If you’re visiting Hong Kong on a cruise layover, chances are you only have a limited amount of time. In my previous guide, I covered the city’s classic sights. But if you’ve already been to Hong Kong before, have more than one day, or simply prefer a slower-paced experience, I’d highly recommend exploring Lantau Island. […]
Hello, I’m Stephen. Half English, half Chinese, and this is my personal guide to my hometown of Hong Kong. If you’re short on time, say a cruise stop or a long layover, you can still get a brilliant snapshot of the city. Hong Kong is incredibly compact, which means in just one day, you can […]
Part one was all about the excitement of seeing Hong Kong on screen; now it’s time to talk tactics. In episode one of season 20 of The Apprentice, Lord Sugar sent two fresh teams into the city with a fiendish shopping list and just eight hours to get it done. Watching them zigzag across town, […]
We couldn’t help but tune in for episode one of the brand-new season 20 of The Apprentice, where Lord Sugar sent the two opposing teams off to Hong Kong for the classic shopping task. What an incredible way for the candidates to kick off their journey – thrown straight into one of the world’s most […]
The spirit of the Horse and Lunar New Year The Horse in the Chinese zodiac symbolises speed, vitality and freedom, and years ruled by this sign are seen as full of possibility and momentum. People born in Horse years are often described as sociable, adventurous and independent – the friends who rally everyone together, book […]
Hong Kong’s Jumbo Floating Restaurant began life as a symbol of prosperity and spectacle in the 1970s and ended with a mysterious capsizing in the South China Sea in 2022, while under tow to an undisclosed new home (rumoured to be Cambodia). For decades it was a near‑mandatory stop on Western visitors’ itineraries, a place […]
It’s that time of year again! Book now to ring in 2026 in Hong Kong on our New Year Cruise 🎉🥂! 🎉 Countdown to 2026 in Style Don’t miss out on the most extraordinary New Year’s Eve celebration Hong Kong has to offer. Secure your spot, and let’s welcome 2026 in unparalleled style! 🎆🥂 There’s […]
Although we’d prefer to show you around Hong Kong in person, it’s simply not possible right now. For the moment, the only way to travel to here is from your armchair. So, if you are hankering for Hong Kong, why not treat yourself, or gift a friend one of these ‘tickets’ to our fair city. […]
These Hong Kong children’s books will transport your kids, as if by magic carpet, to the hustle and bustle of our great city from wherever in the world you are. Read on for our top pick of Hong Kong books for little readers. This post contains affiliate links. Should you click through and make a […]
Why do we have vegetarian cuisine in Hong Kong? Vegetarianism has deep roots in Hong Kong, largely influenced by Buddhist traditions. Buddhist monks and followers have long practiced vegetarianism as a way of promoting compassion and minimising harm to living beings. You will also find that many Hong Kong people will choose to eat a […]
