Part of China but a bit less restrictive (though much less so than it used to be, since the mainland régime's anti-democracy crackdown), HK is at once hyper-urban and rural, traditional and as cutting-edge as it gets.

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5 must-visit markets in Hong Kong

Tungpengmaliu The territory is home to some of the best markets in the world, and some of its liveliest and entertaining. Whether you are looking for colorful chopsticks, beautifully carved chopsticks or electronic gadgets, the markets have it all. So if you´re booking a Hong Kong tour package, make sure it includes a visit to one or more of these, And remember, bargaining is expected (rule of thumb: start by offering 40 percent of the offering price, aim to settle at 60 percent, and never pay…

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6 tips for a budget-friendly visit to Hong Kong

Besides being one of Asia's and the world's premier financial hubs, Hong Kong is also one of their most visited destinations for both business people and leisure travelers. Always teeming with people and full of exciting things to see and do, the city may appear overwhelming to first-time visitors. But especially if you're watching your wallet, this post will help provide some tips on where to stay, where to go, and what to do to make your first trip to this magnificent and unique place easier.…

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5 fab luxury hotels of Hong Kong

  Happy Year of the Pig! One of the most visited destinations in the world, Hong Kong is known for its futuristic buildings including towering skyscrapers, lush mountain backdrops, vibrant lifestyle, splendid harbor, friendly people, traditional corners, and a wide range of restaurants and cuisines, and a wide range of accommodations, including some of the world's best luxury city hotels. Here are five that top my list: read post

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  • Dave Acton December 4, 2025 at 10:29pm
    Although Beijing and Shanghai have been developing decent gay scenes, it´s always been easier and more open for us in Hong Kong, and that continues to be true today. Here´s a pretty good look at what LGBTQ visitors can expect: https://twobadtourists.com/gay-hong-kong-a-gay-travel-guide-to-asia...
    Gay Hong Kong – the best gay hotels, bars, clubs & more | Two Bad Tourists
    The ultimate gay guide to Hong Kong. Find the best gay hotels, restaurants, bars, clubs, tours & more!
  • Ken Kok Lee December 1, 2025 at 8:51pm
    An interesting article about HK´s latest "reinvention" https://www.cntraveler.com/story/hong-kong-looks-inward-to-reinvent...
    Hong Kong Looks Inward to Reinvent Itself
    Meet the artists and chefs (and one artist-chef) driving Hong Kong's latest round of reinvention.
  • Dave Acton December 17, 2024 at 10:04pm
    A great little "cheat sheet" to the main neighborhoods of Hong Kong: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/experience-hong-kong/neighbourho...
    From Old Town Central to West Kowloon, Hong Kong’s unique neighbourhoods have their own history, ex…
  • José Balido August 6, 2023 at 9:32am
    HK´s most important newspaper, the South China Morning Post, recently took a look at the territory´s tourism challenges and slower than expected recover: https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3228763/hong-kong-tour...
  • David Paul Appell February 13, 2023 at 2:30pm
    The HK tourism folks have come out with a flurry of initiatives in a pricey "Hello Hong Kong" campaign aiming to promote post-pandemic travel - including a widely covered giveaway of a half million free airline tickets (though this is not open to non-Asians till May 1). But as this opinion piece in the Washington Post points out, "the city remains one of the last places on earth where everyone is required to wear a face mask, even outdoors, despite the advice of health experts that the mask mandate is no longer needed," and all the happy talk papers over its descent into authoritarianism and oppression: https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2023/02/11/hong-kong-market...
  • Jordan Simon January 12, 2023 at 11:24am
    What's new in 2023 as Hong Kong reopens to tourism after two years shut down because of the pandemic: https://www.escape.com.au/destinations/asia/hong-kong/waves-art-and...
    Waves, art and luxury: How reopened Hong Kong has changed
    Hong Kong has finally reopened to mass tourism, after being shut for more than two years, and returning travellers will find new attractions, hotels…
  • María José May 2, 2022 at 8:45am
    HK's South China Morning post reports that even though global bookings are once again surging, the territory's tourism sector remains stalled thanks to but war, oil prices, Covid-19 variants, and China's 'dynamic zero' policy toward them: https://www.msn.com/en-xl/travel/other/as-world-tourism-starts-to-r...
    As world tourism starts to recover, where does that leave Hong Kong?
    Global tourist bookings have surged, particularly across Europe and the US, but war, oil prices, Covid-19 variants and China's 'dynamic zero' policy…
  • Ishmael F. Menkor November 1, 2011 at 12:35pm
    I just join this group and very interesting in traveling to HK for visit. I am a media practitioner reporting for the Daily Observer Newspaper in Liberia. I love traveling to new places to gain more skills or knowledge.
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