Hong Kong Travel Blog

When you get off the Peak Tram on your way, the first shops that greet you are the souvenir shops, you’ll see wax or fiberglass molding of baby’s hands, Chinese chops and Chinese calligraphy,toys, massage products, miniature fridge magnet dim sum, postcards, shirts, Chinese shoes and glitzy...

5. Tai O Tai O, located on Lantau Island, is nicknamed the “Venice of Hong Kong.” The near-derelict fishing village is divided by a river into a Y shape and the main mode of transport are still the man powered ferry crossings and villagers rely on small boats to get to places. Its secluded...

Last minute plans for this Easter in Hong Kong doesn’t have to mean paying an exorbitant amount of money to go spend a holiday in Thailand or Bali. Or perhaps you are simply wondering what to do during Easter holidays in Hong Kong for this year. Both the Mira Hong Kong and the Langham in Tsim Sha...

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...

For a sizzling summer full of fun and excitement, East Tsim Sha Tsui is the place to be as Asia’s world city celebrates its vibrant living culture with the three day Dragon boat carnival, the biggest event of the Hong Kong summer spectacular. Dragon boats in action are sponsored by the Hong Kong...

Not even a spot of torrential rain could dampen the spirits of the party goers to the 7th annual Lan Kwai Fong Beer Fest. The party, which kicked off at 1pm on Saturday, lasted the entire weekend. LKF Beer Fest by Phillippa Stewart Activities on offer included beer pong, arm wrestling, an eating competition,...

Pack your pint glasses, don your dirndl, grab those lederhosen – the Lan Kwai Fong beer festival is back. The two-day party starts at 1pm on Saturday. For all those with post World Cup blues this could be the perfect antidote. Sample food from around the world, listen to live music, get your groove...

Soak up some rays at the best and most secluded beaches Hong Kong has to offer. Pui O Beach and Silvermine Bay are both on Lantau Island, but Pui O Beach with its pristine countryside and Kwun Yam Bay Beach on Cheung Chau are really the true hidden gems that offer the best of Hong Kong beaches for 2010. The...

Photo: http://www.flickr.com/photos/chikawatanabe/4099148301 Hong Kong is home to the world’s cheapest Michelin starred restaurant so where better to grab lunch for less than $5? Tim Ho Wan, is a small restaurant in Mongkok. It can only sit 20 people and there are always long queues to get in –...

If you were busy celebrating the Buddha’s birthday somewhere else on Friday here are some of the highlights from the Cheung Chau Bun festival…. From 2-4pm the Cheung Chau festival took place. “Dragons”, locals and Buddha statues were paraded across the island. A real festival atmosphere was...