True to its name, muse exists to provide inspiration with its meticulously curated selection of beautifully crafted books. We offer over 20 million books 14 million english books, all at great prices with free delivery on all orders. Check out an event or a game at happy valley race course, and consider making time for the peak tram, a top attraction not to. Biggest bookstore in hong kong eslite bookstore, hong kong. With over 170 spectacular photographs, including extremely rare shots from the 1920s, complemented by detailed captions, provides an unforgettable look at one of the.
Highlights of hong kongs best sources for english language books. Hong kong bookseller speaks on ordeal one of the five booksellers who were detained last year for publishing books critical of chinas leaders spoke on thursday about his time in. Ideal to pop in a pocket or bag for quick reference. I have visited eslite few days ago and i would say it is much better now, much less people and much enjoyable, this bookstore contains millions of books and it never fail to impress me. At the time of lams abduction, banned books were everywhere in hong kong, sold throughout the city at bigbox retailers, specialized cafes and. They are collectively known as authorized institutions supervised by the hong kong monetary authority hkma as one of the top five financial centres worldwide, hong kong has one of the highest concentrations of banking institutions in the world. By supporting pamelajanegallery, youre supporting a small business, and, in turn, etsy.
Covering the political and cultural angles on the city as well as fiction and personal memoirs, these are our ten best books about hong kong. While the city isnt exactly known for its independent book outlets, here are a few gems where you can browse through some preloved volumes. Hong kong bookstore online bookstore serving hong kong and. If secondhand books are your thing, then enjoy the great selection youll find nestling alongside new prints at flow. Highlights of hong kongs best sources for english language books, including art. The eslite bookstore is currently the biggest bookstore in hong kong.
Hong kong book centre is in good company in the local book scene. Now explore hong kong s rich history and colourful characters through these 10 books that everyone should read about hong kong, set in hong kong. Carbone is a new yorkstyle italian restaurant that was created by mario carbone, rich torrisi and jeff zalaznick in new york city. Alternative book stores to visit in hong kong the loop hk. That said, its not impossible to find a quiet corner in hong kong where you can read undisturbed for hours. Defying china, hong kong bookseller describes detention the.
Causeway bay books, located in causeway bay, hong kong, was founded in 1994 by lam wingkee. Not able to find a lot of books about hong kong s architectures and architectural history. The childrens library, located on the 2f of the hong kong central library, allows. Free and independent, hkfp launched in 2015 amid rising concerns over declining press freedom in. Pages in category novels set in hong kong the following 26 pages are in this category, out of 26 total. The ultimate guide to hong kong book stores the hk hub. The perfect starting point to explore the greener side of hong kong, with hiking and cycling trails that are no more than a couple hours and some you can be on in under 30 minutes from bustling central. The adult lending library is located on the 3f of the hong kong central library. Saluting the regal yet flamboyant attitude of the time, the boisterous tandoor grill house brings the regions traditional flavours and the punjabi zest for life to hong kong. In the city center, mini hotel central is in hong kong s central neighborhood, an area with good shopping. Welcome to the largest online bookstore in hong kong.
Both english and chinese books are included and both are in good taste. Lee is a recent novel that is also set in hong kong. Hong kong book centre 25 des voeux road, on lok yuen building lower level, central, hong kong rated 2. Hong kong central library hkcl is the largest public library in hong kong, and this homepage provides information on its services and facilities. The upper house hong kong s nonsmoking rooms are spacious and elegant, and come fitted with modern amenities. Located in san po kong not somewhere you would generally expect. See whats happening at happy valley race course or hong. In view of the latest situation of covid19, library facilities including hong kong central library and the six major libraries city hall, kowloon, tsuen wan, sha tin, tuen mun and ping shan tin shui wai public library reopened earlier this month will be temporarily closed starting from march 23 monday. That evening he went to get the books in a warehouse in a quiet part of town. Hong kong is one of the worlds most enigmatic cities and its complex history has captured peoples imaginations around the world, these ten mustread books about hong kong will help visitors understand what makes this extraordinary citys heart beat.
