Recap

Cooks working in a dai pai dong in Hong Kong. From such street food stalls to fine-dining Cantonese restaurants, customers savour the effect of wok hei, the “breath of the wok”, in their food. Photo: Llewellyn Cheung
Food and Drinks

Recap | Unveiling the best of Cantonese cuisine

Explore the global influence of Cantonese cooking, from the kung fu secrets of wok hei to Michelin-starred fine dining around the world, to the worldwide embracing of XO sauce and shrimp paste.

History

Recap | China’s religious history features many faiths and a cult that started a war

Singapore

Recap | Discover Singapore, its nature, the Raffles, bike routes and Pulau Ubin

Asian cinema: Hong Kong film

Recap | Hong Kong cinema legends and greats open up about their careers

What’s it like working with Michelle Yeoh, Chow Yun-fat, Jackie Chan, Dwayne Johnson, John Woo and Wong Kar-wai? These film and TV legends tell all.

Tim Yip in his studio in Beijing, China. The art director, who got his start on John Woo’s A Better Tomorrow and won an Oscar for his art direction on Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is focused more on art than movies nowadays. Photo: Simon Song
Tim Yip in his studio in Beijing, China. The art director, who got his start on John Woo’s A Better Tomorrow and won an Oscar for his art direction on Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon is focused more on art than movies nowadays. Photo: Simon Song
Asia travel

Recap | The best of Bali, from iconic wildlife, laid-back Nusa Lembongan, world-leading beach clubs and more

Discover what makes Bali unique in five articles highlighting some of the holiday island’s top spots and other not-so-well-known hidden attractions beyond the usual tourist trail.

Hong Kong

Recap | Explore the history of Hong Kong’s Star Ferry and what makes it a city icon

Discover captivating stories of the Star Ferry, from riots and inspiring leadership to stunning photographs and an uncertain future. Explore its legacy and modern struggles.

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History

Recap | The history, myths and extraordinary truths of Macau in 5 fascinating tales

PostMag contributor Jason Wordie uncovers Macau’s captivating history, from multiple spellings and wartime artists to opulent zoos and nostalgic myths versus gritty realities.

Signage in Hong Kong for passengers taking the bridge to Macau uses the spelling Macao, the same as that used on official documents everywhere ... except Portugal. Photo: EPA-EFE
Signage in Hong Kong for passengers taking the bridge to Macau uses the spelling Macao, the same as that used on official documents everywhere ... except Portugal. Photo: EPA-EFE
Old Hong Kong

Recap | The history of Hong Kong’s iconic airport Kai Tak and its dramatic landings

Relive the thrill of Kai Tak Airport, from hair-raising landings to the first jet arrival.

Food and Drinks

Recap | Meet the star Hong Kong chefs behind restaurants Plaisance, Mono and more

Explore the inspiring stories of renowned chefs Stefanie Leung, Masaaki Miyakawa, Mauro Colagreco, Grace Choy and Ricardo Chaneton, and discover their extraordinary gastronomic journeys.

Chinese language cinema

Recap | The directors reshaping Asian cinema, from Jia Zhangke to Ray Yeung

Discover 5 directors shaping modern Asian cinema, covering LGBTQ representation, China’s rise, dystopian tales and untold war stories.

Jia Zhangke, a Chinese film and television director, screenwriter, producer, actor and writer. Photo: Jocelyn Tam
Asia travel

Recap | Explore Australia, from its Aboriginal history to its moon landing role

The land Down Under boasts diverse attractions for tourists, from ancient Aboriginal culture to its crucial roles in space exploration and the Apollo moon landing.

Kangaroo Island’s Remarkable Rocks with fire-damaged trees in the foreground, a reminder of the terrible fires of 2020. Photo: Carolyn Beasley
Kangaroo Island’s Remarkable Rocks with fire-damaged trees in the foreground, a reminder of the terrible fires of 2020. Photo: Carolyn Beasley
Profile

Recap | Hong Kong sporting heroes, from Siobhan Haughey to Derek Currie

Explore inspiring stories of top Hong Kong athletes, including Olympic swimmer Haughey, football legend Currie, open-water swimmer Hu, and more.

From our archives

Recap | The most memorable celeb visits to Hong Kong? From the Pope to Janet Jackson

Discover the stories behind historic visits to Hong Kong by Pope Paul VI, then Prince Charles, Steve McQueen, Janet Jackson, and the cast of hit movie Lord Jim, each leaving their mark on the city.

