Community

From a handful of residents to a community of more than 19,000, Discovery Bay has undergone a remarkable transformation. Ray Au looks back at the people, places and changes that shaped the home we know today

Brand-new one- to four-bedroom units make their debut at One Toscana, DB’s latest landmark development, where thoughtful home staging meets prestige sea, mountain and park views. Martin Wray reports

If you’ve already conquered Hong Kong’s ‘Big Four’, it’s time to discover the Tinworth Trail – a rugged 90km route that explores Lantau’s quieter northern side and beyond

Residents still reminisce about Hemingway’s and The BIG Picnic but a new generation of musicians is helping DB get its groove back. Sam Agars reports PHOTOS COURTESY OF Andrew J.C. Spir es, Baljit Gidwani & Sam Agars If you talk to anyone with any knowledge of the music scene in Discovery Bay, it’s not long before Hemingway’s or The BIG Picnic enters the conversation. Staples of the DB community for so long, it’s only natural people remember the live-music venue and the annu

Dating and romance in DB: Edward Szekeres finds out what that looks like for singles, romantic partners and married couples PHOTOGRAPHY BY Andrew J.C. Spires & courtesy of Pam Wallace The picture is clear, the appeal obvious and inescapable. Discovery Bay is a prime venue for romance, a must-visit dating spot for love-struck couples walking hand-in-hand across Tai Pak Beach or posing for selfies at Love-Lock Promenade… At least that’s the message conveyed by major travel agen

Not all DB trails lead to Mui Wo but two of the most interesting do. George Pitsakis takes us walkabout To say that the hikes I’m about to introduce you to never get old is understatement. I first hiked to Mui Wo via the Trappist Monastery in 2000 with my family when I was four years old, and I still love it. As for the hike to Mui Wo via Tiger’s Head, I did it almost every weekend in my late teens; I must have done it 70 times or more. Again, I still love the challenge – and

Proposals to introduce more taxis into DB have residents divided. While opinions differ, everyone wants to know if cabs are coming and when. Edward Szekeres reports

Ours is an impact-driven community when it comes to green practices, as the recent ESG Discovery Fair goes to show

In the lead up to the Cathay/HSBC Hong Kong Sevens, Sam Agars sits down with four Discovery Bay residents who have made it onto the game’s biggest stage