And the fishermen, around whom life on this car-free island still revolves, unload catches or swap gossip. The cityscape of downtown Hong Kong may be just six miles away, but it feels a century apart.

Another bazaar of note is the Stanley Market. Occupying an old fishing village on the southern coast of Hong Kong Island, this marketplace boasts home decor, jewelry and colorful souvenirs.

Hong Kong can be divided into three geographical regions: Kowloon, Hong Kong Island, and the New Territories. It is hilly and mountainous except for the lowlands in the north. Hong Kong’s woodlands ...

Swinging from past to future – the evolution of Hong Kong play areas A hidden platform in Sheung Wan station For almost three decades, Sheung Wan station was the Island line’s last stop until ...

Another bazaar of note is the Stanley Market. Occupying an old fishing village on the southern coast of Hong Kong Island, this marketplace boasts home decor, jewelry and colorful souvenirs.

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