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Hong Kong

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Hong Kong is a harbour city spread across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and the New Territories, with major visitor districts packed around Victoria Harbour and outlying landscapes reached by rail, ferry or bus. Central, Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok are dense and easy to combine; Lantau, Sai Kung and the outer islands require deliberate trips. The MTR is the default transport, but ferries and trams are part of the city rather than optional sightseeing extras.

Reviewed by Elena Voss · Roavina Travel Editor

Practical information

Language spoken
Standard Chinese; regional languages are widely used
National practical orientation; regional and minority languages may also be used
Dialling code
+86 mainland · +852 Hong Kong · +853 Macao
International calling code; local area and mobile prefixes still apply
Currency
Renminbi (CNY); HKD and MOP in the SARs
Use the official local currency; card acceptance varies by place
Emergency number
110 police · 120 medical on the mainland
Use only for an emergency; tourist assistance may use a separate number
Plug type
Type A, C and I · 220 V
Check that chargers support the recorded voltage before using an adapter
Tap water
Not recorded
No single verified statement covers mainland China and both SARs

Turn this list into a plan

Set your days, your pace and the hours you actually want to be out. The planner works around closing days and travel time, and leaves room to eat.

Plan Hong Kong

Planning a visit

Suggested stay
4-5 days
Getting around
MTR, ferry, tram and bus
  1. January: good time to visit
  2. February: good time to visit
  3. March: viable with meaningful trade-offs
  4. April: viable with meaningful trade-offs
  5. May: viable with meaningful trade-offs
  6. June: recurring difficult conditions
  7. July: recurring difficult conditions
  8. August: recurring difficult conditions
  9. September: recurring difficult conditions — current month
  10. October: viable with meaningful trade-offs
  11. November: best time to visit
  12. December: best time to visit
  • Best time
  • Good time
  • Viable with trade-offs
  • Difficult conditions

Sources

Top things to see

Ranked by importance — sitelinks, pageviews and heritage status, not editor preference.

  1. Victoria Peak Victoria Peak
    02 2 hr 30 min

    Victoria Peak

    扯旗山 Victoria Peak

    Victoria Peak is the highest mountain on Hong Kong Island, 552 metres above sea level, and in the nineteenth century it worked as a natural signalling post for cargo ships coming into the harbour.

    • Must see
    • Viewpoint
    • 中西區 Central and Western District
  2. Star Ferry Star Ferry
    03 30 min

    Star Ferry

    The Star Ferry is a cross-harbour passenger service between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. Its operator describes the ferry as both a vital transport connection and a must-experience visitor journey across Victoria Harbour.

    • Must see
    • Activity
  3. Tian Tan Buddha Tian Tan Buddha
    04 1 hour

    Tian Tan Buddha

    天壇大佛 Tian Tan Buddha Statue

    Tian Tan Buddha is a large bronze Buddha statue located on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. It is commonly known as the Big Buddha.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
    • 離島區 Islands District
  4. Hong Kong Disneyland Hong Kong Disneyland
    05 8 hours

    Hong Kong Disneyland

    香港迪士尼樂園 Hong Kong Disneyland

    Hong Kong Disneyland Park sits on reclaimed land at Penny's Bay, on the north-eastern corner of Lantau Island, and is run by Hongkong International Theme Parks Limited.

    • Must see
    • Entertainment venue
    • 離島區 Islands District
  5. Ocean Park Hong Kong Ocean Park Hong Kong
    06 1 hour

    Ocean Park Hong Kong

    香港海洋公園

    Ocean Park Hong Kong is a major marine mammal and amusement park located on the southern side of Hong Kong Island. Established in 1977, it occupies a substantial hillside and coastal site spanning Wong Chuk Hang and Nam Long Shan.

    • Must see
    • Entertainment venue
  6. Avenue of Stars Avenue of Stars
    07 45 min

    Avenue of Stars

    星光大道 Avenue of Stars

    The Avenue of Stars is a 440-metre waterfront promenade on the Tsim Sha Tsui shore of Victoria Harbour, built as a tribute to the Hong Kong film industry and laid out as a walk rather than as a building.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • 油尖旺區 Yau Tsim Mong District
  7. Peak Tram Peak Tram
    08 1 hr 30 min

    Peak Tram

    山頂纜車 Peak Tram

    The Peak Tram is a double reversible funicular railway that hauls two tramcars up the north face of Hong Kong Island between Garden Road in Central and Victoria Gap, the saddle in the hills where the Peak Tower stands.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • 中西區 Central and Western District
  8. A Symphony of Lights A Symphony of Lights
    09 30 min

    A Symphony of Lights

    A Symphony of Lights is a nightly multimedia light and sound show in Hong Kong. The event involves more than 40 buildings on both sides of Victoria Harbour, with participating structures on Hong Kong Island and in Kowloon.

    • Must see
    • Entertainment venue
  9. Ngong Ping 360 Ngong Ping 360
    10 2 hours

    Ngong Ping 360

    昂坪360

    Ngong Ping 360 is a cable-car system on Lantau Island, Hong Kong, connecting Tung Chung to the Ngong Ping highland village area.

