Top things to do in Hong Kong
Attractions, tours and activities in Hong Kong
Recommended museums in Hong Kong
Where to discover culture and the arts in Hong Kong
Hong Kong: the city's best neighbourhoods
Find a great area to stay in Hong Kong
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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.
Places to stay from £12 per night
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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.
Places to stay from £6 per night
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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.
Places to stay from £22 per night
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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.
Places to stay from £20 per night
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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.
Places to stay from £6 per night
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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.
Places to stay from £12 per night
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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.
Places to stay from £16 per night
About Hong Kong
Including tips for the best time to visit Hong Kong
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.
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| Most popular time to visit | October–December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
| Local currency | HK$ 10 = £1.03 |
| Language | Cantonese |
| Average weekend price | £133 per night |
| Average weekday price | £127 per night |
| Typical stay | 2 nights |
Points of interest in Hong Kong
Stay near the top sightseeing spots in Hong Kong
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Repulse Bay
4 miles from city centre
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1881 Heritage
1.2 miles from city centre
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Victoria Harbour
0.9 miles from city centre
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Lan Kwai Fong
0.2 miles from city centre
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Victoria Peak
1 miles from city centre
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Ladies Market
2.7 miles from city centre
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Harbour City
1.2 miles from city centre
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Langham Place Shopping Mall
2.5 miles from city centre
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Wong Tai Sin Temple
4.7 miles from city centre
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Times Square Hong Kong
1.6 miles from city centre
Hong Kong reviews
What other travellers say about Hong Kong
My former memories of Hong Kong include:
15 April 2024
My former memories of Hong Kong include: -cheap shopping. -cheap food. -great sights. Today's reality: -shopping is cheaper in other countries -food prices seem much higher now -sights are still great: Disneyland, Ngong Ping 360, Victoria Peak, etc -city seems to be always changing which is a great thing.
It was a mixed business and leisure trip, so I tended to...
15 April 2024
It was a mixed business and leisure trip, so I tended to look for places to eat nearby. It's easy to find good food just anywhere. I wasn't able to visit the Peak or Ngong Ping 360 this time, but those are some of my favorites to go to when in HK. Getting around HK is a breeze, the MTR stations are well laid out and easy to figure out. I would avoid Taxis and prefer Uber instead, as the taxi drivers tend to drive pretty fast and you find yourself sliding left and right on the back seat. Also, the smell of the taxis isn't always pleasant.
I AM FROM HONGKONG.
15 April 2024
I AM FROM HONGKONG....& IF ONE TRAVEL TO SUBURBS WITH LIGHT RAIL.ONE WILL SEE NO GOVT. IN ANY CITY WOULD PROVIDE AS MUCH FOR THE CITIZENS AS H.K........AS THER ARE GREAT TRANSPORT SYSTEM, ROOM/SPACES FOR KIDS TO PLAY, SENIORS TO CHILL OUT, PUBLIC TOILETS ( CLEANER THAN ALOT OF HOTEL TOILETS OVERSEA) EVERY 2 KM....MEAL/FOOD THAT IS GREAT COMPARE $ FOR $..EXCEPT CAKES WHICH ARE NICE BUT WAY TOO EXPENSIVE........AH OF COURSE FOR SENIORS....OCEAN PARK IS FREE & DISNEYLAND ONLYH.K$100.00.....ALTHOUGH I FOUND A FEW WOMEN CITIZENS TOO SENSITIVE WHEN BEING HELPED TO BOARD A BUS...& FAR TOO MANY SMART PHONE USERS * ( SELFISH PEOPLE) EYES ONLY ON PHONE WHILE WALKING/BOARDING MTR, ESCALATORS.ETC.
Never been before and overwhelmed by the high-density...
14 April 2024
Never been before and overwhelmed by the high-density apartments. Did everything recommended in Lonely Planet Hong Kong book. Peak Tram, nightly light show (from Kowloon side), Star ferry, Lantau Island and the Big Budha, day trip to Macau, shop, shop, shopping and eat, eat, eating . . . Exceptionally easy to navigate transport getting around Hong Kong using Octopus Card for MRT, Ferries and Trams (and Seniors pay same as children (big saving).
We were transiting Hong Kong en-route to Sydney from from...
11 April 2024
We were transiting Hong Kong en-route to Sydney from from the UK. Only managed a trip on the iconic Star Ferries (incredibly cheap) and a visit to the Peninsula Hotel Arcade (a must, especially for afternoon tea in a thoroughly enjoyable, decadent atmosphere).
My total charge should be $1195.
10 April 2024
My total charge should be $1195.49. us .dollar . when I checked in that day,I was in a hurry, I did not check the credit card slip , when I backed home, I find out I got charged for 1260.30 us dollar, I am appreciated if someone follow up on this issue. thank you simon wan
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