Originally Posted by
tom911
Have you ever stayed out in Sha Tin? Maybe not a good location if you have business on Hong Kong Island, but they've taken very good care of me out there on three stays now. I had guests with me last trip that just loved the place. Only disappointment was that rain cancelled my hike up to the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery my last stay in August. Still trying to get more familiar with what's out in that area.
Tom in Lisbon
Actually, the surroundings are very nice out there, IMO. Not spectacular, compared to many places you have been, but a nice contrast to the bustle and urbanity that you momentarily leave. But that's what it's all about, after all.