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Apr 26, 2024 · Welcome to Hong Kong, one of the greatest cities in the world and certainly one of my favorite cities in Asia. It’s safe, it’s crowded, it’s full of nature and it’s gorgeous. Hong Kong is like nowhere else in East Asia. Its blend of East and West, of old and new, of urban and rural and of mountain and beach is incredible.
Sep 23, 2022 · Latest update: September 23, 2022. From September 26th, passengers traveling to Hong Kong will only be required to go through three days of medical self-monitoring at home or in a normal hotel. See the latest updates here. We're actively working on resuming more flights to Hong Kong.
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Fast-paced—like New York or Tokyo—with pockets of calm found in its mountainous surroundings and abundance of beaches, Hong Kong is a city of convenience. Whether you’re into shopping, food, relaxation or nightlife, our city guides will offer the very best suggestions to help you plan your trip.
- Hong Kong at A Glance
- Best Time to Visit Hong Kong
- Traveling to Hong Kong
- Where to Exchange Currency
- Where to Stay in Hong Kong
- Things to Do in Hong Kong
- Day Trips from The City
- Hong Kong Food Guide
- The Michelin Hong Kong Street Food Guide
- Where to Eat
Hong Kong is a Special Administrative Region (SAR) of China. What that means is that it’s officially a part of China, though it’s allowed to operate as an independent country enjoying the highest degree of autonomy. It has its own currency and its own economy. It has its own immigration and legal system and gets little to no interference from eithe...
Weather-wise, the best time to visit Hong Kong is in the Fall, from around the end of September till November, followed by Spring(March to May). MAR-MAY:Spring is a great time to visit Hong Kong. Like Fall, the weather is ideal though it does get a little foggy and more rainy around this time. JUNE-AUG:Summer is the hottest, wettest, and most humid...
Travelers to Hong Kong will be arriving at Hong Kong International Airport. There are several ways to get from the airport to wherever you’re staying in the city. BY AIRPORT EXPRESS: Going by train is the fastest way to get to downtown from the airport, though it isn’t necessarily the most convenient. It stops only at Kowloon or Hong Kong MTR stati...
The unit of currency in Hong Kong is the Hong Kong Dollar (HKD). The exchange rate at Hong Kong airport isn’t very good so change just enough currency there to get you into the city. If you’re staying in Kowloon, then a good place to change your money is at Chungking Mansions in Tsim Sha Tsui (pictured below). There are many currency exchange offic...
We’ve stayed in many areas in Hong Kong through the years. The city’s MTR system is so efficient it’s easy to get around no matter where you stay. But first-timers, it’s best to stay on the Kowloon side or on Hong Kong Island, close to the harbor. Listed below are some of the most convenient areas to stay in Hong Kong, along with a color-coded map ...
1. Explore Hong Kong’s Many Shopping Neighborhoods
Hong Kong is a shopaholic’s paradise. We aren’t big shoppers but we did enjoy exploring some of Hong Kong’s many popular shopping neighborhoods like Causeway Bay, Soho, Temple Street Night Market, Ladies’ Market (Tung Choi Street), and Sneaker Street (Fa Yuen Street). We learned that Sham Shui Po is a good area for inexpensive fashion and tech accessories. We also learned that the popular section of Temple Street Night Market is actually its touristy part. If you keep walking down Temple Stre...
2. Explore the City on a Big Bus Tour
I’m a big fan of these Hop On Hop Off tours. For me, they’re the easiest and most convenient way of seeing a city’s top attractions. Double decker buses ply set routes and you can get on and off as often as you like at designated stops for the duration of your pass. The Big Bus Tour will take you to the most popular attractions in Hong Kong like the Peak Tram, Causeway Bay, Ladies’ Market, Lan Kwai Fong, and Repulse Bay. Click on the links for more information and to purchase tickets to the H...
3. Ride the Peak Tram to Sky Terrace 428
The Peak Tram is the world’s steepest funicular railway and one of Hong Kong’s most popular tourist attractions. It takes you up to Victoria Peak and Sky Terrace 428 which boasts the most stunning views of the city. I’m usually underwhelmed by observatories like this but the view from Sky Terrace 428 was pretty spectacular. There are plenty of shops, restaurants, and other attractions at Victoria Peak so you can easily spend a few hours there. Just be sure to go on a weekday if you can becaus...
1. Ride the Cable Car to Lantau Island and the Big Buddha
Like Victoria Peak, the Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau Island is one of Hong Kong’s most popular attractions. It’s an impressive sight at 34 meters high (112 feet). Most tourists go to Lantau Island via Ngong Ping 360 which is often cited as one of the best and longest cable car rides in the world (5.7 km). Aside from the Big Buddha, the island is also known for Tai O Fishing Village which serves as a jumping off point for Chinese white dolphin watching tours. Chinese white dolphins are a species...
2. Explore Macau, the Las Vegas of Asia
Macau is only about an hour away from Hong Kong by fast ferry, making it a great day trip destination. Though it’s emerged as the Las Vegas of Asia in recent years, there’s a lot more to Macau than just gambling. Take a walk through Senado Square and you’ll see that the spirit of Old Macau is still very much alive. The Portuguese-influenced architecture is beautiful and the food is just delicious. In fact, we enjoyed one of our best meals from this trip in Macau. Check out our Day-Tripper’s T...
3. Go Hiking and Enjoy a Seafood Feast on Lamma Island
Many travelers know about Lantau Island because of the Big Buddha (and Hong Kong Disneyland), but there are several other outlying Hong Kong islands you can explore. One of the most popular is Lamma Island. About a 30-minute ferry ride from Hong Kong Island, it offers scenic hiking trails and some fantastic seafood. If you’re in the mood for an easy hike, then you can take a 20-minute ferry from Central Pier 4 to Yung Shue Wan on Lamma Island. You can then do the popular Lamma Island Family T...
Hong Kong is a food lover’s paradise. There is so much great food to be discovered here. If you’re looking for the best and most authentic dining experiences, then check out our list of 19 must-eat restaurants and street food stalls in Hong Kong. It’ll tell you where to find great examples of Cantonese favorites like dim sum, char siu, roast goose,...
For the first time in 2016, the Michelin Hong Kong added a street food section to their guide. We went to all 23 eateries on that list, all of which you can check out on our Michelin Hong Kong Street Food Guide. The list has changed since then but most of the original 23 are still on it. We’ll be back in Hong Kong to update our guide but in the mea...
If you click on the links to both food guides above, then you’ll find over 30 recommended restaurants. That’s way too many for most people so I’ve narrowed them down to our six favorites below. In my opinion, eating at these six places will give first-timers a well-rounded Hong Kong food experience.
2) Easy travel: getting around. One of the best parts about Hong Kong is how easy it is to travel to and within. It’s visa-free for many countries and it’s smooth sailing getting through the airport to start your Hong Kong adventure!
The Peak... the Star Ferry... and THAT glorious Harbour... the food and temples, the traditions and the modern skyline... the life and heart of the city in this essential Hong Kong travel guide.
