Friday, January 15, 2010

澳門 Macao

Macau (Macao) 澳門, was colonized by the Portuguese in 1557. It was returned to Chinese rule in 1999 after an agreement has been reached between the two parties.
Macao, so called the Las Vegas of the East. It's just an hour away from neighboring Hong Kong by TurboJet ferry 噴射飛航 service.
Pick the winner........

In the past few years Las Vegas style casinos have mushroomed and a visit to those casino is an enjoyable time for the whole family.



Alternatively, the culinary experience is must for those with a gourmet liking.









The famous pork chop bun can be found almost at every corner of Macau. But one of a better one, can be found at this shop. Across the street from the Macau Jockey Club,





Lime juice
Tasty pork chop bun...yummy !!!!

Sunday, January 10, 2010

大澳 (Tai O), 香港離島 (Hong Kong)

Tai O (大澳) is a fishing village on the western side of Lantau Island in Hong Kong.

Rare example of a Chinese stilt-house community, this is home to the Tanka people, a community of fisherfolk who have built their homes on stilts above the tidal flats for generations because they do not feel safe on land.


Their enchanting world is an amateur photographer's paradise. Interestingly, a new manually-operated drawbridge spans the narrow creek that divides the town. The village is accessible by an hour-long bus ride from Mui Wo and Tung Chung. The place is famous for its seafood (sun dried), Shrimp paste (虾酱), Salted Fish.


One can book a local tour to this place via various Tour Agencies. One of them, China Travel Service (香港中國旅行社)



SiFu making Cha Kou (茶果)
Lunch at one of the restaurants will definitely consists seafood and some variety. If you joint the Tai O tour, most likely, lunch will be included.






The well known Shrimp paste (虾酱) and abundant of dried seafood including sun dried salted egg yorks can be found at various stores lining the alley of Tai O.