The KCR Pub Crawl
“An anthropological study into the post-noon activities of various tribes inhabiting the lands surrounding the major transportation artery
formerly known as the Kowloon-Canton Railway with an emphasis on the social interaction between these communities and unexpected
outsiders.”
Such was the original title for this outing, but it wouldn’t fit onto an e-mail subject line, so it became simply “The KCR Pub Crawl”…
While the act of (re-)hydration will be the main focus of this unique examination of the New Territories, we will also visit sites of (locally)
historical importance. Some cynics might call it “the excuse”, but at Hansen’s Hikes & Rides we prefer to characterize the initial stroll
between the Liu Clan’s impressive ancestral hall in Sheung Shui and the walled villages of Fan Ling as essential background information.
Indeed, the relatively brief exploration of these ancient villages, halls and temples should provide us with an insight into the origins of the
northern tribes while aiding the creation of parched patches in need of watering…
Having ticked off Sheung Shui and Fan Ling stations, we board the aforementioned KCR and allow ourselves to ignore the dormitory suburb of
Tai Wo in favour of Tai Po. A short climb takes us to the point in the New Territories, where the Union Jack was first hoisted in April 1899.
Having acknowledged this important historical event, we descend the hill looking for one of the numerous of friendly “community halls” in
this old pearling town...
After another pint, we might well be in need of more solid sustenance, so we head for one of the brilliant Thai restaurants above the Tai Po
Market…
After dinner, we find ourselves back in the air-conditioned comfort of a KCR compartment heading for Tai Wai. By this time of the day, Tsang’
s Big House and Wong’s Old House would both be closed, so we will settle for a visit to a congenial tavern near the railway station.
Continuing southwards, eventually, we reach Mong Kok and its plethora of establishments catering to all needs imaginable. The official KCR
Pub Crawl ends at a semi-dodgy establishment near bus stops, train and police stations, but you shouldn’t let your guide’s inability to hold his
liquor cut short your night out…
“An anthropological study into the post-noon activities of various tribes inhabiting the lands surrounding the major transportation artery
formerly known as the Kowloon-Canton Railway with an emphasis on the social interaction between these communities and unexpected
outsiders.”
Such was the original title for this outing, but it wouldn’t fit onto an e-mail subject line, so it became simply “The KCR Pub Crawl”…
While the act of (re-)hydration will be the main focus of this unique examination of the New Territories, we will also visit sites of (locally)
historical importance. Some cynics might call it “the excuse”, but at Hansen’s Hikes & Rides we prefer to characterize the initial stroll
between the Liu Clan’s impressive ancestral hall in Sheung Shui and the walled villages of Fan Ling as essential background information.
Indeed, the relatively brief exploration of these ancient villages, halls and temples should provide us with an insight into the origins of the
northern tribes while aiding the creation of parched patches in need of watering…
Having ticked off Sheung Shui and Fan Ling stations, we board the aforementioned KCR and allow ourselves to ignore the dormitory suburb of
Tai Wo in favour of Tai Po. A short climb takes us to the point in the New Territories, where the Union Jack was first hoisted in April 1899.
Having acknowledged this important historical event, we descend the hill looking for one of the numerous of friendly “community halls” in
this old pearling town...
After another pint, we might well be in need of more solid sustenance, so we head for one of the brilliant Thai restaurants above the Tai Po
Market…
After dinner, we find ourselves back in the air-conditioned comfort of a KCR compartment heading for Tai Wai. By this time of the day, Tsang’
s Big House and Wong’s Old House would both be closed, so we will settle for a visit to a congenial tavern near the railway station.
Continuing southwards, eventually, we reach Mong Kok and its plethora of establishments catering to all needs imaginable. The official KCR
Pub Crawl ends at a semi-dodgy establishment near bus stops, train and police stations, but you shouldn’t let your guide’s inability to hold his
liquor cut short your night out…
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