Year in review: 2022's most-read stories on Time Out Hong Kong

It was another year dominated by the pandemic, and our guide to the ever-changing social distancing restrictions was the most-read story of 2022, making it the most-viewed page on Time Out Hong Kong for two consecutive years. Before we leave the year, we're glad that almost all curbs are finally lifted. Aside from the mask-wearing requirement, which might take a while for the city to remove, we can freely enjoy a bit of normalcy with all venues in the city now open and fully operational.  

Being cooped up in the city for almost three years is no easy feat for travel-hungry Hongkongers. This year, travel came back with a vengeance. But Hong Kong was slow to reopen to the world. With quarantine restrictions and strict arrival rules, residents had a hard time leaving Hong Kong for overseas travel. With so many confusing regulations, our regularly updated arrival guide helped residents and tourists prepare for entry to the city. Finally, just before we say goodbye to 2022, Hong Kong lifted arrival restrictions. Travellers can finally enter the city without much fuss.

This year, we've seen many well-loved institutions close their doors, but we've also welcomed many tasty newcomers joining our ever-evolving F&B scene. Our regularly updated 'Time Out Eat List' covering the best eateries in the city is one of the most-read stories of 2022. We're excited for travellers coming to Hong Kong to experience these restaurants. From well-seasoned stalwarts to new openings, there's much to taste and explore in the days ahead.  

Hong Kong offers an exhaustive list of good dining spots, yet there's no stopping this city's appetite for brand new bites, so we've always got one eye on the latest openings. We'll continue to update this list monthly to satiate your hunger for new eats and keep you updated on the latest and most delicious bites in the city. 

The city may have been closed off to the rest of the world for years, but there's still so much to explore within our little bubble. Our ultimate Hong Kong bucket list remains our reader's go-to guide when it comes to experiencing the best of the city. 

In Hong Kong, brunch is not just a meal; it is a way of life. Hongkongers are always hungry for the next boozed-up weekend brunch, and we've always got you covered with a roundup of the ultimate brunch indulgence.

2022 was marked with endless quarantine restrictions for arrivals in the city. Most of us who joined the world with 'travel revenge' braved returning to Hong Kong with 21, 14, to 7 days of being cooped up in hotels. Our guide to the best quarantine hotels was one of the most-read pages on our site, helping arrivals turn their compulsory quarantine period into a stress-free staycation at the best hotels in the city. 

It took a fifth pandemic wave before Hong Kong finally allowed residents to self-test with Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) kits. But not all RAT kits are created equal. To help Hongkongers make the best choice with their test kit purchases, we've created a guide on RAT kits available on the market, and this page has been one of the top read and bookmarked pages on our platform.   

The second consumption voucher rolled out in the city in October, and for those who were not quite sure about what it is or how it can be redeemed, our guide walked our readers through all the most important bits. We even threw in recommendations on all the best places to spend these vouchers. 

Yes. The release of the affordable Speedmaster-inspired MoonSwatch that had watch fans over the moon made our list of the top ten most-read stories of 2022. The unexpected collaboration broke the internet in the early part of the year and sent droves of shoppers to various Swatch stores across the city to get their hands on the highly coveted MoonSwatch collection.