16 Essential Key Words & Phrases To Use in Hong Kong
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THINGS TO EAT, DO AND SEE ON LANTAU ISLAND
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- Aug 23
- 1 min
New Lantau Island Tour Launched
Embark on a captivating journey with a Rotten Head Lantau Island tour that promises a diverse range of experiences from an expat...
- Aug 1
- 3 min
Non-Chinese Mainland Travel Permit: A Guide to Obtaining the Necessary Documentation
Learn how to obtain a Non-Chinese Mainland Travel Permit in this comprehensive guide.
- Jul 26
- 1 min
Marks and Spencer Food Open in Tung Chung
The wait is finally open and your prayers have been answered. Marks & Spencer Food has finally opened in Tung Chung. Residents flocked to...
- Jul 25
- 1 min
Peng Chau
Peng Chau is a cute little island sitting off the coast of Lantau Island between Discovery Bay and Hong Kong Island. Peng Chau has a...
- Jun 1
- 1 min
Which Taxi to Take at Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong has three different queues for taxis. GREEN: Green taxis mainly operate in the north-eastern part (i.e. north of Sha Tin) and...
- Apr 20
- 5 min
What are all the building works in Tung Chung?
What can we expect and when will it all be finished? Tung Chung is a mess. The whole town is a building site with flashing cones and deep...
- Feb 6
- 4 min
South Lantau Paddle Club
I spent the day with the South Lantau Paddle Club and managed not to fall in. What better way to spend an afternoon than being cuddled up...
- Feb 2
- 1 min
Where to find Chinese New Year Cherry Blossom
It's that time of year again - It's cherry blossom time! Luckily for us, Hong Kong International Airport has gone to the trouble of...
- Jan 31
- 2 min
When and how to give lai see in 2024 and avoid any embarrassment
I've lived in Hong Kong for 9 years and I'm still a little mystified about red pocket giving. As soon as the fai chun (red paper with...
- Jan 20
- 2 min
Strawberry Fields in South Lantau
TLDR: They grow strawberries. Location at the end of the post. Social media has been a flurry of late with the exciting news of a newly...
- Oct 25, 2023
- 2 min
The Hidden Lantau
Yat Tung was built to the western side of Tung Chung as a public housing estate. Most people know it for it's recently rejuvenated wet...
- Oct 25, 2023
- 1 min
A Beach Without The Stress
It's a public holiday. The sun is shining and you want to go to the beach. Problem is so does everybody else. The 3M queue is trailing...
- Oct 20, 2023
- 2 min
Secret Beach in Discovery Bay
I worked in Discovery Bay for 3 years, but it was only when I went there with the kids did I realise there was more to it than the plaza...
- Oct 17, 2023
- 2 min
Best Free Park in Hong Kong?
I'm a big fan of the botanical gardens on Hong Kong Island. It's like a little zoo experience in the middle of the city... But the Hong...
- Oct 8, 2023
- 2 min
Remember You're a Womble
Unless you grew up in the UK in the 1970s, chances are you won't have the faintest clue what a Womble is. Let me enlighten you... A...
- Oct 1, 2023
- 2 min
Tsing Yi Park - An Oasis in the City
A beautiful break from the hustle and bustle of the city
- Sep 24, 2023
- 3 min
Mountain Cafe - Ngong Ping. Is it worth the climb?
I was excited to try the Mountain Cafe at Ngong Ping village. The quality of food at the top of the cable car is at best mediocre, apart...
- Sep 23, 2023
- 1 min
Hitting the Switch on Mid-Autumn Festival
This evening sees the official switching on of the Tung Chung Promenade Mid-Autumn lights. There is a real buzz as people take in the...
- Sep 19, 2023
- 2 min
The Best Places in Tung Chung to celebrate Mid-Autum Lantern Festival
People in Hong Kong celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival, the origins of which date back to the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD) where it acted as a...
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