Cool Neighborhoods Archives

Insider’s Guide to Lamma Island

By Faye Bradley | Monday, April 26th, 2021

Hong Kong's free-spirited – and third largest – island, Lamma Island, has long beckoned the likes of hipsters and creative souls alike, thanks to its..

Insider’s Guide to Tsuen Wan

By Faye Bradley | Tuesday, March 2nd, 2021

Tsuen Wan may be known for its impressively huge shopping malls packed with things to do, but its dining and entertainment scenes are just as..

Insider’s Guide to Tin Hau

By Faye Bradley | Wednesday, February 17th, 2021

Escaping the bustle of downtown Hong Kong, Tin Hau offers a more peaceful respite from city life. Nestled between Causeway Bay and North Point, the..

Insider’s Guide to Wong Chuk Hang

By Xavier Ng | Wednesday, January 25th, 2017

Wong Chuk Hang used to sound like somewhere you’d go for a field trip, but thanks to the newly opened South Island Line, the neighborhood..

Insider’s Guide to Fanling

By Jessica Wei | Friday, November 25th, 2016

Located an hour and a half north of Central on the East Rail Line, Fanling might not be the most obvious choice for a day..

10 Restaurants in Sham Shui Po You Need to Visit

By Karen Chiang | Tuesday, November 15th, 2016

If you need a dose of local food without the touristy price tags, Sham Shui Po is the shrine of good eats for Hongkongers —..