Travel within south China’s Greater Bay Area took off in a big way in 2024 and a new visa-free arrangement is only likely to increase visitor numbers. Guangzhou is one of them. Its new “Line 11” – a 31-station underground line that loops around the city – will make it even easier to visit attractions … Read more
There is no Wikipedia page in English about Maria Lee Tseng Chiu-kwan. But ask a Hongkonger over the age of 40 and chances are that many will know her name. The 95-year-old “Queen of Cakes” was the owner and face of Maria’s, one of Hong Kong’s largest bakery franchises. The bakery had branches in Taiwan … Read more
Since the pandemic, these places have been joined by trendy bars and restaurants that seat only a handful of people. With their advent, Tiao Tong’s reputation as Taipei’s red light district has faded somewhat. The grilled eel with rice draws long queues of customers at Fei Qian Wu. Photo: Mavis Teo Tiao Tong’s boundaries are … Read more
So how easy is it to get to Zhongshan and is there much to do once you are there? We went on a day trip from Hong Kong to find out. The Shenzhen-Zhongshan Link is expected to shorten journey times between the two cities. Photo: Joanne Yau Morning One way to get to Zhongshan is … Read more
After seven years of construction, a massive connector spanning the Pearl River Delta – known as the Shenzhen-Zhongshan link – the newest component of a sprawling infrastructure plan for the Greater Bay Area, is due to open at the end of June, with hopes that it will stimulate closer economic integration in the mega city … Read more
