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Hangzhou, the capital of China’s Zhejiang province, has been known for many things over the centuries: its scenic West Lake, immortalised in poetry; its silk, which earned it the title of China’s “city of silk”; and its Longjing tea, the leaves of which are found all over the city’s rolling hillsides. In 2023, the first edition of the Michelin Guide Hangzhou spotlighted the city...

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Hongkonger Alex Hung arranges dim-sum-loaded bamboo baskets with the speed of an orchestra conductor. “The weekend is peak time,” he says as he places a selection of staples – siu mai, har gow and pan-fried turnip cake – on the table. Hoi King Seafood (13-15 Wing On Side Street, Peng Chau. Tel: 2983 9588) has been dishing up tradition for 60 years on Peng Chau, a tranquil, car-f...

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Coffee is consumed most often as a drink, but it also makes for a distinctive seasoning. The seeds of the coffee fruit (called “cherries”, because that is what they resemble) are picked when the fruit ripens to a deep red colour. The pulp and skin are removed to reveal the green seed, which goes through several stages – including fermenting, washing, drying, hulling and grading ...

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A large mural stands at the entrance of Yafa Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur’s charming Taman Tun Dr Ismail township. In bold, graffitied letters inspired by art on the West Bank barrier – which divides the Israeli state from the western Palestinian territories – a slogan reads: “Make hummus not walls”. Step past into the patio area and you will be greeted by the vibrant scents of ci...

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Though many events in December have been cancelled or postponed following the Tai Po fire tragedy, some are still going forward as planned as the city slowly heals. Whether it is a fundraising vintage thrifting event, the return of everyone’s favourite Christmas ballet or a poolside Pilates session, these events offer fun and connection. Here are five of the best things to do in...

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