#HongKong

16 Essential Key Words & Phrases To Use in Hong Kong

Although English is widely understood and is technically a second official language in Hong Kong, it's always fun and appreciated to...

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.

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...

Finally Some Good News

Tung Chung has recently witnesses an event with plot twists to rival a Guy Ritchie film. The tale involved ransom payments, hospital...

Tsing Yi Park - An Oasis in the City

A beautiful break from the hustle and bustle of the city

The Inconvenient Truth About South Lantau

The idea of moving to South Lantau has always appealed to me but I've held back on investigating too seriously by the thought of it being...

Through The keyhole

I can't think of anything more fun than cruising around in a nice car, listening to music and having a 'nose' (English for a look around)...

How To Find Property for 70% less In Hong Kong, and Enjoy A Nice Walk

There aren't many places you can find designer fittings in a beach front property for sale for just $2.7m in Hong Kong. The are are rich...

New Virtual Golf on Lantau Island

In a glorious change from estate agents and branches of Cafe De Coral, an exciting new virtual golf experience is set to open in...

Books! (And air conditioning)

Library usage is at an all-time low so I thought I'd set a poll to find out how many Islander readers still borrows books, and...

The BEST place to be a pirate in Tung Chung

Hong Kong has a rich and varied history dating back thousands of years - head to Cheung Chau to see some stone carving thought to date...

Don't Exit Through The Gift Shop

Ngong Ping village and surrounding area has so much more to offer than the usual tourist traps. Dig a little deeper and there is some...

The Perfect Place For A Cold Drink After A Long Walk

It's a well trodden path from Tung Chung to Tai O, and for good reason. It's a great hike through some stunning scenery, with the added...

Off The Beaten Track

We found these places when we were trying to avoid people due to COVID. We've found come cool little tracks and most have some...

THINGS TO EAT, DO AND SEE ON LANTAU ISLAND