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 ★Everything 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.
Must Visit AttractionsSix real Hong Kong secret beaches, with the exact minibus, bus or hike you need to get to each one, from a quiet Southside cove to Sai Kung's Tai Long Wan.
Getting Around Hong KongCan you take a suitcase on the Hong Kong MTR? The real luggage rules, the Airport Express check-in allowance, and where to store bags.
Getting Around Hong KongHow to get from Hong Kong Island to Kowloon by Star Ferry, MTR, tunnel bus or taxi: real fares, speed and when to pick each one.
Getting Around Hong KongThe real Hong Kong taxi scams tourists hit, what's actually legal, and exactly how to report a driver who overcharges you.
Getting Around Hong KongThe exact Star Ferry price in Hong Kong by deck, route and day, plus the four-day tourist pass and the $2 Octopus concession most visitors miss.
Best Day Trips from Hong KongNam Sang Wai, Hong Kong is a wetland near Yuen Long reached by the city's last hand-paddled ferry. How to get there, cycle it, and catch the sunset.