Hong Kong
5 mistakes to avoid when planning a trip to Hong Kong
5 mistakes to avoid when planning a trip to Hong Kong A trip to Hong Kong is a simple and easy trip. For many people, it is a transit tour, it is something they have might have might not planned. It is, however, something special! Expectations are created, but often plans are not made. And Hong Kong is a big city and, more than that, an intense city with many things to do. And therefore, planning is critical. After almost 4 years of writing about the city and following tourists’ doubts about planning a trip, there are “mistakes” that are repeated. Having said that, we must remember there is no right and wrong in travel, but we hope these tips can help you enjoy Hong Kong a lot more! Traveling by a checklist You’ll find thousands of suggestions for things to do in Hong Kong, both here on th...
Hong Kong’s Best Co-working Spaces | The Great Room | One Taikoo Place
Hong Kong’s best premium co-working space – The Great Room | One Taikoo Place The concept of co-working in Hong Kong appeared in the late 2000, and since then it has been gaining popularity among freelancers and startups. Independent professionals can also enjoy huge flexibility from a more dynamic work schedule to working at a standing desk (walking desks?) or in a hammock if you please. Co-working spaces are not always just for people looking for cheaper, productive alternatives. In many cases, people want to be able to make work-life as enjoyable an experience as non-work life. Here is one such upmarket shared space in Hong Kong, where you can bask in extravagance and style while you work. Design Aesthetics Dominated by caramel colors and filled with factory-like railings, t...
RISEConf is back in Hong Kong – July 9 -12, 2018
What is RISE? RISEConf is one of the largest global conferences which is hailed as one of the biggest tech conference of its kind for startups and investors in Asia. The conference brings together world’s leading startups under one roof. What to expect this year? Amazing list of speakers. PITCH – The startup battle Mentor Hours Find opportunities to connect with potential customers and influential executives. New connections, new leads and new networking opportunities that more than lives up to your high expectations. Experience the most unusual and thrilling pub and night summits. RISE brings a wide spectrum of conferences you can choose from based on your area of business or interest: AutoTech binate.io creatiff FullSTK MoneyConf PandaConf Q + A SaaS Monster Startup Universit...
Third Belt and Road Summit Hong Kong – Highlights and Pictures
The third Belt and Road Summit was held in Hong Kong, jointly organised by HKSAR and HKTDC on 28th June 2018 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. The theme for this year’s summit was “Collaborate for Success”. The summit saw 70 government officials, business leaders and representatives of international organisations from Hong Kong, Chinese mainland and around the world to share their insights. It also served as a platform to explore collaboration opportunities. Key highlights from the event: Over 70 government official from across the world were invited Hong Kong and Georgia signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) at the summit Hong Kong enterprises including the CLP Group and HPA Ltd. signed MoUs with a number of Thai companies during the summit A unique milk ...
Third Belt and Road Summit to be Held in Hong Kong this June
The third Belt and Road Summit is to be held in Hong Kong this June. The summit is jointly organised by the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) and the Hong Kong Trade Development Council (HKTDC), will be held on 28 June (Thursday) at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre. This time, under the theme “Collaborate for Success”, the Summit will explore the opportunities in different sectors and feature enhanced investment and business matching sessions. It will provide participants from different countries and sectors with more opportunities to identify potential partners and exchange business ideas. More than 3,000 political and business leaders from around 50 countries and regions participated in the Second Belt and Road Summit last year Global ...
Posterized – Poster art and tribute to Hong Kong – PMQ
Posterized – Poster art and tribute to Hong Kong – PMQ – Creativity and Quirk is on display at the QUBE – PMQ where talented artists showcase the one-of-a-kind poster art as they pay a beautifully apt tribute to the city of Hong Kong. Some pictures from the exhibition and the details: “Posterized” exhibited at the PMQ in Hong Kong is an introduction to the most influential, award-winning contemporary poster artists from Poland – Mieczyslaw Wasilewski, Wladyslaw Pluta, Malgorzata Gurowska and Lex Drewinski, to name but a few. It is a conjunction of various creative personalities: from graphic designers to illustrators and independent artists, whose work focuses around a poster as a medium. As it also was relevant in the 1960s, such unique sha...
