Frank shows his "Sunset in Hong Kong" short video

Frank uploads his "Sunset in Hong Kong" video

Frank the tour guide shares his new video about Hong Kong's sunset.

It is a good to see the nice sunset at the Western part of Hong Kong, like Lau Fau Shan, West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade and Tai O fishing village.

To watch the video, please browse Frank's new post.

Fully vaccinated Frank looks forward to showing Hong Kong's beautiful sunset to clients in his easy Hong Kong private night tour.

Sunset in Hong Kong video screenshot

Frank shows the disappeared scenes in Tai O

Frank shows Tai O's history through sharing its vanished scenes

Frank the tour guide shares the vanished scenes in Tai O to show readers the history of the fishing village.

Tai O sunset.

They are about the transportation, security, business and life of locals.

For the details, please read Frank's post at Easy Hong Kong Private Tour blog.

Frank shows Tai O's nice sunset to clients in his tour

Apart from Tai O's history, Frank shows Tai O's beautiful sunset to clients during his Lantau Big Buddha Tai O sunset private tour.

After having a walk at the Tai O Fishing Village, clients can take the local ferry ride to enjoy amazing sunset.   

Frank's six tips for an easy Tai O to Tung Chung sunset ferry ride

Frank offers six tips to travelers for an easy Tai O to Tung Chung sunset ferry ride

Frank the tour guide shares his 6 tips with travelers to have an easy Tai O to Tung Chung sunset ferry ride in his new post at Easy Hong Kong Private Tour blog.

Tai O to Tung Chung sunset ferry ride

Apart from preparing the cameras to take good photos for good view, travelers need to follow the ferry timetable, dodge the crowds, sit on the upper deck and check the weather.

Frank's sixth tip is taking his Lantau Tai O sunset private tour.

For details, please browse Frank's post

Travelers may read Frank's post to get the details about Frank's tips for the easy Tai O to Tung Chung sunset ferry ride. 

4 better alternatives for the Hong Kong must-go points

Hong Kong must-go points and the alternatives

Travel guide books and websites always recommend some must-go points to the individual travelers.  In this post, you can find the better alternatives.

Must-go: Man Mo Temple at Sheung WanBetter alternative: Lin Fa Kung Temple at Tai Hang

Man Mo Temple's incense coils for making wishes cause the temple to be too smoky. The smoke makes you 'cry' and cough.  

The half-octagonal shape Lin Fa Kung Temple is cleaner as it uses the electric lotus flower lamp.  You can also learn the history of Fire Dragon Parade at this temple for the Goddess of Mercy.

Must-go: Sky-100 Observation Deck at ICC buildingBetter alternative: The Peak, West Kowloon Waterfront Promenade and the highest bar in the ICC Building

The 175HKD ticket price for Sky-100 may be not reasonable.  The fixed windows cause reflection, which makes photo taking difficult.  

The traditional Victoria Peak or new West Kowloon Waterfront promenade are free of charge.  You can make 'one payment to get two enjoyments' (drink and view) at the highest bar in the World in the same ICC building. 

Must-go: Harbour cruise in the Victoria HarbourBetter alternative: Different public ferry rides

Harbour cruises sail around the Victoria harbour for about 2 hours.  After 15 minutes, you may feel boring.  

You can actually be a local to take public ferry rides to see more and learn more.  Like the North Point to Hung Hom Ferry ride, apart from the sea view, you can visit the seafood market at the North Point Pier and try the shopping and culinary options near Hung Hom Pier.

Must-go: Tai O Fishing Village on Lantau IslandBetter alternative: Sai Kung Fishing Village

Tai O's traffic is inconvenient.  The stream may have stench during low tide.  Some of you may not like the strong smell of the dried seafood.  The 'Venice in the East' may fall short of the reality.

Sai Kung Fishing Village is easily accessible from the city.  The reasonably priced fresh seafood at the 'Seafood Street' and beaches on the nearby Sharp Island with good water quality are waiting for you.

For private tour planning in Hong Kong, please contact Frank the tour guide.

You may consider the Sai Kung half day private tour, which brings you to the Sai Kung Fishing Village.

Five hidden gems on the Lantau Island

Five Lantau Island hidden gems for travelers

Apart from saying hello to the Big Buddha and Mickey Mouse, you can still find 5 out of common tourist track sightseeing points on the largest Lantau Island in Hong Kong......

Inspiration Lake

The free Inspiration Lake, which has a water fountain capable of shooting up to 18 meters in height, is Hong Kong's biggest artificial lake.  

Disney uses the water to irrigate its plants.  

Travelers may pay a reasonable price to ride bicycle around and have paddle-boating on the lake.  

