Hong Kong’s restaurant industry is anticipating a 10 per cent boost in business on Tuesday compared with last year, with an industry leader saying the increased number of more than 3,800 eateries offering discounts to celebrate the city’s handover to Beijing will spur local consumption and help ease the sector’s woes. Simon Wong Ka-wo, president…
From free museum visits and tram rides to discounted meals and fun runs, residents and tourists took full advantage of offers by thousands of businesses, braving the frequent showers to revel in the celebrations of the city’s 28th anniversary of its handover to Beijing. Rows of bright red national and Hong Kong flags adorned the…
More than 70,000 free MTR tickets will be up for grabs on July 1 as part of citywide celebrations to commemorate the 28th anniversary of Hong Kong’s return to Chinese rule, the chief executive has said. City leader John Lee Ka-chiu also said on Tuesday he would bring forward his annual policy address by a…
Hong Kong has recorded a 2.3 per cent increase against last year in the number of mainland Chinese tourists arriving on the first day of the Tuen Ng Festival holiday, as some opted to avoid crowds across the border and instead experience the city’s festive vibe. Data published by the Immigration Department on Sunday showed…
It is still not quite jumper season, and the beautiful, dry, yet unseasonably warm weather means we are all heading outdoors. If you are in Hong Kong and looking for a good place to eat and hang out, here are some restaurant and vendors to check out this weekend. 1. World Shochu and Awamori Festival…
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…