March 21st
10 Free Things to Do on Hong Kong Island
Have a ball without spending a dime in our notoriously expensive city.
Blog Archives
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March 18th
Hong Kong’s Best and Most Unique Museums
Hong Kong is a dynamic place with a fascinating history and culture, and you’re spoiled for choice when it comes to […]
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March 12th
The Octopus Card: How to Use It, Where to Get One, and Why You Need It
From getting into the horse races to riding the Airport Express, Hong Kong’s Octopus Card can be used in so many […]
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March 9th
March is Arts Month in Hong Kong: Top Exhibitions and Festivals
It’s March and the weather is cool, but Hong Kong’s arts scene is just heating up.
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February 27th
Hong Kong Day Trip: Lamma Island
Head out on a Lamma Island day trip where small village houses are nestled between jungled slopes, winding hilly paths […]
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February 20th
The Craft Lover’s Guide to Sham Shui Po Shopping
Sham Shui Po is a haven for crafters on the hunt for textiles, buttons, beads, leather and everything in between.
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February 19th
A Guide to Surviving Bad Weather in Hong Kong
Torrential rain, unbearable heat and the odd mega-typhoon, Hong Kong’s got it all. Here’s HK Cheapo’s guide to surviving […]
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February 8th
Teakha: A Hong Kong Milk Tea House with a Twist
Stop by Teakha, a small but modern Hong Kong teahouse for a break in style during your Sheung Wan exploration.
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January 23rd
10 Free Things to Do in Central, All in One Day
One of the great things about Hong Kong is that it’s such a busy, bustling, vibrant place, you don’t need to spend money […]
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January 23rd
48 Hours in Hong Kong on Less Than US$100
Spend 2 days, 1 night in Hong Kong for less than US$100 with our itinerary. Includes sightseeing, eats and accommodation […]
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January 22nd
Touring the Vanishing and Overlooked Architecture of Hong Kong
A walking tour showcasing HK's more unique post-war buildings—curated by Charles Lai, architect and architectural historian.
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January 18th
A Guide to Celebrating Chinese New Year in Hong Kong
Chinese New Year is the biggest, most important event in Hong Kong’s calendar, and an amazing time to be in town.
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January 15th
Cantonese Foods 2.0: Best Restaurants in Town to Sample the ‘New’ Taste of Hong Kong
Red fortune banners on the wall. Stir-fry choy sum on an orange plastic plate. Diners sitting around a big round table […]
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January 10th
Sweet Dreams Are Made of These: A Guide to Hong Kong’s Street Food
They say a Hong Kong second is a New York minute, and in this food-loving, fast-paced city we know how to do quick, […]
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January 9th
The HK Cheapo Guide to Yum Cha (Dim Sum)
If you’re familiar with any city’s Chinatown you’ll know how to yum cha. You’ll have come across the little steaming […]