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Lamma Island, the third largest island in Hong Kong with a land area of about 14 square km, is situated 3 km off the southwest coast of Hong Kong Island. It is home to a highly diverse population of about 6,000 people, many of them of Western origins. There are regular ferry services between Lamma and Hong Kong Island.
- Emergency services leapt into action after being notified of a serious accident involving a fall down the stairs
- We were integrated into a reassuring process of how Hong Kong deals with a medical emergency, and felt comforted at every stage by empathetic professionals doing their jobs well
June marks the start of the peak junk season in Hong Kong – and given the restrictions on overseas travel, the excursions are likely to be more popular than ever this year.
June marks the start of the peak junk season in Hong Kong – and given the restrictions on overseas travel, the excursions are likely to be more popular than ever this year.
Hong Kong has 263 islands and many of them can be easily visited via boat from the Central ferry piers. Enjoy Lamma’s seafood restaurants and pubs, Po Toi’s hiking trails, the rugged beauty of Ping Chau and lots more.
Hong Kong has 263 islands and many of them can be easily visited via boat from the Central ferry piers. Enjoy Lamma’s seafood restaurants and pubs, Po Toi’s hiking trails, the rugged beauty of Ping Chau and lots more.
The founder of Bookworm Cafe, Life Cafe and Mana! considers the Lamma Forest, now home to more than 20,000 trees, to be his greatest accomplishment.
The founder of Bookworm Cafe, Life Cafe and Mana! considers the Lamma Forest, now home to more than 20,000 trees, to be his greatest accomplishment.
The bar, described as ‘an institution and part of Lamma history’, has been forced to close over noise complaints from the building’s owner and his family who live next door. Its last day open to the public will be Friday, May 31.
The bar, described as ‘an institution and part of Lamma history’, has been forced to close over noise complaints from the building’s owner and his family who live next door. Its last day open to the public will be Friday, May 31.
Kitti Chan, 39, has seen the damage done to animals and humans when rubbish is left adrift at sea, and once collected so much waste that authorities had to send storage boxes.
Kitti Chan, 39, has seen the damage done to animals and humans when rubbish is left adrift at sea, and once collected so much waste that authorities had to send storage boxes.
Rescue operation under way to find crewmen after 23 are pulled from sea, as firefighters put out blaze after battling it for five hours.
Rescue operation under way to find crewmen after 23 are pulled from sea, as firefighters put out blaze after battling it for five hours.
Tilbrook, a Briton who has lived in Hong Kong since 1965, enjoyed much success as a realist painter until he found himself thinking ‘of what came from within me’ and adopted a semi-abstract style in the 1990s.
Tilbrook, a Briton who has lived in Hong Kong since 1965, enjoyed much success as a realist painter until he found himself thinking ‘of what came from within me’ and adopted a semi-abstract style in the 1990s.
From the lows of having her Macau show cancelled, mezzo soprano Rose Winebrenner is back performing again and credits one of Hong Kong’s most laid-back places with her artistic rebirth.
From the lows of having her Macau show cancelled, mezzo soprano Rose Winebrenner is back performing again and credits one of Hong Kong’s most laid-back places with her artistic rebirth.
One boat sinks after accident and injured are sent to hospital.
One boat sinks after accident and injured are sent to hospital.
Sok Kwu Wan is a good starting point to explore the island’s wild and little visited southern side. The circuit takes under three hours to complete, with shady sections to rest at, a fine beach and places to buy drinks.
Sok Kwu Wan is a good starting point to explore the island’s wild and little visited southern side. The circuit takes under three hours to complete, with shady sections to rest at, a fine beach and places to buy drinks.
Six gems in the South China Sea offer nature, a trip back in time and sunset views amid the ocean breeze.
Six gems in the South China Sea offer nature, a trip back in time and sunset views amid the ocean breeze.
Inspired by the island’s laid-back culture and artistic vibe, these three professionals gave up their full-time jobs to move there and pursue their passions in a more relaxing environment
Inspired by the island’s laid-back culture and artistic vibe, these three professionals gave up their full-time jobs to move there and pursue their passions in a more relaxing environment