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Hong Kong

A vertical city of neon and dim sum - one of the world's great skylines, hidden temples, island hikes and a peak that looks out over it all.

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7 Attractions
5 Restaurants
5 Hotels
2 Itineraries

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Best time to visit

October to early December is the sweet spot: dry, sunny, comfortable and clear, with the best harbour views. Spring (March to May) is mild but humid and misty. Summers (June to September) are hot, very humid and prone to typhoons and heavy rain. Winters (January, February) are cool and grey but pleasant.

Daily budget
$150
Time zone
GMT+8 (HKT)
Language
Cantonese, English, Mandarin
Currency
HK$ (Hong Kong Dollar (HKD))
Emergency
999
Power
Type G · 220V

About Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a city that hits the senses at full volume. One of the world's most spectacular skylines crowds the edge of Victoria Harbour, double-decker trams rattle past century-old temples, and a quick ferry or hike delivers you to green hills, fishing villages and beaches that feel a world away from the neon. It is a place of delicious contradictions: Michelin-starred dim sum and dai pai dong street stalls, glassy malls and crowded wet markets, Buddhist monasteries and round-the-clock nightlife. Ride the historic tram to Victoria Peak for the definitive view, sail the Star Ferry across the harbour, browse the night markets of Mong Kok, then escape to Lantau Island for the giant Tian Tan Buddha. Compact, efficient and endlessly energetic, Hong Kong is one of the easiest cities in Asia to explore, with a superb metro, near-universal English and an obsession with food that runs from morning yum cha to midnight noodles. It rewards both the first-time visitor chasing icons and the return traveller seeking its quieter islands and trails.

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Things to Do in Hong Kong

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Victoria PeakNature

Victoria Peak

Hong Kong's highest viewpoint, reached by the historic Peak Tram, with the definitive panorama over the skyscrapers and harbour, magical at dusk.

2-3 hours Peak Tram return ~HKD 884.7(54,000)
Star Ferry & Victoria HarbourCulture

Star Ferry & Victoria Harbour

A century-old green-and-white ferry crossing one of the world's great harbours, best at night for the Symphony of Lights show.

1 hour From HKD 54.6(33,000)
Tian Tan Big Buddha & Ngong PingReligious

Tian Tan Big Buddha & Ngong Ping

A giant bronze seated Buddha atop Lantau Island, reached by a scenic cable car, beside the Po Lin Monastery and mountain trails.

Half day Cable car ~HKD 2354.6(27,000)
Tsim Sha Tsui PromenadeCulture

Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade

A waterfront walk with the best front-row view of the Hong Kong Island skyline, the Avenue of Stars and the nightly light show.

1-2 hours Free4.6(24,000)
Temple Street Night MarketShopping

Temple Street Night Market

Kowloon's liveliest night market, a sprawl of stalls, fortune tellers, opera singers and sizzling dai pai dong food.

2 hours Free4.3(21,000)
Wong Tai Sin TempleReligious

Wong Tai Sin Temple

A vibrant, incense-filled Taoist temple famous for granting wishes, with colourful halls, a wishing garden and fortune tellers.

1 hour Free4.5(14,000)
Lantau Island & Tai ONature

Lantau Island & Tai O

Beyond the Buddha, Lantau offers the stilt-house fishing village of Tai O, hiking trails and quiet beaches away from the city.

Half to full day Free4.5(12,000)

Where to Eat in Hong Kong

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Tim Ho Wan

Tim Ho Wan

Dim Sum / Cantonese $4.6(13,000)

The famous Michelin-starred dim sum parlour beloved for its baked barbecue pork buns, at budget prices.

Mak's Noodle

Mak's Noodle

Cantonese / Noodles $4.5(9,400)

A tiny Central institution serving delicate wonton noodle soup, a Hong Kong classic done to perfection.

Tai Cheong Bakery

Tai Cheong Bakery

Bakery / Egg Tarts $4.5(6,900)

Famous for buttery, crumbly egg tarts, a must-try sweet bite while exploring Central.

Yung Kee

Yung Kee

Cantonese / Roast $$4.4(7,800)

A legendary restaurant famous for its lacquered roast goose and classic Cantonese fare since 1942.

Australia Dairy Company

Australia Dairy Company

Cha Chaan Teng / Cafe $4.4(8,600)

A frantic, beloved cha chaan teng known for silky scrambled eggs, macaroni soup and steamed milk pudding.

Where to Stay in Hong Kong

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The Peninsula Hong Kong

The Peninsula Hong Kong

Luxury $700/night4.8(8,800)

The grande dame of Hong Kong since 1928, with harbour-view suites, a fleet of Rolls-Royces and legendary afternoon tea.

The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong

The Ritz-Carlton, Hong Kong

Luxury $650/night4.8(5,600)

The world's highest hotel, occupying the top floors of the ICC, with the sky-high Ozone bar and pool.

Hotel ICON

Hotel ICON

Boutique $220/night4.6(6,400)

A stylish design hotel with harbour views, a vertical garden and excellent dining, near the museums.

Mojo Nomad Central

Mojo Nomad Central

Hostel $40/night4.4(2,900)

A design-led poshtel with a rooftop bar and social vibe in the trendy PoHo district, great for solo travellers.

Mini Hotel Central

Mini Hotel Central

Mid-Range $130/night4.3(3,800)

A smart, compact hotel right in the heart of Central's dining and nightlife, ideal for explorers.

Hong Kong Itineraries

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3-day trip

3 Days in Hong Kong: Icons & Islands

easy $400 total

A first-timer's loop across the harbour, up the Peak, into the markets and out to the Big Buddha.

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5-day trip

5-Day Hong Kong: City, Hikes & Beaches

moderate $700 total

A fuller week mixing the icons with hiking trails, beaches and the outlying islands.

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Hong Kong Budget Guide

CategoryBudgetMid-RangeLuxury
Flights$700 - $1,500$700 - $1,500$700 - $1,500
Accommodation$30/night$130/night$450/night
Food$15/day$45/day-
Activities$25/day$25/day$25/day
Local Transport$6/day$6/day$6/day
Daily Average$55$150$420

Local currency: Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)

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