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From the Star Ferry Pier and Lai Chi Kok Amusement Park to the Poor Man’s Nightclub and Bottoms Up, these attractions were once much sought out by locals and visitors to the city alike.
From the Star Ferry Pier and Lai Chi Kok Amusement Park to the Poor Man’s Nightclub and Bottoms Up, these attractions were once much sought out by locals and visitors to the city alike.
From a meditative trip in India’s ‘Little Tibet’ to post-Covid release in Argentina, 10 Hong Kong residents walk us through the journeys that changed their lives.
From a meditative trip in India’s ‘Little Tibet’ to post-Covid release in Argentina, 10 Hong Kong residents walk us through the journeys that changed their lives.
Make the most of HK$2 public transport fares for seniors, for which those 60 and over are now eligible, by taking a loop-the-loop day trip tour of Hong Kong from Mui Wo to Sheung Shui.
Make the most of HK$2 public transport fares for seniors, for which those 60 and over are now eligible, by taking a loop-the-loop day trip tour of Hong Kong from Mui Wo to Sheung Shui.
There are more than 200 islands in Hong Kong, most uninhabited or sparsely populated and many with hiking trails, strange rock formations and waters teeming with life. Take a ferry, speedboat or kayak to reach them.
There are more than 200 islands in Hong Kong, most uninhabited or sparsely populated and many with hiking trails, strange rock formations and waters teeming with life. Take a ferry, speedboat or kayak to reach them.
The few valuable old buildings to avoid demolition in Hong Kong are those that are declared monuments. We pick five for an alternative tour of the city, with lunch stops included.
The few valuable old buildings to avoid demolition in Hong Kong are those that are declared monuments. We pick five for an alternative tour of the city, with lunch stops included.
The peace and quiet of Hong Kong’s most tranquil places have been ruined by the sound of buzzing drones in the air. It’s time their wings were clipped.
The peace and quiet of Hong Kong’s most tranquil places have been ruined by the sound of buzzing drones in the air. It’s time their wings were clipped.
With business almost wiped out by Covid-19, tour companies in Hong Kong are innovating to create fun and interesting tours that appeal to local residents.
With business almost wiped out by Covid-19, tour companies in Hong Kong are innovating to create fun and interesting tours that appeal to local residents.
‘Thor’ Pedersen arrived in Hong Kong in 2019 expecting to sail on after a couple of weeks on his round-the-world journey to every country without flying, but Covid-19 threw him off course – until now.
‘Thor’ Pedersen arrived in Hong Kong in 2019 expecting to sail on after a couple of weeks on his round-the-world journey to every country without flying, but Covid-19 threw him off course – until now.
Raf Ho has photographed thousands of kilometres of Hong Kong for Google Maps’ Street View, from driving its busiest roads to lugging heavy cameras up its steepest peaks.
Raf Ho has photographed thousands of kilometres of Hong Kong for Google Maps’ Street View, from driving its busiest roads to lugging heavy cameras up its steepest peaks.
Forty per cent of Hong Kong is devoted to country parks. They are a highlight of the city, and it’s sad how little authorities care about their upkeep or use.
Forty per cent of Hong Kong is devoted to country parks. They are a highlight of the city, and it’s sad how little authorities care about their upkeep or use.
The Brazilian capoeira master, whose real name is Edilson Almeida, tells Ed Peters about growing up poor in São Paulo, teaching the martial art in China and the life lessons he’s learned.
The Brazilian capoeira master, whose real name is Edilson Almeida, tells Ed Peters about growing up poor in São Paulo, teaching the martial art in China and the life lessons he’s learned.
Hong Kong’s feral cows and buffalo are loved by some and hated by others. The government plans to get rid of them one way or the other – but why?
Hong Kong’s feral cows and buffalo are loved by some and hated by others. The government plans to get rid of them one way or the other – but why?
High-altitude stone cabins built in the 1920s near Sunset Peak on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island provide primitive accommodation and stunning views.
High-altitude stone cabins built in the 1920s near Sunset Peak on Hong Kong’s Lantau Island provide primitive accommodation and stunning views.
With the thrill of hotel staycations beginning to pall, home swapping could become this summer’s hottest holiday trend.
With the thrill of hotel staycations beginning to pall, home swapping could become this summer’s hottest holiday trend.
Franck Vidal was nine years old when his uncle asked him to help restore a house in rural France the traditional way. It sowed in him a love a woodworking that, aged 40, he turned into a second career in Hong Kong, as he tells Ed Peters.
Franck Vidal was nine years old when his uncle asked him to help restore a house in rural France the traditional way. It sowed in him a love a woodworking that, aged 40, he turned into a second career in Hong Kong, as he tells Ed Peters.
People from the same country congregate and do business in certain neighbourhoods of Hong Kong, from the Thais in Kowloon City to Canadians in SoHo and Africans in Yuen Long.