The 11 best books set in hong kong time out hong kong. With the provision of a free and diversified collection including over 580 000 items of chinese and english reading materials, english large print books, music scores and over 70 000 audio compact discs and cdroms, the adult lending library meets the communitys need for knowledge and information, supports the. Hong kong public libraries renewal of library materials. Printed copies of the hksar government gazette are also available at the above reference libraries. How an englishman helped govern hong kong in its last decades as a british colony. Ronin is located at the end of kau u fong, on the ground floor of a dark grey building with a wooden door handle. I will be visiting hong kong for the first time in october. Readers do not have the choice at the start to narrow their search to books. They have a large flatscreen tv, a luxurious bathroom with rainshower facilities and a bathtub, as well as, a free maxibar offering a selection of refreshments. We have over 11 million titles from different publishers on english books, story books, university textbooks. The retail outlets are strategically located in prime business and residential districts.
Hong kong international airport is a 40minute drive from the hotel. The whole site is in fact larger than the hong kong s brand bookstore page one. The ultimate guide to hong kong book stores highlights of hong kong s best sources for english language books, including art books, used book shops, specialty book stores, and online retailers. Flagship stores around central stock exclusive collections that are hard to find elsewhere in the city, or, in some cases, the world. Ovolo central hong kong boutique design hotel lan kwai. Located in hong kong s central neighborhood, travelodge central,hollywood road is in the city center and near a metro station. Now in its 20th year, this is the place to come to find the unexpected. Feel like youve been on every hiking trail, visited every forgotten island and uncovered every hidden nook of mong kok. Please be aware that there are two restaurants called ronin in hong kong, but we are not affiliated with the other ronin on wellington street in central. We charge by the weight of the order and not by the number of books. Hk writers the 5 best books about hong kong page traveller. The case of hong kongs missing booksellers the new york. Travelodge central,hollywood road, hong kong book at. All the bookings with 6 rooms or above group bookings, different deposit and cancelation policies will be applied.
The flagship store can be found in the ifc mall on harbour view street. Over hong kong presents a fascinating insight into a bustling community and an inspiring city where the cando spirit thrives, yet where one can still get away from it all. The hong kong public libraries provides book drop service at three major mtr interchange stations, namely central, kowloon tong and nam. Among the many local bookstores hidden above busy streets in. Shatin book plaza new town plaza shatin book plaza hilton plaza passage, hong kong heritage museum branch tseung kwan o branch tai po branch sheung shui branch tuen mun branch trend plaza tuen mun branch leung king tin shui wai branch cp plus, tai wai university bookstore, the chinese university of hong kong. Groups of 7 guests or above are requested to order the chefs menu. Reserve a table at above and beyond, hong kong on tripadvisor. Add it to the list, sophie, we use these lists as aide memoirs as to what to read next and having just checked out the blurb on the piano teacher, that might just be the one i go for next. Bookazine is a familyrun bookseller, established in hong kong 35 years ago. It begins at its intersection with pedder street and des voeux road central in the west, and ends at murray road in the east.
Jan 31, 2020 reserve a table at above and beyond, hong kong on tripadvisor. Here are the best secondhand bookshops in hong kong. I am not a registered reader of the hong kong public libraries hkpl. We have over 3 million books available for you to buy online, in thousands of categories and deliver to both hong kong and macau. Tai ping shan street and man mo temple are notable landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit possession street and cat street. Hong kongs missing booksellers hong kong free press. Book a table at uma nota for a brazilian japanese street food feast in central hong kong, monday sunday for dinners and boozy brunch saturdays from noon. Welcome to hong kong book centre online swindon books. Hong kong maintains a threetier system of deposittaking institutions, i. A night walk around central district and its amazing buildings duration. So, ive decided to compile a list of the best books about hong kong and my favourite hk writers, which i. Book buddy goes above and beyond with a fun range of storybooks.
Fine art travel photography the paris by pamelajanegallery. Ovolo 2 arbuthnot road is a 5minute walk from central mtr subway station and man mo temple. Here are the best places in the city to curl up and escape into a literary world. If you need to return a book to hong kong public libraries, simply drop the book in a conveniently located book drop at any of these three mtr stations. Welcome to book depository, an international online book retailer. Article 22 states that no department of the central, provincial, or municipal governments within china may interfere in the affairs which the hong kong special. Learn more about the fragrant harbours history and culture through different voices and stories, both real and imagined, by reading our literary picks, which include a wide range from classics to. The hong kong public records office says they have copies of the blue books available too. Transfer concourse near pedestrian subway to hong kong station. Ari larissa heinrich contributes an english translation of qiu miaojins archival student film, which was based on her awardwinning story a carnival of ghosts.