It is a good place for the lovers and families to make some happy memories.

Pak Mong Village

You can see indigenous people's history and life at Pak Mong near the North Lantau Link Highway.  

In the past, most Lantau islanders relied on Pak Mong to travel to other places for works and businesses by boats, just like today's Mui Wo or Tung Chung.  

You can see two heritages at the remote Pak Mong: a small incinerator to burn the wastes and a guard tower to protect the people.

Tung Chung Fort

Lantau was infamous for its pirates lairs and opium smuggling in the past.  

The Qing Dynasty thus built the Tung Chung Fort in about 1830 to strengthen the defense.  

The (190 x 740)m fortress is a rare well-preserved military heritage in Hong Kong.  

You can still see the old cannons there.

Lou Han (Arhat) Temple   

Lou Han (Arhat) Temple is a good place to understand more about the Buddhism.  

In its Arhat Cave, you can see Buddha's students, 18 Arhats.

They have achieved enlightenment, but Buddha ordered them to stay in the world to help the people.  

They have different capabilities and wisdom.  

They propagate Buddhism through helping people, just like the Saints in the Western religions.

Chek Lap Kok New Village Tin Hau Temple

When government developed the new airport on the Chek Lap Kok Island, the indigenous people with their small temple, which was completely built by the granite, were moved to Lantau.  

The rebuilt temple can show you the popular local Goddess of the Seas (Tin Hau) belief, Hong Kong's old industry, masonry, and the masons' great works. 

If you want to get more details and have the private tour planning for the Lantau Island, please contact Frank the tour guide.

You may also consider the three well-designed and highly rated Lantau private car tour program...

Full day Hong Kong Lantau Island tour with Ngong Ping Cable Car ride

Half day Lantau Island Big Buddha tour with Ngong Ping Cable Car ride

Big Buddha Tai O sunset Lantau Island tour with Ngong Ping Cable Car ride

Four Major Fishing Villages in Hong Kong

Hong Kong's four major fishing villages

Apart from the skyscrapers, Hong Kong still has four major fishing villages...

-Aberdeen

Aberdeen is travelers' famous must-go point. 

Travelers can take sampan to see the fishermen, Jumbo Floating Restaurant and the most densely populated Island in the World, Ap Lei Chau.

For the details of the easy Hong Kong highlights tour with the included sampan ride at Aberdeen, please browse the tour webpage. 

-Shau Kei Wan

Fishermen supply seafood to the nearby wet market. 

The nice shopkeepers are willing to pose for you to take the photos. 

You can taste the famous fish ball noodle at the local tea cafes.

During the easy full day tour, you get the chance to visit Shau Kei Wan Food Market. For details, please browse the tour webpage.

-Tai O                                                               

After saying hello to the Big Buddha, travelers can go to Tai O. 

Apart from visiting the dried seafood market and tasting the local snacks, travelers may take the boat ride to see the 'Venice in the East', which has lots of stilt-houses.

During the easy Big Buddha and Tai O afternoon private tour, you can see the beautiful sunset at Tai O.

For details, please browse the tour webpage.

-Cheung Chau

The car-free island is famous for its 'Bun Festival'. 

You can ride bicycle to go to the Tung Wan Beach to enjoy sea view. 

You can walk to the God of Warrior Temple in March to see the Sakura. 

After a lot of exercise, you may have a good seafood dinner at the water front near the ferry pier.

For more details, please contact Frank the tour guide.

Rope Drawn Ferry to draw bridge, Tai O

Venice of the East, Tai O

Tai O is called the Venice of the East because of its stilt houses and fishing village culture. 

Tai O, fishermen and stilt houses

In the 1940s, there were 500-600 fishing boats anchored at Tai O.  

So it was one of the four biggest fishing villages in Hong Kong.  

Different from others, Most Tai O fishermen lived on the stilt-houses on the banks of the river. 

Rope-drawn ferry at Tai O in the past

Apart from using sampans to commute, people at Tai O used a rope-drawn ferry, which was powered by the hardworking ladies’ pulling actions, to cross the river.  

That interesting transportation was Tai O’s icon in the past.

New bridge and old ladies' retirement

In 1996, a new bridge offered a happy retirement life to the ladies.  

The free bridge also offered convenience to the public, although it caused the loss of an attractive tradition.

Today, YOU can still take the boat ride to see the fishing village and enjoy beautiful sunset at Tai O.

YOU may browse the webpage of easy and enjoyable Lantau Big Buddha and Tai O sunset private tour, which includes Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car ride, for details.

YOU may also contact Frank the tour guide for private tour planning.