Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Green Pine Temple is a peaceful Taoist temple complex northwest of Tuen Mun town
centre. Walk through the rows of bonsai trees, bamboo and ponds and you'll reach the main
temple which is dedicated to Lu Sun Young, one of the eight immortals of Taoism who lived
in the 8th century. An annual
Bonsai Festival
is held here in April or May.
Ching Chung Temple is directly opposite Ching Chung Light Rail station. To reach it
from the Tuen Mun or Town Centre stations, catch line 505.
EATING
You'll find plenty of Chinese restaurants and noodle shops in Tuen Mun town centre, but it's
best to travel out a bit further for something unusual and delicious.
CANTONESE
YUE KEE ROASTED GOOSE RESTAURANT
HK$100-200; 11am-11pm; minibus 302 from Tai Wo Hau MTR)
In an alley lined with roast-goose restaurants, 54-year-old Yue Kee is king. Order gorgeous
plates of coppery-skinned charcoal-roasted goose (half is plenty for four people) and sample
house specialties like soy-braised goose web (feet), garlic-fried goose kidneys, and spicy
goose intestines. If that's not your speed, there are plenty of standard Cantonese dishes on
offer. English menu.
SEAFOOD, CANTONESE
SAM SHING HUI SEAFOOD MARKET
minibus 140M from Tsing Yi)
Along Castle Peak Beach, this busy working seafood market sits adjacent to rows of
dai pai
dong
(food stalls), as well as fancier enclosed establishments, ready to cook up whatever
you've picked. English is limited here, but pointing and smiling should get you going - just
be sure to ask for prices first.