From our archives

Recap | Hong Kong triad attacks see firebombings, murders and gang wars from Kowloon to Macau

Discover gripping stories of Hong Kong’s dark history of triad violence down the years, highlighting the city’s struggles with organised crime.

A Hong Kong restaurant and mahjong club was firebombed in 1990, after refusing to pay local gangsters. Six men, including three shareholders in the King Ford Moon Restaurant and Mahjong Club (above) were killed. Photo: SCMP Archives
From our archives

Recap | Hong Kong horse racing, including Bill Benter’s billion-dollar bet

The history of Hong Kong horse racing, from the 1971 professional launch at Happy Valley to the rise of Sha Tin Racecourse, and the impact of Bill Benter’s stunning betting system.

Hong Kong introduced professional horse racing at Happy Valley in 1971, improving the quality of riders and racing. Photo: SCMP Archives
Hong Kong introduced professional horse racing at Happy Valley in 1971, improving the quality of riders and racing. Photo: SCMP Archives
From our archives

Recap | How Hong Kong built its luxury hotel empires

Explore the rich history and global impact of Hong Kong’s luxury hotel industry, including iconic chains like The Peninsula and Mandarin Oriental, and visit colonial gems across Asia.

Old Hong Kong

Recap | Hong Kong’s darkest days of Japanese invasion, cannibalism, POW camps and heroism

PostMag writer Jason Wordie looks back at the harrowing history of Hong Kong during World War II under Japanese occupation after the city fell in December 1941.

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Tourism

Recap | The best beach holidays from Maldives luxury to Thailand eco-friendly havens

Sun, sea and sand are usually the main 3 requirements for a getaway and here we highlight some of the top beach destinations on the planet.

Seasoned surfers flock to the famous Cloud 9 surf spot on Siargao Island in the Philippines, one of our eight top Asian surfing destinations to ride the waves. Photo: Getty Images
Seasoned surfers flock to the famous Cloud 9 surf spot on Siargao Island in the Philippines, one of our eight top Asian surfing destinations to ride the waves. Photo: Getty Images
From our archives

Recap | Hong Kong aviation milestones, including the first ever night flight

Revisit key moments in Hong Kong’s evolution to becoming Asia’s major global aviation hub, from Concorde’s 1976 debut and Cathay Pacific’s first Boeing 747 to the first night flights, and more.

From our archives

Recap | Hong Kong building disasters, from an inferno to construction site tragedies

These were some of Hong Kong’s most tragic construction disasters, from the 1918 Happy Valley racecourse inferno to deadly lift crashes, highlighting the critical need for improved safety standards.

Photography

Recap | How famous photographers capture the essence of Hong Kong over the years

Explore the rich history and cultural evolution of Hong Kong through the lenses of renowned photographers.

Fan Ho with his Rolleiflex 3.5 A (type K4A) camera which he used to take phots of Hong Kong in the 50s and 60s. Photo: Fan Ho
From our archives

Recap | Quirky tales from old Hong Kong, from exorcised ghosts to nudists

Explore quirky stories from PostMag’s archives, featuring a woman waking up at her own funeral and a bank’s very costly blunder, to supernatural goings-on and naturists letting it all hang out.

One of the branches of Hong Kong bakery chain Maria’s that were under siege for three days in 1984 after rumours spread that it was going out of business. Holders of vouchers for its cakes rushed to cash them in. Some 400 bakers worked to keep up with demand. Photo: Sunny Lee
One of the branches of Hong Kong bakery chain Maria’s that were under siege for three days in 1984 after rumours spread that it was going out of business. Holders of vouchers for its cakes rushed to cash them in. Some 400 bakers worked to keep up with demand. Photo: Sunny Lee
Old Hong Kong

Recap | Hong Kong is a foodie mecca, but what is the history of its culinary evolution?

PostMag writer Jason Wordie explores how Hong Kong’s culinary landscape evolved from British army camp food to street food hawkers and even the influence of Chinese railroad builders.

From our archives

Recap | Hong Kong’s star-studded past, from The Beatles to Muhammad Ali

Discover the fascinating stories of some of the biggest ever names from the worlds of music and sport during their memorable visits to the city.

From our archives

Recap | David Bowie, Whitney Houston, Duran Duran – when legends played Hong Kong

Relive iconic visits and concerts by music superstars Bowie, Houston, Duran Duran, Sammy Davis Jr and Pat Boone when they came to Hong Kong.

David Bowie arriving at Kai Tak Airport, Hong Kong, in 1983. Photo: Sam Chan
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