Hong Kong New Territories Sai Kung ~ China Travel
Pictures Seafood, Wong Shek Pier, Chinese Opera
I came to Hong Kong New Territories Sai Kung to have lunch near the Wong Shek Pier at the Chuen Kee Seafood Restaurant from Hong Kong,and the New Territories. After a touring around Victoria Peak and Stanley Market for a few days, and taking in a performance of Chinese opera, this day was my only 'free' day to take in the sights before catching my flight to Thailand the next morning.
On a day trip to see the Giant Buddha and Tai O village on Lantau Island, I took the MTR at Tung Chung station to meet our guide in Tsim Sha Tsui. With limited time, I opted for the most efficient way to cover a large area in the shortest possible time by locating a guide through the Hong Kong Tourism Board. If you are traveling to Hong Kong, see what hotels cost in Hong Kong China.
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Wong Shek Pier Sai Kung  This photo of the Wong Shek Pier on an early November Sunday afternoon shows the overcast and smog that hung heavy over the entire region.
Sunday is a busy day at this popular spot, since Sunday is often a day off work. As great fans of fresh foods and seafood, many locals come for its great dining and waterfront location. |
Chung Tai Seafood Restaurant  As I was walking along the restaurant strip from Chuen Kee to the pier, I stopped to take this photo of the outdoor dining area of the Chung Tai restaurant. What had caught my eye were the slipcovers on the chairs; these are the same style I have seen in Colombo, Sri Lanka and Toronto, Canada. For me, this is yet another example of how people have more similarities than differences. |
Seafood Tanks at Chuen Kee Restaurant  These tanks were brimmming with all manner of foods from the sea, and I took many photos of the colorful display they offered. Pumps and filters kept the tank water appealingly pristine. Our server took us to make our selections from the various tanks, then discussed with my guide how we would prefer to have them prepared. |
Closeup Fresh Seafood Chuen Kee  From my notes on our lunch meal:
Lobster Shell blue-gray in color, chopped into smaller pieces before being cooked and served in a clear, thick, gel-like broth. Being an East Coast lobster purist, this dish missed the mark for me.
Scallops with Vegetables Shell opened, top half removed and discarded, bottom shell and all contents cooked and served with glass noodles, finely minced garlic and dark soy sauce.
Shrimps Large, meaty, with much chewier flesh than those served in North America. |
Unique Homes New Territories  Not far from Sai Kung, towards Tai Po village past Hong Kong university, we passed that Hong Kong rarity, a single family home. As you can see in the photo, the colors are vibrant, and the style more Macau Portuguese than China. |
New Territories Apartments  In the same area as the single family home, above, we passed several condo-style low-rise buildings. This area attracts those looking for less-expensive real estate than in the city. Some residents work in this area, while others can easily commute by train. |
Hong Kong Heritage Museum On the way back to Tsim Sha Tsui, we stopped at the Hong Kong Heritage Museum near Sha Tin to see the current display of ceramic art. Each artist (there were about eight represented) created a version of table, chairs, place settings and decorations. (Multi-site passes to museums are available at the local Hong Kong tourism offices.) |
Ceramic Art exhibition at Hong Kong Heritage Museum  Another of the artists' creations at the museum. The building itself is fairly new, with many galleries.
For more information, go to Discover Hong Kong :: Heritage Museum. |
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