https://www.scmp.com/rss/502929/feed Maggie Hiufu Wong is a freelance travel writer based in Hong Kong. She loves her profession as it has given her the opportunity to interview the first man who walked the entire Great Wall, devour thousands of servings of dim sum and trek Japan's Kumano Kodo pilgrimage, just to name a few. Previously, she worked as a digital producer for CNN Travel. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Maggie Hiufu Wong Maggie Hiufu Wong New faces of heritage series: For four artists at the forefront of their craft, a deep sense of Hong Kong’s past is fuelling their vision for the future. See our other features on Kiri T, Jive Lau and Mitche Choi Stop me if you’ve heard this one: a Chinese medicine doctor walks into a bar, where he spots an old acquaintance behind the counter, an investment banker-turned-bartender, and he says to the guy … Yeah, you probably haven’t. But anyway, that night in 2019, at the Little Lab bar in... https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3298482/how-bartender-bringing-traditional-chinese-medicine-cocktails-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/postmag/food-drink/article/3298482/how-bartender-bringing-traditional-chinese-medicine-cocktails-hong-kong?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 17 Feb 2025 10:15:08 +0000 Last month marked the end of Hong Kong’s successful four-month inaugural annual Chinese Culture Festival. The flagship event, run by the Chinese Culture Promotion Office under the city’s Leisure and Cultural Services Department (LCSD), was announced in April to promote Chinese culture and patriotic education, as well as enhance national identity among the people of Hong Kong. The festival featured a diverse line-up of performances of Chinese stories and interpretations of classics in a range of... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/arts-culture/topics/chinese-culture-festival/article/3282302/hong-kongs-chinese-culture-festival-inspires-sense-heritage-and-national-pride?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/arts-culture/topics/chinese-culture-festival/article/3282302/hong-kongs-chinese-culture-festival-inspires-sense-heritage-and-national-pride?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 15 Oct 2024 04:03:50 +0000 This summer’s Paris Olympics was one of Hong Kong’s most successful ever, as the city’s sportsmen and women returned home with two gold and two bronze medals. Cheung Ka-long successfully defended his Olympic fencing title by claiming gold in the men’s individual foil while Vivian Kong Man-wai won fencing gold in the women’s individual épée. Swimmer Siobhan Haughey, a two-time silver medallist in the women’s 100m and 200m freestyle at the Tokyo Olympics, joined Cheung as a Hong Kong flag bearer... https://www.scmp.com/native/sport/topics/hong-kong-city-strengths/article/3281813/paris-olympics-success-shows-hong-kong-builds-bright-future-citys-new-sporting-talent?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/sport/topics/hong-kong-city-strengths/article/3281813/paris-olympics-success-shows-hong-kong-builds-bright-future-citys-new-sporting-talent?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 14 Oct 2024 08:00:08 +0000 Our fascination with human-like robots and cyborgs is nothing new. Back in the 1970s, the American TV series The Bionic Woman was a global hit watched by millions of people. In 2000, carmaker Honda revealed its humanoid robot Asimo, which regularly captivated the public with demonstrations of its abilities before its last show at the National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation in Japan earlier this year. Hong Kong-based Hanson Robotics brought Sophia, a lifelike robot, into the world in... https://www.scmp.com/native/culture/topics/stage-without-boundaries/article/3193022/relationship-between-humans-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/culture/topics/stage-without-boundaries/article/3193022/relationship-between-humans-and?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 22 Sep 2022 04:00:20 +0000 [Sponsored article] When Hong Kong’s first cases of the coronavirus disease, Covid-19, were confirmed on January 23, 2020, messages began to buzz non-stop on the phone of actuary Danny Lee, who was leading the insurer Manulife Hong Kong’s pricing team. Normally in such situations, he would observe things and wait for more information before making a business decision. But this time, faced with unprecedented challenges and with so much at stake, he immediately liaised with colleagues across... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/trusted-name-125-years/article/3180187/how-3-insurance-professionals-have?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/trusted-name-125-years/article/3180187/how-3-insurance-professionals-have?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Jun 2022 08:00:23 +0000 [Sponsored article] The story of Hong Kong’s rise from its humble origins as a quiet port inhabited by fishing and farming communities into a thriving metropolis and global economic powerhouse is well known. But a lesser-known story is how that transformation gave rise to a new industry that, in return, helped the city blossom. From covering the risks for traders – such as piracy and fire, to offering a safety net for various stages of life and businesses, the insurance industry has evolved in... https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/trusted-name-125-years/article/3177339/125-years-how-hong-kong-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/business/topics/trusted-name-125-years/article/3177339/125-years-how-hong-kong-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 May 2022 09:00:24 +0000 Hong Kong Island’s Southern district – home to popular coastal destinations such as Stanley, Repulse Bay and Aberdeen – is being transformed into a tourist haven as part of plans that will see the area become a major residential, cultural and commercial centre. The move, announced in the Hong Kong government’s “Invigorate Island South” initiative last year – will lead to new cultural facilities being created in Wong Chuk Hang and Aberdeen, with old, existing buildings revitalised for use by the... https://www.scmp.com/native/property/topics/big-plans-island-south/article/3146046/hong-kong-island-southside?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/property/topics/big-plans-island-south/article/3146046/hong-kong-island-southside?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Aug 2021 01:30:23 +0000 [Sponsored article] Hong Kong’s relatively short, yet colourful history has influenced not only the city itself, but also the mainland and the wider world. Many of its stories are tied to the sea-flanked geography of the territory, on the coast of southeastern China, comprising 262 outlying islands and numerous bays and harbours – including the sheltered waters of the iconic deepwater Victoria Harbour, between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula – which have helped to forge its development as... https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/topics/wellness-hong-kong/article/3143939/how-fisherfolk-aberdeen-harbour-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/topics/wellness-hong-kong/article/3143939/how-fisherfolk-aberdeen-harbour-and?