Stanley Bay, Hong Kong

What a perfect view of Stanley Bay! This is the view of Stanley Bay from peaceful Ma Hang Park in Hong Kong. The day is outstanding! The view is magnificent! Stanley Bay is the perfect Hong Kong adventure for those who love nature. The Stanley Ma Hang Park is a beautiful park that was built into the side of the cliffs in 2011. It covers over 50,000 square meters and is beautiful and green. The Ma Hang Park is slightly hidden from the bustle of city life. You will find it behind Murray House. The boardwalk that you must climb to get to Ma Hang Park is slightly steep, but well worth the effort. The view of Stanley Bay is priceless.

Stanley Ma Hang Park is one of Hong Kong’s many hidden gems. Here you can discover a beautiful butterfly garden, an observation deck with some of the most fantastic views of Stanley Bay, a bird observation desk, a fitness deck, and a heritage corner. You can relax and enjoy magnificent views from the sea view terrace and the sea breeze patio. The views are one of a kind and breathtaking. There are no better views of Stanley Bay anywhere in the city. The views are simply stunning on a clear day with blue skies and white cotton clouds. This is any nature lover’s paradise.

While in Stanley, there is much to see and do. The town of Stanley is very historic in its own right. It is the one of the oldest villages on Hong Kong Island. The village dates back to the time of the Ming Dynasty. The Ming Dynasty was in power from 1573-1620 AD. The town was named for an Englishman, Lord Stanley. The Chinese name for Stanley is Chek Chu. This name comes from the Red-Flowered Cotton Tree. Back during the time of British rule in 1841, it was the largest village on the island. The population at this time was well over 2,ooo people.

One of the main attractions in Stanley is the Stanley Market. It is one of the best markets on the island. It carries a large variety of things that appeal to both locals and Westerners. It is included in most tour packages, because of its popularity with all travelers. When you finish in the market a nice stroll down the waterfront is both relaxing and filled with many Hong Kong gems. You will find coffee bars, quaint cafes, and lots of street venders. As you walk along the board walk you will find several awesome beaches. Take a few minutes to sit and relax on the bench. Watch the small boats out in Stanley Bay. You will be surprised at the many different kinds. No Hong Kong adventure is complete without a tour of the town of Stanley, including the waterfront.

Walk a little further down the waterfront and you will discover Murray House and Blake Pier. Both of these places have information areas where you can learn about their interesting history. Murray House is one of Hong Kong’s oldest buildings that was relocated from the Central area of Hong Kong to its present location.

Wherever you choose to go in Stanley, you are sure to enjoy yourself. It is a quaint town with a Mediterranean flare. No Hong Kong adventure is complete without a day spent in Stanley. Stanley Bay is one of the most magnificent bays in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is the perfect destination for this year’s travel adventure. Today is a good day, to make your Hong Kong travel plans.

Night Markets In Hong Kong

Night markets in Hong Kong are a way of life. You can find almost any fruit, snack, meat, vegetable, clothing or other needs at the markets. Haggling is the way of the market and it is not unusual to get things at half price. Some markets are a higher quality and so you can bargain only so far. Most of the night markets have good discounts if you bargain.

TEMPLE STREET NIGHT MARKET, YAU MA TEI is the largest of the night markets. It is also the most controversial. There is not much you can not buy at Temple Street Night Market. Men are catered to at this market and often it offers some counterfeit goods and other tacky services. Sometimes it is called the Men’s Night Market, as things that men like are the bulk of the items for sale. Here you can find counterfeit goods such as clothes, watches, lighters, bags, CD’s, DVD’s and other household goods. No one expects to pay more than half of the asking price. While parts of the market are like any other night market, there are sections where prostitutes work among the low-rise tenements. It is common to see fortune-tellers cluster around the car park, and poor opera singers sing for a few bucks by the public toilets. While there are many outstanding cafes, there are some hawkers that sell unnameable meats that still are twitching. Near the market, you also see a lot of gambling, especially near the Temple area. This is ghetto life at it’s best! Buyer beware!

STANLEY MAIN STREET, STANLEY MARKET is a little higher class market than most other Hong Kong Street Markets. This is a daytime street market, as well as a night market. The market spills out into the sidewalks and into the narrow alleyways. Most shops will bargain but not to the degree of other markets. The merchandise is nicer and often you can find silk clothing and other high-end designer goods. This is the king of the night markets for quality merchandise!

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MONGKOK FLOWER MARKET AND YUEN PO STREET BIRD GARDEN are major attractions in their own right. The flower market fills the streets with blooms and color. This colorful market is a street market and a night market. Here you can find plants and blooms from all over the world.

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YUEN PO STREET BIRD GARDEN is a delight and if you are in the market for birds or bird related things, this is the market to attend. There is a lovely park at one end where you can see bird owners taking their birds out for a walk. Yuen Po Street Bird Garden is both a day and night market.

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Another market that is fun is the LADIES MONG KOK STREET MARKET . This is an up-scale market for the ladies. Here you will find clothes, personal items like watches and jewelry, and household goods. It is a quality market. This market is both a daytime street market and a night market.

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While this is just the tip of the ice burg of markets in Hong Kong, I hope you will enjoy these and find many others. Make this the year you explore the many night markets and street markets in Hong Kong.

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