One of our most memorable experiences in Hong Kong was dining at Lin Heung Tea House, an iconic Chinese restaurant known for serving dim sum the traditional way. Customers are expected to find their own tables and get dim sums from the roaming pushcarts. Read more →

It was late at night and we were walking along Gough Street in Sheung Wan, trying to locate Oddies Foodies. This dessert shop is famous for its delicious and Instagram-worthy ice cream desserts. Luckily, we managed to reach the shop just before it closed for the night! Read more →

After dinner earlier at Yung Kee, we were still a little hungry and decided to head to Tsui Wah, a cha chaan teng (tea cafe) located just across the street. Read more →

It was evening and we were trying to locate the famous Yung Kee Restaurant along the colourful thoroughfare of Wellington Street in Central. We found it soon because it was pretty easy to spot this famous restaurant with its large logo and gold facade. Read more →

After shopping along Canton Road in Tsim Sha Tsui, we decided to take a short break at Lan Fong Yuen, a famous cha chaan teng (tea cafe) in Hong Kong. We had some difficulty locating it and even wrongly went into a Little India basement enclave selling handphone accessories. Finally, after getting directions from a helpful local, we managed to locate Lan Fong Yuen at WK Square. Read more →

It was afternoon and we were walking around the streets of Central trying to look for Yum Cha. Finally, after going into one wrong building and endless fiddling with Google Maps, we managed to locate this famous dim sum restaurant on the second floor of Nan Fung Place along Des Voeux Road. Read more →

This is a list of 10 best places to eat in Macau! I have categorised them into four main locations: Taipa Village, Senado Square, The Venetiao Macao, and Sands Cotai Central. Read more →

Last year, Raevian and I went for our highly-anticipated pre-wedding photoshoot in Xinjiang, a remote region in northwest China. Read more →

All in one travel guide to having fun in Shanghai! Read more →

Shanghai Four-Day Itinerary! Read more →

A List of 13 Best Places to Eat in Shanghai! Read more →

Our Hangzhou One Day Itinerary! We stay at the grand Hyatt Regency Hangzhou, tour the magnificent West Lake, dine at the most famous restaurant in Hangzhou – Lou Wai Lou, watch Zhang Yi Mou’s Impressions West Lake, and stroll along the upscale shopping district of Hubin Road. Read more →

Our Suzhou One-Day Itinerary. We visited the Lion Grove Garden, the Humble Administrator Garden, Yaba Shengjian, Tongli Water Town, and Pingjiang Road! Read more →

Raevian and I visited the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai recently. It is hard to put a finger on the culture of Shanghai, with its eclectic mix of modern skyscrapers, traditional Chinese architecture and beautiful neoclassical buildings. After going through various reviews and best prices of hotels in Shanghai, we decided to stay at the classy Sofitel Shanghai Hyland due to its convenient location. Read more →

This is the final day of our four-day itinerary in Shanghai! Read more →

This is Day Three of our Shanghai four-day itinerary. We walk along the French Concession heritage trail, enjoy high tea at Mr. Choi Patisserie, admire Ming Dynasty architectural splendor at Yuyuan Garden, indulge in giant soup dumplings at Nanxiang Steamed Bun Restaurant, and end our day at the amazing Hai Di Lao Steamboat Restaurant! Read more →

This is Day Two of our Shanghai Four Days Itinerary. We stay at the ultra-luxurious Waldorf Astoria Shanghai, enjoy Sze Chuan cuisine at South Beauty Restaurant, visit the iconic Oriental Pearl Tower and Apple Store @ IFC Mall, marvel at the three supertall towers of Shanghai World Financial Center (SWFC), Jin Mao Tower and Shanghai Tower, indulge in sinful desserts at Godiva Café @ IFC Mall, and take a romantic stroll along Riverside Promenade. Read more →

For our year-end vacation this year, we decided to visit the cosmopolitan city of Shanghai, as well as the neighbouring cities of Hangzhou and Suzhou. We wanted to visit these cities at a time when China is on the transitional path towards consolidating her position as a world power. It should be interesting to experience the dynamics and developments of this transition. This is day one of our Shanghai itinerary, enjoy! Read more →

All in One Travel Guide to Having Fun in Macau!
1. Macau Factsheet: Get to know Macau in 5 Minutes!
2. Culture of Macau
3. 10 Things to Do in Macau
4. 10 Places to Eat in Macau
5. Macau One-Day and Two-Days Itinerary
6. Download this guide for viewing on mobile devices!
7. Travel Video: Experience Hong Kong and Macau in Four Minutes!

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If you are planning for a trip to Macau, these two itineraries will be useful for you.

One Day Itinerary

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If you are planning for a holiday to Macau, this fact sheet will be ideal for you. Simply browse through the various points and you will have a much better idea of Macau in five minutes or less! Read more →

Macau: More than just a Gambling Haven
When Raevian and I decided to visit Macau as part of our Hong Kong trip, I thought that Macau was simply a gambling haven for avid gamblers. However, when I started doing research for the trip, I found that there are also many interesting attractions and good foods on the island. I realized that similar to Hong Kong, Macau has an interesting mix of Western and Chinese influences as well. Read more →

Raevian and I visited Macau last year in November. This former Portuguese colony is famous as a gambling haven but is often under-appreciated for its exotic fusion of Portuguese and Chinese culture. Read more →

The Tian Tan Big Buddha statue is worth visiting because it is a majestic piece of Buddhist sculptural bronze art which embodies the harmonious Buddhist spirit. It towers above the surrounding tranquil greenery and is both awe-inspiring and beautiful at the same time. Read more →

Overall, the dim sum is good and affordable. We spent about HKD 50 – 70 (S$9-12) per person. Tim Ho Wan has a few outlets in Hong Kong. We strongly encourage you to go early to avoid the long queue. Read more →