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Lindsay Feng

Whether you’re a fan of exclusive pop-ups, grand store openings, or festive summer events, Hong Kong has something special in store for you this weekend.
To make the most of it, here are five exciting shopping highlights you won’t want to miss:
1 Hong Kong’s first On flagship store opening
Swiss sports brand On is bringing its unique collection of footwear, clothing, and accessories to the city with the opening of its first flagship store.
The new store in Central, the city’s bustling commercial and financial district, spans more than 278 square metres. Although this is On’s first flagship store in Hong Kong, the brand has successfully opened 10 stores in mainland China over the past year.
The store is now open, so run, don’t walk to check out its innovative cloud-sole technology at first hand this weekend.
Shop 2, Ground Floor, H Queen’s, 80 Queen’s Road Central, Central, Hong Kong
2 BTS pop-up: Monochrome in Hong Kong
The Monochrome BTS pop-up store is finally arriving in Hong Kong.

Attention! BTS POP-UP : MONOCHROME IN HONG KONG is coming your way on June 8, 2024. Don’t miss out!
📆 June 8, 2024 – July 14, 2024
📍 The ONE UG2 Floor : 100 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tui, Hong Kong#BTS #방탄소년단 #MONOCHROME #MNCR #BTS_POPUP #HongKong pic.twitter.com/pXlLdphVao
— Ocean of Pop-up (@oceanofpopup) May 24, 2024

Visitors can expect a wide range of the K-pop mega boy band’s official merchandise, from photo cards and posters to stickers and home goods like candles, magnets, and storage boxes. There’s even a chance to snag products associated with RM’s recent solo album Right Place, Wrong Person.
No pre-registration is needed; just be ready to queue for entry. Be aware that there may be purchasing limits on certain items, so you may not be able to buy out everything related to your bias.
The One, 100 Nathan Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
3 100% Doraemon and Friends Tour
The creative minds behind the giant inflatable ducks that captivated Hong Kong in 2023 are back. Following a dazzling drone show preview on May 25, the beloved robot cat Doraemon will take centre stage in Hong Kong, offering fans an unforgettable experience.

Because of overwhelming demand, the ticketed Doraemon exhibition, initially scheduled to run from July 13 to August 4, has been extended to August 18. Visitors can explore the free outdoor exhibition areas from July 13 to August 11 at Avenue of Stars and the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, while the main event is held at nearby K11 Musea.
In addition to the exhibitions, a range of exclusive collectibles will be available for the public to purchase, including premium prints, limited-edition wooden sculptures (restricted to 500 worldwide), and plush toys. Exclusive merchandise is also available at the exhibition venue.
Don’t forget to pre-register for free zone access, Visit doraemon100.com for more details of the event.
4 Open-air markets at SummerFest @ Central & Wan Chai
The annual SummerFest has been in full swing at the Central Harbourfront Event Space since July 5, and runs until August 11. It features a diverse mix of arts, music, market stalls, and sports, with special themed events.












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A standout feature this year is the outdoor market, which offers an opportunity to buy local from Hong Kong small businesses. You will find unique, handcrafted items and can support the community while enjoying the festive atmosphere.
Other highlights include the Inflatable Wonders – five giant inflatable replicas of world landmarks including Stonehenge and the Tower of Pisa – the Fun Sports Gala with weekend fun runs, mermaid-themed activities, and the return of the HK Camping Festival.
Don’t miss out on this celebration of summer.
Central Harbourfront Event Space, 9 Lung Wo Road, Central, Hong Kong.
5 Tourism Board coupons giveaway
The Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) rolled out a new summer campaign on July 11, “Summer Chill Hong Kong”, offering 500,000 sets of transport, dining, and shopping coupons to overnight visitors.
These coupon sets, valued at over HK$500 each, include special discounts on transport, sightseeing, dining, and shopping. Visitors can collect the coupons upon check-in at over 200 participating hotels or from designated HKTB counters.


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The flagship store of Swiss sportswear brand On in Central, Hong Kong, is now open. Photo: W City Hong Kong

The 100% Doraemon outdoor exhibition area in Tsim Sha Tsui features the world’s tallest Doraemon inflatable sculpture, 12 metres tall. Photo: 100% Doraemon

How to put Hong Kong on global cultural map and drive arts tourism: star cellist’s tips

Cellist Trey Lee performs with the Camerata Salzburg orchestra during the 2023 edition of Musicus Fest. Photo: Musicus Society

Star cellist Trey Lee, co-founder of Hong Kong’s Musicus Society, gives his tips on how to make the city stand out on the global cultural map and drive tourism through the arts. Photo: Musicus Society

Lee performs with the Camerata Salzburg orchestra during the 2023 edition of Musicus Fest, an annual festival organised by Musicus Society, in Hong Kong. Photo: Musicus Society

Lee (third right) performs with Musicus Soloists Hong Kong at the House of Music Hungary in Budapest, Hungary, in June 2024. Photo: Musicus Society

