Chinese New Year is only five days away and many of us Foodies have already hand made or stocked up on our Chinese New Year Pudding. Along with the tradition of wearing new clothes to symbolize a new start and fresh hopes for the coming year, we also look forward to eating some yummy traditional Chinese New Year food. Several of the favorite Chinese New Year dishes are puddings or cakes of some kind, since the Cantonese word for “cake” has a similar pronunciation as the word “high” and is symbolic of prosperity and “rising” fortunes. Most westerners anticipate sweet and sticky confections when they hear the word cake or pudding, so it will come as a bit of a ...
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Updated on December 18th, 2019: The Hong Kong Tourism Board has announced that the fireworks for the Hong Kong New Year Countdown Celebrations for 2020 had been cancelled. It would be replaced by a laser light show over the Victoria Harbour. 2020’s almost upon us and we are getting excited about the Hong Kong New Year Countdown and fireworks display. To get the best out of this annual event takes a little preparation but we have compiled some useful tips and suggestions to ensure your night is a success. Here is what you need to know about the best places to watch fireworks in Hong Kong this New Year’s Eve. Get there early – the fun starts before midnight As ...
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Christmas is around the corner! You already have the Christmas tree set up and Christmas party confirmed. What else is missing? A perfect Hong Kong holiday gift for your friends and family! How about giving them a unique and fun experience to create lasting memories! Hong Kong Foodie Gift Cards make the perfect present for your loved ones! Save 15% on Foodie Gift Cards to our Foodie Tours. From our classic Central & Sheung Wan Foodie Tour, the award-winning Sham Shui Po Foodie Tour, to the popular new Temple Street Night Foodie Tour, there is a great food tour experience for everyone. Don’t miss this opportunity to gift the ideal foodie present for this holiday season. Simply use promo code “GIFT”. This Hong ...
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Black Friday 2019 is here! Book your tickets now during our annual Black Friday Cyber Monday Sale since 2013. The promotion will end on Tuesday. Act fast! Grab 25% off our popular Sham Shui Po Foodie Tour. This morning Foodie Tour features a gigantic fluffy pineapple bun, a warming cup of milk tea, silky tofu dessert with delicious ginger syrup, freshly made hand-wrapped dumplings, homemade noodles and more! Take advantage of our Black Friday Cyber Monday promotion and use discount code “blackfriday19” to book your tickets on our website. Book now and join us on our morning adventure! It is surely the best activity to do in Hong Kong with your family and friends during this holiday season! Terms and Conditions: 1. ...
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As Hong Kong finds itself rocked by anti-government protests, tourists are wondering whether it is still safe to travel to Hong Kong. While some may cancel their flights and rethink their travel plans, we see an opportunity to witness Hong Kong in a different light. Here are our seven reasons why you should visit Hong Kong now. 1. Cheaper hotel rates Hotel prices have plummeted across Hong Kong as hotels struggle to retain occupancy rates. If you’ve always wanted to stay at a fancy 5-star hotel, this is your chance! Travel to Hong Kong now and you could possibly bag yourself a high-end hotel room at a fraction of its usual price. We found that last-minute rates are exceptionally low, ...
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Organized by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, the Hong Kong Great November Feast is the most exciting event of the year for all foodies and wine lovers. Whether you love gourmet food, local food, artisanal food, wine, beer or coffee, you will find an activity that you will enjoy during this month-long program. Tasting 10+ local items in 3 hours is the perfect way to pig out during the Great November Feast! Hong Kong Foodie is offering a 15% discount on our Temple Street Night Foodie Tour held from now till end of November to celebrate this feasting occasion! What are you waiting for? Simply use promo code “november2019” when booking on our website. Have a fun time feasting in November! Hope ...
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Summer is in full swing and school’s out. When it comes to making the most of your time off or simply enjoying those hot days and warm evenings, there is plenty of choice when it comes to things to do throughout Hong Kong. Here are our picks for ten cool things to do in Hong Kong this summer. 1. Try a new tipple on our local craft beer tour Joining the ranks of our already extensive range of foodie tours is our Hong Kong Local Craft Beer Tour. Paired with local food tastings, you’ll visit two craft breweries and a taproom to savour twelve of Hong Kong’s best artisan beers. Along the way, you’ll meet some of the brewers and ...
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Sizzling summer is here! Embrace the heat and celebrate Central & Sheung Wan Foodie Tour’s win of TripAdvisor’s 2019 Travelers’ Choice Award with Hong Kong Foodie’s summer sale! Save 15% on selected Foodie Tours this summer! Are you planning a trip with your family or friends to Hong Kong this summer? If so, a summer sale in Hong Kong is what you need! Eat your way through the city, while learning about our cuisine, history and culture with our Foodie Guides. Save 15% on our award-winning Central & Sheung Wan Foodie Tour, the Sham Shui Po Foodie Tour and the evening Temple Street Night Foodie Tour held this June and July. Take advantage of the perfect summer sale in Hong ...
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Dragon Boat Racing There is no sport more colorful, more exciting, more laden with culture and tradition than dragon boat racing. Imagine thumping drums, deafening chants, and billowing flags – these all accompany this adrenaline-packed sport at every race. Contrary to popular belief, dragon boat races aren’t only held on Tuen Ng Festival. The racing season in Hong Kong actually lasts from early April to late November, until the weather gets a little too cold for an entire day out in open water. Don’t assume that teams get to rest over the chillier months. The city’s dragon boaters take advantage of the winter months to gain the upper hand over their competitors. There’s no other way to win than continue ...
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If you’re planning a trip to Hong Kong, don’t miss out on these Hong Kong travel tips! As Hong Kong locals, we’ve put together all the secrets and hacks we know, so that you can get around the city just like the locals do. 1. Get an Octopus card The Octopus card will get you far in Hong Kong. The equivalent of London’s Oyster card or Tokyo’s Pasmo or Suica card, the Octopus card can be used to pay for the MTR (Hong Kong’s extremely clean and efficient subway), buses and minibuses, ferries, and even supermarkets and restaurants. MTR fares paid with the Octopus card are slightly cheaper than single-ride ticket prices, and you also get to look like a ...
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