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Kong was born in Hong Kong and graduated with a degree of Biology. Throughout the past few years he travelled extensively through Europe and Asia and has visited South Korea, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Austria, Hungary, the Czech Republic, Switzerland, Germany, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, the Netherlands, Belgium, the UK, mainland China, Tibet, Nepal, India, Pakistan, Afghanistan, Singapore, Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam and Laos.
He cycled with Oat from Bangkok, Thailand to Lhasa City, Tibet in 2006, the trip took them 3 months (cycling time) and they arrived in Lhasa in November. When the idea of opening a cafe popped up in their minds, naturally Kong and Oat dreamt of doing this in Lhasa, and Spinn Cafe was born.
Besides managing the Spinn, Kong is also learning the Tibetan language at the moment, though rather slowly. In Feb 2009, he published his first book, “Spinning in Tibet, Selling Coffee in Lhasa” (Enrich Culture Publishing, Hong Kong).
http://www.cafespinn.com/
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called NEW Tibet LP guide in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Places to stay in Guilin & Lijiang in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Yes, definitely agree with you, spend all your time in Yangshuo and you won't regret it. ...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Tibet safety? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
#8, Bristol, yaks are usually very safe,,, but try to avoid Tibetan mastiff... they are as scary as the .....
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Shotun Festival (Tibet): More Info? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Shoton Festival is a must see, but it's very difficult to arrange a car to go there. Once you are on the mountain, if you feel not very...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Laws in China? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
There's a law that people with Hepatitis B are not allowed to work in restaurant, the WHO opposed it but it's still in the law system in...
21 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Places to stay in Guilin & Lijiang in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I like Shuhe better than Lijiang, LJ is too crowded and you couldn't find any peace there. ...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called PERMIT SITUATION UPDATE in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I remember in 2010, when everyone thought it was not possible to come to Tibet in March, it was announced at the last minute that it was...
21 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Tibet safety? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Violent crimes against tourists are almost unheard of in Tibet, I've heard some reports of pickpocket in the market, but it's still safe.
25 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Help! What to do in Tibet in three weeks? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Yes, you will have to hire a tour guide for the whole duration as this is a regulation set by the Tourism Bureau, otherwise your permit...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called English Language periodical is to be launched in Tibet in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
If you know Chinese, you already know what a Chinese-language Tibet periodical would be... expect the same for the English one. Enjoy!
29 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called PERMIT SITUATION UPDATE in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
I would suggest those who have not booked any tours during this period to change the date, obviously. But I would also suggest those who...
29 days ago -
replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Tibet - GPS coordinates for monasteries and other sites in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
egjeg, yes, exactly, this is the problem I encountered. Do you have more information about the regulation?
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Lossar In Lhasa 2012 in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
Yes, the new year eve, new year day are mostly family matter, but if you come earlier, you can go to the market and feel the festive mood. ...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Everest Base Camp in February? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
The room in Tingri does have attached bathroom, but again, nothing luxury in either Tingri or Everest. ...
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replied to a Thorn Tree thread called Any good advice for Lhasa inner city travelling? in the Asia - North-East Asia Branch
The monasteries in Tibet are actually quite different from other parts of China. But I would also suggest you to visit the homes of your...
about 1 month ago

- Full Name Pazu Kong
- Email Address kongjr@gmail.com
- DOB August 17, 1977
- Country Hong Kong
- Gender Male
- Website http://www.cafespinn.com/
- Languages Cantonese, Mandarin, English, Thai, some Vietnamese, some Tibetan







