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A 48-Hour Guide to Hong Kong

Read our guide to Hong Kong’s hippest and most stylish neighborhoods, brimming with restaurants, bars, art galleries and boutiques.

A Guide to Hong Kong’s Neighbourhoods

Find out where you can learn more about Hong Kong’s fascinating history, heritage and unique culture with this list of the city’s top museums to check out.

The Best Museums in Hong Kong

With over 180,000 people riding them every day, tramways are one of the most popular modes of transport in Hong Kong.

Hong Kong 101: A Quick Guide to the Tramways

Learn more about Hong Kong's iconic tram, or 'ding ding' as it's nicknamed, and why taking a ride on this beloved mode of transport is the quintessential way to explore and experience the city. 

Why A Tram Ride Is the Best Way to Explore Hong Kong

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Chinese, British and indigenous influences fuse in a neon-lit metropolis unlike any other

Picture Hong Kong and the first thing that springs to mind is its skyline: a condensed sprawl of skyscrapers soaring over Victoria Harbour, backdropped by verdant hills. Behind its urban exterior, however, is a region that remains deeply connected to and proud of its distinctive culture, which blends Chinese, British and indigenous influences. Each of Hong Kong’s neighbourhoods, districts and islands has a personality of its own. Kowloon serves up sprawling markets and fascinating museums, while high-end Hong Kong Island offers endless options for shopping, drinking and dining. The outlying islands of Lamma and Cheung Chau give off a more laid-back, artsy vibe, and those craving nature should look no further than the hiking hotspot of Tung Lung Chau Island.

Introducing Hong Kong

With everything from top-notch restaurants to delicious street food, Hong Kong’s renowned cuisine is reason enough to visit. To eat as the locals do, tuck into Cantonese noodles and roast meat, or stack up dim sum dishes and wash them down with fragrant tea. There are some must-dos on any Hong Kong trip: riding the historic Star Ferry across Victoria Harbour; practising the ancient art of tai chi; browsing the Mong Kok markets; visiting the region’s temples and monasteries; watching horse racing in Happy Valley; and experiencing traditional Cantonese opera at Sunbeam Theatre. Vibrant festivities take place year-round, from the Mid-Autumn Festival (also known as the Mooncake Festival) to the Lunar New Year.

The best of Hong Kong culture

Eating dim sum and attending a dragon dance performance are just a couple of ways to spend a day in Hong Kong. What would you do?

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24 Hours in Hong Kong

The Madness Of Mong Kok

Featured in our original series, Hungerlust, Yum Cha, dim sum is hardly ordinary. Chef Yip is reshaping yum cha culture by pleating playful, spirited dumplings.

Hungerlust: Yum Cha’s Master

Hong Kong's Last Porcelain Painter

Modern Micro Living

Dodgeball World Cup: Team Hong Kong

Mitche Choi is one young performer working to reinvent Cantonese opera for modern audiences.
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The New Face of Cantonese Opera

Praying for good luck at the Lam Tsuen Wishing Trees is one of Hong Kong’s most charming and well-preserved traditions.

Wishing on a Tree - Where Hongkongers Go for Good Luck

Hong Kong's Instagram Famous "Monster Building"

The Truth Behind Hong Kong's Forgotten Village.

The Truth Behind Hong Kong's Forgotten Village

Hong Kong Location Page

More than just skyscrapers, this eclectic area has beaches, history and vibrant nightlife

Come for the views of Hong Kong’s photogenic harbour; stick around for the museums