    • Must see
    • Activity
  10. Temple Street Night Market Temple Street Night Market
    11 45 min

    Temple Street Night Market

    廟街夜市 Temple Street Night Market

    Temple Street Night Market is a well-known open-air market in Hong Kong, located in Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon. The street stretches from Man Ming Lane in the north to Nanking Street in the south.

    • Must see
    • Market
    • 油尖旺區 Yau Tsim Mong District
  11. Dragon's Back Dragon's Back
    12 3 hours

    Dragon's Back

    Dragon's Back is a mountain ridge on Hong Kong Island's southeastern coast, named for its undulating profile resembling a dragon's spine.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
  12. M+ M+
    13 1 hr 30 min

    M+

    M+ is a museum of visual culture in Hong Kong, located in the West Kowloon Cultural District. It focuses on twentieth- and twenty-first-century art, design, architecture, and moving image from Hong Kong, China, Asia, and beyond.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • 油尖旺區 Yau Tsim Mong District
  13. Hong Kong Palace Museum Hong Kong Palace Museum
    14 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Palace Museum

    香港故宮文化博物館 Hong Kong Palace Museum

    The Hong Kong Palace Museum is a museum dedicated to Chinese art and culture, located in the West Kowloon Cultural District. It displays treasures from the Palace Museum in Beijing alongside Hong Kong collections.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • 油尖旺區 Yau Tsim Mong District
  14. Sheung Wan Man Mo Temple Sheung Wan Man Mo Temple
    15 45 min

    Sheung Wan Man Mo Temple

    文武廟 Man Mo Temple

    Sheung Wan Man Mo Temple, known locally as 文武廟 Man Mo Temple, is a historic Taoist temple complex situated in the Sheung Wan district of Hong Kong Island.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • 中西區 Central and Western District
  15. Wong Tai Sin Temple Wong Tai Sin Temple
    16 1 hour

    Wong Tai Sin Temple

    黃大仙祠 Wong Tai Sin Temple

    Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple is a working Taoist temple in Kowloon, and the two halves of its name matter.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • 黃大仙區 Wong Tai Sin District
  16. Chi Lin Nunnery Chi Lin Nunnery
    17 30 min

    Chi Lin Nunnery

    志蓮淨苑 Chi Lin Nunnery

    Chi Lin Nunnery is a Buddhist temple complex in Diamond Hill, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Founded in 1934, it was rebuilt in the 1990s using traditional Tang dynasty architectural techniques with wooden structures assembled without nails.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • 黃大仙區 Wong Tai Sin District
  17. Nan Lian Garden Nan Lian Garden
    18 1 hour

    Nan Lian Garden

    南蓮園池 Nan Lian Garden

    Nan Lian Garden is a public classical Chinese garden in Kowloon, Hong Kong. It is designed in the Tang dynasty style with hills, water features, trees, rocks and wooden structures arranged according to traditional landscaping principles.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • 黃大仙區 Wong Tai Sin District
  18. Central–Mid-levels escalators Central–Mid-levels escalators
    19 45 min

    Central–Mid-levels escalators

    中環至半山自動扶手電梯系統 Central-Mid-Levels Escalator System

    The Central to Mid-Levels Escalator and Walkway System is a piece of public transport infrastructure that happens to have become a sight.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • 中西區 Central and Western District
  19. Tai O Tai O
    20 3 hours

    Tai O

    Tai O is a historic fishing village on the western coast of Lantau Island, Hong Kong. It is one of the territory's oldest settlements, renowned for its distinctive stilt houses built over tidal flats.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
  20. Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade
    21 1 hour

    Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade

    尖沙咀海濱花園 Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade

    Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade is a waterfront pedestrian walkway along the southern tip of the Kowloon Peninsula in Hong Kong.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • 油尖旺區 Yau Tsim Mong District
  21. Hong Kong Museum of History Hong Kong Museum of History
    22 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Museum of History

    香港歷史博物館 Hong Kong Museum of History

    The Hong Kong Museum of History is a major cultural institution dedicated to preserving and presenting the history of Hong Kong and South China. Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, the museum occupies a purpose-built facility.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • 油尖旺區 Yau Tsim Mong District
  22. Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery
    23 30 min

    Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery

    萬佛寺 Ten Thousand Buddha's Monastery

    Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery is a Buddhist temple complex in Sha Tin, New Territories, Hong Kong. Despite its name, it is not a monastery in the traditional sense as no monks reside there.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • 沙田區 Sha Tin District
  23. Kowloon Walled City Park Kowloon Walled City Park
    24 1 hour

    Kowloon Walled City Park

    九龍寨城公園 Kowloon Walled City Park

    Kowloon Walled City Park occupies the site of the former Kowloon Walled City, a densely populated and largely ungoverned settlement that was demolished in the early 1990s.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • 九龍城區 Kowloon City District
  24. Tai Kwun Tai Kwun
    25 2 hours

    Tai Kwun

    Tai Kwun, known locally as 大館, is a revitalised heritage and arts centre in Hong Kong's Central district. The complex occupies the former Central Police Station compound, which served as the headquarters of colonial law enforcement from 1864 to 2006.

