Let's Get Drunk! @LKF Beer Fest

The annual Lan Kwai Fong Beer & Music Fest is coming again! Today and tomorrow, the festival is held in LKF and offers an array of beers and street booths with international food. The big carnival also features music performances from great bands.

So, cheers and have a nice weekend!!!!!!

1:3 Gundam Lands HK!! @Times Square HK

In the past, shopping malls in Hong Kong didn't have much promotion or special events.
From the Doraemon installations at Harbour City to Times Square's Monster University characters, we started getting used to the surprises from them, and still, we are always stunned. :D

So following the Monster University promotion, Times Square will launch the "Gundam Docks at Hong Kong" exhibition. 1:3 Gundam RX78-2 and Zaku display will be in town, from July 26 to September 1.

You know what, the 1:1 Gundam in Daiba Tokyo is about 8m tall, and this time, the Gundam and Zaku will be 6m tall. I would say, Gundam is part of our childhood memory!

Outside of Times Square, there will be music and light performances to go with the future-world war.

There will also be a lot of Zakus on 1/F too!

Airport Express Promotion: HK$15 each (LIMITED!)

Taking the Airport Express sometimes feels like one of the most expensive transports in the world.

From now to July 26, you may now buy an Airport Express Single Journey Ticket for HK$15 EVERY FRIDAY at 3pm on a group-buying website Groupon (www.groupon.hk).

Every Friday, only 1,500 tickets are available, while each person can order a maximum of 4 tickets. The ticket is only applicable for a single journey to/from the Airport and city, except the AsiaWorld-Expo Station.

1,500 Airport Express Single Journey Tickets are available for sale on Groupon every Friday at 3pm.

MTR

Tel: 2881-8888

July 1 - You know what it means?

I found many people quite interested in Hong Kong's political development, as I have been asked by friends at hostels like how Hong Kong people look at Chinese people, and if Hong Kong people have real freedom.

I was rather surprised yet glad that others are eager to know more about Hong Kong; more importantly, it would be great if travelers in Hong Kong can spend a little more time on knowing more about the history as well as social development in Hong Kong -- for me, every time I travel, I enjoy doing research on the city's background.

July 1, the establishment day of the HKSAR government, has become an annual day for protest, the best way to express Hong Kong people's demand and anger to the government and the social issues -- yes, sad but true.

July 1, a very meaningful day for Hong Kong, and Hong Kong people.

Sometimes, a city good for travel doesn't mean it is good for living -- I'm just saying.

Eslite HK 15% off - Time for some summer reading!

Summer fun is not limited to students, we may also enjoy some summer reading, with Eslite Hong Kong's summer promotion.

From now until July 14, the famous bookstore is offering a comprehensive 15% discount and launching a special "Summer Reading" theme exhibition, for kids and youngsters to find their favorite books. You wouldn't want to miss it!

I still remember how crowded it was when Eslite first opened in Hong Kong...

Eslite Hong Kong

Address: 8- 10/F, Hysan Place, Causeway Bay

Tel: 3419-6788

Free Wi-Fi @ All MTR Stations

Here is a piece of good news to all travelers.
Starting from July 8, you may Whatsapp and Facebook during your MTR trips, as there will be free Wi-Fi hotspot server at all MTR stations!

Free Wi-Fi hotspot service will be available at all MTR stations starting from July 8.

You may also follow MTR’s Wi-Fi Hotspot account and participate in a free game onWeChat to
download the MTR emoticons. 

Bruce Lee exhibition @ Hong Kong Heritage Muesum

Bruce Lee is definitely one of Hong Kong's most famous Kung Fu movie stars, who is a legend forever.

Bruce Lee passed away 40 years ago, but his spirit lives on. To commemorate him as Hong Kong's martial artist, an exhibition will be held from July 20, 2013 to July 20, 2018.

During the exhibition period, there are special programs including seminars, sharing sessions, forums and many others, as well as guided tours.

Get to know more about this immortal star at Hong Kong Heritage Museum in Sha Tin!

I Heart Kumamon! @ YATA Tsuen Wan

Japan is a very adorable country, as its specialty products are so cute and lovely, even a prefecture's mascot! The most popular mascot of Kumamoto, Kumamon is coming to Hong Kong to celebrate the grand opening of  the YATA Tsuen Wan at Tsuen Wan Plaza and promote Kyushu's unique delicacies!

From June 28 to July 21, the first overseas Kumamon pop-up store ever will land YATA Tsuen Wan. And you will be able to take photos with this lovely bear and shop for his products, from bags to files, just to name a few!

"The pop-up store is pretty much ready!"

There are many limited Kumamon products!

Track Eye! A 3D Hong Kong @ sky100

Every year, sky100 launches summer programs for kids to enjoy a fun holiday. This year, they are introducing "Sky-high Summer 3D Wonderland" summer event from July 1 to September 1, showcasing a "3D Hong Kong Trick Arts Gallery" inspired by local attractions, the new "3D Hong Kong Story Theatre" and a "Sky-high Wonderland."

Kids can't miss the fun-filled workshops by "Sky-high Wonderland," as they are organized by more than 10 groups including The Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts and The World Wide Fund for Nature.

What is more, taking great shops with the funny 3D paintings and uploading them to the sky100 facebook page may win FACE Family Photography Package and tailor-made smartphone case. 

Dates: July 1 - September 1, 2013

Venue: sky100

Website: www.sky100.com.hk

TurboJET Buy 2 Get 1 Free

Many of you may choose to have a "2-city" tour, going to both Hong Kong and Macau.
Normally, it takes about HK$300 for a round trip ticket between Hong Kong and Macau. Making use of promotion period may save a lot!

One of the service providers TurboJET, is launching a new promotion. From now until July 31, purchase three sets of Economy Class / Super Class round trip tickets of the same sailing through its online booking or smartphone apps at published fare, one set of the round trip tickets will be FREE! Please note that one trip MUST to / from Macau Taipa Temporary Ferry Terminal.

TurboJET
Website: http://www.turbojet.com.hk

Long-awaited! Donguri Republic @ LCX TST

Have you ever dreamed of being a friend of Totoro in your childhood? Undoubtedly, Hayao Miyazaki's masterpieces, like My Neighbor Totoro, Kiki's Delivery Service and Spirited Away (my personal favorite!), are the all-time classics. What if, you may now own all of them?

Actually every time when I go to Japan, it wasn't hard to find a Donguri Republic, as they are literally EVERYWHERE. And now, finally, it's here in Hong Kong!!!!!

As the first in Hong Kong, the store offers Hayao Miyazaki-character-themed products -- anything you can think of. To celebrate the grand opening in June, there are some limited products in the store. Check them out!

How to go: Take the MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui Station, walk along Haiphong Road from Exit A1 and you'll reach Harbour City.

Donguri Republic LCX Harbour City
Address: Shop 19, LCX Level 3, Ocean Terminal, Harbour City, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Opening Hours: 10am-10pm (Mon-Sun)
Tel: 2376-3363
Website: http://www.donguri.hk/

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