Three Virtues Vegetarian Restaurant: Hong Kong

No trip to Hong Kong will be complete without a visit to the Big Buddha, Po Lin Monastery and Wisdom Path on Lantau Island. More often than not most tourists will purchase a ticket which allows them to view the museum inside the Buddha and have a vegetarian meal at Po Lin Monastery.





Getting there:
Take the MTR Tung Chung Line to Tung Chung Station, then take New Lantau Bus No. 23 to Ngong Ping (approx 50 minutes)

Monastery Opening Hours: 09:00 to 18:00
Big Buddha Opening Hours: 10:00 to 18:00
Vegetarian Meals will be served from 11:30 to 17:00
Enquiries: (852)2985 5248

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Omakase is a word in the Japanese language, which roughly translates as "it's up to you" - The dishes are decided by the Chef. Poh Lin Monastery runs on the same concept. The only choice that diners have is the type of set meal they want: Deluxe or Basic. The dishes are pre-set by the Chefs.


Though I have read good reviews of the Vegetarian Restaurant at Poh Lin Monastery online. In my opinion this dining establishment somewhat resembles a fast food chain. The dishes are served in a rapid manner and lunch there felt like a hurried affair! The food isn't bad, but there is nothing special about it.


If you have a craving for Vegetarian food but you are just too lazy to head to the Big Buddha. Why not try THREE VIRTUES VEGETARIAN RESTAURANT? We arrived at the restaurant around 1.30pm and it was still very full! We had to wait close to 1/2 an hour for a table! My friend told me that this restaurant is a popular eating joint for the locals. It is advisable to make a reservation first, if you plan to head there for lunch or dinner. There is bound to be something for everyone with its extensive Vegetarian menu - Dim Sum or Ala Carte Dishes.






Location in Hong Kong:
1) 1/F, 395 King's Road, North Point, Hong Kong Tel: 28561333
2) Shop D, G/F & 4/f, JD Mall, 233-239 Nathan Road, Jordan, Kowloon Tel: 36221888

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There is an Esprit Factory Outlet at North Point too and I felt that it was much better than the one at Citygate Shopping Mall! If you are looking for size 32 or 34, there is a higher chance of finding that size at the North Point or Mong Kok outlet.
*3/F METROPOLE INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT STORE, 416-426 KING'S ROAD, NORTH POINT
*SHOP A & B, BASEMENT, HOLLYWOOD PLAZA, 610 NATHAN ROAD, MONGKOK
A list of Factory Outlets in Hong Kong

Hiking in Hong Kong - Dragon's Back

Usually when you think of Hong Kong, you will associate it with a Shopping and Food Paradise! What most people do not know is that Hong Kong is a hidden gem for Hiking! Most of the hikes will give a scenic view of the natural surroundings!
For more information on Hiking in Hong Kong, please click on the link above.

Due to work commitments, the only "exercise" I do is finger exercises on the keyboard! I decided to include a hike in my Hong Kong itinery because it was something off the beaten path! In general when we are abroad, most of us love to visit the places the locals go to & eat at the shops the locals dine in & engage in past times which the locals enjoy doing... And I am no different!

Fortunately the terrain on the Dragon Back Trail is quite gentle and we managed to complete the hike in 3 hours. The breath-taking view from the top took my breathlessness away!(No pun intended) Unlike the other two who were as fit as a fiddle, I was panting along the trail. The trail is named Dragon Back, cause the terrain is made up of "tiny valleys and hills" which makes it resemble scaling a Dragon's Back. Sharing with all my trigger happy moments!

Start of the walk, the flight of stairs























The bus stop to flag the bus

Hermione Wannabe - just that my "broom stick" was a stalk of lalang

something cute



Direction:
Getting there:
Take the MTR to Shao Kei Wan Station. Head to the Bus Terminal and take bus 9. Get off at the Cape Collision Stop, where Tai Tam Gap Correctional Facility is situated. Head in the direction of Correctional Facility and not to the cemetry! You will see a flight of stone steps beside the Correctional Facility, which will lead you to the Dragon Back trail.
Getting back:
Take Bus 9 in the opposite direction from which you came from and you will be back to Shau Kei Wan MTR station.