People from the same country congregate and do business in certain neighbourhoods of Hong Kong, from the Thais in Kowloon City to Canadians in SoHo and Africans in Yuen Long.
The Hong Kong government needs to do more to encourage cycling – it’s clean, healthy, eco-friendly and fun. We need more cycle tracks, especially in urban areas, and maybe a little enthusiasm from officials.
The Hong Kong government needs to do more to encourage cycling – it’s clean, healthy, eco-friendly and fun. We need more cycle tracks, especially in urban areas, and maybe a little enthusiasm from officials.
Other solo female explorers ranged far and wide before her but none wrote about their experiences in the same way as Dervla Murphy.
Other solo female explorers ranged far and wide before her but none wrote about their experiences in the same way as Dervla Murphy.
Emiko Jozuka was never pressured into following in her father’s footsteps, instead his passion for photography organically became her own. Now the CNN producer spends most of her holidays in Japan archiving his images and recently curated exhibitions of his work in Tokyo and Hong Kong.
Emiko Jozuka was never pressured into following in her father’s footsteps, instead his passion for photography organically became her own. Now the CNN producer spends most of her holidays in Japan archiving his images and recently curated exhibitions of his work in Tokyo and Hong Kong.
Spam callers are nothing if not doggedly persistent, wasting the receiver’s time sometimes several times a day and raising questions about technology’s impact on our day-to-day lives.
Spam callers are nothing if not doggedly persistent, wasting the receiver’s time sometimes several times a day and raising questions about technology’s impact on our day-to-day lives.
You can’t visit overseas countries yet, but without leaving Hong Kong you can follow the footsteps of a Danish princess, Philippine and Vietnamese national heroes, musicians John Lennon and Michael Hutchence, Bruce Lee, and other famous foreign faces.
You can’t visit overseas countries yet, but without leaving Hong Kong you can follow the footsteps of a Danish princess, Philippine and Vietnamese national heroes, musicians John Lennon and Michael Hutchence, Bruce Lee, and other famous foreign faces.
In his latest book, author Horatio Clare writes lucidly, fluently and honestly about mental health issues and attitudes to mental health.
In his latest book, author Horatio Clare writes lucidly, fluently and honestly about mental health issues and attitudes to mental health.
There’s hardly a man or woman in Hong Kong who doesn’t have happy memories of childhood expeditions to the beach, and it’s just the sort of liberating break that kids need now.
There’s hardly a man or woman in Hong Kong who doesn’t have happy memories of childhood expeditions to the beach, and it’s just the sort of liberating break that kids need now.
One Hong Kong family has discovered the stars during the time of the coronavirus. They explain why they love it and what to do. Experts suggest some of the best stargazing locations in Hong Kong.
One Hong Kong family has discovered the stars during the time of the coronavirus. They explain why they love it and what to do. Experts suggest some of the best stargazing locations in Hong Kong.
In 1895, American Annie Londonderry made headlines by becoming the first woman to cycle around the world. Except she didn’t. A century later, her great-grandnephew revealed the true story.
In 1895, American Annie Londonderry made headlines by becoming the first woman to cycle around the world. Except she didn’t. A century later, her great-grandnephew revealed the true story.
Three escapees from ‘messed up’ Hong Kong rave about the places they have landed in, and reveal what they miss about the city.
Three escapees from ‘messed up’ Hong Kong rave about the places they have landed in, and reveal what they miss about the city.
Whether in Victoria, Canada or England’s rain-soaked Manchester, descendants of Chinese immigrants have made their mark far beyond the realm of restaurants.
Whether in Victoria, Canada or England’s rain-soaked Manchester, descendants of Chinese immigrants have made their mark far beyond the realm of restaurants.
Instead of unwanted items ending up in landfills, they are being given away or exchanged at Hong Kong freecycle events. These are like flea markets, but no money changes hands, says the organiser of events.
Instead of unwanted items ending up in landfills, they are being given away or exchanged at Hong Kong freecycle events. These are like flea markets, but no money changes hands, says the organiser of events.
A believer in the circular economy, Ashley Lendrum-Bordoli launched Freecycle – a flea market where no one pays – in Hong Kong two years ago, to keep people’s unwanted possessions from being thrown away.
A believer in the circular economy, Ashley Lendrum-Bordoli launched Freecycle – a flea market where no one pays – in Hong Kong two years ago, to keep people’s unwanted possessions from being thrown away.
Built in Hong Kong in the 1840s as a British officers’ garrison, Murray House became a place of torture under Japanese occupation, and needed exorcising. Dismantled and its stones put into storage, it was reassembled 20 years ago.
Built in Hong Kong in the 1840s as a British officers’ garrison, Murray House became a place of torture under Japanese occupation, and needed exorcising. Dismantled and its stones put into storage, it was reassembled 20 years ago.