Hong Kong
Hong Kong · Hong Kong Island · 8 m
Description
Hong Kong (香港) is a Special Administrative Region of China and one of Asia's most fascinating metropolises. The city is renowned for its spectacular skyline along Victoria Harbour, Victoria Peak, the historic Star Ferry, and its unique setting between forested mountains and the sea. Hong Kong blends Chinese traditions with influences from its British colonial past and a modern, cosmopolitan lifestyle. As a leading international financial and trading hub, as well as a major gateway for business and travel, Hong Kong ranks among East Asia's most important cities.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 1 to 3 days (optimal 2 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: October – January
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Victoria Peak
- Peak Tram
- Star Ferry
- Victoria Harbour
- Symphony of Lights(Day trip)
- Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade(Day trip)
- Avenue of Stars(Day trip)
- Hong Kong Skyline
- Man Mo Temple
- Wong Tai Sin Temple(Day trip)
- Big Buddha (Tian Tan Buddha)(Day trip)
- Po Lin Monastery(Day trip)
- Ngong Ping 360(Day trip)
- Dragon's Back Trail
- Lion Rock
- Tai O Fishing Village(Day trip)
- Central–Mid-Levels Escalator
- SoHo
- Temple Street Night Market(Day trip)
- Ladies' Market(Day trip)
- Mong Kok(Day trip)
- Hong Kong Museum of History(Day trip)
- M+ Museum
- Hong Kong Palace Museum
- Hong Kong Park
- Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens
- Stanley Market(Day trip)
- Stanley Beach(Day trip)
- Repulse Bay
- Shek O Beach
- Ocean Park Hong Kong
- Hong Kong Disneyland(Day trip)
- Lantau Trail(Day trip)
- Sai Kung Geopark(Day trip)
- High Island Reservoir East Dam(Day trip)
- MacLehose Trail(Multi-day trip)
Getting there
- Train stations:
- Central
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry