“Given my disabilities, I’m not the most mobile person, but I think exploration can be cerebral as well as ambulatory. I love Hong Kong history and my favourite thing to do is study the same physical spaces around our city and overlay them in my mind with events that happened before.”

Sophia’s Travel Itinerary

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Embarking on an exploration of a city unveils a tapestry of beauty and discovery at every turn. This December, let our urban explorer, Sophia Hutong, a talented writer and illustrator based in Hong Kong, guide you through the enchanting corners of this vibrant metropolis. With her discerning eye for hidden gems, Sophia reveals captivating street art in Central and serene retreats perfect for unwinding. Join her on this journey and discover the magic that awaits in the heart of the city—read more now.

Sai Kung

I grew up here. Going home and snooping around my old village brings back old memories that trigger new ideas

Tsim Sha Tsui

I can just spend hours here people-watching. There are tons of people, it’s diverse, and it’s great to hang around here, sketching people, and getting character inspiration

Bookstores

Kelly & Walsh, Bookazine, Eslite — can’t go wrong. Reading always gets me out of a writer’s block funk, so I like to go there and dip in and out of books to find inspiration when I feel like a creative husk!

People’s Homes

Is this creepy? I find it fascinating to see how other people set up their living spaces: how they organise shelves or serve food, if they have a fish tank, if they display tchotchkes, if their furniture came from a grandparent. People’s homes are so personal and (in the least predatory way), seeing how people live in their most intimate spaces brings you closer to creating authentic art that resonates with people

Shopping Malls Across Hong Kong

I love Hong Kong malls. My go-tos are Cityplaza, Southside, East Point City, Popcorn Mall, and Elements (in fact the whole Western Cultural District). I’m not a big shopper, though. I go because I learn a lot watching how people interact with products, each other, and the space

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