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is dominated by Concerto Inn, a
hotel with rooms that overlook the
beach — but most people eschew its
al fresco restaurant for the seashore
barbecue area. They arrive early on
weekends and holidays bearing
bags of fresh fish, seafood and
chicken, all ready for grilling.
Hidden from the beach
by shrubs and grasses,
Herboland is a tranquil
herb-stuffed garden with
a shady café serving
refreshing teas and
snacks made from
homegrown fruit and
veggies. Owners Gary
and Gavin moved here
in 2003 to escape
the rat race on Hong
Kong Island, joining
the island’s small but
active organic scene.
Back in Yung Shue
Wan, for instance, there’s
H O N G K O N G ’ S I S L A N D S
Clockwise from left:
Wander through
Herboland’s garden
then get a drink at
the café; Gary Tse,
one of Herboland’s
owners
