We are often asked when is the best time to visit Hong Kong. There is no doubt in our minds that fall (or autumn) is the perfect time to come to Hong Kong. There is less sweating profusely. Thunderstorms come less frequently. Are you planning on being in Hong Kong during this perfect season? If so, we have news about what’s going on and some seasonal activity suggestions perfect for visiting Hong Kong during this season. Here are 12 cool things to do in Hong Kong this Fall 2018. 1. Do a fabulous hike Have you seen our guide to the best short and scenic hikes in Hong Kong? Fall is a great time of year for hiking. The temperatures ...
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Are you a true foodie? Are you planning to visit Hong Kong and savor our delicious local food? The next question you’d probably be asking is, “Where would I find true local Hong Kong cuisine? I have no time to plan!” Hong Kong cuisine has so much more to offer than just dim sum. Here’s a great deal for you! Hong Kong Foodie is now offering a special promotion for our Triple Tasting Tour Experience! Book three of our selected Foodie Tours — Sham Shui Po Foodie Tour, Central & Sheung Wan Foodie Tour and Temple Street Night Foodie Tour — for only HK$1,998 (originally at HK$2,250)! With the Triple Tasting Tour Experience, you will get to savor of true ...
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Sheung Wan is conveniently located beside Central but it has its own unique personality. The area’s rich cultural heritage makes it an excellent choice for the visitor to explore. Here are eight cool things to do in Sheung Wan. 1. Discover Local Entrepreneurs at PMQ PMQ stands for Police Married Quarters, but you don’t have to be either to visit this hub for local start ups and creative entrepreneurs. Housing the city’s most talented artists and promising young designers, PMQ is a space reimagined. If you’re feeling inspired by the exhibitions and work on display, why not book a place at one of the many workshops that are held here? We guarantee it will get your own creative juices flowing. ...
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When you are trying to find somewhere to eat in Hong Kong, the choice can be overwhelming. Normally, we’d recommend you take one of our excellent Foodie Tours, but since we are closing for our summer holiday from July 29th to August 23rd, we figured we should offer this pick of the Hong Kong restaurants you should try this summer instead. They aren’t the family-run local businesses we feature on our Foodie Tours, but we think they are great eateries and highly recommend you try them. 1. Old Bailey We are excited about Old Bailey. It recently opened at Tai Kwun, Hong Kong’s new heritage centre for the arts in the reimagined Central Police Station compound. The subtle, well balanced flavours of ...
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If you are looking for things to do in Central, we can help. This vibrant Hong Kong Island neighborhood has a diverse mix of architecture, eateries and interesting ways to spend your leisure time. Here are our picks for things to do in Central. 1. Immerse in Hong Kong heritage and arts at historic Tai Kwun The Tai Kwun Centre for Heritage and Arts is a new hub for contemporary art installations, history and performing arts, located in the painstakingly restored Central Police Station compound. You will learn about the role of law and order in Hong Kong, appreciate the heritage architecture and enjoy interactive tours and storytelling in this unique space. Venues such as JC Cube, the Laundry Steps, ...
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Hong Kong Foodie is bringing back our Early Bird Summer Sale this year. Are you planning an upcoming trip to Hong Kong later this year? Looking for things to do in Hong Kong? Eating your way throughout the city, while learning about our cuisine, history and culture sounds fun, doesn’t it? Get 15% off any Foodie Tour from now till November 30th, 2018. Book your tickets using promo code “SUMMER18” on or before July 31st, 2018. Did you know that the perfect season to visit Hong Kong is in the autumn/fall between October and November? The rainy season will be over then with great weather for outdoor lovers to go on hikes in some of the most beautiful country parks ...
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Hong Kong Foodie is thrilled to announce that we have been awarded the 2018 TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence and also inducted into the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame. For each of the six years since our Central & Sheung Wan Foodie Tour was first launched in 2012, Hong Kong Foodie has been awarded the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence. 2018 is no exception. In addition, recognizing consistent positive reviews and popularity with travelers, with Certificates of Excellence from five consecutive years, Hong Kong Foodie has also been nominated to the TripAdvisor Hall of Fame! This is no small feat! Aside from being proud, we are also thankful for different teams who have made this possible! Foodie Participants Thank you for joining us ...
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Like all great cities, Hong Kong still shines long after the sun goes down. If you are planning a night on the town, here are some ideas for the best things to do at night in Hong Kong. 1. Enjoy Spectacular Views from The Peak Photo Credit: Hong Kong Tourism Board Let us start with the quintessential Hong Kong experience – an ascent by Peak Tram. On a clear night, there is no place better to savour the sight of the city lit beneath you while a gentle breeze teases your cheek. Developers have shoehorned more skyscrapers than you ever thought possible between the busy waters of Victoria Harbor and the forested hill of the Peak itself. While this iconic ...
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Happy Birthday to the Buddha! Not only do we celebrate Buddha’s birthday today, this week is also the time for the annual Cheung Chau Bun Festival! History & Background of Cheung Chau Bun Festival The Cheung Chau Bun Festival dates back to Qing Dynasty, more than a century ago. At that time, Cheung Chau was badly affected by a big plague. Hoping to drive evil spirits away, villagers prayed to the gods and performed a parade along the island’s narrow streets, holding the statues of the deities. Miraculously, the plague ended shortly after the parade. Since then, Cheung Chau residents have come together as a strong community to celebrate the Bun Festival every year from the firth to the ninth ...
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Celebrate Sham Shui Po Foodie Tour’s Fifth Anniversary with us! Our Sham Shui Po Foodie Tour would not have been successful without your participation and support. We would like to take this opportunity to thank the thousands of Foodies who have joined us on this tour since our launch five years ago. In addition, we would like to thank the Hong Kong Tourism Board as we are honored to be selected as one of the winners of the New Tour Product Development Scheme during the first round back in 2013! Over the last five years, we have witnessed the slow transformation of Sham Shui Po. Two of our six original tasting locations shut down. While it was sad to see ...
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