An Artistic Journey into Chuen Lung, Hong Kong’s Misty Mountainside Village

Sarah KaracsApril 26, 2018

A group of artists reflect on the history and culture of a centuries-old village perched on the slopes of Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong's tallest peak....

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Hong Kong’s Lighthouses and Their Eurasian Sentries

Ryan KilpatrickApril 18, 2018

For much of its history, Hong Kong's lighthouse keepers were a band of Eurasians who were at home in neither British nor Chinese society. ...

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The Mountain in the Clouds: A Visit to Tai Mo Shan, Hong Kong’s Tallest Peak

Viola GaskellApril 5, 2018

Wild tea plants, peculiar weather, a massive waterfall and a historic military presence await visits to Tai Mo Shan....

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Hong Kong’s Independent Bookshops Nourish the Soul

Christopher DewolfMarch 29, 2018

Hong Kong's independent bookshops give the city a place to think, talk and exchange ideas....

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A Noodle Feast With Hong Kong’s Most Creative Family

Leanne MirandillaMarch 14, 2018

The Lims have invited us back to dinner – this time at Kevin Lim's new Sheung Wan noodle shop. ...

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Hong Kong on Two Wheels: Can Cycling Thrive Here?

Christopher DewolfFebruary 21, 2018

Thousands of people get around by bicycle every day in Hong Kong, but it has never been considered a cycling-friendly city. The arrival of new bike share systems could change that....

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Waterfall Bay, Where Ghosts, Gods and Speedo-Clad Swimmers Converge

Christopher DewolfOctober 26, 2017

Hidden on the edge of Hong Kong Island is one of the city's most spectacular — and spiritually significant — stretches of shoreline....

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Hong Kong’s Living, Breathing Artwork: The Frog King

Sarah KaracsOctober 26, 2017

One of Hong Kong's most eccentric artists is finally winning the acclaim he deserves....

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Wong Tai Sin’s Birthday: How Did the Mysterious God of Health End Up in Hong Kong?

Tom BillingeOctober 4, 2017

The biggest temple in Hong Kong is preparing for the birthday of its resident deity ,Wong Tai Sin, whose cult is the fastest growing in southern China....

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This Mid-Autumn, Walk Over Hot Coals for the Monkey King

Tom BillingeSeptember 27, 2017

Long overshadowed by the Mid-Autumn Festival, the Monkey King Festival is a unique slice of Chiu Chow culture that includes shamans, trances and incredible feats of endurance....

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The Ghost Villages: A Guide to Hong Kong’s Abandoned Hakka Settlements

Jessie LauJuly 27, 2017

Just a short minibus ride from the MTR, the rich history of Hakka villages lies in ruins along the Starling Inlet. ...

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Escape the City at Cheung Chau’s 70-Year-Old Beach Bar

Christopher DewolfJuly 25, 2017

For three generations, the Liu family has run a store at Kwun Yam Beach. ...

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Why Visit Lamma, the Island with a Surprising Portuguese Name?

Gabriella ZanzanainiJune 12, 2017

25 Minutes to Paradise: A Visit to Lamma Island's International Village...

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As Beautiful as a Lotus Blossom: the Chi Lin Nunnery

Tom BillingeJune 1, 2017

One of the world's most spectacular Buddhist landmarks is right here in Hong Kong – next to a shopping mall and MTR station in Kowloon....

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Slow Hong Kong: A Journey by Ferry – by Way of a Monastery

Alice MiquelMay 9, 2017

A fresh Look at Hong Kong's urban poetry...

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Shanghai Street in Four Scenes

Christopher DewolfMay 4, 2017

A window into one of Hong Kong’s most storied streets...

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How a Catholic Village in Hong Kong Was Saved From Extinction – and Won a UNESCO Award in the Process

Christopher DewolfApril 6, 2017

The tranquil island village of Yim Tin Tsai was abandoned for decades, but the efforts of a determined chief have brought it back to life....

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Pak Tai, Mysterious Black God of the North

Tom BillingeMarch 29, 2017

On the third day of the third lunar month, enigmatic temples around Hong Kong will be alive with worshippers making offerings to the so-called Black Deity....

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What’s Left of Hong Kong’s Once-Powerful Chiu Chow Neighbourhood?

Gabriella ZanzanainiFebruary 15, 2017

Chiu Chow people from eastern Guangdong are one of Hong Kong's most formidable ethnic groups, transforming a section of Western District into an international trading powerhouse. There are still remnants of the old Chiu Chow neighbourhood left today....

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Slow Hong Kong: The Central Ferry Piers

Alice MiquelFebruary 15, 2017

A fresh Look at Hong Kong's urban poetry...

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Forgotten Hong Kong Icon: Hong Kong’s Happiest Bakery

Gabriella ZanzanainiJanuary 11, 2017

Hong Kong’s colonial history found its way into a mix of butter, sugar and lard. Discover a place that takes the essence of Hong Kong and bakes it into golden brown buns....

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Meet Hong Kong’s Ten Thousand Buddhas – A Journey to a Spectacular Monastery

Tom BillingeJanuary 5, 2017

Overloaded with Buddhist icons yet surrounded by tranquil greenery, the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery is a window into Hong Kong's contrasts....

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From China to Thailand and Back – The Flavours of Hong Kong’s Little Thailand

Gabriella ZanzanainiDecember 21, 2016

The story behind Hong Kong's Little Thailand, an expected fusion between Thai and Chinese influences....

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A Visit to Hong Kong’s Surprising Wetland Park

Stefanie BallDecember 8, 2016

Birds, butterflies and even a crocodile – Hong Kong's Wetland Park is a serene escape from the city. ...

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Slow Hong Kong: A Visit to the Zoo

Alice MiquelNovember 30, 2016

A Fresh Look at Hong Kong's Poetry...

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Broadway Star: Gary Mak, the Man Behind Hong Kong’s Last Arthouse Cinema

Elizabeth KerrNovember 23, 2016

Broadway Cinematheque director Gary Mak has proven there’s plenty of room for alternative cinematic voices in Hong Kong theatres....

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A Close Look at Hong Kong’s Rare, Extravagant Spiritual Purification Festivals

Tom BillingeNovember 8, 2016

The Chinese calendar is packed with holidays, but there is one type of festival that every village decides when and how to celebrate, Tai Ping Ching Chiu. This year, it's Shek O's turn....

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