Traveling Rockhopper

Cyprus, as the Republic of Cyprus is a member of the European Union and uses the euro.

Welcome in August.
This month all my blog is going to be about island Cyprus.
However, I will not cover this time the northern part of the country, the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, that Northern Cyprus acts like a separate country, however, technically it’s an occupied by Turks part of the Cyprus.
In August, I’ll show you pictures from the Republic of Cyprus and Akrotiri and Dhekelia (will explain later what it is).

Today, I’m showing you the last picture from Hong Kong.
I hoped you liked my travel impressions this month.
I have very good memories from Hong Kong and like the islands a lot; I wouldn’t mind to go there again. 🙂

On Lantau Island, you’ll find a large bronze Buddha. The statue is 34 meters high and is located outdoor.

On Lantau Island you can take about 6 km cable car ride. 🙂

Lantau is the largest island in Hong Kong. You’ll find there busy places like the airport and Disneyland, as well as nice mountains, beaches, fishing village or monasteries.
Definitely, worth visiting.

Smoking, is one of the things that is completely different in Hong Kong and China.
Smoking is prohibited in many places in Hong Kong and people respect it!
Moreover, there are fines for smoking in prohibited areas.

It should be also the case in Europe…

Islands of Hong Kong offer lots of activities; hiking is one them. Usually, it’s nothing crazy, but good enough to be close to nature. 🙂

Lamma island (Pok Liu Chau or Pok Liu) is a nice island to relax, enjoy the coast, hike or eat delicious seafood.

The only, a bit disturbing view, is a power plant, well, nothing is perfect. 😉

People say, that you’re never far from the sea in Hong Kong.
It’s absolutely true and it’s nice. 🙂

A long time ago, I had the impression that Hong Kong is a large, busy city.
Actually, a better description is the one I gave you a few days ago, that Hong Kong is a fishing village with skyscrapers.

Hong Kong consists of 5 districts and more than 200 islands.

Hong Kong was my first Asian country so many dishes were quite new to me.
I remember well, eating many different green vegetables, I have no idea how to name them, but they were delicious!

For many, shopping in Hong Kong is one of the main activities while being there.
Well, you can by (almost) everything in Hong Kong, but be careful what and where you’re buying.
And, if the offer is too good, it’s suspicious!

You can find some tips on discoverhongkong.com.

Hong Kong is not Singapore, but there are also many skyscrapers;
a fishing village with skyscrapers. 😉

Hong Kong is famous for “Symphony of Lights”.
It’s a spectacular light and laser show.
A nice way to finish a day in Hong Kong. 🙂

Visiting night markets is a must-do experience in Asia.
In Hong Kong, you’ll also find nice places with delicious food. 🙂

In many Asian countries you can buy dried sea-food. But in Hong Kong, I’ve also seen a dried shark… (today’s picture)

Like it’s usually in islands, fishing is important in Hong Kong. That makes local cuisine more delicious. 🙂

I already mentioned that Hong Kong looked to me like a civilized jungle.
Another reason for it, were these cute white parrots (cockatoo) flying over your heads and skyscrapers; kind of local pigeons. 😀

Hong Kong is proud of having a great and cheap public transport system.
Whenever it’s true or not; I think they have lovely trams!
Look at this old, narrow double-decker tramway; isn’t it nice?