Greenery I Found Between Sham Shui Po and Prince Edward Whenever foreign friends visit, I always enthusiastically recommend Sham Shui Po, especially for enjoying a beer at Garden Hill before sunset! Ironically, I’ve always been wary of crowds, so my visits to Sham Shui Po are usually quite purposeful—heading to …
8th Urban Sketching in Tsz Wan Shan To avoid the uphill walk, I took a minivan to Tsz Wan Shan. It felt like going up on a roller coaster for me. During my half-day trip, the most impressive place was Central Playground, where people of all ages enjoy spending time. …
7th Urban Sketching in Tsuen Wan Last year, I joined a guided tour about the Tsuen Wan women workers’ exhibition at The Mills, Hong Kong, and I noticed that the Hong Kong Women Workers’ Association (another exhibition venue, just a 15-minute walk from The Mills) is located in Yi Pei …
6th Urban Sketching in Sai Kung Sai Kung, the backyard of Hong Kong, was only a barbecue site for me from my childhood memory. During my revisit, the slow vibe of the old market and surroundings became my favourite spot. I also noticed that there are so many hair salons …
Sketching in Sham Shui Po It was my first time entering the “Nam Cheong Street Sitting-out Area,” a place I had only passed by on my way to bookstores and exhibitions. Here, Kaifongs and even children can chat, rest, and play, creating an oasis amid the bustling Sham Shui Po. …
Urban Sketching in To Kwa Wan Following an interesting coastal story (another is the East Coast Park Precinct in Fortress Hill), I arrived at Hoi Sham Park in To Kwa Wan and decided to sketch the fishtrail rock, the kaifongs, a kite hanging in a tree, and fishermen fishing next …
Urban Sketching in Ap Lei Chau and Aberdeen A while ago, I organised the collected #Ourhongkongstories at Tai Kwun, and decided to bring along three coloured pencils based on my mood that day, following the stories to travel and sketch. This mini project finally turned into a trip at the …