The lure of Tsim Sha Tsui
I was in a lift in Mirador Mansion, travelling up to the 13th floor, when a softly-spoken Hong Konger, with flecks of silver dye in his hair, spoke to me. “Why do you want to stay here?” he said, eyeing my large and frustratingly-heavy suitcase. I wasn’t too sure how to reply and, before I […]
Latest Hong Kong Covid-19 rules
Hong Kong’s zero-tolerance regime is once again facing the prospect of another wave of Covid-19. This will be the fifth such wave – and the first time that omicron has made it into the territory. Mindful that Chinese New Year is just around the corner – with all the family socialising that this entails – […]
Legoland Discovery Centre
A miniature Lego version of Hong Kong’s observation wheel turns languidly above the ferry terminals of Victoria Harbour, whilst beneath one of Hong Kong’s old trams, also made of Lego, trundles to and fro. Cute little taxis and small buses zip through the streets. Not far away a Lego model of the Big Buddha sits […]
Covid-19: Hong Kong to move UK to list of high-risk countries
Britain is about to be moved to Hong Kong’s list of high-risk Covid-19 countries, according to a report from the South China Morning Post (SCMP). This would mean that any visitors from the country will now have to spend their first week of quarantine in a special government isolation facility known as Penny Bay before […]
10 top cultural tips for Hong Kong
One of the founding philosophies of our guidebook series has always been to help people understand the cultures in which they are living, in the firm belief that this will help them get the most out of their stay in a new place.. Here then are the top 10 cultural tips worth knowing for living […]
The best islands in Hong Kong
Hong Kong has no fewer than 261 islands! Many of them are still inhabited, but plenty are not – and these are great places to seek some peace and quiet, away from all the hustle-and-bustle of city life. Many of these islands are terrific for hiking. Some are easy to get to, others are more […]