Hong Kong Heritage Archives

Swindon to Close Iconic Lock Road Bookstore

By Yannie Chan | Tuesday, July 28th, 2020

Swindon announced today that it will be permanently closing its long-established bookshop on Lock Road, Tsim Sha Tsui on July 31, 2020 at 8pm. The..

Neonsigns.hk: Celebrating Hong Kong’s Neon Signs

By The Loop HK Staff | Saturday, April 18th, 2020

Bright Lights: Although the neon lights that characterized Hong Kong streets have become rarer and rarer, you can still explore the city's colorful signs online. In..

Market Watch: Chinese Lettuce

By Yannie Chan | Monday, February 17th, 2020

A Hong Kong wet market guide. What to buy right now at the wet market? We’ll be featuring a different seasonal ingredient and recipe in..

What’s the story behind stinky tofu?

By The Loop HK Staff | Tuesday, October 1st, 2019

Some love it, others hate it, but one thing's for sure — you're unlikely to find a lukewarm opinion on stinky tofu, a street-side snack..

Market Watch: Water Gourd

By Yannie Chan | Monday, September 2nd, 2019

A Hong Kong wet market guide. What's to buy right now at the wet market? We’ll be featuring a different seasonal ingredient and recipe in..

Market Watch: Cauliflower

By Yannie Chan | Monday, August 26th, 2019

A Hong Kong wet market guide. What's to buy right now at the wet market? We’ll be featuring a different seasonal ingredient and recipe in..