Too often all the expats, visitors, and even its own local residents think Hong Kong is just Central and maybe a small portion of TST. Very few of us venture outside of the comsopolitan Hong Kong. However, just an hour away by cab, lies the beautiful Kaddorie Farm. The best time to visit the farm is late March/April, where the Orchards are in full bloom and the weather is pleasant. The birth of the farm is a romantic story of how Sir Horace Kadoorie discovered an untended tangerine tree in the upper slopes of Tai Mo Shan, the highest peak in Hong Kong. From then on, the farm was developed to aid refugees who are mostly farmers.
Today, you take a bus through the acres of the farm, exploring into jungle like trails to discover rare plants, flowers, and animals. At the very top, there are glorious views of Hong Kong, where on a good day, you can see all the way into China. As the group of "if it gets awkward, just drink" went on our expeditions, I have come to realize that so much of Hong Kong is hidden from our views of Hong Kong Island. It's a pity that so few of us actually ventures outside and take full advantage of what Hong Kong has to offer for us.
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