While common modes of public transportation include buses, subways, and taxis, Hong Kong offers a few additional distinctive means of getting around. Situated along the coast, the city is home to ferries, and one can also experience the nostalgic charm of trams. “Hong Kong’s Unconventional Transport: Trams” Trams, once considered a relic of the past, are not frequently used in ...
The Hong Kong Central Library, located in the vibrant Causeway Bay area, stands as Hong Kong’s largest library. Spanning 9,400 square meters across 12 floors, it houses a diverse collection of books. Situated south of Victoria Park, a sprawling green space in Causeway Bay, the library is adjacent to the iconic statue of Queen Victoria. “Hong Kong Causeway Bay: The ...
In various corners of downtown Hong Kong, you can find parks, squares, and green spaces. In the central area of Hong Kong, such as Central Park and Chater Garden, you can find both large parks and smaller green spaces amidst the urban jungle. In the Causeway Bay area of Hong Kong Island, you can discover Victoria Park, named after Queen ...
When you move southeast from the urban jungle of Hong Kong Island, you’ll discover a trekking course that allows you to appreciate the natural beauty of Hong Kong. This is the “Dragon’s Back” trekking course, chosen as the best trekking course in Asia by CNN and Time magazine in 2004. “The Name Derived from the Ridge Resembling a Dragon’s Back” ...
When you think of Hong Kong, the image that usually comes to mind is a skyline filled with towering skyscrapers tightly packed together, harmonizing with buildings along the coast of Hong Kong Island. However, in Hong Kong, you can discover hidden natural beauty through a trekking course called Dragon’s Back. It was selected as the best trekking course in Asia ...
In the Jordan area, slightly north of Tsim Sha Tsui, one can taste local Hong Kong desserts. This place is a restaurant that sells desserts favored by local Hong Kong residents, listed in the Michelin Guide’s Bib Gourmand section. At the entrance of a store named Kai Kai Dessert, you can find a photo of the Hong Kong actor Chow ...
As you head a bit north from Tsim Sha Tsui in the Kowloon Peninsula of Hong Kong, you enter the Jordan area. Located north of the central Tsim Sha Tsui area, Jordan is home to Kowloon Park. I spent a leisurely morning exploring Kowloon Park in Hong Kong. Soon, lunchtime arrived. There was a well-known restaurant nearby called “Mak Man ...
In the midst of the city in Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong, at Kowloon Park, you can enjoy nature amidst various sights. You can encounter historic relics, observe birds in aviaries, and find benches for relaxation amidst the forest of trees, as well as swimming pools. Moreover, in the northeast of Kowloon Park, you can find a street exhibiting comic ...
At the southern tip of the bustling Kowloon Peninsula, considered one of Hong Kong’s major commercial districts, lies a large park in the heart of Tsim Sha Tsui. If you observe the terrain, Kowloon Park resembles significant urban parks like Yeouido Park in South Korea or Central Park in New York, offering a vast green space within the city called ...
The second day of my trip in Hong Kong began. I attempted to visit the famous restaurant “Lan Fong Yuen,” located near my accommodation, for a quick breakfast. However, it seemed I arrived too early as the doors were still closed. Rather than waiting for it to open, I decided it would be better to have a meal elsewhere. I ...
In the area of Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong, one can still find old buildings constructed in the architectural style of the Victorian era, preserved and standing to this day. These buildings hold a history of over 100 years, dating back to the time of British colonial rule in Hong Kong. “The Building Formerly Used as the Marine Police ...
Hong Kong is known as a city of gastronomy, where you can find restaurants featured in the Michelin Guide all around. The Michelin Guide doesn’t only highlight luxurious restaurants; it also has a section called “Bib Gourmand” that introduces restaurants where you can have a reasonable meal at a moderate price. “Michelin Guide Restaurant in Hong Kong SOHO, Tsim Chai ...