Lee’s latest album, Seasons Interrupted, addresses the climate crisis through rearrangements of season-themed works originally by Franz Schubert and Astor Piazzolla. Photo: Musicus Society

How Hong Kong permanent residents can apply for new mainland China multi-entry visas

Travellers cross the border to Shenzhen via the Lo Wu Checkpoint. Photo: Yik Yeung-man

Applicants can submit in-person applications at service centres in Central, Kowloon Bay, Kwai Chung, Sha Tin, Tuen Mun and Mong Kok. Photo: Jelly Tse

A sample photo of the mainland travel permit for Hong Kong and Macau residents. Photo: Handout

Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2024: party at new No 1 Bar Leone caps Hong Kong guest bartender round

The party’s about to get started at Bar Leone. Photo: instagram/barleonehk

Dohyung Kim of Seoul’s Zest bar (left) with Lorenzo Antinori of Hong Kong’s Bar Leone moments before the latter was announced as the No 1 bar at the Asia’s 50 Best Bars awards ceremony on July 16. Photo: Charmaine Mok

The party is about to get started at Bar Leone. Photo: instagram/barleonehk

Hideyuki Saito, who leads Tokyo’s Gold Bar, will have a guest shift at The Old Man in Central, Hong Kong on July 17. Photo: The Old Man

William Wu, founder of The Public House in Taipei, will be making his signature British-inspired cocktails on July 15 at the “Taiwan Bars Take Over” evening at Tell Camellia in Hong Kong. Photo: The Public House

Tell Camellia is a tea-inspired cocktail joint in Central and will host “Taiwan Bars Take Over” on July 15 from 4 to 8pm. Photo: Tell Camellia

Artifact in Central will host bartenders from Seoul’s Charles H and Singapore’s No Sleep Club on July 16. Photo: Xiaomei Chen

Amos Kew, head bartender at Stay Gold Flamingo in Singapore, will be pouring cocktails at Hong Kong’s Cardinal Point on July 14. Photo: Stay Gold Flamingo

The interior of Ser Wong Fun in Cochrane Street, Central. Photo: Jonathan Wong

Lola Liu, bar manager of Hope & Sesame’s Shenzhen branch, will put in a guest shift at Ser Wong Fun’s “Canto Night Takeover” event. Photo: Hope & Sesame

Tiger Liang, senior bartender of CMYK in Changsha, Hunan, will be pouring drinks at Ser Wong Fun in Central. Photo: CMYK

May Chow, who founded Little Bao, will provide bar bites for Ser Wong Fun’s Canto Night Takeover. Photo: Little Bao

The interior of XX in the Rosewood Hong Kong, which will host Shanghai’s Speak Low on July 13 and the 2024’s Asia’s 50 Best Bars unveiling on July 16. Photo: XX

Japan’s Shingo Gokan is the brains behind Shanghai’s hidden bar Speak Low. Photo: Rosewood Hong Kong

Staff of Balinese beach bar Potato Head will be serving cocktails at Terrible Baby in Jordan, Kowloon on July 13. Photo: Potato Head, Bali

Her tea cocktails at Indulge Experimental Bistro tell the story of Taiwan: meet Grace Tsai

Grace Tsai at Taipei’s Indulge Experimental Bistro. She will be serving her cocktails that express Taiwanese culture through the use of local teas and other ingredients at a pop-up in Hong Kong. Photo: Indulge Experimental Bistro

Inside Indulge Experimental Bistro in Da’an, Taipei. Photo: Indulge Experimental Bistro

Tsai at Indulge Experimental Bistro, where she makes cocktails that take customers “from our land to the world”. Photo: Indulge Experimental Bistro

Taiwan is known for producing some of the best teas in the world, and Tsai uses many of them in her drinks. Photo: Reuters

Indulge Experimental Bistro’s Flora Vintage cocktail, made with Spirit of Hven Hvenus Rye Whisky, honey, Mancino vermouth and rose. Photo: Indulge Experimental Bistro

The Club Bar and Lounge at Carlyle & Co, where Tsai will be holding a pop-up on July 17 and 18. Photo: Carlyle & Co

Beef noodle soup and more at Hong Kong pop-up that sees Taiwanese chef return to his roots

Chef Marc Liao in the kitchen at his award-winning fusion restaurant Marc L³ in Kaohsiung, Taiwan. He will serve dishes inspired by the food served at Taiwan’s night markets at a pop-up in Hong Kong. Photo: Marc L³

Liao says his goal is to return to his roots and introduce Taiwanese cuisine to the world. Photo: Marc L³

Salmon sushi pizza is one of the East-meets-West dishes Liao serves at Marc L³. Photo: Marc L³

Liao’s swordfish and squid “corn dog” with a coating of concentrated chicken broth with black truffle and squid ink. Photo: Marc L³

A Shaoxing pudding at Marc L³. Liao will change tack for the Hong Kong event with more casual plating. Photo: Marc L³

Duck spring rolls being plated at Marc L³. Liao’s mission is to make fine dining accessible by using ordinary ingredients to make high-quality dishes. Photo: Marc L³

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