    • Must see
    • Art and culture venue
  25. PMQ PMQ
    26 45 min

    PMQ

    PMQ 元創方

    PMQ, formerly the Police Married Quarters, is a creative hub in Hong Kong's Sheung Wan district. The heritage site has been revitalized into a center for design, creativity, and entrepreneurship.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • 中西區 Central and Western District
  26. Lan Kwai Fong Lan Kwai Fong
    27 45 min

    Lan Kwai Fong

    蘭桂坊 Lan Kwai Fong

    Lan Kwai Fong is a compact nightlife and entertainment district in Central, Hong Kong. The area comprises a cluster of L-shaped streets and alleys that form one of the territory's most concentrated zones of bars, restaurants, and clubs.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • 中西區 Central and Western District
  27. Hong Kong Museum of Art Hong Kong Museum of Art
    28 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Museum of Art

    香港藝術館 Hong Kong Museum of Art

    The Hong Kong Museum of Art is a public art museum located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, on the waterfront of Victoria Harbour.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • 油尖旺區 Yau Tsim Mong District
  28. Hong Kong Space Museum Hong Kong Space Museum
    29 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Space Museum

    香港太空館 Hong Kong Space Museum

    The Hong Kong Space Museum is a public astronomy and space science museum located in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. Its distinctive dome-shaped building, resembling a planetarium, stands prominently on the Salisbury Garden phase II site near the waterfront.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • 油尖旺區 Yau Tsim Mong District
  29. Hong Kong Science Museum Hong Kong Science Museum
    30 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Science Museum

    香港科學館 Hong Kong Science Museum

    Hong Kong Science Museum is a public science museum in Tsim Sha Tsui East, Kowloon. It presents science as something to explore with your hands, eyes, and curiosity rather than only through labels or glass cases.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • 油尖旺區 Yau Tsim Mong District
  30. Hong Kong Heritage Museum Hong Kong Heritage Museum
    31 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Heritage Museum

    香港文化博物館 Hong Kong Heritage Museum

    The Hong Kong Heritage Museum is a major cultural institution operated by the Leisure and Cultural Services Department.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • 沙田區 Sha Tin District
  31. Hong Kong Railway Museum Hong Kong Railway Museum
    32 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Railway Museum

    香港鐵路博物館 Hong Kong Railway Museum

    The Hong Kong Railway Museum occupies a historic building that was formerly the Tai Po Market Railway Station, constructed in 1913.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • 大埔區 Tai Po District
  32. Hong Kong Maritime Museum Hong Kong Maritime Museum
    33 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Maritime Museum

    香港海事博物館 Hong Kong Maritime Museum

    The Hong Kong Maritime Museum is a museum in Hong Kong dedicated to the maritime history and heritage of the region.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • 中西區 Central and Western District
  33. Flagstaff House Flagstaff House
    34 1 hr 30 min

    Flagstaff House

    茶具文物館 Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware

    Flagstaff House is Hong Kong’s oldest surviving Western-style building and now houses the Museum of Tea Ware. The historic building stands inside Hong Kong Park in Central, placing colonial architectural heritage beside one of the city’s major urban green spaces.

    • Must see
    • Museum
    • 中西區 Central and Western District
  34. Former Marine Police Headquarters Former Marine Police Headquarters
    35 45 min

    Former Marine Police Headquarters

    1881 Heritage

    1881 Heritage occupies the Former Marine Police Headquarters, a declared monument in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon. The compound comprises the main building constructed in 1884, the stable block, and a signal tower added in 1907.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • 油尖旺區 Yau Tsim Mong District
  35. Central Market Central Market
    36 45 min

    Central Market

    中環街市 Central Market

    Central Market is a historic market building located in the Central district of Hong Kong Island. The structure represents one of the city's significant surviving examples of market architecture from the early twentieth century.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • 中西區 Central and Western District
  36. Tung Choi Street Tung Choi Street
    37 45 min

    Tung Choi Street

    女人街 Ladies Market

    Tung Choi Street is the street name associated with Ladies Market, or 女人街, in Mong Kok, Kowloon. The market section is one of Hong Kong’s best-known street-shopping areas and reflects the dense commercial character of Mong Kok.

    • Must see
    • Market
    • 油尖旺區 Yau Tsim Mong District
  37. Stanley Market Stanley Market
    38 45 min

    Stanley Market

    赤柱市集 Stanley Market

    Stanley Market is a well-known outdoor shopping destination located in the Stanley district of Hong Kong Island. The local name is 赤柱市集 Stanley Market.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • 南區 Southern District
  38. Sham Shui Po Jade Market Sham Shui Po Jade Market
    39 45 min

    Sham Shui Po Jade Market

    深水埗玉石巿場 Sham Shui Po Jade Market

    Sham Shui Po Jade Market is a specialized trading venue in Hong Kong's Sham Shui Po district, a working-class neighbourhood known for its electronics markets and street-level commerce.

