Hong Kong Snapshots

Sha Tin seen from the Amah Rock

A picture of Sha Tin and the Shing Mun river as seen from the Amah Rock.

The Amah Rock

The Amah Rock stands above the entrance to the Lion Rock Tunnel, looking down the valley along the Shing Mun River to Tolo Harbour and the sea. According to local legend, a fisherman went to sea but did not return with the fleet. His wife waited patiently every day for him, but still he did not return. After a year, the gods took pity on the woman and turned her into stone.

The Pagoda

The Pagoda at the Temple of 10000 Buddhas, near Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong.

In the Courtyard of the Temple of 10000 Buddhas

In the Courtyard of the Temple of 10000 Buddhas, near Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong.

Inside the Temple of 10000 Buddhas

Inside the Temple of 10000 Buddhas, near Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong. The walls of the Temple are lined with statues of Buddha.

The Statue

A statue in the Courtyard of the Temple of 10000 Buddhas, near Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong.

The Golden Statue

A statue in the Courtyard of the Temple of 10000 Buddhas, near Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong.

A pavilion in the Courtyard of the Temple of 10000 Buddhas

A pavilion in the Courtyard of the Temple of 10000 Buddhas, near Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong.

A Feral Cat

This is one of three feral cats that used to live in one corner of Sha Tin Park. We used to call them the 'Triple Tabby Tigers'.

The Star Ferry

Star Ferry boat 'World Star' approaching Central

The Junk

A junk crossing Victoria Harbour.

Incense Burners

Large Incense Burners waft hazy smoke into the air at Po Lin Monastery, Lantau Island, Hong Kong.

Trees in Penfold Park

Trees in Penfold Park.