08 SEP 2017: Are the stone walls along the steep back streets of Hong Kong really being held up by the jungle-like roots that cover them: Can there really be a temple dedicated to tranquility in such a busy modern city? And why did the city paint over modern art that was potentially worth millions of dollars?
The answers are revealed beautifully in fascinating tours of the hidden spaces of Hong Kong that are easily done while your cruise ship is in port or on a pre-or post cruise stay. On our recent visit after a cruise that ended in Hong Kong, my wife and I signed up for day trips guided by knowledgeable locals who give personalized tours.
One was a ramble through back lanes, temples, shops and restaurants in the oldest part of central Hong Kong that you might completely miss if you didn’t know what you were looking for. The other took us by car into corners of Kowloon that are completely different than the gleaming modern city that has grown around them.