    • Must see
    • Market
    • 深水埗區 Sham Shui Po District
  39. Yuen Po Street Bird Garden Yuen Po Street Bird Garden
    40 45 min

    Yuen Po Street Bird Garden

    園圃街雀鳥花園 Yuen Po Street Bird Garden

    Yuen Po Street Bird Garden is a traditional Chinese-style garden in Mong Kok, Kowloon, dedicated to songbird culture. Established in 1997, it occupies the site of a former landfill and provides a purpose-built environment where bird enthusiasts gather.

    • Must see
    • Market
    • 油尖旺區 Yau Tsim Mong District
  40. Mong Kok Flower Market Mong Kok Flower Market
    41 45 min

    Mong Kok Flower Market

    旺角花墟 Mong Kok Flower Market

    Mong Kok Flower Market is a concentrated trading zone for flowers, plants, and gardening supplies in the Mong Kok district of Kowloon, Hong Kong. The local name 旺角花墟 reflects its identity as a historic flower market area.

    • Must see
    • Market
    • 油尖旺區 Yau Tsim Mong District
  41. Victoria Park Victoria Park
    42 1 hour

    Victoria Park

    維多利亞公園 Victoria Park

    Victoria Park is a major public park on Hong Kong Island, situated in Causeway Bay between Causeway Road and Hing Fat Street.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • 灣仔區 Wan Chai District
  42. Hong Kong Park Hong Kong Park
    43 1 hour

    Hong Kong Park

    香港公園 Hong Kong Park

    Hong Kong Park is a major public park in Central on Hong Kong Island, set among the towers and steep slopes of the city's financial district.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • 中西區 Central and Western District
  43. Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens
    44 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens

    香港動植物公園 Hong Kong Zoological & Botanical Garden

    Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens is a historic public garden on a hillside above Central, Hong Kong Island. It combines botanical collections with zoological enclosures, creating a green retreat close to the business district.

    • Must see
    • Family attraction
    • 中西區 Central and Western District
  44. Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden
    45 1 hr 30 min

    Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden

    嘉道理農場暨植物園 Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden

    Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden is a conservation and education centre in the New Territories of Hong Kong.

    • Must see
    • Family attraction
    • 大埔區 Tai Po District
  45. Hong Kong Wetland Park Hong Kong Wetland Park
    46 1 hour

    Hong Kong Wetland Park

    香港濕地公園 Hong Kong Wetland Park

    Hong Kong Wetland Park is a conservation and education facility located in the New Territories. The site combines a visitor centre with outdoor wetland habitats, serving as both a recreational destination and a venue for ecological study.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • 元朗區 Yuen Long District
  46. Lion Rock Lion Rock
    47 20 min

    Lion Rock

    獅子山 Lion Rock

    Lion Rock is a prominent mountain in Hong Kong, situated in Sha Tin District within the Lion Rock Country Park. The peak rises above Kowloon and is one of the most recognisable natural landmarks in the territory.

    • Must see
    • Viewpoint
    • 沙田區 Sha Tin District
  47. Lantau Peak Lantau Peak
    48 20 min

    Lantau Peak

    鳳峰 Lantau Peak

    Lantau Peak, known locally as 鳳峰, stands as the highest point on Lantau Island in Hong Kong. This prominent summit rises within Lantau Country Park, offering commanding views across the territory.

    • Must see
    • Viewpoint
    • 離島區 Islands District
  48. Tai Mo Shan Tai Mo Shan
    49 20 min

    Tai Mo Shan

    大帽山 Tai Mo Shan

    Tai Mo Shan, known locally as 大帽山, stands as the highest peak in Hong Kong at an elevation that dominates the New Territories landscape.

    • Must see
    • Viewpoint
    • 荃灣區 Tsuen Wan District
  49. Cheung Chau Park Cheung Chau Park
    50 1 hour

    Cheung Chau Park

    長洲公園 Cheung Chau Park

    Cheung Chau Park is a public green space on Cheung Chau, one of Hong Kong's outlying islands. The island's fishing-community character, harbourfront, narrow lanes and lack of motor vehicles give a visit a different rhythm from the dense mainland city.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • 離島區 Islands District
  50. Po Lin Monastery Po Lin Monastery
    51 2 hr 30 min

    Po Lin Monastery

    寶蓮禪寺 Po Lin Monastery

    Po Lin Monastery is a working Chan (Zen) monastery on the Ngong Ping plateau, in the middle of Lantau Island, at an altitude of about 400 metres and set between Lantau Peak and Lei Nak Peak.

