Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SPORTS & ACTIVITIES
TAICHI
TAICHI
chi HK$50; 7.30-9am Mon, Wed & Fri; Tsim Sha Tsui, exit J)
Let sprightly masters show you how to 'wave hands like clouds' against the stunning views
of Victoria Harbour, just outside the Museum of Art. Taichi or shadow boxing is supposed
to give you a sharper mind and a fitter heart. Just show up.
TATTOO PARLOUR
MEI WAH TATTOO
Mong Kok;per hr HK$1000; Prince Edward, exit C1)
Tattoo artist and avid traveller Nic Tse is Chinese but speaks perfect English. We were im-
pressed by his repertoire, which includes abstract contemporary designs, lines of poetry, in-
terpretations of childhood dreams and minimalist armscapes. Interested parties should email
Nic as early as possible to discuss specifics and book. Payment is in cash or via PayPal.
MARTIAL ARTS
WING CHUN YIP MAN MARTIAL ARTS ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION
Tsim Sha Tsui, exit E)
The cost for three lessons a week (two or three hours each) for a month is HK$500. A six-
month intensive course (six hours a day, six days a week) is around HK$5000, depending on
the student.
WATER SPORTS
OCEAN SKY DIVERS
noon-9pm; Tsim Sha Tsui, exit C1)
Along with a full range of diving and snorkelling gear, this place is also worth consulting
about dive courses and ideal dive sites all around the Hong Kong's coastline and islands.
SWIMMING
KOWLOON PARK SWIMMING COMPLEX
HK$19/9; 6.30am-noon, 1-5pm & 6-10pm; Tsim Sha Tsui, exit C2)
This complex comes complete with four pools and waterfalls. Visit on a weekday; on week-
ends there are so many bathers it's difficult to find the water.
