About Hong Kong
Hong Kong packs Victoria Harbour views, Peak tram rides, street-food alleys and hiking trails into a compact, bilingual city that works for stopovers and longer stays alike.
Best time
October–April for cooler, clearer weather
Weather
Subtropical — humid summers, mild winters; typhoon risk June–October
Airport
Hong Kong International (HKG)
Getting around
Octopus card for MTR, buses, trams and ferries; Star Ferry for harbour crossings
Experiences
Things to do in Hong Kong
1
Victoria Peak (Peak Tram)
2
Star Ferry across Victoria Harbour
3
Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha) on Lantau
4
Temple Street Night Market
5
Symphony of Lights harbour show
6
Man Mo Temple
7
Avenue of Stars / Tsim Sha Tsui promenade
8
Hong Kong Disneyland or Ocean Park
Budget travel
Free things to do in Hong Kong
Star Ferry across Victoria Harbour
Temple Street Night Market
Symphony of Lights harbour show
Man Mo Temple
Avenue of Stars / Tsim Sha Tsui promenade
Hong Kong Disneyland or Ocean Park
Dragon's Back hike
Mostly free or pay-what-you-like — always double-check opening times and any seasonal fees before you go.
Plan your trip
Suggested itinerary
- 1
Day 1
Icons & landmarks
- Visit Victoria Peak (Peak Tram)
- Visit Star Ferry across Victoria Harbour
- Visit Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha) on Lantau
- 2
Day 2
Culture & neighborhoods
- Visit Temple Street Night Market
- Visit Symphony of Lights harbour show
- Visit Man Mo Temple
- 3
Day 3
More highlights
- Visit Avenue of Stars / Tsim Sha Tsui promenade
- Visit Hong Kong Disneyland or Ocean Park
Where to eat
Local favourites
- $
Tim Ho Wan
Dim sum · World's cheapest Michelin — locals' dim sum
- $$
Kam's Roast Goose
Cantonese · Michelin roast goose institution
- $
Mak's Noodle
Wonton noodles · Classic wonton noodle shop since 1968
- $$
Yung Kee
Cantonese · Famous for roast goose since 1942
Where to stay
Tourist favourites & top-rated
- $$$$
The Peninsula Hong Kong
Tsim Sha Tsui · The grande dame of the harbour
- $$$$
Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong
Central · Iconic Central luxury since 1963
- $$$$
Upper House
Admiralty · Design hotel with harbour views
- $$$
Hotel ICON
Tsim Sha Tsui East · Top-rated teaching hotel with sky pool
Shopping
- Central
- Causeway Bay
- Tsim Sha Tsui
- Ladies' Market
Nightlife
- Lan Kwai Fong
- SoHo
- Wan Chai
- Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront
Museums & culture
- Hong Kong Museum of History
- M+ West Kowloon
- Hong Kong Palace Museum
Local foods to try
- Dim sum
- Roast goose
- Wonton noodles
- Egg tarts
- Milk tea
Hidden gems
- Dragon's Back hike
- Chi Lin Nunnery
- Sai Kung seafood villages
Travel tips
- Tap an Octopus card everywhere — faster than tickets
- Carry a light layer; malls and MTR are heavily air-conditioned
- Book Peak Tram tickets online at busy times
In pictures
Hong Kong gallery
Good to know
Frequently asked questions
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