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New Quarantine Hotel List Announced: 22 June – 20 August, 2021

An updated list of 31 designated Hong Kong quarantine hotels for the period 22 June – 20 August 2021 (fourth cycle) has been released.

The list of designated hotels in the fourth cycle and related details such as room rates have been uploaded to www.coronavirus.gov.hk/eng/designated-hotel.html

Or download the pdf here

There is an excellent google docs form here about the various hotels including room prices, contact details, restrictions,

Central and Western District
1. Best Western Plus Hotel Hong Kong
2. CM+ Hotels & Serviced Apartments
3. Grand City Hotel
4. JEN Hong Kong by Shangri-La
5. Lan Kwai Fong Hotel @ Kau U Fong
6. One-Eight-One Hotel & Serviced Residences
7. Ramada Hong Kong Harbour View
8. The Landmark Mandarin Oriental

Hong Kong Eastern District
1. Ramada Hong Kong Grand View

Islands District
1. Four Points by Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung
2. Regal Airport Hotel

Kowloon City District
1. Bridal Tea House Hotel Hung Hom Gillies Avenue South
2. iclub Ma Tau Wai Hotel
3. Kerry Hotel, Hong Kong
4. Metropark Hotel Kowloon Hong Kong
5. Regal Oriental Hotel

Kwai Tsing District
1. Dorsett Tsuen Wan

Hong Kong Southern District
1. Nina Hotel Island South (Formerly L’hotel Island South)
2. Ovolo Southside

Tsuen Wan District
1. Silka Far East Hotel Hong Kong

Wan Chai District
1. Best Western Hotel Causeway Bay
2. Dorsett Wanchai Hong Kong
3. Hotel Indigo Hong Kong Island
4. Mira Moon Hotel
5. Vela Boutique Hotel
6. Eco Tree Hotel Causeway Bay

Wong Tai Sin District
1. Pentahotel Hong Kong

Kowloon Yau Tsim Mong District
1. Bridal Tea House Hotel Yau Ma Tei Wing Sing Lane
2. Dorsett Mongkok Hong Kong
3. Ramada Hong Kong Grand
4. Silka Seaview Hotel Hong Kong

Peak Tram Closes for Renovation 28 June

Established in 1888 the Peak Tram has evolved over 130 years from a means of transportation into one of Hong Kong’s most-visited attractions.

The double reversible funicular railway, as it is technically known, rises from 28m to 396m above sea level along a 1.4 km track with a gradient of between 4 to 25.7 degrees.

The current Peak Tram has been in operation for 32 years and will close for around six months on 28 June for renovation and upgrade. The familiar burgundy trams will run until 1 June, before eight local artists – Peter Ng, Uncle@Afterworkshop, Stella So, Nopaperstudio, Pei Chung, Even Lee, Jacmila and John Lam – decorate the cars with locally themed artwork.

No information has been currently provided about bus routes to replace the tram while it’s closed.

UCI Track Cycling Nations Cup – 16 May, 2021

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The UCI Track Cycling Nations Cup at the HK Velodrome is the first international sports event in Hong Kong since the start of the pandemic.

Here are some photos of the fourth day’s action. You can watch the event live here.

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images: UCI Track Cycling Nations Cup Hong Kong

UCI Track Cycling Nations Cup – 15 May, 2021

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2021/20210515-UCI-Track-Cycling-Nations-Cup/i-t8dPc23

The UCI Track Cycling Nations Cup at the HK Velodrome is the first international sports event in Hong Kong since the start of the pandemic.

Here are some photos of the third day’s action. You can watch the event live here.

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2021/20210515-UCI-Track-Cycling-Nations-Cup/i-qgkjp6j

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images: UCI Track Cycling Nations Cup Hong Kong

UCI Track Cycling Nations Cup – 14 May, 2021

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2021/20210514-UCI-Track-Cycling-Nations-Cup/i-HBhHBj6

The UCI Track Cycling Nations Cup at the HK Velodrome is the first international sports event in Hong Kong since the start of the pandemic.

Here are some photos of the second day’s action. You can watch the event live here.

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2021/20210514-UCI-Track-Cycling-Nations-Cup/i-ZFjVrPg

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2021/20210514-UCI-Track-Cycling-Nations-Cup/i-fQWxn8b

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images: UCI Track Cycling Nations Cup Hong Kong

UCI Track Cycling Nations Cup – 13 May, 2021

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2021/20210513-UCI-Track-Cycling-Nations-Cup/i-w467g2J

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The UCI Track Cycling Nations Cup started at the HK Velodrome today. The first international sports event in Hong Kong since the start of the pandemic.

Here are some photos of the first day’s action. You can watch the event live here.

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2021/20210513-UCI-Track-Cycling-Nations-Cup/i-m44SMG8

https://bcmagazine.smugmug.com/Bcene-photos/2021/20210513-UCI-Track-Cycling-Nations-Cup/i-jtmsXzH

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images: UCI Track Cycling Nations Cup Hong Kong

Total Lunar Eclipse on 26 May

There will be a total lunar eclipse on Wednesday 26 May, coincidentally the same day as the biggest full moon of the year – when the diameter of the moon will be about 7 per cent larger than an ordinary full moon.

The total lunar eclipse will begin before ‘moonrise’, as the elevation of the moon will be quite low. The best observation places will be those with an unobstructed view to the southeast – weather permitting of course.

The total lunar eclipse will begin at 7.09pm and end at 7.28pm, with the maximum eclipse occurring at 7.19pm. During the period of the total lunar eclipse, the moon will not completely vanish but will appear as dull red. This is the result of the blue part of sunlight being scattered away by the Earth’s atmosphere and the remaining red light refracted onto the moon.

If you can’t find a good vantage point the eclipse will be live-streamed: www.hko.gov.hk/en/gts/event/webcast-20210526.htm.

The next lunar eclipse observable in Hong Kong will be a partial lunar eclipse on 19 November, 2021.

Images: HK Observatory

Mills & Chung Path

The heat and humidity have arrived even earlier this year making hiking a sweaty and dehydrating experience. So if you don’t fancy a draining hike under the midday sun – how about a gentle stroll along the south side of HK Island.

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The Mills & Chung Path connects Deep Water Bay and Ocean Park and offers a gentle stroll along the seashore. It takes about 20 minutes and there are refreshments at both ends. Want to walk further, follow the path along to Repulse Bay (30 minutes) or keep going all the way to Stanley (2-3 hours).

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Deep Water Bay is the only beach on HK Island with lifeguards all year. There are two food and beverage outlets, free changing rooms (no lockers), toilets, swimming pontoons, and barbecue pits (closed due to Covid).