In this two-part series we take a look at Hong Kong’s efforts to boost its tourism industry. Part one examines the government’s moves to reinvent tourism with nine hotspot attractions and whether they will make a difference. Tourist Jessie Wu was enthralled and swept up in nostalgia as she made her way through an exhibition…
Home » Hong Kong News » Explore Kowloon Walled City’s Cinematic Revival and Hidden Cultural Gems in Hong Kong’s Latest Travel Attraction Tuesday, June 10, 2025 Kowloon Walled City, once infamous for its labyrinthine alleys and lawless energy, has captivated the imaginations of filmmakers, historians, and curious explorers for decades. A place of intrigue and…
I have been trying to discover Hong Kong’s “hidden gems”, as seen through the eyes of a budget traveller. Out of curiosity, I downloaded and explored mobile apps such as Meituan and RedNote (also known as Xiaohongshu), to see what a local might be missing out on. Some of the recommended spots seem debatable, including…
I have been trying to discover Hong Kong’s “hidden gems”, as seen through the eyes of a budget traveller. Out of curiosity, I downloaded and explored mobile apps such as Meituan and RedNote (also known as Xiaohongshu), to see what a local might be missing out on. Some of the recommended spots seem debatable, including…
A 18-year-old Hong Kong woman attending a concert by Cantopop star Raymond Lam Fung had her camera lens worth HK$20,000 (US$2,550) stolen after a thief stealthily detached it. According to police, they received a report from the woman at 11.51pm on Friday night saying she lost the camera lens outside the Hong Kong Coliseum in…
Home » Hong Kong News » Hong Kong Unveils Bold Tourism Vision with Nine Diverse Landmarks Will This Cultural Renaissance Reignite the World’s Wanderlust Tuesday, May 20, 2025 A Strategic Timeline for Global Tourism Revitalization It was indicated that a comprehensive tourism enhancement plan would be progressively rolled out from the second quarter of 2025,…
Two Hong Kong films broke records by surpassing HK$100 million (US$12.9 million) in box office takings last year, but that did little to ease the woes of cinemas in the city. Audiences are shrinking, and venues are closing. From a peak of more than 125,000 seats in 112 cinemas in 1994, there are now under…
Replicas of the sets of a hit martial arts film featuring the Kowloon Walled City will go on display at Hong Kong International Airport, following earlier suggestions from authorities to turn the originals into tourist attractions. Organisers said on Sunday an exhibition displaying sets from Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In would be unveiled on…
Tens of thousands of spectators descended on the Hong Kong harbourfront for a National Day-themed drone show on Saturday evening, with visitors and locals alike expressing excitement. “Galloping Horses in the Sky” was the theme of the show that started at 8pm over Victoria Harbour, drawing locals and tourists undeterred by heavy rain earlier in…
Hong Kong will submit a martial arts blockbuster set in the underworld of the infamous Kowloon Walled City for next year’s Oscars race after it received a standing ovation at the Cannes Film Festival in May. The Hong Kong Motion Picture Industry Association announced on Friday that Twilight of the Warriors: Walled In had been…