Things we love Hong Kong
Aqua Spirit
Drinking in the view at panoramic bar Aqua Spirit. This glam venue is one of Hong Kong’s hottest bars, due in no small part to its unbeatable location on the 30th floor of a Tsim Sha Tsui high-rise, soaring windows give an incredible bird’s-eye-view of the city. Circular booths shrouded behind strung beads, designer drinks, [...]
Victoria Park
One of the few parks in Hong Kong. It’s a great place. On Sundays you would be forgiven if you actually thought you were in the Phillipines. Sunday is typically the day off for the city’s large population of (mostly Filipina) domestic helpers. Victoria park is a popular meeting place for them. Victoria Park is [...]
7-11
These superb convenience stores are everywhere. At last count there were more than six hundred 7-11s in Hong Kong and if you do not visit an area for a while, do not be suprised if, when you return, a new 7-11 has opened up. In Hong Kong these stores also sell cheap alcohol. You are [...]
Dim Sum
Apparently the literal translation of ‘dim sum’ is “touch the heart”. These tiny morsels of food do indeed endear themselves to you. Everyone’s got their own favourites – delicate prawn dumplings, spring rolls, turnip and taro cake – the range of dim sum available is vast. One of the drawbacks of eating dim sum is [...]
Temple Street, Hong Kong
Temple Street is a street located in the areas of Jordan and Yau Ma Tei in Kowloon. It is well known for its night market and the busiest flea market at night in the territory. Popular with both tourists and locals alike in the evening, it is common to see the place crowded at dusk. [...]
Lamma Island
After seeing all the sights, you will have had a large dose of Hong Kong crowds. If you want to get away, you can try explore Lamma Island, then feasting on deep-fried squid. It is a small island still relatively quiet, with a few trails on it. And: no cars!! On it you will find [...]
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