    • Must see
    • Place of worship
    • 離島區 Islands District
  51. Big Wave Bay Beach Big Wave Bay Beach
    52 1 hour

    Big Wave Bay Beach

    大浪灣沙灘

    Big Wave Bay Beach is a sandy beach located on the eastern coast of Hong Kong Island, within the Southern District. The local name is 大浪灣沙灘.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • 離島區 Islands District
  52. Shek O Shek O
    53 45 min

    Shek O

    石澳 Shek O

    Shek O is a coastal village and beach area on the southeastern shore of Hong Kong Island. The local name 石澳 reflects its identity in both Chinese characters and romanised form.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • 北區 North District
  53. Golden Bauhinia Square Golden Bauhinia Square
    54 1 hour

    Golden Bauhinia Square

    博覽海濱花園 Expo Promenade

    Golden Bauhinia Square is an open waterfront square on the Expo Promenade in Wan Chai. Its defining landmark is the Forever Blooming Bauhinia, a gilded bronze flower sculpture presented in 1997 to commemorate Hong Kong's handover.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • 灣仔區 Wan Chai District
  54. Tai O Market Tai O Market
    55 45 min

    Tai O Market

    大澳街市 Tai O Market

    Tai O Market is a local marketplace situated in the historic fishing village of Tai O on Lantau Island, Hong Kong.

    • Must see
    • Market
    • 離島區 Islands District
  55. Noonday Gun Noonday Gun
    56 45 min

    Noonday Gun

    怡和午砲 Noonday Gun

    The Noonday Gun is a historic naval artillery piece located in Causeway Bay, Hong Kong Island. It is famously fired daily at noon, a tradition maintained by Jardine Matheson, the British trading company established in the territory.

    • Must see
    • Historic monument
    • 灣仔區 Wan Chai District
  56. Repulse Bay Beach Repulse Bay Beach
    57 1 hour

    Repulse Bay Beach

    淺水灣泳灘 Repulse Bay Beach

    Repulse Bay Beach is a public bathing beach located on the southern coast of Hong Kong Island. It is one of the most famous beaches in Hong Kong, situated in an affluent residential area.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • 南區 Southern District
  57. Hong Kong Observation Wheel Hong Kong Observation Wheel
    58 1 hour

    Hong Kong Observation Wheel

    香港摩天輪 The Hong Kong Observation Wheel

    The Hong Kong Observation Wheel is a large Ferris wheel on the Central Harbourfront beside Victoria Harbour. Its appeal is the changing view across the water toward Kowloon and back toward Hong Kong Island's dense skyline.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • 中西區 Central and Western District
  58. Xiqu Centre Xiqu Centre
    59 1 hour

    Xiqu Centre

    戲曲中心 Xiqu Centre

    Xiqu Centre is a performing arts venue in Hong Kong dedicated to xiqu, the traditional Chinese opera encompassing Cantonese opera and other regional forms. Opened in 2019, it serves as a major cultural facility within the West Kowloon Cultural District.

    • High
    • Art and culture venue
    • 油尖旺區 Yau Tsim Mong District
  59. Statue of Bruce Lee Statue of Bruce Lee
    60 1 hour

    Statue of Bruce Lee

    李小龍銅像 Bruce Lee Statue

    The Statue of Bruce Lee is an outdoor bronze memorial on the Avenue of Stars beside the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront.

    • High
    • Art and culture venue
    • 油尖旺區 Yau Tsim Mong District
  60. SoHo East SoHo East
    61 45 min

    SoHo East

    SoHo East 蘇豪東

    SoHo East is a dining and entertainment district on the eastern shore of Hong Kong Island, positioned along the Sai Wan Ho waterfront.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • 東區 Eastern District
  61. Hollywood Road Park Hollywood Road Park
    62 1 hour

    Hollywood Road Park

    荷李活道公園 Hollywood Road Park

    Hollywood Road Park is a public green space on Hollywood Road in Central, Hong Kong. It offers a small outdoor pause within a dense historic and commercial neighbourhood known for antique shops, galleries and older urban character.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • 中西區 Central and Western District
  62. Cat Street Galleries Cat Street Galleries
    63 45 min

    Cat Street Galleries

    嚤囉街中心 Cat Street Galleries

    Cat Street Galleries is a commercial gallery and retail complex in Sheung Wan, within the area associated with Upper Lascar Row, commonly called Cat Street.

    • High
    • Market
    • 中西區 Central and Western District
  63. Pak Tai Temple Pak Tai Temple
    64 30 min

    Pak Tai Temple

    北帝宮

    Pak Tai Temple, also known locally as 北帝宮, is a Taoist temple in Hong Kong dedicated to Pak Tai, the Northern Emperor. Worshippers honour him as a protective deity associated with the power to subdue evil spirits and safeguard communities.

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • 離島區 Islands District
  64. Tin Hau Temple Tin Hau Temple
    65 30 min

    Tin Hau Temple

    天后古廟 Tin Hau Temple

    Tin Hau Temple is a traditional Chinese place of worship dedicated to Tin Hau, the Goddess of the Sea. Her presence reflects Hong Kong’s long relationship with fishing, sailing, and coastal communities.

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • 北區 North District
  65. Che Kung Miu Che Kung Miu
    66 30 min

    Che Kung Miu

    車公廟 Che Kung Temple

    Che Kung Temple is a Taoist temple in Hong Kong dedicated to Che Kung, a military commander from the Song dynasty revered for his supposed ability to suppress rebellions and bring good fortune.

