Southeast China Travel Guide

When you get off the Peak Tram on your way, the first shops that greet you are the souvenir shops, you’ll see wax or fiberglass molding of baby’s hands, Chinese chops and Chinese calligraphy,toys, massage products, miniature fridge magnet dim sum, postcards, shirts, Chinese shoes and glitzy electronics but if you’ll just hold on just a second. There is actually another more noteworthy and different souvenir shop at the Peak Galleria and... Read More

5. Tai O Tai O, located on Lantau Island, is nicknamed the “Venice of Hong Kong.” The near-derelict fishing village is divided by a river into a Y shape and the main mode of transport are still the man powered ferry crossings and villagers rely on small boats to get to places. Its secluded location has allowed it to preserve its traditional face. The small hamlet is made up of clusters of houses built on stilts and less than 5,500 Hakka clan... Read More

By ScubaBeer (Flickr) If you’re short on time in Macau here are some suggestions to make the most of the night. Macau is a great destination for foodies. As you would expect Chinese food predominates but the old Portuguese influence still lingers in the cooking. Taipa is the best area to sample this sort of food as it has the highest concentration of Portuguese-style restaurants in Macau. Paella, Portuguese wine, freshly baked bread, ports, brandies and... Read More