A Staycation in Discovery Bay

Discovery Bay (DB) is a mixed, primarily residential, development consisting of upmarket residential development and private and public recreational facilities in Hong Kong. Located on Lantau Island, including the Tai Pak Bay and Yi Pak Bay, Discovery Bay covers a land area of 649 hectares and is a fully integrated resort style residential project comprising garden houses, low-, mid- and high-rise residential developments, a 27-hole golf course, a 262-berth marina, two clubhouses, the first private manmade beach in Hong Kong, international schools, two shopping malls and the largest oceanfront alfresco dining area in Hong Kong.

The 2016 census record 20,271 people living at DB; Over 50% of them are non-Chinese and DB is a sizeable community of expatriates from over fifty countries. DB is located 2 km west of Hong Kong Disneyland Resort and approximately 12 km west from the nearest point on Hong Kong Island.^[1]

Hello My Dear Great Ones,

Celia and I spent a staycation in Discovery Bay last week.  Its a great spot if you are a kid.  Parks, playgrounds, no traffic, lots of kids,  a beach, schools, nice restaurants, swimming pool, and near Disneyland.  It is a sweet spot.  A kids/family paradise.  Celia and I enjoyed our time at Discovery Bay's hotel, The Auberge, which is  also pretty sweet.  

The view from our hotel window.  Street ahead is Hong Kong island to the left is Kowloon.

 Waiting for the bus was boring so I practiced some stick handling moves.

 Discovery Bay Beach.

 The plaza had an Italian vibe.

 A ferry heading to Discovery Bay.

 The North Plaza.

 Reading in our room.

Restaurant at the beach.

Have a great week everyone!

Love adios and ping on!

Dirk