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 10 Aug 2021 03:00:10 +0000 [Sponsored article] A conversation starter, taste enhancer and a great way to unwind – sipping a drink often helps to enhance the atmosphere during social events. One man well aware of its widespread appeal is Jay Khan, the co-founder and head mixologist of COA, a popular cocktail bar in Central, Hong Kong, and winner of the Altos Bartenders’ Bartender Award 2020, voted on by bartenders on the Asia’s 50 Best Bars list. With 14 years of experience working in different sections of the food and... https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/food-drink/topics/hong-kong-wine-dine-festival/article/3112045/raise-glass-how?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/food-drink/topics/hong-kong-wine-dine-festival/article/3112045/raise-glass-how?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 01 Dec 2020 07:00:20 +0000 [Sponsored article] Many Hongkongers know Bernice Liu as an actress, but do you know she is also a winemaker? Liu developed her own award-winning wine brand, Bellavizio, and is the founder and owner of Wine Maven, an online platform for wine lovers. It took years of trial and error, study and exams before she became a sommelier with an expert‘s understanding. She started as a total novice in the world of wine, unsure of what wine to select, and unable to tell a Château Pétrus from a Château... https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/food-drink/topics/hong-kong-wine-dine-festival/article/3111038/wine-tips?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/food-drink/topics/hong-kong-wine-dine-festival/article/3111038/wine-tips?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Nov 2020 08:24:59 +0000 [Sponsored article] The idea of pairing wine with Chinese food is something that is still evolving – and has been getting better and more popular. But when you are faced with so many different combinations, what should you choose? It helps to be able to call on the advice of experts such as Hong Kong-based master of wine Sarah Heller. She suggests matching a “versatile wine” with Chinese food. “The challenge of Chinese food and wine pairing comes from the way Chinese food is typically served –... https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/food-drink/topics/hong-kong-wine-dine-festival/article/3111039/it-ok-sip?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/presented/lifestyle/food-drink/topics/hong-kong-wine-dine-festival/article/3111039/it-ok-sip?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 24 Nov 2020 05:30:21 +0000 Thierry Chow, Hong Kong’s acclaimed “feng shui designer” meanders her way along narrow streets, looking for interesting finds in the stalls and antique shops of Sheung Wan’s Upper Lascar Row – known by many people as Cat Street. “Some say Cat Street is touristy, but if you know what to look for, it’s a good place to go on a treasure hunt,” says Chow, 33, instantly recognisable with her striking, avant-garde half-blonde-half-black-bob hairstyle. “I think the beauty of Hong Kong is that it’s such... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/holiday-home/article/3092139/hong-kongs-shopping-haunts-Thierry-Chow?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/holiday-home/article/3092139/hong-kongs-shopping-haunts-Thierry-Chow?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 07 Jul 2020 07:44:19 +0000 There have been many noteworthy changes to Hong Kong’s gourmet landscape in the past 10 years, says food writer and critic Agnes Chee as she expertly makes her way through a busy wet market in Ap Lei Chau, well-known for offering the city’s freshest selection of seafood. Chee, 43, a Malaysian who has called Hong Kong home for 15 years, says the city’s chefs and cooks are increasingly opting for local produce as they embrace the farm-to-table dining concept that has been gaining international... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/holiday-home/article/3090702/why-hong-kongs-gourmet-scene-excites-and?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/topics/holiday-home/article/3090702/why-hong-kongs-gourmet-scene-excites-and?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 29 Jun 2020 09:32:59 +0000 Matt Waters, a 29-year-old teacher, musician and music producer from the United States, orders a coconut from a street hawker in Mandarin: “Wo yao yi ge ye zi, xie xie.” While he watches as the top of the coconut’s shell is cut off he adds: “Hainan is quite famous for its coconuts … I'm quite looking forward to this one.” Hainan is unique in the fact that people [from] all across the world [are] coming here and mixing with the local Chinese culture Matt Waters, American teacher, musician and... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/travel-leisure/topics/hello-hainan/article/3047387/insiders-guide-delights-haikous?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/travel-leisure/topics/hello-hainan/article/3047387/insiders-guide-delights-haikous?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 24 Jan 2020 04:13:21 +0000 Five years ago holidaymaker Zhang Wei came to China’s tropical resort of Hainan, a South China Sea province formed of a number of islands – and he is still there. “I still don’t have plans to leave,” says Zhang, originally from the Chinese city of Fuzhou in Fujian province, who works as a surfing coach at the island’s Shaka Surf Club in Riyue Bay, Wanning City. I snorkel at least once a week. The coral reefs here are very close to the shore … I think they are on a par with some of the most... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/travel-leisure/topics/hello-hainan/article/3042400/why-visitors-dont-want-leave?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/travel-leisure/topics/hello-hainan/article/3042400/why-visitors-dont-want-leave?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Dec 2019 09:05:03 +0000 While most travellers flock to Hainan to enjoy its sandy beaches and stunning mountain and rainforest scenery, some decide to explore the sites of its lesser-known historical architecture – including qilou, or shophouses – and discover the fascinating stories behind them. 10 things you may not know about Hainan The city of Haikou’s distinctive qilou architecture – balcony-style tenement buildings for residential and commercial use once found throughout Southern China – features an eclectic mix... https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/travel-leisure/topics/hello-hainan/article/3039270/restoration-gives-hainans?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/native/lifestyle/travel-leisure/topics/hello-hainan/article/3039270/restoration-gives-hainans?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 29 Nov 2019 07:44:13 +0000