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 ★MTR closes around 1am, but Hong Kong doesn't stop. Here's how to get around after midnight: night buses, taxis, Uber, and what actually costs what.
Getting Around Hong KongWhich Hong Kong bus app actually works for tourists, HKBUS and HK Bus ETA vs the official KMB, Citybus and HKeMobility apps, and how to pay once you're on.
Getting Around Hong KongUber vs taxi in Hong Kong compared on price, legality, availability and payment, with real fare examples so you know which to open first.
Must Visit AttractionsEverything to know before visiting Che Kung Temple in Hong Kong's Sha Tin: hours, how to get there, the pinwheel ritual, and whether it's worth the trip.
Must Visit AttractionsIs the Hong Kong Space Museum worth it? Ticket prices, opening hours, what's inside the dome and how to get there, so you know before you go.
Must Visit AttractionsThe Hong Kong Museum of History reopened its Hong Kong Story exhibit in April 2026 after a 6-year renovation. Hours, cost, and whether it's worth your time.
Must Visit AttractionsCentral Market Hong Kong reopened in 2021 as shops, food and a heritage staircase. Here's what's actually inside, and who it's worth a stop for.
Must Visit AttractionsIs PMQ Hong Kong worth visiting? What's actually inside, opening hours, free tours, and how to get there from Central or Sheung Wan.
Must Visit AttractionsIs Tai Kwun worth visiting? What the old police station and prison actually offers, opening hours, how to get there, and how long to spend.
Must Visit AttractionsIs the Avenue of Stars worth a stop in Hong Kong? Handprints, statues, opening hours, cost and how to get there, plus what's happening to the light show.