In Hong Kong, you can find the world’s most affordable one-star Michelin restaurant, Tim Ho Wan. Located in the underground arcade of Hong Kong’s IFC Mall, it has gained fame as the most budget-friendly Michelin-starred restaurant globally. Tim Ho Wan has expanded its presence and can now be found in major cities worldwide, including locations in South Korea, such as ...
Apple, now a globally renowned company, has Apple Stores in major cities worldwide. In Hong Kong, you can find six Apple Store locations. In what we commonly refer to as Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula, there are three stores each. Among them, you can find an Apple Store in the heart of Hong Kong, specifically at IFC Mall in ...
In the heart of Central Hong Kong, you’ll find the “IFC” building. “IFC” stands for “International Finance Centre,” which translates to “국제 금융센터” in Korean. Nowadays, you can also find an “IFC” building in Yeouido, Seoul, Korea. Additionally, there’s an IFC Mall located in the same building. “IFC Mall in Central Hong Kong” In Hong Kong, you can find the ...
In the central area of Hong Kong Island, you can find the Hong Kong Ferris Wheel. It’s located near the Central Ferry Terminal, which connects Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula. “While it may appear small from a distance, it’s actually a large Ferris wheel.” The Hong Kong Ferris Wheel in Central may seem relatively small compared to the ...
Although it’s a franchise coffee shop that can be found overseas, there’s a well-known place for Koreans as well. It’s a cafe known as “Yes Coffee,” with the name “Arabica Percent Coffee.” “Also Known as Yes Coffee – Arabica Percent Coffee” The reason this cafe is nicknamed “Yes Coffee” is quite simple. The logo of the store is represented by ...
At the southernmost end of Tsim Sha Tsui in Hong Kong, at the Avenue of Stars, you can enjoy the night view of Hong Kong Island. It’s a place where you can witness the so-called million-dollar night view of Hong Kong. Moreover, you can also find a historical monument here – the “Clock Tower,” which is the only remaining part ...
The Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong can be found on the beachfront at the southernmost part of Tsim Sha Tsui. The reason it’s called the Avenue of Stars is simple – you can find various statues and handprints of various Hong Kong stars here. “Hong Kong, Enjoying a Million Dollar Night View at the Avenue of Stars” In particular, ...
When it comes to naming the twin commercial hubs of Hong Kong, we can point to Central in Hong Kong Island and the area of Tsim Sha Tsui (尖沙咀) found on the opposite side. These two places are always regarded as the representative centers of Hong Kong. Among these areas, the region located at the southern tip of the Kowloon ...
Tsim Sha Tsui, located on the opposite side of Hong Kong Island from Hong Kong Island itself, is considered one of Hong Kong’s two major commercial districts. Due to Hong Kong’s limited land and high population density, it’s easy to find high-rise buildings in the city’s main areas. To address the high population density, the city adopted a method of ...
7-Eleven is a convenience store that originated in the United States. It was established in the U.S. in 1927, but it wasn’t until 1974 that it expanded into Japan. It then arrived in South Korea in 1989. Initially, 7-Eleven was based on the Southland Ice Company, founded in Texas in 1927. While it primarily sold ice at first, they later ...
Personally, when I travel alone, I like to stay in a variety of accommodations to have diverse experiences. I usually start with the cheapest guesthouses or capsule hotels, then move on to regular hotels, and sometimes even try out special hotels. For this Hong Kong trip, I followed the same approach. The first place I stayed was a guesthouse in ...
In South Korea, public transportation is well-developed, allowing for easy transfers between subways, buses, and more with just one card. Most debit or credit cards can also be equipped with prepaid transportation card functions. Even without a credit or debit card, there are rechargeable transportation cards like the “T-money” card in South Korea, providing convenient access to public transportation. “Hong ...