Nan Lian Garden (南蓮園池)
60 Fung Tak Road, Diamond Hill, Kowloon
Diamond Hill MTR Station Exit C2
Free admission
The Garden is built in modern times inspired by the classical style of Tang Dynasty (618 AD - 907 AD).
Lunch Time!
I returned to Toast Box@Plaza Hollywood. I tried my first bowl of Laksa. Hopefully, next time I can go to Singapore!
Villain Hitting / Da Siu Yan (打小人)
Located under the Canal Road Flyover (鵝頸橋), adjacent to Hennessy Road, between Causeway Bay & Wan Chai, there are old ladies hitting villains. Villain hitting is a folk sorcery. The custom is usually practiced during the period of Jingzhe (驚蟄): the day in which the hibernating insects are awakened which implies that the weather is getting warmer.
In the afternoon, I followed one of the self-guided walks suggested by Discover Hong Kong: "Garden Road Leisure Walk - A Century of Architecture".
Hong Kong Park (香港公園)
19 Cotton Tree Drive
Central, Hong Kong Island
Opened in May 1991, the park features a waterfall, pond and a wedding registry. It covers an area of 8 hectares. This site was originally a garrison named Victoria Barracks.
10 Cotton Tree Drive
Central (inside Hong Kong Park)
Free admission.
Built in 1846, the Flagstaff House is the oldest existing Western building in Hong Kong. It was formerly known as Headquarters House. Around 1932, the building became the office and residence of the commander of British forces until 1978. It was renamed Flagstaff House. In 1981, Dr. K.S. Lo, the founder of Vitasoy Group, contributed a collection including ceramic and purple clay tea vessels and related relics dating from the Western Zhou (11th c. B.C. - 771 B.C.) to the 20th century. In 1984, the Museum of Tea Ware opened to the public.
I visited the thematic exhibition: "From Soya Bean Milk to Pu'er Tea (從豆奶到普洱)".
St Joseph's Church
Built in 1871, this church survived the attacks of Second World War and different typhoons. The structure was demolished and rebuilt in mid 20th century.
(Blue building@right bottom = St Joseph's College)
The Helena May Building
35 Garden Road
Central, Hong Kong Island
Built in 1914, the building was officially opened in 1916 as a hostel for women. It has a colonial architecture. Lady Helena May, the wife of the Governor Sir Henry May, established this building to promote welfare of women and girls. During the Second World War, Japanese troops occupied this edifice. It was not reopened until 1947. Today, the Helena May Building is a Club for women. It offers dining facilities, accommodation, an English language library, social and cultural activities
St John's Cathedral
4-8 Garden Road
Central, Hong Kong Island
Completed in 1849, St John's Cathedral is the oldest existing Western-style ecclesiastical building in Hong Kong. The building was designed in the 13th century Early English and Decorated Gothic style.
I was lucky to listen to a young choir singing. The performers were finalists of a competition.
Sources: LCSD
