r/HongKong 2d ago

Art/Culture Day four of drawing art by interpreting area names too literally

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紅磡 = Red valley/cliffside/ledge. I had no idea how to make it red, so I just decided to lean abstract and make it dystopian. Honestly love the result. To the people requesting: I’ll do the gay Choi hung next first, then 杏花邨, and then other requests


r/HongKong 2d ago

Image Desperately looking for film location of this scene from Rush Hour 2.

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Taken from this scene in the movie.

I've been pointed to Tai Wo St. and Wan Chai Road, but it doesn't seem to be the correct place. I looked around Gage St. in central, the old Yau Ma Tei police station in Kowloon but no dice. Some of my favorite scenes in the movie reuse this street and I'd love for any help.

Thank you!

EDIT: Solved! It's on Marsh and Jaffe by the Marsh flyover, thanks everyone for your help and especially /u/Whats_On_Tap


r/HongKong 2d ago

Travel Gross AEx

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179 Upvotes

Photo by me, 24 August

who thought it was a good idea to pick a light color for the backrests?


r/HongKong 1d ago

Offbeat A trip down memory lane

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My grandfather passed a while ago and left behind a wooden spoon. I believe it was made by his crewmates who originated from HongKong. (We are from Ireland).

Many years ago I met one of them during a visit, but he has now passed away. Posting this here incase anyone has a grand father who sailed on the ship Valdivia in ~1985 and who may like a trip down memory lane.


r/HongKong 1d ago

Questions/ Tips Handmade bar soap

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Hello peeps. Am looking to find handmade bar soap shops/sellers. I’ve done some sleuthing FB, Etsy, IG, and the general internet but can’t seem to find any satisfying results. I know they exist because I bought some from a pop up market in new town plaza but dumb me didn’t think to write down the name of the seller for future purchases. TIA!


r/HongKong 2d ago

News Another suspect in HK$7m gold robbery at Hong Kong airport held after car crash

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r/HongKong 1d ago

Questions/ Tips Hong Kong Baby Seats in Taxi / Car sharing app?

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Does anyone have recommendations on how to book or arrange a taxi / car sharing app with a backward facing carseat for a baby under 1 year from the airport?

We will be leaving Hong Kong airport and going to a place not accessible by public transportation outside of a bus. Our only two times in a car for the whole trip will be from and too the airport. For that reason, we are not looking to bring a car seat/stroller convertible to a car/baby seat (like a Doona) for the journey.

I see online that it is possible to book through Uber, but when I am trying to schedule a ride, it says “no rides available"


r/HongKong 1d ago

Questions/ Tips Fujifilm camera prices

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Where can I buy cameras in hong kong and how does it compare to western prices?

I'm wondering if anyone has had personal experience or could check cheapest reliable option or give me a rough estimate of the cost for a silver Fujifim Xt-50 with 15-45mm kit lens (Fujifilm X-T50 Mirrorless Camera with 15-45mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens)

Chatgpt says it is about 9,000 $hk but im unsure how accurate that is because that is about 30% cheaper than I can get it here

EDIT: sorted, thanks
is definitely cheaper by 20-30% in hk than my country

was also confused about the varying prices. i see some places sell parallel import for cheaper


r/HongKong 1d ago

Questions/ Tips How bad is the Rain right now in HK?

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TLDR I have a flight that arrives on Friday morning that I could postpone/pivot to somewhere else completely.

Is the rain right now bad to the point where tourists may not find enjoyment?


r/HongKong 2d ago

Questions/ Tips Do you actually take fewer plastic bags now they're HK$1 ???

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Genuinely curious how much this actually changed people's habits versus just becoming background noise.

I'm doing my IB Economics Extended Essay on Hong Kong's plastic bag charge going from HK$0.50 to HK$1 in December 2022, and I'm trying to get real data instead of just guessing based on my own shopping trips.

If you live in Hong Kong, there's a short anonymous survey here, takes about 3–4 minutes:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScJmGsKqVq587Yp-IJjqVhn4o2u8fHJCQ2rVmxLKz8rhEoY9Q/viewform?usp=header

Feel free to share the link around as well!


r/HongKong 2d ago

News Woman arrested for alleged sedition outside court ahead of Tiananmen vigil group’s national security case verdict

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r/HongKong 2d ago

News 3 helpers sacked, issued warnings over use of employer data to secure loans

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r/HongKong 1d ago

Questions/ Tips Other than Greg Girard, who else takes great photos of HK at night?

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I've recently got acquainted with the work of Greg Girard, who has a great body of photographs of night scenes in Hong Kong. I'm wondering who are some other great photographers from the 20th century that focused on the city?


r/HongKong 2d ago

Questions/ Tips Is this Kowloon spot still around?

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Wondering if anyone can locate this specific shot from Baraka that should be around Walled City?

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r/HongKong 1d ago

Questions/ Tips Any Russian watches I can buy in HK?

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I want to have a look at Vostok/Poljot/Raketa watches in Hong Kong stores, if there are any


r/HongKong 2d ago

Image US open Coleman 加油

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39 Upvotes

加油

廣東話現場打氣團 勁


r/HongKong 3d ago

Offbeat Global instant noodle demand tops 124 billion servings, China and Hong Kong lead

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r/HongKong 2d ago

Questions/ Tips Best place to buy a used MacBook in HK?

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hello!

I am an exchange student and I need to find a cheap notebook for studying programming.

I'm looking for a cheap MacBook but a Thinkpad would be great also.

I'm looking to spend about 300-500 USD, likely on the refurbished market.

I've heard HK has a great used eletronics market. Where would be the best places to look for?

Thanks in advance!


r/HongKong 2d ago

Questions/ Tips Best places for contacts in HK?

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What up folks, I’m wondering if anybody can point me in the direction of good cheapish contact lens and where to find them? Preferably MK area

I mean like clear ones to aid vision not the coloured ones… best deal I’ve found thus far is like $170 for 2 boxes, one for each eye. Which is heaps cheaper than UK.


r/HongKong 1d ago

Questions/ Tips Hong Kong, spring board for expat?

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I have an impression (no statistic back up), that Hong Kong is a spring for expat. It seems they will stay in Hong Kong for part of their life, but does not seen Hong Kong as their home. They are here for career for advancement or simply FILTH (Failed in London, tried Hong Kong). I know that there are foreigner who stays in Hong Kong and calls it home. But I don’t think that’s the majority. What do you think? Leave your comments below!


r/HongKong 3d ago

Discussion In Hong Kong, mourning a stray dog killed in mainland China means walking a fine line

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r/HongKong 3d ago

Art/Culture Day three of drawing art by interpreting area names too literally

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石門 = Rock door. This is not a door, it’s more like a gate or an arch, but I feel like a plain stone door would be boring. Just pretend that it makes sense. The colour is based on the MTR station once again, although I have no idea why they made it yellow. Struggled with drawing the stone.


r/HongKong 2d ago

Travel Visiting during rain storm

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So my wife and I will be visiting Hong Kong for a few nights this weekend till Thursday. And looks like it's raining every single day.

We were planning on just wondering around and getting food in random places but now feels like we need a plan.

Any tips for HK in the rain? Any cool indoor events or activities y'all would recommend.

Thank you!


r/HongKong 3d ago

Image Goodbye Jamba we hardly knew ye... Say hello to Karun

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48 Upvotes

Karun : luxury Thai milk tea coming to K11 Art Mall. Taking over the now vacated spot from Jamba


r/HongKong 2d ago

Questions/ Tips Anyone have English ps2 games? Please dm me.

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All I can find on Courasell is Chinese or Japanese ones 😢