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • 沙田區 Sha Tin District
  66. Sik Sik Yuen Ho Ming Monastery
    67 30 min

    Sik Sik Yuen Ho Ming Monastery

    嗇色園可名別苑 Sik Sik Yuen Ho Ming Monastery

    Sik Sik Yuen Ho Ming Monastery is a Buddhist religious site located within the grounds of Wong Tai Sin Temple complex in Kowloon, Hong Kong.

    • High
    • Place of worship
    • 西貢區 Sai Kung District
  67. Sam Tung Uk Museum Sam Tung Uk Museum
    68 1 hr 30 min

    Sam Tung Uk Museum

    三棟屋博物館 Sam Tung Uk Museum

    Sam Tung Uk Museum is a restored Hakka walled village in Tsuen Wan, New Territories, Hong Kong.

    • High
    • Museum
    • 荃灣區 Tsuen Wan District
  68. Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum
    69 1 hr 30 min

    Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum

    李鄭屋漢墓博物館 Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum

    Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum preserves a tomb discovered in 1955 during construction work in Sham Shui Po. Dating from the Eastern Han dynasty, the tomb is one of Hong Kong’s most important archaeological sites.

    • High
    • Museum
    • 深水埗區 Sham Shui Po District
  69. Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum
    70 1 hr 30 min

    Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum

    孫中山紀念館 Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum

    The Dr Sun Yat-sen Museum is a museum in Hong Kong dedicated to the life and revolutionary activities of Dr Sun Yat-sen, founding father of the Republic of China.

    • High
    • Museum
    • 中西區 Central and Western District
  70. Hong Kong Film Archive Hong Kong Film Archive
    71 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Film Archive

    香港電影資料館 Hong Kong Film Archive

    The Hong Kong Film Archive in Sai Wan Ho is a cultural venue devoted to Hong Kong’s moving-image heritage. It brings together public exhibitions, film screenings and archival resources, offering a focused way to understand the territory through cinema.

    • High
    • Museum
    • 東區 Eastern District
  71. Kai Tak Sports Park Kai Tak Sports Park
    72 1 hour

    Kai Tak Sports Park

    啟德體育園 Kai Tak Sports Park

    Kai Tak Sports Park is a major sports and entertainment complex located on the former Kai Tak Airport site in Kowloon, Hong Kong. It represents one of the city's most significant infrastructure developments, transforming reclaimed land into a multi-purpose venue.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • 九龍城區 Kowloon City District
  72. Water World, Ocean Park Hong Kong Water World, Ocean Park Hong Kong
    73 2 hours

    Water World, Ocean Park Hong Kong

    水上樂園 Water World

    Water World is Ocean Park Hong Kong’s water park on the southern side of Hong Kong Island. It is a major aquatic leisure attraction within the wider Ocean Park resort, combining water-based entertainment with a hillside setting.

    • High
    • Entertainment venue
    • 南區 Southern District
  73. Broadway Cinematheque Broadway Cinematheque
    74 2 hours

    Broadway Cinematheque

    百老匯電影中心 Broadway Cinematheque

    Broadway Cinematheque is a cinema complex in Hong Kong operated by Broadway Circuit, a major local cinema chain. The venue serves as a cultural hub dedicated to art-house, independent, and world cinema, distinguishing itself from mainstream multiplexes.

    • High
    • Entertainment venue
    • 油尖旺區 Yau Tsim Mong District
  74. Kowloon Park Kowloon Park
    75 1 hour

    Kowloon Park

    九龍公園 Kowloon Park

    Kowloon Park is a large public park in Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon, giving visitors a broad green pause amid hotels, shopping streets, museums, and busy roads.

    • High
    • Nature site
    • 油尖旺區 Yau Tsim Mong District
  75. Shing Mun Reservoir Shing Mun Reservoir
    76 45 min

    Shing Mun Reservoir

    城門水塘 Shing Mun Reservoir

    Shing Mun Reservoir is a water storage facility in the New Territories of Hong Kong. Constructed in the 1930s, it represents an important piece of colonial-era infrastructure.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • 荃灣區 Tsuen Wan District
  76. Tai Lam Chung Reservoir Memorial Stone
    77 45 min

    Tai Lam Chung Reservoir Memorial Stone

    大欖涌水塘紀念碑 Tai Lam Chung Reservoir Memorial Stone

    Tai Lam Chung Reservoir Memorial Stone is a commemorative monument located in the vicinity of Tai Lam Chung Reservoir, Hong Kong's first country park reservoir completed in the 1950s.

    • High
    • Historic monument
    • 屯門區 Tuen Mun District
  77. Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark Volcano Discovery Centre Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark Volcano Discovery Centre
    78 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark Volcano Discovery Centre

    火山探知館 Volcano Discovery Centre

    The Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark Volcano Discovery Centre serves as the primary visitor gateway to Hong Kong UNESCO Global Geopark. Located in Sai Kung, the centre introduces visitors to the territory's remarkable volcanic geology and hexagonal rock columns.

