zhongguo

A collection of 42 places curated by Gaia Galbiati

Places in this collection

  1. Cheun Wo Pastry (Mongkok)

    shop

    Hong Kong, 旺角亞皆老街2C號, Kai Yue Commercial Building, 4樓3室

    Fruit mochi

    Cheun Wo Pastry (Mongkok)View on Google Maps

  2. Kam Wah Cafe & Cake Shop

    cafe

    45-47 Bute St, Mong Kok, Hong Kong

    Pineapple bun with butter and milk tea

    Kam Wah Cafe & Cake ShopView on Google Maps

  3. Lan Fong Yuen

    restaurant

    2 Gage St, Central, Hong Kong

    Classic milk tea shop loved by locals and tourists.

    Lan Fong YuenView on Google Maps

  4. Joy City (Xidan)

    shop

    131 Xidan N St, Xicheng District, Beijing, China, 100031

    Shop selling hundreds of qipaos, hair accessories, and bags. Custom tailoring for the waist is free. Located in Xintong Building, 7th floor, opposite Beijing Railway Station.

    Joy City (Xidan)View on Google Maps

  5. Siji Minfu

    restaurant

    32 Deng Shi Kou Xi Jie, Dong Cheng Qu, Bei Jing Shi, China, 100006

    Extremely famous and affordable restaurant to eat Peking duck. The duck costs 35 euros.

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  6. Hometown Palace

    restaurant

    China, Beijing, Dongcheng, Jinbao St, 88号金宝汇购物中心5层 邮政编码: 100005

    Famous for its crispy and juicy Peking duck, some locations have Michelin stars. Price is 60€ for the duck, soup, and tea.

    Hometown PalaceView on Google Maps

  7. Falcone the peak

    restaurant

    25號 North St, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong

    Michelin Bib Gourmand recognized claypot rice restaurant loved by locals, known for minced beef and egg with extra lap cheong, and crispy rice crusts.

    Falcone the peakView on Google Maps

  8. 牛品台式火鍋

    restaurant

    Hong Kong, Causeway Bay, Tang Lung St, 1-29號, Midtown Soundwill Plaza II, Midtown 1樓

    Taiwanese hotpot buffet recommended by HK Tourism Board, offering unlimited M9 Wagyu and seasonal Sakura Shrimp soup base. Cheaper prices during early bird (5-6:30 PM) or late night (8:30-10:30 PM) slots. Follow social media for free drinks.

    牛品台式火鍋View on Google Maps

  9. Beef Bang Taiwanese Hot Pot

    restaurant

    1/Fl, 32-34 Lock Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong

    Taiwanese hotpot buffet recommended by HK Tourism Board, offering unlimited M9 Wagyu and seasonal Sakura Shrimp soup base. Cheaper prices during early bird (5-6:30 PM) or late night (8:30-10:30 PM) slots. Follow social media for free drinks.

    Beef Bang Taiwanese Hot PotView on Google Maps

  10. SS Thistlegorm

    attraction

    South Sinai Governorate 46992, Egypt

    Wreck diving past motorcycles, trucks, bathtubs and even locomotives

    SS ThistlegormView on Google Maps

  11. Chi Ming Mahjong Shop

    shop

    62 Fa Yuen St, Mong Kok, Hong Kong

    A family-run mahjong store offering many different tile styles and colors, and mahjong keychains.

    Chi Ming Mahjong ShopView on Google Maps

  12. Goods of Desire

    shop

    6 D'Aguilar St, Central, Hong Kong

    A Hong Kong lifestyle store featuring independent, Hong Kong-designed goods. Their packaging design tells stories of history and culture, taking everyday objects and transforming them into art with a maximalist approach to nostalgia. The design philosophy is unashamedly Hong Kong, reflecting the East meets West clash that makes the city special.

    Goods of DesireView on Google Maps

  13. Sammy Photo Studio (Former Jim Jim Studio)

    activity

    17 Pak Hoi St, Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong

    Old school photo studio established in the 1940s, still using traditional film development and original equipment from the 1970s. Owner Mr. Lam guides poses and develops film in-house, with photos ready in 4-5 days.

    Sammy Photo Studio (Former Jim Jim Studio)View on Google Maps

  14. Sanlitun

    attraction

    Chaoyang, Beijing, China, 100027

    Coolest lifestyle district in Beijing, architecture showdown, design exhibition, premium global brands plus local Chinese designer brands

    SanlitunView on Google Maps

  15. HARMÄY

    shop

    V94X+527, CN 北京市, Fengtai District, 8, China, 100075

    Best skincare and makeup deals, insane sample sizes

    HARMÄYView on Google Maps

  16. 三里屯太古里

    shop

    19 Sanlitun Rd, 使馆区 Chaoyang, Beijing, China, 100600

    All the trendy brands here

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  17. 英皇拖鞋公司

    shop

    Hong Kong, North Point, King's Rd, 301-319號King's Rd315 香港 Majestic Apartments

    Hand-embroidered slipper store operating since 1960, known for reasonable prices and craftsmanship, a symbol of luxury.

    英皇拖鞋公司View on Google Maps

  18. Pyramiden

    attraction

    9170, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

    A preserved Soviet ghost town in the Arctic, founded by Sweden in 1910 and sold to the Soviet Union in 1927. It features the world's northernmost grand piano and statue of Lenin. The town was abandoned after a plane crash and the collapse of the Soviet Union, leaving many belongings behind. Tours are available, and visitors can stay at the Tulpan Hotel.

    PyramidenView on Google Maps

  19. Tulpan Hotel

    accommodation

    M84H+3C2, Pyramiden 9170, Svalbard & Jan Mayen

    The old Soviet hotel within the ghost town of Pyramiden, which has been reopened for visitors.

    Tulpan HotelView on Google Maps

  20. Barentsburg

    attraction

    9178, Svalbard and Jan Mayen

    The other still-inhabited Russian settlement on Svalbard, often combined with a visit to Pyramiden.

    BarentsburgView on Google Maps