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Time In: The best things to do while social distancing

A roundup of the best things to do (while keeping safe) in Hong Kong

Thursday 1 July 2021

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If you're staying in or looking for things to do while social distancing, we've rounded up some recommendations for virtual workshops, home exercises, movies to watch, live streams, delivery options, and even what hand sanitizers and masks to buy to keep the virus at bay.

RECOMMENDED: Stay up to date with the latest social distancing regulations in Hong Kong.

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5 Board games to play for game nights at home

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DIY activities to keep you busy while social distancing

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Asian LGBTQ+ films and series that should be on your radar

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Best foreign movies and shows to watch on Netflix

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6 Hong Kong crime thrillers you need to watch

We could all do with a little more excitement in our lives with things as they are right now, so what better way to spice up the evening than with a good...

Film

7 Classic Stephen Chow movies every Hongkonger has watched

There are only two types of Hongkongers who have never heard of Stephen Chow (周星馳) – newborns, and liars. Okay, not really. But come on, we’re...

Make these recipes at home

Bars and pubs

The beginner's guide to setting up a bar at home

With the city's bars temporarily closed and social distancing restrictions still in place, this might be the perfect time to build your own home bar so you can...

Bars and pubs

Cocktail recipes from Hong Kong's top bartenders

Drinking this summer is a bit different this year as temporary closures of bars and pubs in the city has been extended until July 28. A lot of your...

Bars and pubs

Drink this: Old Tot

Rum is experiencing a renaissance as market consumption grows steadily worldwide. In Hong Kong, rum is still an underrated spirit compared to whisky and gin,...

Bars and pubs

7 kitchen ingredients you can use to make cocktails

If you're in the mood for a cocktail and don't have any idea on what to make out of all the half-empty bottles of liquor you have lying around, let's turn to...

Shop online

Shopping

New Drops: Fashion and beauty releases this summer

It’s hot out in Hong Kong! So we thought it would be appropriate to bring you some of the freshest new drops on the shopping scene, from our favourite...

Shopping

CBD products you'll want to try right now in Hong Kong

If it seems like you're seeing CBD products everywhere in Hong Kong these days, well, that's because it is everywhere. CBD has exploded onto the Hong Kong...

Health and beauty

The best essential oil stores and brands available in Hong Kong

Essential oils are practically everywhere nowadays and come in different forms such as massage oils, perfume rollers, and even ones you can use with an air...

Shopping

Best vintage shops in Hong Kong that deliver

Hong Kong is traditionally celebrated as the ultimate shopping haven, whether for its sleek malls or its old fashioned markets. Somewhere in between, however,...

Food and other deliveries in Hong Kong

Bars and pubs

Hong Kong bars now offering cocktail takeaway and delivery

While we wait for bars to reopen, our regular cocktail hour has temporarily moved from the bar to our homes. If you're still having a hard time crafting...

Restaurants

Best restaurant deals for delivery and takeaway in Hong Kong

Recent social distancing regulations are not allowing dine-in after 9pm at restaurants for the time being. However, fear not, foodies, because some...

Restaurants

Best Vietnamese restaurants in Hong Kong

Vietnamese food is nothing new to our city and has been a popular cuisine for Hongkongers. Whether it's the steaming soups of Ho Chi Minh City or the fragrant...

Restaurants

Best French restaurants in Hong Kong offering takeout and delivery

Our city is home to a plethora of restaurants serving up fantastic international cuisine from Indian to Thai, to Italian, to Korean, and much, much more! In...

Stay fit and healthy

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Instagrammers to follow for cooking inspiration

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Sexiest Asian stars to follow on Instagram right now

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Art

10 best Hong Kong photographers you need to follow on Instagram

Thanks to Hong Kong’s beautiful architecture, iconic skyline, and stunning spots that don't even look like you're in Hong Kong, it's safe to say...

Surf online

Restaurants

Insta-famous bakeries and dessert shops you should follow in Hong Kong

It’s official – everyone and everything is on Instagram these days. We are talking about all things including local boutiques, artists, and even dogs. Of...

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5 Hong Kong adorable dogs you have to follow on Instagram

If you're one of the lucky ones who have your dogs by your side during isolation or work from home, then you must have a lot of cuddle therapy to get you...

Art

10 best Hong Kong photographers you need to follow on Instagram

With Hong Kong’s beautiful architecture, iconic skyline, and stunning spots that don't even look like Hong Kong, we live in one of the most photogenic cities...

Restaurants

9 Hongkongers on Instagram whose baking game is on point

During these recent difficult times, many around the world have taken to baking as a way to get creative and cook up delicious treats to share with their loved...

Virtual workshops and online classes

Sport and fitness

Best home workouts and fitness programs to follow online

Sticking to a regular exercise regime has become a much harder task without the physical space. Even so, we have to understand that these are some interesting...

Dance

The best online dance classes in Hong Kong

Since fitness centres and dance studios are not allowed to open, for now, it looks like living-room choreography will be the hottest trend of the moment. From...

Things to do

25 best online classes you can take for free

Are you just about done watching all the K-dramas on Netflix and ready to do something more productive with your time? Instead of stressing about when you can...

Looking for ways to give back to the city?

Open for business: Support your neighbourhood presented by Visa

Support businesses in Hong Kong as they welcome patrons back to their spaces.

Restaurants

How we can help Hong Kong's restaurant industry during these trying times

It’s the most difficult time that many of our city’s restaurants have ever experienced, as the continued spread of the coronavirus means that tourist numbers...

Bars and pubs

How you can help Hong Kong's bar industry while social distancing during coronavirus

Tightening government restrictions to contain the spread of COVID-19 are making people go out less and less. On April 2, the government ordered all of Hong...

Things to do

6 Hong Kong charities and nonprofits that we can support

In the past months, face masks and hand sanitisers have become increasingly important as the spread of COVID-19 continues in our city. In trying times like...

We're leaving this here, just in case you get cabin fever

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10 best hidden upstairs cafes and coffee shops in Hong Kong

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The best places in Hong Kong for fresh air

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Hidden gardens and green spaces in Hong Kong

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