    • High
    • Museum
    • 西貢區 Sai Kung District
  78. Peng Chau Market Peng Chau Market
    79 45 min

    Peng Chau Market

    坪洲街市 Peng Chau Market

    Peng Chau Market is a local marketplace on Peng Chau, one of Hong Kong’s outlying islands. It serves everyday community shopping rather than functioning as a staged visitor attraction.

    • High
    • Market
    • 離島區 Islands District
  79. Lamma Island South SSSI
    80 1 hour

    Lamma Island South SSSI

    南丫島南部具特殊科學價值地點 Lamma Island South SSSI

    Lamma Island South SSSI is a Site of Special Scientific Interest on the southern part of Lamma Island. Its value comes from coastal habitats, rocky shores, vegetation and geological features that remain less developed than much of urban Hong Kong.

    • Notable
    • Nature site
    • 離島區 Islands District
  80. Lung Fu Shan Lung Fu Shan
    81 20 min

    Lung Fu Shan

    龍虎山 Lung Fu Shan

    Lung Fu Shan is a wooded hill and country park area on Hong Kong Island, between the University of Hong Kong and the Victoria Peak area.

    • Notable
    • Viewpoint
    • 中西區 Central and Western District
  81. Edward Youde Aviary Edward Youde Aviary
    82 1 hr 30 min

    Edward Youde Aviary

    尤德觀鳥園 Edward Youde Aviary

    Edward Youde Aviary is a walk-through aviary located within Hong Kong Park in the Central district of Hong Kong Island. Named after Sir Edward Youde, a former British Governor of Hong Kong, it occupies a forested valley setting.

    • Notable
    • Family attraction
    • 中西區 Central and Western District
  82. Astropark Astropark
    83 1 hr 30 min

    Astropark

    天文公園 Astropark

    Astropark, also known as 天文公園, is an astronomy-themed public park in Hong Kong devoted to stargazing and astronomical education.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • 西貢區 Sai Kung District
  83. Fong Yuen Study Hall Fong Yuen Study Hall
    84 1 hr 30 min

    Fong Yuen Study Hall

    芳園書室 Fong Yuen Study Hall

    Fong Yuen Study Hall, known locally as 芳園書室, is a historic study hall in Hong Kong.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • 荃灣區 Tsuen Wan District
  84. Health Education Exhibition and Resources Centre Health Education Exhibition and Resources Centre
    85 1 hr 30 min

    Health Education Exhibition and Resources Centre

    衞生教育展覽及資料中心 Health Education Exhibition and Resource Centre

    The Health Education Exhibition and Resources Centre is a public health education facility in Hong Kong. Its Chinese name is 衞生教育展覽及資料中心. The centre serves as a venue for promoting health awareness and providing educational resources to the public.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • 油尖旺區 Yau Tsim Mong District
  85. Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum
    86 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum

    香港懲教博物館 Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum

    The Hong Kong Correctional Services Museum is a museum operated by the Hong Kong Correctional Services Department. It is located in Stanley on Hong Kong Island.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • 南區 Southern District
  86. Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre
    87 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre

    香港文物探知館 Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre

    Hong Kong Heritage Discovery Centre is a cultural institution in Kowloon Park, Tsim Sha Tsui, devoted to Hong Kong’s archaeological and built heritage.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • 油尖旺區 Yau Tsim Mong District
  87. Hong Kong Museum of Education Hong Kong Museum of Education
    88 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Museum of Education

    香港教育博物館

    Hong Kong Museum of Education focuses on the history and development of education in Hong Kong. Its subject reaches beyond classrooms to teaching practice, learning, educational policy and the institutions that shaped society.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • 大埔區 Tai Po District
  88. Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences
    89 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences

    香港醫學博物館 Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences

    Hong Kong Museum of Medical Sciences presents the history of medical science in Hong Kong inside a historic former bacteriological institute. The museum connects public health, scientific research and the development of healthcare in the territory.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • 中西區 Central and Western District
  89. Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence
    90 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence

    香港抗戰及海防博物館 Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence

    The Hong Kong Museum of the War of Resistance and Coastal Defence is a museum dedicated to Hong Kong's military history, particularly its coastal defence heritage and role during the War of Resistance against Japanese aggression.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • 東區 Eastern District
  90. Hong Kong Planning and Infrastructure Exhibition Gallery Hong Kong Planning and Infrastructure Exhibition Gallery
    91 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Planning and Infrastructure Exhibition Gallery

    展城館 City Gallery

    Hong Kong Planning and Infrastructure Exhibition Gallery, also called 展城館 or City Gallery, introduces visitors to the territory’s urban planning, infrastructure, transport networks, harbourfront projects, and future development.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • 中西區 Central and Western District
  91. Hong Kong Police Museum Hong Kong Police Museum
    92 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Police Museum

    警隊博物館 Police Museum

    Hong Kong Police Museum traces the history of the Hong Kong Police Force from the colonial period to the present.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • 灣仔區 Wan Chai District
  92. Hong Kong Racing Museum Hong Kong Racing Museum
    93 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Racing Museum

