quaint town of Shek O as we hiked on the Dragon's back trail. 

Downhill

Downhill

Taking the Central escalators up to Mid-levels. 

ICC

ICC

Taking the Kowloon ferry from Central to Kowloon crossing the Victoria harbor is a great way to sightsee. 

Ngong Ping

Ngong Ping

Enjoy a bit of tourist-trap shopping whilst heading towards the Giant Buddha statue. 

IFC

IFC

A glimpse of the iconic IFC tower whilst on the Central escalators. 

Hundred Steps

Hundred Steps

No, there isn't a alternate elevator. To see the Giant Buddha one must climb the hundred steps. 

Fishing Town

Fishing Town

You can see a flavor of old Macau once you get away from the Casinos. 

Lookout

Lookout

A must-visit for travelers to Hong Kong. 

The Ruins

The Ruins

The most famous landmark in Macau? Ruins of St. Paul. As you can see, good luck getting a selfie without other people in it. 

Protect

Protect

The entrance to the temple grounds that one must pass through before climbing the stairs to see the Giant Buddha. 

Museo de Macau

Museo de Macau

The Museum of Macau can be found once you go past the Ruins of St. Paul. 

Roman

Roman

Interesting to find Roman architecture in this building at the Mid-levels as we made our way up towards Victoria Peak. 

The Alley

The Alley

Due to insane urban density, side streets in Hong Kong are never dull. 

The Peak

The Peak

The view of the Hong Kong skyline from Victoria Peak. 

Density

Density

Hong Kong Island is literally tall buildings on top of tall buidlings. 

On His Platform

On His Platform

A look at the Giant Buddha from the Po Lin Monastery adjacent. 

Secret Garden

Secret Garden

Take a break when the climb up towards Victoria Peak gets a bit tiring. 

Departure

Departure

On the Kowloon ferry departing from Central pier. 

Framing

Framing

Hong Kong is so wonderful in the winter. 

Bustling

Bustling

The famous red taxi cabs of Hong Kong. 

Classic

Classic

On the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront looking towards the skyline on the island side. During the day it's much less dramatic than night time. 

Finance Triangle

Finance Triangle

This is where you'll find the finance bros ex-pats. 

Observation

Observation

The Central harbor-front, featuring the iconic IFC tower, and the ferris wheel. 

One of These Nights

One of These Nights

Bustling night-life underneath the Central escalators. 

LKF

LKF

At the world famous Lan Kwai Fong district. It's basically a few square blocks full of bars and nightclubs. 

Remember the Name

Remember the Name

You know exactly where you are. 

Beacon

Beacon

The ICC tower lit up at night like a beacon. One can find this view at the Sun Yat Sen memorial park in the Sai Ying Pun district. 

Nan Lian Gardens

Nan Lian Gardens

The main Pagoda and pond at the Nan Lian Gardens. Open for free to the public. 

The Path

The Path

The Nan Lian Gardens' design is inspired by traditional Chinese architecture dating back to the Tang dynasty period. 

Energy

Energy

Slowed the shutter just enough to capture the motion of the water wheel. 

Fill

Fill

A beautiful man-made pond at the Chi Lin Nunnery, which is right next to the Nan Lian Gardens. 

Square

Square

Chi Lin Nunnery's giant courtyard. 

Aberdeen Channel

Aberdeen Channel

The one seen in all the movies: the floating restaurant of Hong Kong. 

Patterns

Patterns

Hong Kong doesn't mess around when it comes to street markings at intersections. 

Wharf

Wharf

The fishing town of Sai Kung, an hour by public transport from Hong Kong Island. If you like seafood, this is where it's at. 

Boats Boats Boats

Boats Boats Boats

They aren't all that discerning when it comes to parking their boats around here. 

Western Flavor

Western Flavor

Surprised to find a street full of western-style cafes here in Sai Kung. 

Coup De Grace

Coup De Grace

This is the Hong Kong as advertised. What a view.