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A commonly seen feature throughout
Hong Kong is the traditional Chinese grave.
It can be seen high up in the hills, often with
spectacular views. The most obvious graves are
built like an armchair, which symbolizes author
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ity and power. Many of these graves have been
maintained by families for centuries. In the Hong
Kong Golf Course I was shown a grave that dated
from the Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) that was
still in good condition.
The photographs that accompany this article
were taken during my last two trips to Hong
Kong and were taken on both Hong Kong Island
and the Kowloon Peninsula. During my subse-
quent trips I hope to hike some of the more
remote areas of Hong Kong.
One of numerous Chinese burial sites in the hills of Hong Kong
An elaborate attempt to maintain a Ficus microcarpa with steel
supports and straps
One of the beautiful fairways lined with a manmade urban forest
at the Hong Kong Golf Club