A quiet, chic, and comfortable atmosphere, coupled with a. Hong kongs latest independent english book store, its uniqueness lies in. Hong kong book centre hong kong, china shopping lonely. This is hong kong, first published in 1965, captures the enchantment and the contrasts of hong kong in the sixties. Welcome to baby central hong kong s oldest online baby store where we stock everything you need for babies and mums. Each etsy seller helps contribute to a global marketplace of creative goods. It is one of about 110 independent hong kong bookshops that rent out space in upstairs locations to avoid high rents at street level. There are nine dymocks stores in the hong kong region. Chater road is a threelane road in central, hong kong named after sir paul chater.
Despite its unpromising title, an enjoyable read which will appeal to anyone interested in the hong kong of the 1970s and 80s, as well as more recent times. Hong kong popout map handy pocket size pop up map of hong. The royal commonwealth societys library in cambridge lists copies for 18441870, and 18731939. A local favourite among booklovers in hong kong, its become. Jul 25, 2014 hong kong popout map a handy pocket size pop up hong city map. Above and beyond, hong kong tsim sha tsui updated 2020. There was a big mess in the first few weeks after opening as there were too many visitors. Top 10 books set in hong kong hong kong s intoxicating mix has been colourfully captured by authors from paul theroux to jan morris. I also explored the sars history through popular books set in hong kong, from romantic novels to informative works of nonfiction. The best book stores in hong kong tatler hong kong. The online catalogue only returns a few years worth if i search for blue book or blue books. Singapore, south africa and hong kong which allows a complete waiver of the suitability assessment for. A short ferry ride can take you to yung shue wan and the walk over the hill to sok kwu wan is an ideal way to build an appetite, with beautiful views, or you can. But dont think hong kong doesnt have a literary pedigree too.
When youre sharing a city with seven million other people, it can be hard to find some peace and quiet. Lan kwai fong and soho are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the areas popular attractions can visit the peak tram and ocean park. Hong kong free press is a nonprofit english language news source seeking to unite critical voices. Oct 21, 2014 the bookworms guide to hong kong the art worlds eyes are on the citystate for art basel hong kong but how is the former colony portrayed in literature. Over and above a wide assortment of search options, such as author, title, subject, etc. We know how difficult life can be with a bump or baby in tow so we have made shopping for your little one as easy as possible. Explore hong kong with the help of this genuinely pocketsized, popup map. Above and beyond, hong kong tsim sha tsui menu, prices. The childrens library, located on the 2f of the hong kong central library, allows young readers up to the age of 12 to explore for new worlds of knowledge through its diversified collection, thus helping them in their growth and development. Location of book drops within paid area transfer concourse near pedestrian subway to hong kong station. Jul 10, 2018 living in hong kong for five years, i explored the city, the islands and the mountainous new territories. Hong kong bookstore online bookstore serving hong kong. For convenience, the hotel provides complimentary selfserve laundry. A relatively new literary establishment in hong kong it opened its doors in february 2017 bleak house books is an indie bookstore and community space that specialises in new and vintage english books, as well as the odd bit of sheet music or two.
It should come as no surprise that the best shopping in central hong kong revolves around luxury brands, exclusive malls and cuttingedge fashion. It divides statue square into a southern and a northern sections. Based in the uk, we operate in over countries displaying books in 26 different local currencies, including the hong kong dollar. Book now brazilian japanese restaurant central uma nota hong. Discover the unique items that pamelajanegallery creates. At etsy, we pride ourselves on our global community of sellers. The restaurant has been featured in the michelin guide and has made south china morning posts list of 100 top tables for six years in a row. Before visiting a place ive never been before, i like to read books that are set there. New punjab club harkens to the liberated era of postcolonial pakistan and india. Recently renovated in january 2019, ovolo central provides stylish and.
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