Art Basel Hong Kong 2018 – In Pictures
A tremendous art wave takes over Hong Kong city and we couldn’t have asked for more. It was an absolute treat for anyone who loves Contemporary art. Here is Art Basel Hong Kong 2018 – In Pictures for you. What happened at ART BASEL? The 6th edition of Hong Kong Art Basel took place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre (HKCEC) from March 29 to March 31, 2018. A mind-boggling line-up of prominent galleries and artists transformed the venue into an art ocean. Highlights from the event: Galleries: Art Basel’s 6th edition in Hong Kong featured 248 leading galleries from 32 countries. Insights: Presentations with exceptional historical materials and strong thematic exhibitions by 28 galleries were displayed. Discoveries: Solo shows by emerging artists were showcased and...
10 Awesome things to do in Hong Kong this Easter Weekend
If you couldn’t go on your much-awaited Easter vacation, you still have a reason to smile. Hong Kong’s got you covered this Easter season. And here are 10 Awesome things to do in Hong Kong this Easter Weekend!!! Excited? Let’s go! KATY PERRY WITNESS: The Tour Watch Katy Perry’s high voltage performances as she debuts in Hong Kong on 30th March 2018 at the AsiaWorld Expo. You can get the tickets and check out the details here! HK WALLS 2018 – Hong Kong’s biggest street art festival The Hong Kong street art festival is back with a bang this year. The city will witness live painting sessions, pop-up print exhibitions and guided tours. To know more about this festival check their Facebook page here. EGGssentially ART 2018 This Eggette and Milk Tea Festival at Causewayba...
Sónar Hong Kong Returns With A Bang
Sónar Hong Kong returns with a bang, wowing fans with jaw-dropping shows. The legendary electronic music festival raises the bar once again with a stunning showcase of cutting-edge performances at Hong Kong Science Park. Music Vibes across Sónar festival Hong Kong Thousands of fans gathered at the Hong Kong Science Park on Saturday March 17 as Sónar, the legendary Barcelona-based electronic music festival, returned to Hong Kong for the second time. Picking up where it left off last year, the festival delighted the crowds with 14 hours of diverse and daring performances. The exciting fest was held across five unique indoor and outdoor stages, creating an irresistible day-into-night party vibe. This year’s Sónar set a new standard for electronic music festivals in Hong Kong. Highlights of S...
IRIS HKG 2018 Your Escape – Hong Kong’s Largest Outdoor Wellness Festival
Hong Kong witnessed a unique escapade that emphasised on health and wellbeing on March 3rd and 4th. IRIS HKG 2018 Your Escape – Hong Kong’s Largest Outdoor Wellness Festival was organised last weekend and it was an absolute eye-opener for the first-timers. The festival was all about creating awareness and engaging the participants to consciously connect with themselves and with others on a deeper level. The festival presented the best of both worlds – the physical and the emotional wellbeing aspects of living. The 6 zones of the IRIS HKG Festival – March 2018: Mainstage The West Kowloon Cultural District Nursery Park was transformed into a wholesome, soulful destination where thousands of people participated. Many came in with yoga mats rolled up, to experience the ...
Chinese New Year Flower Market in Hong Kong 2018
Chinese New Year 2018 is almost here and the Chinese New Year Flower Market in Hong Kong is one of the biggest events of this season. The market is conducted every year, a few days ahead of the new year and it is famously called Lunar New Year Fair (Flower Market). This Lunar New Year fair will be the best place to cover all your Chinese New Year needs. What’s the fair all about? If you happen to be in Hong Kong, this is what you should probably do this weekend and all through the week that leads to the new year. Rekindle your childhood memories of the auspicious new year occasion at this fair as you tread past endless stalls of traditional new year souvenirs lion dance masks mandarin oranges galore nipple fruits peach blossoms Wind chimes colourful & symbolic flowers lucky red c...
Top 10 free things to do in Hong Kong
Hong Kong can be one of the most expensive cities in the world but it does have a lot of interesting cheap and free things to offer. And the free things are as good as or even better than a paid holiday! Check these top 10 things to do in Hong Kong, for locals and tourists alike! Enjoy! Have a meditative and spiritual getaway at the Nan Lian Gardens. It is right in the middle of the city yet extremely tranquil. Watch the amazing Symphony of Lights at the Tsim Tsha Tsui waterfront / Hong Kong cultural centre open piazza. It happens at 8 PM every night. Visit the Pak Lap Wan beach and pitch your camp tents out in the wild right beside the beach. Visit and explore the village culture at the Sheung Yiu Folk Museum located inside the Sai Kung Country Park. (Closed for maintenance until Mid-Apri...
