Practical, no-nonsense guides from people who actually live here. The Octopus card, the attractions worth your time, where to stay, and where to shop.
Most read ★A one day in Hong Kong itinerary that fits: Central on foot, the Peak at sunset, the Star Ferry, the 8pm light show and a night market, with real fares.
Getting Around Hong KongHong Kong airport to Disneyland compared: the MTR via Tsing Yi in about 30 minutes, a HK$20 bus-and-train route, the R8 bus, and what the 15-minute taxi costs.
Getting Around Hong KongHong Kong MTR rush hour times from MTR's own data: 7:15 to 9:15am and after 4:30pm, the lines and interchanges that hit 100% full, and when to ride instead.
Getting Around Hong KongHong Kong MTR rules explained: the HK$2,000 eating and drinking fine, every other fine, the 20 and 150-minute gate limits, and the etiquette locals expect.
Getting Around Hong KongThe best transport app for Hong Kong isn't one app. Citymapper, HKeMobility, MTR Mobile, a bus ETA app and Octopus, what each does and which to skip.
Best Day Trips from Hong KongIsland hopping in Hong Kong: the two combinations that work in a day, the inter-island ferry, real 2026 fares, and the islands that need their own day.
Must Visit AttractionsEverything for the High Island Reservoir East Dam hike: the route to Po Pin Chau, the geology behind the hexagonal rock columns, and how to get there.
Hong Kong with KidsThe real free things to do with kids in Hong Kong: free museums, free parks, 42 free beaches and a harbourfront walk, with addresses and MTR exits.
Hong Kong with KidsHong Kong Disneyland vs Ocean Park for toddlers: ride heights, baby care rooms, stroller hire and prices, compared honestly for parents of under-5s.
Must Visit AttractionsHiking in Hong Kong for beginners: five short, flat, well-marked trails to start with, and exactly how to reach each one by MTR, bus or ferry.