Hong Kong China

Destination Practicalities

Oct 13, 2022 • 4 Min read

Hong Kong has a swish subway and train network, but for visitors, it can be more rewarding to slow down, stay above ground and savor the journey.

Public Transport

Oct 12, 2022 • 6 Min read

Hong Kong is one of the world’s great urban playgrounds, but you can discover even more sides of its complex personality on a day trip.

Activities

Oct 4, 2022 • 6 Min read

It’s easy to fall in love with Hong Kong at first sight - but once you discover the food, the nightlife, the endless shopping, you’re smitten.

COVID-19

Apr 22, 2022 • 3 Min read

Starting May 1, Hong Kong will end its ban on non-residents entering the city as it eases its tough zero-COVID policy.

COVID-19

Jan 5, 2022 • 2 Min read

Hong Kong has temporarily banned flights from the United States, the United Kingdom and six other countries as it attempts to stem an Omicron outbreak.

Air Travel

Apr 27, 2021 • 2 Min read

It aims to help revive cross-border air travel between the two destinations and will begin on 26 May.

Story

Nov 19, 2020 • 2 Min read

If a high-end adventure is what you’re seeking when it's safe to travel again, perhaps consider a trip to one of the most expensive cities in the world.

Wildlife & Nature

Sep 18, 2020 • 2 Min read

Rare Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins are making a comeback in the waters of Hong Kong. Scientists say their numbers have increased in recent weeks thanks…

History

Aug 27, 2020 • 15 Min read

From the archives: In this piece from 2009, journalist Fergal Keane returns to Hong Kong 12 years after the end of British rule and finds a city perpetually in…