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February 2022

Mui Wo Central Ferry – Temporary Ferry Schedule (Feb 2022)

Mui Wo <-> Central Ferry, reduced ferry services, effective from Sunday February 27th 2022.  See the temporary ferry schedule below For more details visit – https://www.sunferry.com.hk/en/sun-ferry/news-update/ferry-service-adjustments-for-central-cheung-chau-and-central-mui-wo-routes-effective-from-27-february/51

HOW THE DISCOVERY BAY COMMUNITY CAME TO BE

Did you know that back in the 1960s, Discovery Bay was a cattle ranch complete with a slaughterhouse? It was owned and inhabited by just one family, whom this writer has promised not to name. At this time there was no beef coming out of China, so the cattle were brought to DB to feed the Hong Kong people. The livestock were imported from the Northern Territory in Australia, and unloaded at DB Pier. In… Read More »HOW THE DISCOVERY BAY COMMUNITY CAME TO BE

NEW LEISURE AND SHOPPING OPPORTUNITIES AT DB SOUTH PLAZA

A walk through newly renovated DB Plaza (and of course the gleaming new mall) takes you past, and likely into, myriad trendy boutiques and supermarkets, some with a Hong Kong-wide presence and some exclusive to Discovery Bay. We’ve detailed our favourites here. Lifting the bus terminus level with Discovery Bay Road has created plenty of space not just for a new-and-improved retail offering but also for ever-better recreational facilities. Our top picks for leisure include… Read More »NEW LEISURE AND SHOPPING OPPORTUNITIES AT DB SOUTH PLAZA

ENZO’S SUCCESS AT JUNIOR EUROVISION

Congratulations to Cheung Sha resident Enzo Hilaire who placed third in the Junior Eurovision Song Contest 2021 in Paris on December 19. The young French-born rapper represented France with the song Tic Tac, written and composed by French singer-songwriter and music technician Alban Lico. During the contest, which combined online and jury voting, Enzo was singled out for his energy, professionalism and unique voice. While in France preparing for Eurovision, Enzo signed with @WarnerMusic, and… Read More »ENZO’S SUCCESS AT JUNIOR EUROVISION

DB PROPERTY TICKING COVID BOXES

Hong Kong’s property market has reinvented itself yet again following the fundamental work and lifestyle shifts of 2020, and larger homes, particularly those with outdoor areas, are moving fast. Discovery Bay’s wide-open spaces and bigger-than-average interiors make it popular, especially for families. Also a plus, people still aren’t compelled to pay HK$100,000 per square foot to buy a home in Discovery Bay, or HK$228 per square foot to rent (as was the case at 73… Read More »DB PROPERTY TICKING COVID BOXES