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Your perfect week: what to do in Hong Kong from November 10 to 16

Eat, try, do and see something new, from a 21-metre cheeseboard at Grand Hyatt to Ben Campbell in action at the HK Open golf tournament.

11 Nov 2024 - 10:15AM

Your Hong Kong weekend food guide: the best places to eat from November 8-10

8 Nov 2024 - 12:35PM

How chef Stefanie Leung created a unique, hidden culinary oasis in Hong Kong

4 Nov 2024 - 11:49AM

Why hyperbaric oxygen therapy is the next frontier in wellness

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) offers some real wellness benefits – just ask Michael Phelps, Novak Djokovic or Maria Sharapova.

29 Oct 2024 - 3:15AM

Hyperbaric oxygen therapy might be the next big thing in wellness. Photo: Getty Images

The best places to eat in Sai Kung, from Old Town to promenade

Everything you could ever want is served in Sai Kung – pastries, congee, dim sum, seafood, Thai and Western fare – if you know where to look.

17 Oct 2024 - 8:04AM

Q&A | How Four Seasons’ Argo is blending quirky ingredients for year-round cocktails

The futuristic bar’s playful new cocktail menu is a deep dive into flavour combinations that draw on ingredients that are available all year long.

15 Oct 2024 - 6:15PM

How two imperial heirs of the Song dynasty sought refuge in Hong Kong

As the Mongols rampaged across China in the 13th century, two young heirs to the imperial throne fled to Lantau – but how did they end up there and what happened to them?

21 Oct 2024 - 10:34AM

Created by local artists, the murals in Tai O, Hong Kong, give tourists insight into the village’s history and culture. Photo: Mabel Lui

How two of Asia’s coolest creative names launched this giant new installation

He’s worked with Louis Vuitton and Blackpink – now, Japanese graphic artist Verdy has joined forces with his pal, Hong Kong entrepreneur Kevin Poon, to create Visty Playground at Pacific Place.

10 Oct 2024 - 4:15PM

He no longer recognised Hong Kong scenes so he paints how they used to look

When Chow Chun-fai could not find a crossroads in Mong Kok, it led him to produce paintings of street views that combine present and past.

23 Sep 2024 - 7:50PM

This Hong Kong flat is embracing the curve with rounded furniture and wavy columns

Confronted with a highly unconventional design concept for their 2,400 sq ft apartment, a couple opted to go with the undulating flow

23 Sep 2024 - 4:56PM

This Hong Kong flat is embracing the curve with rounded furniture and wavy columns. Photo: Ken Wong Photography and Craft of Both

The inaugural Open House Hong Kong highlights the city’s rich urban landscape

The first local edition of the global design phenomenon promises to showcase the city’s rich and varied urban landscape, and place it within a global context

20 Sep 2024 - 8:15AM

At St Stephen’s College in Stanley, Hong Kong, visitors can tour the first SOS-certified Brutalist buildings in Hong Kong. Photo: courtesy of Kevin Mak

Japandi design … in a beachy Bali-style house? How this couple made it happen

The owners of this Hong Kong home envisioned a weekend retreat that felt like stepping off the plane – a fusion of Balinese and Japandi style proved to be just the ticket

23 Sep 2024 - 10:08AM

Guo Pei’s been sewing since childhood – then Rihanna looked her up

The fashion designer tells Kate Whitehead about helping Rihanna shine like a diamond at the Met Gala, and why she is now focused on putting China in the spotlight.

5 Nov 2024 - 11:18AMvideocam

How the Mandarin Oriental honours its past while looking to the future

A stalwart of Central’s social scene, the hotel is revamping its famous restaurants to meet the demands of 21st century diners while preserving the legacy that made it a city landmark

23 Sep 2024 - 5:21PM

A veteran bartender at The Chinnery. Photo: Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong

Hong Kong experts back plan on saving part of partially collapsed Tai Kwun block

Block 4 of Tai Kwun, the former Central Police Station compound, shows ‘signs of continuing deterioration’ after its partial collapse in 2016.

8 Sep 2024 - 9:34PM

Block 4 (under cover) in the compound partially collapsed eight years ago Photo: Dickson Lee

How a thriving private museum scene can drive Hong Kong’s cultural hub ambition

Out of 35 private museums on record, only one gets regular government support. A lawmaker says a diverse sector can add more value to city.

