Hong Kong Travel Blog

The Government House of Hong Kong is usually open to the public twice a year. The first open day this year is held today, Sunday March 7. Main theme of the open day is for visitors to view the blossoming azaleas and other plants in the garden and have sight...

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Today is the first full moon in the Year of Tiger. It is said that today’s full moon is the biggest and brightest in 53 years. It is the traditional Chinese Lantern Festival on the 15th of January, and many even refer it to be the Chinese Valentine’s Day.To celebrate...

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Chinese New Year holiday in Hong Kong is just over. The general work force went back to work yesterday. The business flow of lai see giving started. It is a Chinese tradition to give lai see (red pockets) during Chinese New Year. We also give gifts...

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February 14, 2010 - Year of The Tiger恭喜發財Today is Chinese New Year. I've taken some photos at the flower market at the Victoria Park yesterday. Here's my photo portfolio.New species at the flower market Lecttuce Sounds like 'wealth generation' in Cantonese Begonia - Red Begonia - Organge...

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Location: 133 Leighton Road, Causeway Bay, Hong KongMTR station – Causeway Bay (three stops from Central).This boutique hotel is about 5 to 10 minutes walk from Causeway Bay MTR station.While adjacent to the Causeway Bay residential area, it is a couple of minutes to walk to the Causeway Bay shopping...

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L'hotel Causeway Bay Harbour View Hong KongLocation: 18-24 King's Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong.MTR station – Tin Hau (four stops from Central). This boutique hotel is nearby the Victoria Park. While adjacent to the Causeway Bay residential area, it is a couple of minutes to walk to the Causeway Bay...

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Hotel JenLocation: 508 Queens Road West, Western District, Hong KongThis boutique hotel is slightly off the Hong Kong MTR network, however just a short taxi ride from the Sheung Wan MTR station. It overlooks Victoria Harbour and is nearby the Macau Ferry Terminal.Hotel Highlights· Rooftop fitness center and seasonal outdoor...

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Below is an approved list of the top 10 boutique hotels in Hong Kong from the company I work for. We have this list because some of our clients are tired of 5-star hotels and would like to have an alternate experience of boutique hotels where they can enjoy more...

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Lan Kwai Fong is a must-go place for you in Hong Kong – if you enjoy night life. If you are here around July, you’ll be able to participate in the Lan Kwai Fong Beerfest - one of the annual biggest ever street parties in Hong Kong featuring food and...

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If you enjoy bar hopping, please make sure to visit Wanchai Hong Kong. Below are a number of the famous bars here. I live nearby this area and have noticed that these bars are among the most popular ones.During day time, these bars are just like normal restaurants offering set...

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B5BMPPUH5TZV Dear museum fansHere is an important link which contains valuable information about four museums around Tsimshatsui area in Kowloon.Location wise, they are two by two, quite nearby to each other.Group OneHong Kong Space Museum‎10 Salisbury Rd, Kowloon‎ +852 2721 0226‎Hong Kong Museum of Art‎10 Salisbury Rd, Kowloon‎ +852 2721...

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I would like to propose a three-in-one museum tour - Hong Kong Park, Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware, Lock Cha Tea Shop.At the main entrance of the Hong Kong Park, there is the Lock Cha Tea Shop, a vegetarian restaurant where you can enjoy a peaceful meal while doing...

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I am going to kick off the Hong Kong Museum series. If you are a museum fan, please come back to my blog regularly.Last weekend, I went to The University of Hong Kong and visited their Museum and Art Gallery. The shows are on rotation.The one which is most impressive...

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IFC MallAmong all Hong Kong shopping malls, the IFC Mall is the newest and most deluxe. It connects the IFC I and II and the newly opened Four Seasons Hotel. Even if you don’t plan to buy, you do worth making a trip here. You’ll find this mall extremely impressive....

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The LandmarkThe Landmark used to be the most prestigious among all Hong Kong shopping malls before the opening of the IFC mall. At the heart of Central, it connects two blocks of A-grade office buildings and the Landmark Oriental. The mall itself has five levels and an in-door fountain in...

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Pacific PlacePacific Place has three phases, but shopping mall is mainly at phase one. The goods here are of high quality however less expensive than IFC and Landmark. Famous department store Lane Crawford operates here. The whole of the basement are restaurants and supermarket.Across the street via covered foot...

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Times SquareAmong Hong Kong shopping malls, this one is extremely well-planned. If you have a particular product in mind, this could be an ideal place to buy. At the heart of Causeway Bay shopping area, Times Square has a different theme on each floor, such as children’s goods, audio-visual and...

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Wanchai Computer CentreThere are several computer shopping malls in Hong Kong. One of the malls with the most convenient location and wide range of products is the one at Wanchai.This is one of my favourite Hong Kong shopping malls. Its computer product range is very comprehensive and pricing is very...

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Park Lane Shopper’s BoulevardLocation: 111-181 Nathan Road, KowloonPark Lane Shopper's Boulevard is located on Nathan Road and beside Kowloon Park. It is about 300 metres long of two-storey buildings which gives a sense of strolling along the Champs-Elysees Avenue in Paris. At the end of the Avenue is the...

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Harbour CityOther than Hong Kong shopping malls, let’s cover Kowloon shopping malls as well. Harbour City does deserve the name. There are many blocks of commercial buildings and hotels lining up along Canton Road in Tsimshatsui all the way towards Jordan. Connected to Ocean Centre and Ocean Terminal, the shopping...

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Central district has everything. It has the most luxurious shopping malls, department stores and sparkling jewellery shops. However shopping in this area is expensive.Contrast to luxury shopping, Central district also has the Lee Yuen Streets offering bargaining shopping. You can always get good deals here depending on your bargaining skills....

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Kowloon Peninsula Tsimshatsui - the golden mile of Nathan Road is full of shops selling everything. Things here are mid to high class. You have to take extra care while shopping in this area. High percentage of complaints received by The Hong Kong Consumer Counsel is associated with shops in...

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CosmeticsLadies must enjoy cosmetics shopping in Hong Kong. Your favourite brand must be available here. Wonderful selections of colour cosmetics and skin care products are available at department stores namely Lane Crawford, Sogo and Seibu. Chain stores such as Sasa, Bonjour and Angel offer paralegal products of prestigious brands at...

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Mobile phone is something you can’t resist while shopping in Hong Kong. From vanilla to 3G, you name it, Hong Kong has it.Along Percival Street in Causeway Bay, nearby Times Square, there are numerous mobile phone shops which are packed with customers day and night. Actually large and beautiful branded...

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Chinese HandicraftsChinese handicrafts are hot items for shopping in Hong Kong. If you would like to take home some Chinese clothing and handicrafts, you must visit one of the Chinese Arts and Crafts shops. They sell super high class embroidered products, silk fabric, traditional Chinese fashion and handicrafts. They have...

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