Why China's Yunnan Province is Experiencing a Tourism Boom
Timothy Taylor goes along for the wild ride, exploring China's newfound obsession with its own ancient past.
Photo: Samantha Sin
Step into the IFC mall (also home to the Four Seasons) and experience the future of wine stores thanks to Bruce Mau Design and Parc Office.... Read more
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Though part of a big-box cinema chain, Hong Kong’s only remaining art house theatre – with its artsy bookstore and cosy-cool cafe... Read more
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This place is packed on the weekend because it probably serves the best traditional dim sum in Hong Kong. The waiters come out with a selection... Read more
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A Canto-pop concert in a stadium full of glow sticks and squealing teenage girls – that’s the Hong Kong culture cliché.... Read more
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Adding some quirk to the high-end antique stores and art galleries along Hollywood Road, G.O.D. (Goods of Desire) offers a mix of Chinese-inspired... Read more
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Relocated from Kowloon to Lantau Island in 1998, the impressive Hong Kong International is now located about 35km from the city. Amazingly, The Airport Express gets you downtown in less than 25 minutes, and at 100 Hong Kong dollars (about CDN$15) or HK$180 (about CDN$27) for a round trip, it’s a pretty good deal. Taxis will cost you more (roughly HK$300 / CDN$45) but can be a good idea if you’re travelling with a group. If you’re strapped for cash and not in a rush, HK$20–40 (CDN$3–6) airport buses reach most locations in Hong Kong.
Located in the hopping Lan Kwai Fong bar district, this brew pub rarely slows down. Thirsty business types rub shoulders with university students... Read more
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Guided walks through Hong Kong Wetland Park reveal its 200 species of birds and creatures, like Romer’s Tree Frog. (You’ll only... Read more
If late-night revelry with attractive urbanites is on your Hong Kong itinerary, why not save yourself a woozy cab ride home and book a room... Read more
This restaurant’s stone moon gates, calligraphic wood doors and hanging birdcages make you feel like you’ve entered an old Beijing... Read more
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Opened in 1850 as the city’s first department store, Lane Crawford is now a futuristic shopping headquarters. Whitewashed walls and... Read more
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Europe’s vaunted Michelin Guide rumbled into Hong Kong for the first time in 2008 and gave the city’s only three-star rating to... Read more
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Break free from the raucous Lan Kwai bars, weave past Soho’s trendy international district, and search out this family-run Sheung Wan... Read more
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Hong Kong’s clean and modern subway system reaches nearly every major location in the city and a fleet of buses, with destinations helpfully written in both Chinese and English, will take you to the few places the trains can't. Don’t overlook the classics: The tram and Star Ferry have largely escaped inflation and still provide some of the best views of the city.
There’s a free ferry service to this restaurant, which is out on the water with views of the skyline. This isn’t white tablecloth... Read more
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Set over five distinct spaces, from a sweet shop to a tapas bar, this stylish food and drink emporium might make you dizzy with choice –... Read more
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This upscale chain is the ultimate place to shop in Hong Kong. Its flagship store is in a historical building, full of crazy coloured goods... Read more
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Shanghainese cuisine is regarded as the most refined in China. This Shanghai-based chain specializes in such traditional treats as soup dumplings... Read more
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Cabs can be hailed nearly everywhere in the city and start at a reasonable HK$18 (CDN$2.70); after two kilometres the meter will jump every 200 metres and every minute of waiting time. There are additional charges for baggage and crossing the harbour. No tip is necessary, but it’s common to round the fare up and leave the change.
Transport Department Taxis: 852-2804-2450
Despite the forest of modern high-rises both on Hong Kong Island and here in Tsim Sha Tsui on Kowloon, this 28-storey hotel erected in 1928... Read more
A longtime favourite among the budget-conscious, this YMCA is a savvy choice for even discriminating visitors. And why not? Comfortable rooms... Read more
A favourite with ladies who lunch and tycoons in bespoke suits, this vast, bright restaurant caters to its demanding crowd with original Cantonese... Read more
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A testament to the transformation of West Kowloon into Hong Kong’s new cultural and financial district, this W is a New-York-chic hotel... Read more
The Whampoa Gourmet Place is an entire mall dedicated exclusively to restaurants. Among the best of these is Wing Lai Yuen. Don’t miss... Read more
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Seriously educational meets utterly adorable at this toy store, which has several locations in Hong Kong and an on-site playroom with a weekly... Read more
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Founded in the 1940s as a street stall, Yung Kee has evolved into a Cantonese diner-style institution. Book ahead and join an eclectic group... Read more
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Timothy Taylor goes along for the wild ride, exploring China's newfound obsession with its own ancient past.
From tai chi at daybreak to a restorative sleep treatment, here's how to balance your budget in the city.
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