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 ★Do I need cash in Hong Kong? A little, yes. Where cards and Octopus work, the places that still want notes and coins, and how much cash to carry per day.
Must Visit AttractionsHong Kong Christmas lights 2026: WinterFest dates and show times in Central, Tsim Sha Tsui and Causeway Bay, the free mall displays, and a one-evening route.
Getting Around Hong KongThe Hong Kong tram fare is a flat HK$3.30 for adults, HK$1.60 for children and HK$1.50 for seniors. How to pay, and why it is not the Peak Tram price.
Must Visit AttractionsHong Kong Disneyland vs Shanghai Disneyland, compared on size, rides, ticket prices, crowds and logistics, with a straight answer on who each park suits.
Must Visit AttractionsThe best cha chaan teng in Hong Kong for first-timers, plus how to order like a local: the drink codes, the set meals and the dishes worth getting.
Must Visit AttractionsWhat to eat in Hong Kong the first time: wonton noodles, roast goose, dim sum, milk tea, curry fish balls and more, each with a MICHELIN-listed spot to try it.
Best Day Trips from Hong KongHow to get around Macau as a day tripper: the free casino shuttles, MOP6 buses, the LRT, taxi fares and Uber, plus which to use for each leg of the day.
Hong Kong with KidsHong Kong museums for kids, sorted by age: which galleries hold a 3-year-old, which suit a 10-year-old, what a family pays, the free days and closing days.
Hong Kong with KidsHong Kong Disneyland character dining after the Disneyland Hotel closure: Ink & Plate and Dragon Wind buffet prices, session times and which one to book.
Must Visit AttractionsSham Shui Po things to do: Apliu Street gadgets, Toy Street, the fabric streets, cheap MICHELIN-listed street food and a half-day walk from the MTR.