ATTRACTION UPDATES Disney Friends Springtime Carnival As flowers blossom all around the park, the floral transformation marks annual Springtime Carnival - and this year, you are invited to witness the largest entourage of Disney friends ever! ► Angelababy Walks The Red Carpet To Madame Tussauds Hong Kong In Blue Gown Madame Tussauds Hong Kong invited Angelababy (Yeung Wing) to unveil her world-first wax figure and became the first actress to join Fashion Zone. ► Great Peak Offers at The Peak Present a Peak Tram ticket, Peak Tram Sky Pass or Sky Terrace 428 admission ticket to enjoy exclusive offers at 29 designated shops, restaurants and entertainment venues at The Peak Tower. ► DESTINATION UPDATES Enhanced New OTC Illustrated Map The enhanced map highlights 77 points of interest and provides visitors with up-to-date information in a way that's concise and easy to digest. ► Refurbishment of Central to Mid-levels Escalator and Walkway System Opened in 1993, the Central to Mid-Levels Escalator and Walkway System runs for over 800m. As the System has been operated for more than two decades, the Government will start refurbishment of the System from 2018 onward with a view to provide a safer and convenient passage from Central to Mid-levels. ► Lady M New York opens in Hong Kong International Airport Known for its Signature Mille-Crepes Cake, Lady M® has been considered as one of the finest and most celebrated patisseries in New York City. Lady M® prides itself in creating the freshest and finest cakes, the most exquisite and high quality confections that are handmade by its dedicated pastry chefs with the finest ingredients. ► The Best street art and graffiti in Hong Kong (By Time Out Hong Kong) From Wong Chuk Hang to Mong Kok, these are the most sensational and insta-worthy graffiti spots in Hong Kong. ► Top 10 Markets in Hong Kong (By Time Out Hong Kong) Here are some of the best places in Hong Kong to get your shopping fix at a bargain! ► Tea houses in Hong Kong (By take me everywhere) Tea houses are the most relaxed places in Hong Kong. No matter who you are you can spend your time enjoying the dim sum here. ► Filipina Blogger Kelly Misa-Fernandez Explores Hong Kong Island Like a Local Kelly-Misa Fernandez and her family visited Hong Kong and shared her itinerary that takes visitors on a fun-filled journey around Hong Kong Island. ► MICE UPDATE Hong Kong Rewards 2018/2019 Recognised as one of the world’s most exciting and vibrant cities, Hong Kong is a destination of superlatives for your convention delegates or meeting and incentive groups. MEHK has joined forces with industry partners to develop privileges that take corporate events to new heights. Read on to discover why Hong Kong should be your first choice for any event! ► Explore The City's New Developments In 2018 From local heritage redevelopment to swanky harbourfront social spots, the city is seeing a new wave of cultural experiences, venues and accommodation to meet growing demand from MICE groups. ► UPCOMING EVENTS Hong Kong Sevens (6 - 8 April 2018) Since its humble kick-off in 1976 as a vehicle to boost rugby's presence in Asia, Hong Kong Rugby Sevens has grown into one of the biggest rugby events on the international sporting calendar. ► Birthday of Tin Hau (8 May 2018) Tin Hau's Birthday falls on the 23rd day of the third lunar month. Hong Kong's maritime heritage ensures that Tin Hau, Goddess of the Sea and patron saint of fishermen, has a strong and loyal following here. So enduring is the reverence for Tin Hau that this festival is even celebrated by many young people who are more likely to see a fish in a restaurant than on a trawler. ► Cheung Chau Bun Festival (19 -23 May 2018) The Cheung Chau Bun Festival falls on the fifth to the ninth days of the fourth lunar month. Every year, the people of Cheung Chau get busy making papier-mǎché effigies of deities, preparing costumes, baking buns and building a bamboo tower. They're preparing for the thousands of people that will soon descend upon their tiny island for what Time.com deemed one of the world's 'Top 10 Quirky Local Festivals'. ► Le French May Arts Festival (May - June 2018) Since its modest inception in 1993, Le French May has matured into one of the largest French arts festivals in Asia and has staged over 500 world-class events that bring the spirit of France to Hong Kong. ► GREAT OUTDOORS Cheung Chau, a different side of Hong Kong (By take me everywhere) Cheung Chau kept its roots of being a simple fishing village. Tourists can visit Chang Chau and unwind from the busy life by taking a 30 minutes ferry. ► Jaw-Dropping Video Shows Hong Kong is PARADISE! (By Localiiz Hong Kong) Crashing waves, golden, sandy beaches, and the most gorgeous shades of blues and greens you'll ever see in Hong Kong fill the screen in a series of sweeping landscape shots captured by Jack's DJI Phantom 3 Standard drone. ► Hiking in Hong Kong: Enjoy the scenery and up your fitness on these stunning local trails (By The Honeycombers) Whichever of these hiking itineraries you choose, you're sure to enjoy picture perfect views, fiery orange sunsets, mystical pathways and of course, jaw-dropping terrain. ► OFFERS AND PROMOTIONS Enjoy new exclusive privileges & offers when you become a Hong Kong Specialist (HKS) Club member Planning to visit Hong Kong in the coming months? Become a Hong Kong Specialist (HKS) Club member and get your welcome pack with a variety of attractive items worth over HK$800! What's more! ► DINING UPDATES 1   The Best New Afternoon Tea Menus in Hong Kong (By Time Out Hong Kong) ► 2   The Best Bakeries in Hong Kong (By Sassy Hong Kong) ► 3   Top 10 Themed Cafes in Hong Kong (By Localiiz Hong Kong) ► 4   Bar & Restaurant Inspiration: New Openings, Fresh Menus and Hot Pop-Ups (By THE HK HUB) ► 5   Hong Kong's Hottest Restaurants & Bars (2018)(By DISCOVERY) ►

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