    香港賽馬博物館 The Hong Kong Racing Museum

    Hong Kong Racing Museum explores the history and culture of horse racing in Hong Kong. It sits within the Happy Valley Racecourse complex and is operated by the Hong Kong Jockey Club.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • 灣仔區 Wan Chai District
  93. Hong Kong Resource Centre for Heritage Hong Kong Resource Centre for Heritage
    94 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Resource Centre for Heritage

    香港文化古蹟資源中心 Hong Kong Resource Centre for Heritage

    The Hong Kong Resource Centre for Heritage is a cultural institution dedicated to preserving and promoting Hong Kong's historical and architectural legacy.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • 中西區 Central and Western District
  94. Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre
    95 1 hr 30 min

    Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre

    香港視覺藝術中心 Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre

    The Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre is a visual arts facility in Hong Kong. It operates under the Leisure and Cultural Services Department of the Hong Kong government.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • 中西區 Central and Western District
  95. Insect House Insect House
    96 1 hr 30 min

    Insect House

    昆蟲屋

    Insect House, also known locally as 昆蟲屋, is a Hong Kong attraction centred on insects. The name gives the visit a clear entomological focus, making it a natural choice for travellers who enjoy small creatures, natural history, and close observation.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • 大埔區 Tai Po District
  96. Jao Tsung-I Academy Jao Tsung-I Academy
    97 1 hr 30 min

    Jao Tsung-I Academy

    饒宗頤文化館 Jao Tsung-I Academy

    Jao Tsung-I Academy is a cultural institution in Hong Kong dedicated to Professor Jao Tsung-I, a major Chinese scholar in the humanities.

    • Notable
    • Museum
    • 深水埗區 Sham Shui Po District
  97. Tian Tan Buddha Tian Tan Buddha
    98 1 hr 30 min

    Tian Tan Buddha

    天壇大佛 Tian Tan Buddha Statue

    The Tian Tan Buddha sits on the summit of Mount Muk Yue, 482 metres above sea level, at the edge of the Ngong Ping plateau on Lantau Island.

    • Notable
    • Historic monument
    • 離島區 Islands District
  98. RMS Queen Elizabeth RMS Queen Elizabeth
    99 45 min

    RMS Queen Elizabeth

    伊利莎白皇后號 RMS Queen Elizabeth

    The RMS Queen Elizabeth was a British ocean liner launched in 1938, which served as a troopship during World War II and later as a luxury transatlantic passenger liner.

    • Notable
    • Historic monument
    • 葵青區 Kwai Tsing District
  99. Penfold Park Penfold Park
    100 1 hour

    Penfold Park

    彭福公園 Penfold Park

    Penfold Park is a landscaped public park in the infield of Sha Tin Racecourse. The Hong Kong Jockey Club built the park, has managed it since it opened to the public in 1979, and now publishes its access calendar.

    • Must see
    • Nature site
    • 沙田區 Sha Tin District

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Where to base yourself

District boundaries come from OSM administrative relations, so a district page holds exactly the places inside it — plus, for the islands and the coast, the nearest district by proximity.

How the city is laid out

Victoria Harbour is the central reference. Hong Kong Island's north shore holds Central, Admiralty, Wan Chai and Causeway Bay; directly opposite, Kowloon's waterfront begins at Tsim Sha Tsui and runs north through Jordan, Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok. The New Territories extend beyond urban Kowloon toward country parks and historic settlements. Lantau contains the airport, Disneyland and Ngong Ping, while smaller islands and Sai Kung sit outside the central sightseeing circuit. Plan harbour districts together and give distant areas their own half or full day.

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Getting around

The MTR connects all major urban districts and reaches the boundary stations with mainland China. Octopus is the simplest common payment method across rail, buses, trams and ferries, while contactless options vary by operator. Use the Star Ferry for direct harbour crossings, the tram for short east-west trips along northern Hong Kong Island, and buses for hill routes, beaches and areas beyond rail. The official HKeMobility planner combines MTR, bus, minibus, tram, ferry and water-taxi information in one route search.

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Common questions

How many days does Hong Kong need?

Four to five days give the harbour districts room to breathe and leave one day for Lantau, an outer island or the New Territories. A three-day visit should stay focused on Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.

When is the best time to visit Hong Kong?

October through December is usually the most comfortable period for walking, with lower humidity than summer. Hot, humid months need more indoor breaks, and seasonal storm conditions should be checked close to travel.

Is an Octopus card useful for visitors?

Yes. Octopus is accepted across the main rail, bus, tram and ferry networks, which avoids handling exact cash on services where card payment is the easier option. Tourist Octopus products are available after arrival.

Should visitors stay on Hong Kong Island or in Kowloon?

Both sides work. Central and Wan Chai suit business districts, hillside sights and island nightlife; Tsim Sha Tsui and Jordan suit harbour views, markets and direct access into Kowloon. Frequent MTR and ferry crossings keep either base practical.

Can Lantau be combined with central Hong Kong?

Treat Lantau as a separate half or full day. The airport, Ngong Ping and Disneyland are well connected but lie outside the compact harbour core, and combining them with Central or Kowloon produces unnecessary backtracking.