Chloe Loung

Kai Tak Sports Park is set to make its grand debut in 2025! Spanning around 28 hectares, it’s poised to be one of the largest sports and activity hubs in the city. Whether you’re looking to catch a game, enjoy park facilities, or indulge in some retail therapy and good eats, this place has got you covered. Want to get a sneak peek? Check out our guide for all the juicy details. RECOMMENDED: 🛍 Your ultimate guide to Hong Kong shopping malls⛳️ Go Park Sai Sha: Opening date, venues, attractions, and more✨ The 25 top attractions to visit in Hong Kong

The Southside is officially open for business. Claiming the title as the largest lifestyle shopping mall located in the Southern District of Hong Kong Island, this snazzy new complex stretches over 510,000sq ft, and is home to over 100 retail stores and restaurants, cafes, a movie theatre, a massive supermarket, and a whole lot more for you to enjoy. Read on to find out everything you need to know about this latest addition to the city.  RECOMMENDED: Check out some of the finest shopping malls in Hong Kong. Here's a quick glimpse of the new Wong Chuk Hang shopping mall:   View this post on Instagram A post shared by Time Out Hong Kong (@timeouthk)

Go Park Sai Sha, one of Sun Hung Kai Properties' latest developments, is set to open soon! Designed by world-renowned architectural firm Zaha Hadid Architects, the project combines entertainment, dining, sports, and leisure all into one. Complete with residential areas, commercial complexes, and both outdoor and indoor sports facilities, Go Park Sai Sha seeks to provide everything you need for urban living. Here is what you should know about this mega-integrated landmark. RECOMMENDED: Check out other Hong Kong attractions to visit, as well as the city's best shopping malls.

You might be familiar with the fan favourites: hot and sour fish soup, Chaoshan hotpot, tea creations, and Northeastern barbecue skewers – but what about the rest of what Shenzhen has to offer? Cultivated from various districts and regions, the city offers an amazing collection of Chinese cuisines to try. From cheap but delicious dim sum to fusion dishes at beautiful hotel restaurants, there is an endless list to choose from for your quick trip up north. Don’t worry, we’ve eased the search for you with these top five Chinese restaurants below. Read on and book them fast!  RECOMMENDED: No time for a trip? Hong Kong has some fantastic Cantonese restaurants for you to choose from.  

The Yoho Mix and Yoho Plus shopping malls are officially open! Boasting a combined retail space of a staggering 1.2 million square feet, the two malls house over 410 shops and restaurants and are seamlessly connected via a floor-to-ceiling glass skybridge. Whether you're in the mood for a shopping spree, a bite to eat, or simply to experience the new facilities, read on to find out what this Yuen Long shopping mecca has on offer. RECOMMENDED: Read up on other 2024 openings like Go Park Sai Sha and Kai Tak Sports Park.

As a part of the Hong Kong government's 'Hello Hong Kong' campaign, Hong Kong Airport and multiple airlines – including HK Express, Hong Kong Airlines, Cathay Pacific, and more – are giving away a series of free flight tickets! To help save you some time from searching the web, keep scrolling as we run through some of the biggest giveaways, along with a few promos and discounts, happening right now.  Make sure to bookmark this page, as we will update this with new info as soon as we hear it.RECOMMENDED: Take a look at our roundup of the 50 best things to do while you're in Hong Kong.

From now until September 1, experience a series of new and exciting summer events at Hong Kong Disneyland – from a Water Play Street Party featuring your favourite Pixar characters to an exclusive adventure show with Mickey, Goofy, Rapunzel, and Russell from Up, as well as Anna’s birthday celebration at the kingdom of Arendelle. Be sure to also check out their magical lineup of summer flavours and delicacies at the restaurants, along with limited-edition merchandise perfect for the scorching heat, such as themed beachwear costumes, portable electric fans, and flip-flops.  And why stop there? Book a stay at the resort and enjoy an array of activities beyond the park, including the Summer Splash Poolside Party, Moana Poolside Leisure Times, and Ariel’s Royal Poolside Court. Starting from August 9, you can also book the latest Marvel-themed guest room at Disney’s Hollywood Hotel for a true superhero experience. Guests are required to purchase their tickets in advance and have a valid park reservation for their visit. Please refer to the latest arrangements on Hong Kong Disneyland’s official website. 

To celebrate its 45th anniversary, Hong Kong Ballet is collaborating with Arts Tech to bring the iconic yellow brick road to the city. Designed by Eddy Wong, winner of the Golden Horse Film Awards and Hong Kong Film Awards, the HK Ballet Oz Life Journey at Airside transforms the magical story into an interactive journey, redefining what it means for you to be part of a performance. The exhibition is running from now until September 4 at the Gate33 Gallery in Airside, where visitors can experience the classic tale in a new and immersive way, complete with VR activities, neon art installations, and an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the stage production for HK Ballet’s Asian premiere of The Wizard of Oz, which will be showing from August 30 to September 1. 

To celebrate the launch of their new Foamies sandal series, Skechers is hosting a time-limited waterpark this summer! Covering an area of 60,000sq ft, it features a giant inflatable swimming pool decked out in slides, floating beds, a jumping castle, and a wave pool, where you can participate in a variety of events and competitions like bubble battles and skimboard challenges. And after you’ve worked up an appetite, freshen up with snacks that range from ice cream to herbal coffee and handmade teas. Complete with changing rooms and parking, this waterpark is the perfect location for your next family outing.  There is also a pop-up store on site, so make sure you grab a pair of Foamies for 20 percent off per pair. Designed for water activities, these lightweight sandals are ideal for water activities, with a long list of designs and styles such as extra cushioning, arched fit, and stronger grip to suit every taste and need. If you want to buy them ahead of your visit, you can get your tickets for the waterpark at a 20 percent discount along with your new slides.  Located beside the Ng Tung River at Shek Wu San Tsuen in Sheung Shui, the park will be open from now until September 1, and then on weekends only from September 7 to 29. Tickets start from $268, and you can find more info at summer-waterpark.com.

Emis is in Hong Kong! The trendy Y2K brand has come all the way from Korea to Mong Kok, setting up their pop-up store at Langham Place from now until August 31. A favourite amongst K-pop idols and celebrities like Cha Eunwoo and Jisoo from Blackpink, the store features the brand’s latest line of apparel and accessories, ranging from their popular caps and bags to clothing items and even swimwear. The shop itself is decked out in the same retro aesthetic, complete with a video cam set up and a top-view photo booth – so make sure to get your snaps in while you’re there!  Emis Hong Kong pop-up store address:Shop 506, L5, Langham Place, 8 Argyle Street, Mong Kok View this post on Instagram A post shared by Time Out Hong Kong (@timeouthk)

The Chinese Kungfu x Dance Carnival is here to kick some butts this July. Celebrating the brilliance of traditional Chinese culture, the festival combines martial arts and Chinese dance to offer more than 60 shows and activities for the public from July 9 to 14.  There will be numerous special events to look out for, including shows led by Kungfu masters from all over the world, performances featuring dance and martial arts styles from different regions of China, catwalks showcasing exquisite traditional Chinese attire, poetic literature citations, interactive activities for the kids, as well as film screenings of classic Kungfu movies. There will also be an 80-metre-long ‘Kungfu Street’ by Tsim Sha Tsui’s Clock Tower by the harbourfront featuring exhibits of Hong Kong wuxia film posters since the 1960s, followed by stories about Hong Kong martial arts and their heritage.  Through these beautiful and diverse representations of the art forms, the festival offers a precious opportunity to learn more about traditional Chinese culture in fun, inspiring, and enriching ways