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Wong Tai Sin Temple - Kowloon, Hong Kong

Wong Tai Sin Temple – One of ...

Wong Tai Sin Temple is a Taoist shrine located on the southern side of Lion Rock in the north of Kowloon. It was built in 1921 in honor of Wong Tai Si...

Lung Tsai Ng Garden

Lung Tsai Ng Garden – A Pleas...

Lung Tsai Ng Garden is an old Chinese garden southwest of Ngong Ping in Lantau Island. It is only accessible via the Lantau Trail (end of Stage 5 and ...

Yuen Yuen Institute

Yuen Yuen Institute – A Pleas...

Located in the hills of Sam Dip Tam in northeast of Tsuen Wan, Yuen Yuen Institute is a temple complex dedicated to all three major Chinese religions:...

Miu Fat Monastery

Miu Fat Monastery – A Traditi...

Miu Fat Monastery is a popular Buddhist monastery complex in Lam Tei, north of Tuen Mun town centre in Hong Kong. The complex is comprised of two majo...

Landmarks

HSBC Headquarters Hong Kong

HSBC Headquarters Hong Kong – The World’s Most Expensive Building

June 12 no comments

Located at #1 Queen's Road Central in Central District, Hong Kong, the HSBC Headquarters building completes the city's famous skyline. It mi...

Museums

Hong Kong Space Museum

Hong Kong Space Museum – A Unique Landmark on the Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront

May 21 no comments

The Hong Kong Space Museum is dedicated to the popularization of astronomy and space science located...

Parks & Beaches

Penfold Park - Sha Tin, Hong Kong

Penfold Park – A pet-friendly public park in Sha Tin, Hong Kong

June 13 no comments

Penfold Park is a beautifully-landscaped public park located in the infield of the Sha Tin Racecourse in New Territories, Hong Kong. It is m...

Culture

Hong Kong Dai Pai Dongs

Dai Pai Dongs – Unique and Cheap Eats in Hong Kong

March 22 no comments

Dai pai dongs are open-air food stalls, serving cheap meals such as congee, rice with roasted meals and noodles, that were once very popular...

Dining

Jumbo Kingdom Floating Restaurant

Jumbo Kingdom – An Iconic Floating Attraction in Hong Kong

May 16 no comments

The Jumbo Kingdom Floating Restaurant is a must-see attraction for all Hong Kong visitors. It is a massive multi-level floating structure de...

ifc Mall – A Luxury Shopping Destination in Central, Hong Kong

Jun. 19 Shopping no comments

ifc Mall - Hong Kongifc Mall is a 4-storey shopping centre located in the posh International Finance Centre (IFC) complex in Central Hong Kong. The mall has a total floor area of over 800,000 square feet, housing more than 200 high-end establishments including international fashion brands, chic beauty centres and fine dining restaurants not only offering delectable dishes but also spectacular views of the harbour. The mall also boasts of the most luxurious cinema in the city, the five-screen PALACE ifc.

While not as large as the other shopping complexes in Hong Kong, ifc Mall‘s very accessible location (it sits above a transport hub that includes the Airport Express Hong Kong Station; beside MTR Hong Kong Station), contemporary architectural design, and heady mix of some of the world’s premium brands, make it one of the most popular retail destinations in Hong Kong. Read more

Penfold Park – A pet-friendly public park in Sha Tin, Hong Kong

Jun. 13 Parks & Beaches no comments

Penfold Park - Sha Tin, Hong KongPenfold Park is a beautifully-landscaped public park located in the infield of the Sha Tin Racecourse in New Territories, Hong Kong. It is managed by the Hong Kong Jockey Club and has been open to the public on non-race days since 1979.

The park covers a total area of more than 20 acres and features well-manicured lawns and man-made lakes that have become a habitat for wild migratory waterbirds such as egrets. Because of its lush gardens and expansive grassy lawns, the park serves as Sha Tin‘s “green lungs.” Read more

HSBC Headquarters Hong Kong – The World’s Most Expensive Building

Jun. 12 Landmarks no comments

HSBC Headquarters Hong KongLocated at #1 Queen’s Road Central in Central District, Hong Kong, the HSBC Headquarters building completes the city’s famous skyline. It might not be one of the tallest skyscrapers in Hong Kong but it holds the distinction of being the most expensive building in the world when it opened in 1985.  It took 8 years and a whooping HK$5.2 billion (US$668 million) to complete.

