Hong Kong Island
0.9 miles from city centre
Endure a few minutes of wooziness and take a tram up Victoria Peak for views of the Hong Kong skyline. Sun-soaked Repulse Bay and Deep Water Bay beckon you to a lazy day by the sea. Set sail for Aberdeen Island aboard a sampan (traditional boat) and lose yourself in the life of a traditional fishing community.
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Kowloon
1.9 miles from city centre
Catch a sea breeze in coastal Kowloon. As morning breaks, sport and Tai Chi enthusiasts head to Kowloon Park. Inside, the Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre tugs at the roots of British colonial rule. Strike it lucky in one of the 400 shops of the Jade Market in Yau Ma Tei, or haggle with shrewd vendors at the Temple Street Night Market.
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Central District
In the city centre
The bells still toll in St John’s Cathedral and the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. Hit Hollywood Road for galleries, look for critters at the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens or chillax at the eateries along Victoria Harbour. By night, breakdance (or hand jive) at the clubs in ‘expat’-filled Lan Kwai Fong.
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Mongkok
2.6 miles from city centre
Mong Kok means ‘busy corner’ in Cantonese. Ladies’ Market on Tung Choi Street sells everything a modern lass needs; see Sai Yeung Choi Street for electronics and cosmetics, and the fruit, flower and goldfish markets need no explanation. On a hot day, find air-conditioned comfort at the Sino Centre’s multimedia shops.
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Tsim Sha Tsui
1.4 miles from city centre
The city’s busy tourist area mixes shopping and culture. Buy luxury clothing along Canton Road, or nab a bargain at Park Lane Shopper’s Boulevard’s factory outlets. The city’s past comes to life at the interactive Hong Kong Museum of History, while kids can take a whirlwind tour of the galaxy in the Hong Kong Space Museum.
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Wan Chai
1.2 miles from city centre
Wan Chai is a friendly assault on the senses. Walk up Stone Nullah Lane for striking pre-war architecture, or slurp up noodles and congee at the local ‘Dai Pai Dong’ (open-air restaurants). Hong Kong Arts Centre hosts provocative exhibitions year-round. Wan Chai's theatres stage popular musicals with a dash of Broadway panache.
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Causeway Bay
1.8 miles from city centre
Causeway Bay is organised chaos. Shopping centres erupt with shoppers day and night, especially in Hysan Place, with 17 floors of shopping. If elbowing your way to a bargain doesn't appeal, head to Jardine Crescent – a local shopping area with bargains to boot. Exhausted? Re-energise in the open spaces of Victoria Park or listen to the Noon Day Gun blast.
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Hong Kong, one of the world’s most densely populated places, is a unique blend of Chinese and western culture, where ultra-modern high rises dominate the skyline. But it’s not all sky-scraping glitz. Beyond the steel and glass towers of the commercial district are the holy shrines, maze-like bazaars and clinking teahouses of the inner city.
In Kowloon, discover gleaming feng shui temples like Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin, chaotic markets selling everything from spicy stir-fries to lucky waving cats, and Tsim Sha Tsui East Promenade – the best place to view Hong Kong Island and its spectacular Symphony of Lights show.
Next, hop aboard the star ferry to Hong Kong Island, the epicentre of commerce which has earned the city its title of East Asia’s financial capital. Take the funicular to the summit of Victoria Peak to see the city laid out like a line of dominoes against a mountainous backdrop.
For all its razzmatazz, quiet places can still be sought out in Hong Kong. Spend some time in Victoria Peak’s woodlands or Kowloon's walled city park. If you go in summer, be sure to visit the uncrowded white-sand beaches of Clear Water Bay.
Tonight
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This weekend
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Next weekend
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Most popular time to visit | October–December |
Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
Local currency | HK$ 10 = £1.01 |
Language | Cantonese |
Average weekend price | £143 per night |
Average weekday price | £129 per night |
Typical stay | 2 nights |
Repulse Bay
4 miles from city centre
1881 Heritage
1.2 miles from city centre
Victoria Harbour
0.9 miles from city centre
Lan Kwai Fong
0.2 miles from city centre
Victoria Peak
1 miles from city centre
Ladies Market
2.7 miles from city centre
Harbour City
1.2 miles from city centre
Langham Place Shopping Mall
2.5 miles from city centre
Wong Tai Sin Temple
4.7 miles from city centre
Times Square Hong Kong
1.6 miles from city centre
Feels like the movie Blade Runner, an amazing mesh between...
21 March 2024
Feels like the movie Blade Runner, an amazing mesh between tradition and a futuristic vibe! Very vibrant city with many interesting neighbourhoods, stores, cafes, restaurants, museums. Super safe, super welcoming.
I liked exploring the city and all of the markets.
21 March 2024
I liked exploring the city and all of the markets. Plenty to see. Lan Tau Island was also a great place to visit. Three days seemed enough to see everything. Taxi's and busses were cheap and accessible.
Hong Kong is just a wonderful city with so many things to do...
19 March 2024
Hong Kong is just a wonderful city with so many things to do and see. Huge variety of quality food. Superb transit system. If you miss a train or a bus, don't worry there'll be another one by in a few minutes. Great connection point for the rest of Asia.
Do some of the classic things and see the well known sights...
19 March 2024
Do some of the classic things and see the well known sights of Hong Kong. Then take time to research and explore away from the city itself. Lots of well maintained hiking trails. Beaches. Parks. Get out your walking shoes and spend time familiarizing yourself with the neighborhoods of Kowloon. New Territory has a lot to offer at a slower pace. You’ll find that Hong Kong is much more than business district and expensive malls. For an adventure and fun, just get off at a random subway stop and see what you find. Use public transportation…. MTR ..it’s fast and you can get almost anywhere. Get their app to help you plan routes.
The local people are very friendly.
18 March 2024
The local people are very friendly. The food were great with many different cuisines to choose from. Food quality is superb in every price range. Government services are very efficient. However, my wife and I had a terrible experience at CitiBank HK Wanchai branch. We felt cheated by the bank. I will escalate after I return home.
Hong Kong has changed a lot after covid.
11 March 2024
Hong Kong has changed a lot after covid. There's no night life as like before anymore. I see much less expats, so many places close so early, the whole city looks dead after 11pm. Those bar/club areas are completely dead. and prices are higher than before (comparing when I used to live a few years ago). Even though it's a tax free country, I didn't fancy for shopping at all. However, I sense streets are much cleaner now. And it should be nice to enjoy nature, hiking, beaches etc.
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