Few cities in the world have such a unique mix of history and culture as Hong Kong. Run by the British for over 100 years before being returned to China -- Hong Kong still embraces its mixed heritage. Check out the links below to find out more about the city that defines East meets West.
Cantopop is an Asian music phenomenon and in many countries dominates both the charts and the tabloid newspapers. We look at the history of the genre, the stars and explain exactly what Cantopop is.
The ten must read books about Hong Kong.
The History of Hong Kong. A timeline with key dates and brief explanations about the history of Hong Kong from World War Two until Modern Day.
The History of Hong Kong. A timeline with key dates and brief explanations about the history of Hong Kong from its beginnings through World War Two.
Hong Kong has one of the most diverse and liveliest art scenes in Asia. The five art galleries in Hong Kong, below are some of the most respected in the business , and where you'll find some of the world's best Chinese contemporary art.
The Hong Kong Handover was the most momentous event in Hong Kong's history. We look at the defining moments of the Hong Kong handover, from the basic law, to the changes that took place.
Chinese contemporary art is red hot, and there is no better place to buy Chinese contemporary art than Hong Kong. We interview some of the city's best art dealers and ask them about the Chinese contemporary art phenomenon - and how to buy in Hong Kong.
For a territory of around 7 million, Hong Kong punches well above its weight on the international film scene. Hong Kong stars have become household names and its films cult hits the world over. We consult an expert, in the search for Hong Kong's ten must-see films.
Investing in Antiques can seem like a daunting task. Once the sole refuge of ‘serious’ collectors, antiques are very much in fashion and increasingly accessible. Chinese antiques are particularly hot property and there is no better place in the world to buy them than Hong Kong.
Traditional Hong Kong temples are one of the must-see sights in the city. Although they are very relaxed, there are nevertheless a few essential rules and customs to be aware of.
Although many of the former British colonial buildings have made way for skyscrapers and shopping malls, the city does retain some buldings from yesteryear. This website by the Hong Kong Tourism Board highlights the best remaining colonial sights, and how to get to them.
Hong Kong's red light district and prostitution industry have been made famous by the film Suzy Wong and various other stories of what was a booming red light prostitution business. Find out if prostitution is legal in Hong Kong.
This Museum has received an embarrassment of praise since it opened. The biggest museum in Hong Kong features a host of exhibitions on local Hong Kong culture. They also have a Children’s Discovery Centre, which has plenty of hands-on exhibits for the kids.
This excellent website covers the events of the Japanese invasion and occupation of Hong Kong. The website is a mine of information and also has a detailed guide on where to see sights related to the invasion and occupation.
