Ethan Lam

There are plenty of interesting buildings and places around the city. Some are beautiful and infinitely Instagrammable, while others are historical relics of a rapidly fading Hong Kong of yore. But it’s mostly the same usual suspects who repeatedly receive the most attention – the Monster Building, IFC, Tai Kwun, you know the lot. And don’t even get us started with Choi Hung estate. Bucking the trend, here are some rarely discussed buildings and spots that are aesthetically interesting, of historical note, or even just plain weird.   RECOMMENDED: Get to know the hidden side of the city; here’s a list of the most secluded islands to explore in Hong Kong. 

It’s not just cheesy rom-coms, gritty crime thrillers, and martial arts flicks that the local film industry is famous for. In this modern age, the comedies of Hong Kong’s past are often overlooked, but the fact is that the city has always created great comedies. The 2000s arguably produced some of the funniest ones – here are some humorous highlights from Hong Kong’s extensive film catalogue.  RECOMMENDED: For more local productions, see our pick of the best 100 Hong Kong movies.

Thanks to mega-popular groups like Mirror and Collar, Cantopop has been on the rise in Hong Kong. But aside from the pop genre, subcultures within Cantonese music have also been growing in popularity. If your go-to music playlist needs some updating, here are some of Hong Kong’s hottest underground artists that you should check out.  RECOMMENDED: If you want to know more artists outside of Hong Kong, check out these songs that were featured in K-dramas!