8 Sep 2024 - 10:45PM

Unambiguous appeal? HKRep’s gripping drama Ambiguous back on stage

Exploring an ambiguous relationship between a housewife and a stay-at-home husband, the play is back at Hong Kong City Hall Theatre, ahead of a mainland tour

9 Sep 2024 - 6:10PM

5 restaurants spearheading Hong Kong’s contemporary Indian boom

This new generation of trendsetting eateries prove Hong Kong is one of the best places to eat Indian food on the planet

5 Sep 2024 - 10:00AM

A choice of main course dishes from Chutney Tandoor, one of a new generation of restaurants redefining Indian cuisine in Hong Kong. Photo: Handout

HK Phil’s new season kicks off with 24-year-old Tarmo Peltokoski

Named the orchestra’s music director from 2026-27, the young Finnish conductor begins a new season with a programme of Sibelius and Bruckner

2 Sep 2024 - 12:45PM

Luxe Dining Edit: Savour autumn’s delights at 4 of Hong Kong’s top restaurants

As autumn’s colours emerge, some of the city’s finest restaurants offer gastronomic experiences to match the mood of the season

2 Sep 2024 - 10:00AM

Luxe Dining Edit: Celebrate fall flavours with promotions at these 6 restaurants

As Hong Kong’s summer heat begins to fade, the city’s restaurants are ready to entice diners with special promotions on seasonal menus

2 Sep 2024 - 10:00AM

As autumn colours gradually emerge, some of the city’s finest restaurants are offering gastronomic experiences to match the mood of the season. Photo: Handout

What to know about Centrestage, Hong Kong’s biggest fashion event of the year

Alongside the 4-day fair at HKCEC, Hong Kong Palace Museum is hosting an exhibition celebrating hometown style hero Robert Wun

26 Aug 2024 - 10:45AM

Fashion Fusing, a show presented as part of Hong Kong fashion fair Centrestage in 2023, hosted at Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. Photo: Sam Tsang

Nothing fishy? Hong Kong’s Sardine Festival is about far more than fish

The city’s Central Harbourfront will be transformed into an authentic Portuguese playground, promising pastel de nata, piri-piri chicken, fado music and, yes, sardines a-plenty

17 Aug 2024 - 10:15AM

Try these 5 chic summer afternoon teas at Hong Kong’s most luxe hotels

Enjoy one last summer indulgence before the season ends as hotels like Upper House and The Murray deliver exclusive seasonal tea sets, many in partnership with brands like Lanvin and Marimekko

16 Aug 2024 - 12:02PM

A tour of Po Leung Kuk HQ shows history of caring for children in need

Hong Kong charity Po Leung Kuk was founded in 1878 to care for women and children kidnapped in China to work in the then colony, and its headquarters still house around 180 children in need.

14 Aug 2024 - 9:59AM

Hong Kong charity Po Leung Kuk was founded in 1878 to care for women and children. Its headquarters in Causeway Bay (above), built in 1932, still house around 180 children in need at any given time. Photo: Jonathan Wong

5 of the best things to do this weekend, August 9-11, in Hong Kong

A neon signs exhibition, a K-pop girl group pop-up store, a boozy night out and more awaits those looking for entertainment in Hong Kong this weekend.

9 Aug 2024 - 3:48PMvideocam

The “Whispers of Signs” exhibition in Cheung Sha Wan, Hong Kong, showcasing vintage store signboards. Photo: May Tse

Experience Hong Kong’s nocturnal wildlife on a Kadoorie Farm night walk

Experience Hong Kong wildlife in all its diversity on a night walk in Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden’s conservation area, including frogs, snakes, amphibians, barking deer and leopard cats.

7 Aug 2024 - 7:28AM

Explainer | What is villain hitting? Chinese custom less sinister than it sounds

Fortune-tellers explain the practice of villain hitting, a Chinese ritual popular in Hong Kong. Despite its name, it does not involve hitting any actual villains; its roots lie in the country’s agrarian past.

20 Aug 2024 - 12:25PMvideocam

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Explore Hong Kong

More than just a cosmopolitan city, Hong Kong is full of hidden gems. We take you on a tour of its trendiest neighbourhoods, uncovering cool cafes, classic Hong Kong street food and quirky boutiques, as well as exploring its hip bars and nightlife. We also reveal the city's greener side, venturing out to the countryside for the best beaches, country parks and hiking trails.

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9 September, 2024

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