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 Mui Wo day trip: the Sun Ferry from Central, real fares, the Silvermine Waterfall walk, the sealed cave, the beach and bike rental prices.
Best Day Trips from Hong KongA Tai Mei Tuk and Plover Cove day trip: how to get there, real bike rental prices, the flat 2km dam walk vs the 18km hard trail, and the water sports centre.
Hong Kong with KidsIs the Hong Kong Children's Discovery Museum worth a visit? Address, hours, session pricing, and which ages actually enjoy it.
Hong Kong with KidsIs Temple Street Night Market OK for kids? What time to go, what they'll like, what might tire them out, and what it actually costs.
Must Visit AttractionsWhat an Aberdeen Harbour sampan ride actually costs, how long it lasts, where to catch one and whether it's worth your time in 2026.
Must Visit AttractionsHong Kong has six giant pandas, all at Ocean Park. Here's who they are, where to find them, and whether you need a separate ticket.
Must Visit AttractionsThe TramOramic tour costs HK$180 and throws in 2 days of unlimited regular trams. Here's what that actually gets you next to riding the ding ding for HK$3.30.
Must Visit AttractionsThe Noonday Gun fires every day at noon in Hong Kong's Causeway Bay. The real story, how to find the tunnel, and what it costs to fire it yourself.
Must Visit AttractionsHollywood Road is Hong Kong's antiques street, Ming furniture and jade next to Cat Street's cheaper junk stalls. What's there, prices and how to get there.
Must Visit AttractionsDragon's Back isn't the only view. Five more of the best hiking trails in Hong Kong, from Tai Mo Shan to a lighthouse scramble on Ap Lei Chau.