All you need to know about the Hong Kong-Zuhai-Macau bridge crossing
Much has been written about the Hong Kong-Zuhai-Macau bridge since it opened last September. The mega structure is very popular with tourists and more than 100,000 people, the first weekend, and almost 77,000 people last weekend, mostly mainlanders, used the bridge. This has led to many logistical and infrastructure issues such as long queues at tourist attractions and disorder in...
Chung Yueng festival
This Wednesday we are celebrating the Chung Yueng festival which falls on the 9th day of the 9th lunar month. Just like many traditional Chinese celebrations, the festival’s origins are difficult to identify but the legends are numerous. For some, the 9th day of the 9th lunar month produces “too much” Yang and brings misfortune. In order to seek protection and to...
Living typhoon Mangkhut
In a previous post, we told you about typhoons, how they form and what they are. We shared the good advice from the Hong Kong Observatory to stay indoors so that no one gets hurt. Good on us as nobody could have ever imagined what was about to happen...
Typhoons in Hong Kong
Experiencing a typhoon for the first time can be daunting in Hong Kong. But unless safety is at risk, we seldom cancel a tour. It will be windy and wet but most of the time, typhoons can also be a lot of fun. Typhoon season usually spans from May to October. But over the past few years, the Hong Kong Observatory...
Hong Kong High Speed Train
On 23 September 2018, the West Kowloon train station has opened in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong section of the Express Rail Link run from West Kowloon Station to Shenzhen, where it connects with the Mainland Section. The Hong Kong route length is approximately 26 kilometers and trains run at 200Km/h. The journeys between Hong Kong and Futian, Shenzhen take...
Dried seafood trading in Hong Kong
Ever wondered why there are so many dried seafood shops in Hong Kong, especially in Sheung Wan? This is because 50 years ago, the district was prominently selling salty fish that had previously been dried on rooftops or pavements. Locals were particularly fond of the snack and as the area became more residential, stores extended their offering to other promising...
Rural Hong Kong
Hong Kong is famous for its skyscrapers and high-density districts but less so for its countryside. And it’s a pity because it is very much worth the detour. There is not much happening economically in rural Hong Kong anymore; most of the farming industry has disappeared leading to the desertion of the villages. But the scenery is still amazing and in...
Sporty in Hong Kong
Whether a sports enthusiast or a beginner, Hong Kong is not only a megalopolis made of skyscrapers but also a territory that provides great outdoor opportunities. Our guides have put together hikes that will please all and enable you to discover breathless panoramas, access to deserted beaches, trails in Feng Shui forests, ghost villages, hidden temples and to uncover mysterious secrets....
France in Hong Kong
The « made in France » is very much appreciated abroad, in Asia and particularly in Hong Kong where more than 20,000 French citizens are living. Thanks to Hong Kong’s energy and favorable economical environment, French were able to set up diversified businesses importing their à la française know-how: culture, education, gastronomy, art, prêt-à-porter, infrastructure and luxury sectors to name...
Qi Gong in Hong Kong
While strolling Hong Kong, you may have seen groups of older people, sometimes in parks or sheltered under a bridge or a building, guided by a master in slow and harmonious movements. They are certainly practicing Tai Chi or Qi Gong. Qi Gong differs from Tai Chi, a traditional Chinese gymnastic, as it focuses on moving and controlling positive energies, Qi....