In Hong Kong, pockets of serenity amid the urban chaos

A tram or ferry ride away from the skyscraper forest lie miles of trails that can lead hikers to hillside monasteries, idyllic fishing villages and wilderness camping. Birds twitter and sunshine twinkles through groves of bamboo and banyan trees adorned with cascades of orchids. With every step, my Vibram boot soles crush hibiscus blossoms littering a pathway, while butterflies flutter around a ...

In Hong Kong, pockets of serenity amid the urban chaos - Los Angeles Times

In Hong Kong, pockets of serenity amid the urban chaos Los Angeles Times It's tranquil within the traditional, ornate Po Lin Monastery and its dining hall, where incense wafts through the open doors as I dig into a delicious communal veggie feast (tofu and seitan standing in for chicken and pork).

Buddhist forum ends with vow to promote harmony - China Daily

Buddhist forum ends with vow to promote harmony China Daily He later toured Hong Kong and worshiped the Buddha at the famous Po Lin Monastery and Kun Chung Temple. He also wished Hong Kong Tashi Delek (good luck), according to Xinhua Agency. The forum coincided with a six-day public worship of a relic of ... and more »

New Resort & Convention Hotel in Hong Kong Set to Become Worldhotels' 100th ... - eTravelBlackboard MICE News

New Resort & Convention Hotel in Hong Kong Set to Become Worldhotels' 100th ... eTravelBlackboard MICE News ... convenient access to nearby tourist attractions like Hong Kong Disneyland, Ngong Ping 360 cable car to Lantau's outdoor seated Giant bronze Buddha, along with Po Lin Monastery, as well as the quaint, traditional fishing community of Tai O village. Worldhotels Welcomes 100th Affiliate in Asia PacificASIATravelTips.com all 13 news articles »