Almost everyone in Hong Kong knows Laughing Cow: the grinning red cow on a round blue-and-white box, packed with foil-wrapped triangles of soft, tangy cheese with an unmistakably artificial plastic sheen. Surprisingly, it’s also beloved in France, the land of strict appellations and strong opinions on dairy. For Jeremy Evrard, owner of the much-buzzed-about cheese…
A waterfront town in northwestern Hong Kong has improbably become a hit with mainland Chinese tourists who say its charming neighbourhoods remind them of picturesque cities in Japan, such as Sapporo. Users of Chinese social media platform RedNote have been sharing various tips on how travellers can capture pictures of the above-ground Light Rail trains…
Tuen Mun, a satellite town located in the northwestern part of the New Territories, has become an improbably popular destination among tourists after it was dubbed Hong Kong’s version of Japan, with similarities to cities such as Sapporo. Users of Chinese social media platform RedNote have been sharing various tips on how travellers can capture…
Home » ASIA » China Joins with South Korea, Taiwan, Hong Kong, US, Australia, Thailand, Malaysia in Preferring Travel to Japan, What Makes This Country Most Interesting Monday, June 2, 2025 China joins South Korea. Taiwan joins Hong Kong. The US, Australia, Thailand, and Malaysia all join in too. One by one, travelers…
Home » Japan Travel News » Unscientific Megaquake Rumours Rock Japan’s Tourism as Hong Kong Travelers Cancel Trips, Airlines Cut Routes, What You Need to Know Friday, May 16, 2025 Unscientific megaquake rumours are spreading fast, and now these unscientific megaquake rumours are shaking more than just nerves. Across Asia, especially in Hong Kong, these…
There was a time when gourmet European cheese was an uncommon ingredient in Hong Kong restaurants. The assumption was that local diners did not like cheese, finding it unappealing, expensive and stinky – and certainly not the preferred post-dinner alternative to dessert. Plus, it was presumed that Asians were mostly lactose intolerant. Jeremy Evrard set…
Chinese travellers will make a beeline for flowers over the long holiday weekend that starts Friday, with overall bookings topping last year’s totals according to industry analysts as many take advantage of deals and government-backed incentives. Many of those seeking getaways for the annual Ching Ming Festival break are booking trips to Japan or the…
Looking for some special places to go on your trip to Japan? The country’s set to welcome 40 million visitors this year, who will flock to various historical and world heritage sites across the nation. This week, TIME magazine unveiled its list of the top 100 greatest places to see around the world. Japan has…
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