The Airport Authority Hong Kong has launched a new Refund Application Platform for the air passenger departure tax (APDT) starting from 1 October 2025. Eligible passengers who have paid the APDT at the time of purchasing the air tickets may easily apply for tax refunds by simply uploading supporting documents to the platform. For more details, please visit the website www.APDTRefund.hk.
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Find new ways to make memories. Hong Kong is every avid shopper’s paradise, with unique retail and entertainment experiences right at your fingertips. Whether you’re scoring a rare vintage item or taking a turn down the luxury aisle, there’s no end of exciting opportunities to enjoy together. Create unforgettable memories with your loved ones, and then bring home the magic.
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Mahjong Workshop
Learn the art of Mahjong Carving, a disappearing craft in this day and age. With the advancement in technology, mahjong carving has almost completely been replaced by machinery. In order to preserve and promote this traditional hand-crafted art form, workshops are available in various locations in the city. Attend a mahjong workshop and pick up some skills from the mahjong carving masters and fill your customized mahjong titles in with colour.
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Neon Sign Workshop
Colourful neon signs that line Hong Kong's streets, form Hong Kong's vibrant and distinctive urban landscape. What better way is there to celebrate this unique culture of Hong Kong than attending a neon sign workshop class? An artist would guide participants to design and create their own customized neon signs from scratch, including building basic circuits and learning more about LED lights.
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Shiu Shing Hong Limited
Did you know that this current social media darling has actually been in operation for more than 50 years? Shiu Shing Hong sells essential oils, cosmetic ingredients, colour dyes and other beauty related chemicals. They specialise in recreating signature scents of popular malls and luxury hotels like Peninsula Hong Kong, Four Seasons Hong Kong, just to name a few. They bottle these scents in non-descript fragrance bottles with a label that screams RAW, which is all the hype these days.
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Stanley Market
Located in the southern part of Hong Kong island, the picturesque Stanley neighbourhood offers a respite from the busy city life. Enjoy a leisurely meal at one of the beachfront restaurants or bars along Stanley promenade, shop for unique handmade souvenirs at Stanley Market or explore Stanley's history at the 160-year old Victoria-era Murray House.
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The Mills
A former textile mill that metamorphosed into a cultural and experiential shopping hotspot for both locals & tourists. Engage in hands-on workshops and interactive activities and gain a fresh perspective of local artistry and traditions.
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Upper Lascar Row
Upper Lascar Row, also known as Cat Street, is renowned for its seemingly endless row of antique stores, offering an eclectic collection of Chinese antiques, calligraphy, arts and vintage furniture. In recent years, this street has also become popular with the Instagrammable cafes, vintage shops and thrift stores that have popped up around the area.
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