Hong Kong Tong Lau: Lui Seng Chun’s Herbal Medicine Hotspot
A landmark shophouse that once housed the Lui family is now a hub for Chinese medicine — with plans to expand its reach...
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Gai Gai Meets the Golden Deer
A kooky porcelain chicken unravels the history of animal mascots in Golden Deer's classic Hong Kong marketing campaigns...
Hong Kong’s Indie Bookshops: Boundary Bookstore’s Human Touch
We visited Boundary Bookstore in Mong Kok to learn how it's doing more than selling books: it's building a community...
Zolima’s Picks: Cafés That Capture the Old Hong Kong Spirit
We’re bringing you a roundup of five eateries that pair vintage décor with fresh creative energy...
The Death and Life of Hong Kong’s Public Markets, Part I
Hong Kong wouldn't be Hong Kong without its markets. Are they okay?...
Why Did Hong Kong Turn Its Back On Its Streets?
Hong Kong is known for its lively streets. So why has it become a city of inward-facing malls and housing estates?...
In the Midst of a Pandemic, Walk DVRC Wants to Give Hongkongers More Space
Cities around the world are responding to Covid-19 by giving pedestrians and cyclists more space. Why not Hong Kong?...
Forgotten Hong Kong Icon: Making Shoes by Hand, Shanghai-Style
The Shanghai Gentleman Shoes Company is one of the last of its kind. Master Lee Tak-kam shares what makes it special. ...
Two Australian Photographers are Capturing Old Hong Kong Before it Disappears
A new series of photographs captures the lively scene of Hong Kong's old shops and hawker stalls – before they disappear....
Shanghai Street in Four Scenes
A window into one of Hong Kong’s most storied streets...
A Market Stall is Turning a Hong Kong Street Into a Community Space
Kai Fong Pai Dong, the "neighbours' market stall," taps into the community spirit of Hong Kong's street markets....
Explore Hong Kong’s Markets: Exotic Fruit in the Flower Market
Hong Kong's market stalls, their owners and the products they sell....
Explore Hong Kong’s Markets: Local Shellfish in Mongkok
Hong Kong's market stalls, their owners and the products they sell. ...