It is actually the third headquarters building of the Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation, built on the same spot as the original. The 47-story building was designed by famed architect Sir Norman Foster, whose body of works includes the Hearst Tower in New York City, London’s Millennium Bridge, and the Commerzbank Tower in Frankfurt, Germany. Read more

Statue Square – A Tranquil Respite in Busy Central, Hong Kong

Jun. 11 Parks & Beaches no comments

Statue Square Hong KongStatue Square is a popular public plaza located in the heart of the Central District in Hong Kong. It was built on reclaimed land at the end of the 19th century and have since became a popular gathering place in the district.

It’s name was derived from the fact that the area used to be the home of several statues of British royalty, including Queen Victoria, Prince Albert and Edward VII. There was also a statue of Sir Thomas Jackson, 1st Baronet, the chief manager of the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation from 1876 to 1902. Read more

Nathan Road – A Popular Shopping and Dining Destination in Hong Kong

Jun. 10 Shopping no comments

Nathan Road - Kowloon, Hong KongNathan Road is a 3.6 km main thoroughfare in Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is a busy street lined with shops and dining establishments that are popular among both locals and tourists. It starts just below Boundary Street in Mongkok and continues all the way to Tsim Sha Tsui’s waterfront.

This road was used to be called Robinson Road, after the 5th governor of Hong Kong, but was renamed because there was a similarly-named street in Hong Kong Island. The current name pays homage to the 13th governor of the city, Sir Matthew Nathan, who served from 1904 to 1907. Read more

Legislative Council Building of Hong Kong – A Beautiful Old Building Amidst Modern Skyscrapers

Jun. 07 Landmarks no comments

Legislative Council Building of Hong Kong (4)The Legislative Council Building of Hong Kong, nicknamed LegCo, is an old building in the Central District featuring neo-classical architectural style. The two-story structure, made from granite, has become a popular landmark in the district, giving an old world charm in an area dominated by modern skyscrapers.

Acclaimed British architect Sir Aston Webb designed the building which was completed in 1912. Aston’s impressive body of work includes the facade of Buckingham Palace and a portion of the Victoria and Albert Museum, both in London. Read more

Jardine House – An Iconic Landmark in Hong Kong’s Central District

Jun. 05 Landmarks no comments

Jardine House - Central District, Hong KongThe Jardine House, formerly known as Connaught Centre, is one of Hong Kong’s most popular buildings in the Central District. It is located at 1 Connaught Place and became the tallest building in Hong Kong and in Asia at the time of its completion in 1972. The Hopewell Centre snatched the title when it was built in 1980.

Owned and managed by Hongkong Land Limited, the Jardine House has 52 stories and a total floor area of 700,000 square feet (65,032 m2). Apart from offices, there are public areas in the basement, podium and first floor mezzanine levels featuring retail shops and dining establishments. The building is interconnected with other Hongkong Land Limited properties such as Exchange Square and International Finance Centre via the Central Elevated Walkway. Read more

Tak Wah Park – A Tranquil Respite in Busy Tsuen Wan, Hong Kong

Jun. 04 Parks & Beaches no comments

Tak Wah Park - Tsuen Wan, Hong KongTak Wah Park is a public park in the centre of Tsuen Wan in New Territories, Hong Kong. It sits on the former site of the walled Hoi Pa Village, which was cleared in the 1980s to make way for the present park.

Hidden in the confines of the former village’s brick walls, the park features ancient trees, ponds, bridges and pathways. It serves as tranquil oasis, away from the hustle and bustle of busy Tsuen Wan. Read more

K11 Mall Hong Kong – The First Art Mall in the World

May. 31 Shopping no comments

K11 Mall Hong Kong K11 is a 6-storey shopping centre housed within The Masterpiece skyscraper in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong. It opened in December 2009 and dubbed by its developer, New World Development Company Ltd, as “the first art mall in the world” and “intertwining the functions of art galleries and shopping malls and pioneers the blend of art, people and nature.” Apart from the shopping mall, The Masterpiece also houses a high-end luxury residential apartments and the Hyatt Regency Hotel.

The mall covers an area of 340,000 square feet featuring more than 100 retail shops selling mid-range to high-end designer fashion, accessories, jewellery and watches, beauty and healthcare products, leather goods, shoes and bags, and lifestyle products. Read more

Tsing Yi Park – A Popular Public Park in Tsing Yi, Hong Kong

May. 30 Parks & Beaches no comments

Tsing Yi Park - Hong KongTsing Yi Park is a European-style public park on the Tsing Yi Island in Hong Kong. It is located at the town centre of Tsing Yi which used to be a hillock scattered with cemeteries.

The park occupies an area of 7.13 hectares and was opened to the public in September 1996. It features both active and passive recreational facilities and attracts many visitors due to its proximity to the Tsing Yi MTR Station. Read more