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More than just a cosmopolitan city, Hong Kong is full of hidden gems. We take you on a tour of its trendiest neighbourhoods, uncovering cool cafes, classic Hong Kong street food and quirky boutiques, as well as exploring its hip bars and nightlife. We also reveal the city's greener side, venturing out to the countryside for the best beaches, country parks and hiking trails.
Now back in Britain, history is all around me. Hong Kong has sacrificed many of its historic buildings for profit. It’s time that stopped.
Now in its 12th edition, the South China Morning Post’s 100 Top Tables fine dining guide was launched to the cream of the city’s dining scene at the Peninsula Hong Kong
Few industries suffered more than F&B during the pandemic, but a raft of new openings suggest the city’s after-hours scene is` finally on the road to recovery
Readers discuss Hong Kong’s potential for sustainable eco-tourism, a decline in reading in mainland China, and United Nations reform.
Dough Beings’ bomboloni are the bomb, and their doughnuts are to die for – but the secretive sisters behind this smash hit bakery are giving nothing away
In an excerpt from his new book, a cartoonist and writer pays homage to his carefree and car-free adopted Hong Kong home and its fascinating collection of colourful characters.
The series draws on backdrops including Victoria Harbour and the iconic skyline, Yick Cheong Building aka Monster Building, Fa Yuen Street, Mei Foo Sun Chuen and Mido Cafe
The keen watch collector talks about his favourite pieces and latest lifestyle venture, which brings together The Armoury with Phillips Perpetual, the auctioneer’s watch boutique, and other purveyors of fine menswear
Hongkongers love nothing more than munching on basic, hearty soul food at traditional dai pai dongs – but the city’s upmarket restaurants have typically disparaged everyday home-grown favourites
As the pioneering independent watch boutique turns 10, we sat down with founder Piano Chow to talk about independent watchmakers, working with H. Moser & Cie and F.P. Journe, and what true collectors are really looking for
The Mandarin Oriental’s Mandarin Club lets you watch the fireworks from Hong Kong side, or you could catch the action from Kowloon side at the Regent hotel lobby or Vista Italian restaurant
Navigating the world of wine can be confusing for a new collector or casual drinker, so we spoke to experts at the helm of some of Hong Kong and Macau’s best wine cellars to get an insider’s view
Enjoy the ambience while you dine at restaurants and cafes offering experiences that range from fantastical journeys to back-in-time settings
Omega president and CEO Raynald Aeschlimann says it’s time for Omega to grow in Hong Kong and that new concepts will make shoppers stay longer at the outlets
Set along a 1.3km stretch on Victoria Harbour from Central to Causeway Bay, the 12-minute long “pyromusical” show will be the “biggest and longest” of the city’s countdown fireworks to date, tourism authorities say.
The group behind hip SoHo bars Quality Goods Club and Shady Acres has opened a new concept restaurant in the heart of Yung Shue Wan’s waterfront – and locals on the sleepy outlying island don’t know what to think
The first all-electric model in BMW’s 5 Series, the i5 reinforces the German marque’s commitment to zero-emission travel
The seaside community’s holiday festivities will include artificial snow, stained-glass windows, a giant Christmas tree with a Venice gondola design, and a replica of the Milan Cathedral
A trio of historic Hong Kong ‘squatter’ villages face destruction, destined to be replaced by homogenous residential blocks despite the efforts of historians, architects and academics.
Festive treats at The Peninsula Hong Kong include gourmet cuisine from Michelin-starred Cantonese restaurant Spring Moon, deluxe hampers with Peninsula champagne, and massages and facials at the spa
‘I wouldn’t have predicted myself going to Hong Kong,’ says the humble DIY bedroom producer – who has collaborated with Frank Ocean and Japanese Breakfast, and played on Jimmy Fallon
The show on November 30 will take place at the city’s version of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which celebrates stars such as Michelle Yeoh, Tony Leung and Bruce Lee
Party season demands party fuel – and Hong Kong’s after-hours scene provides with plenty of seasonal specials to keep you topped up
The world’s most vibrant cities host celebrations of the work and times of legendary women in fashion – from classic Coco Chanel, Vivienne Westwood and Miuccia Prada, to the collection of an anonymous Hong Kong connoisseur
How Hong Kong socialite Laurinda Ho likes to celebrate the holiday season, from Christmas trees and Santa Claus to baking cakes and cooking up a feast
The finer things in life deserve to be shared with fellow connoisseurs. Thankfully, Hong Kong is a hub for horology, with a growing and welcoming community of collectors and experts
Dapper duo Mark Cho and Alan See are on a mission to suit up Hong Kong’s WFH-weary men through their new The Armoury boutique, and now the new Pedder Arcade development
Did you know that Hong Kong is home to impressive collections of rare, vintage cars? Royals, billionaires and aficionados just admired models by Porsche, Mercedes-Benz and McLaren at Gold Coast
Not being professionally trained, Yan isn’t limited by baking traditions and isn’t afraid of pursuing ‘crazy’ ideas – like an LKF Tower cake for Allan Zeman