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Articles by Shirley Yau
What to do when you are given Chopsticks in Hong Kong
You go to a Cha Chaan Teng in Hong Kong and the waiter approaches and plops down a plastic up of tea on the table as you sit down for lunch. You are thirsty and tired and – though you’d like a lemon with the tea, you gulp the tea but wait… there is something wrong because the local...
Best Tapioca Tea, Bubble Teas and Chinese Herbal Tea
Looks like the craze for bubble tea is going to regain momentum in the coming spring and summer months.
Gong Cha Bubble Milk Tea
The trend started in Taiwan about 30 years ago and has since spread around the world, reaching consumers as far away as North America. In Hong Kong when people feel like its...
Where to watch sevens and sevens after party
Where to Watch the Sevens
Inn Side Out
One of the best peanut bars in Hong Kong, munch on peanuts and enjoy tossing peanut shell on the floor. Chump without a ticket, eh? Stay close to the stadium and catch up on all the action on the big screen or chill out with a couple of pints on the outdoor patio....
Where to get Rugby Sevens Tickets
Whats the Sevens all about?
Organised by the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union, the 2011 Cathay Pacific/Credit Suisse Hong Kong Sevens is expected to attract upwards of 120,000 spectators through the gates from Friday, March 25, to Sunday, March 27, at the iconic Hong Kong Stadium.
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Where to Celebrate Hong Kong St Patrick’s Day
The St Patrick’s Society Ball which remains one of Hong Kong’s biggest black tie events of the year and St Patrick’s Day in Hong Kong is more than just about celebrating the luck of the Irish, commemorating the patron saint and Guinness stouts; If you happen to be around the Cenotaph...
Disneyland Fifth Anniversary Deals and Danny Elfman
Hong Kong Disneyland is celebrating its fifth anniversary so you can save a bunch with park tickets. Families of four can get 10 percent off four 1-day park admission tickets at the main gate but you have to pay with a Visa credit card to enjoy the offers. The anniversary deal isn’t just limited...
Business meeting packages for trade fairs
Busy business trade fairs and trade shows are just starting and if you are on a company trip to Hong Kong for business meetings but need a full service office then you may want to consider Hyatt Regency Hong Kong in Tsim Sha Tsui. The hotel is well equipped with three built-in screens, the latest audiovisual...
Offbeat Kid friendly tour to the Ngong Ping Cable Car Depot
Perhaps your kids have already taken enough cable car trips before and so it might not be anything new for them to take them on another ride, but what about an offbeat trip to the cable car depot at the Ngong Ping 360 terminus? Kids will love the thrill and excitement from touring/ (trespassing) through...
Hotel deals for a romantic weekend
Luxury hotels Langham Place Hong Kong and the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong are doing romantic hotel deals for two. If you are planning a trip to Hong Kong with your partner and decide to book rooms at the Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, quote the offer code “WKEND” when making a reservation and you can get...
Chance to win Hong Kong Wedding package for cheap
Hong Kong is officially the most expensive city to live in according to the Savils report and spare cash is always going to be a boon. Good news is the Eaton Smart Hotel just started a competition and is inviting couples to enter its ‘Perfect Day’ competition. The lucky couple gets the chance...


