Hong Kong

Fast Facts – Hike Lion Rock (Normal Route) Hike Lion Rock – A Bit of Background When you hike Lion Rock you’ll be sweating your way up a massive chunk…

Hike Lam Tsuen Country Park Kai Kung Leng – A Bit of Background We always feel exhilarated by a hike in Lam Tsuen Country Park. In short, that’s because the…

Fast Facts – Hike Devil’s Peak Hike Devil’s Peak Hong Kong – A Bit of Background When you hike Devil’s Peak you’ll quickly realize a few things. First, the terrain…

Hike Tung Lung Island or Go Camping – A Bit of Background Whether you’d like to day hike Tung Lung Island (Tung Lung Chau in Cantonese) or go overnight camping…

Hike Cloudy Hill – A Bit of Background First and foremost, if you decide to hike Cloudy Hill you will quickly realize it has many SPECTACULAR views. Now, it’s not…

Hong Kong to Guilin for a Weekend – Family Friendly Travel Hong Kong is a hub for international travel. It’s also a perfect jumping off point for exploring mainland China.…

If you’ve ever been in Hong Kong for Chinese New Year, then you’ll be well acquainted with fact that the city gets MASSIVELY crowded at the close of the Lunar…

Slowood is Sustainable Eco-Friendly Shopping in Kennedy Town at its Finest This article is not a paid advertisement/endorsement of eco-friendly Slowood, and we receive no financial benefits from them. We simply love this shop and wanted to share! Shopping at eco-friendly Slowood in Kennedy…

Hike Needle Hill but Mind the Monkeys and Goats! We know it sounds weird, but when you hike Needle Hill in the New Territories, along a particular section of the…

If you’re looking to experience Hong Kong off the beaten path, you’ll seriously want to experience this 9 km (5.5 mi) Tai Po walking tour. With the many waterways that…

Hiking to Victoria Peak – A Hong Kong Classic If you’re planning on being in Hong Kong, your trip will not be complete without experiencing the gorgeous views you’ll get…

Subscribe to our YouTube channel! Hike High Junk Peak If you hike High Junk Peak, you will quickly realize you’ve just experienced one of the most unsung hikes Hong Kong…

Po Toi Island – An Outlying Island Gem in Hong Kong Subscribe to our YouTube channel! I always find my enjoyment and satisfaction of a place to be directly proportionate…

Pololi’s Flagship Store – A Delicious Causeway Bay Haunt By Kayo Chang Black for In the Shadow of the Middle Kingdom Pololi is a local haunt serving delicious poké, Hawaiian BBQ…

Ping Nam Stream – Cool Refreshing Waterfalls Ping Nam Stream is PERFECT any time of year, but we LOVE it during Hong Kong’s hot and humid summer! We hike here,…

Hike Ap Lei Chau for Coastal Hong Kong Beauty If you want to hike Ap Lei Chau, you will be hiking on either Mt. Johnston or Ap Lei Pai. Both…

When you hike Razor’s Edge Ridge, (Tai To Yan in Cantonese) you’ll quickly come to realize that it’s one of the most beautiful and least crowded hikes in Hong Kong.…

Mind Your Step! I’m certainly not a glutton for punishment, but the extreme vertigo I experienced when I hiked Suicide Cliff was 100% worth it.  Suicide Cliff is breathtakingly spectacular.…

A Hong Kong Waterside Walk UPDATE: This is where the new Belcher’s Bay Promenade is located, and it’s right near the Central and Western District Promenade (detailed below). Have a…

Instagram Pier in Hong Kong – A Perfect Backdrop for Any Occassion The Western District Public Cargo Working Area isn’t a very romantic sounding place, but swing by here at any…

A Guide to Living Greener in Hong Kong Most of us are aware of the devastating toll us humans are having on Mother Earth. Having been born into a throw-away…

Sea Ranch Beach – A Lesser Known Side of Lantau This article was first featured as a guest post on The HK Hub. If you’re looking for Hong Kong’s cleanest,…

You Can Find Peace and Quiet in Hong Kong… By Camping on Lantau We just went camping on Lantau, and more specifically, at Kau Ling Chung Campsite. On the way…

Pat Sin Leng – The Ridge of Eight Immortals The Pat Sin Leng range is not only breathtakingly gorgeous (as you’ll discover in the pictures below), but it’s also the…

Hike Lamma Island, but Avoid the Crowds – Explore Yung Shue Ha Beach or Sham Wan Beach If you’re keen to hike Lamma Island, but you want to avoid the…

If you are looking for authentic dim sum in Hong Kong, Lin Heung Tea House in Sheung Wan is the place to go!

Food For Your Soul – Hong Kong Soul Food Every place has its soul foods – foods that might not be so good for your body but that are GREAT…

A Love of Hiking I like noticing the small things, because fundamentally, I like the feeling of living in the Now. Certainly, this is something I find MUCH easier to…

A big thank you to our Featured Writer Mark for this fantastic piece! A year after moving to Hong Kong, I decided to find a place in the country. I…