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Peaceful spots to admire Hong Kong’s beauty

Hong Kong, the Pearl of the East as they say is a bustling city where everyone is always on the go.  Some of the tourist highlights would definitely include Mong Kok and Tsim Sha Tsui, two of the most liveliest and crowded places of the city. If you don’t feel squashed walking around the street markets of Mong Kok, you definitely will if you’re on the MTR during rush hour. Thank goodness there is nature hidden in every corner of Hong Kong to give you a breath of fresh air and the luxury of personal space. While I can’t say I’m a fan of lively bustling Hong Kong, I do love admiring the city from it’s peaceful spots.

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An adventure on the edge of Ap Lei Chau

Ap Lei Chau, just south of Hong Kong island is the world’s second most densely populated island and ironically enough is where I found to be the most peaceful and relaxing in my stay thus far. There is a hike along the rocky shores that eventually leads up to the hill and gives you a panoramic view of Ap Lei Chau and Aberdeen with the mountains behind on one side, and Lamma Island on the other.

This is the rock climbing yet! Just part of the hike.

This hike is undeniably the most enjoyable one I have done thus far, mainly because of the sketchy ropes you pull yourself onto and cling on as you tiptoe across the very edge of the cliff, giving you all the thrills of Russian roulette- will this rope stay attached to the rock and pull my weight? So yes, it’s definitely not for the faint hearted. Nor is it for those with terrible balance because if you fall off this narrow slippery path, you’ll fall onto rocks in the sea below. I’d really only recommend this walk to people with lots of hiking and/or climbing experience.

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