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. 

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!