Hong Kong is a city of contrasts that highlights a mixture of Chinese tradition and modernity that make it a unique place. The former British colony is full of futuristic skyscrapers that have made it one of the capitals of the business world, although it must also be said that inequality and overpopulation have not taken away the charm of its ancient traditions. Seeing its skyline at night, climbing to Victoria Peak, eating delicious Cantonese or international cuisine, touring street markets or playing in Macau casinos, are just a few of the many things to see and do in Hong Kong.
Taking as reference the 4 days we spent touring the city in our trip to China in 26 days for free, we have prepared a list of the best 50 things to see and do in Hong Kong.We start!
1. Walk Tung Choi street day and night. We will be at the Ladies Market, the most famous street market in Hong Kong.
2. Visit the Wong Tai Sin Temple, one of the most beautiful in Hong Kong. Its color and the smoke of incense make it a magical place.
3. Get lost in the neighborhood of Mong Kok, the most commercial and crowded area in Hong Kong. The neon lights, the posters, the restaurants, its old streets and its atmosphere will make you feel like in a movie.
A good option if this is your first time in the city is to book this private tour with a guide in Spanish or this guided tour in Spanish to get to know the history better and not miss anything important.
4. Take the Star Ferry, the ship that crosses from Kowloon to the island of Hong Kong. If you can do it several times to have good photos of the skyline both day and night.
5. Try the Dim Sum, steamed rolls filled with different ingredients, in the One Dim Sum Chinese restaurant.
6. Climb at sunset to Victoria Peak, to have the best views of Hong Kong day and night.
Hong Kong views from Victoria Peak
7. Stroll through the Mid-Levels area full of shops, markets, bars, street stalls with a great atmosphere.
8. See the contrast between Hong Kong Park and the skyscrapers that surround it.
9. Book a cruise on the Aqua Luna boat, a traditional Chinese junk, while enjoying the light show and the Skyline, one of the best things to see and do in Hong Kong.
10. Go for a drink in the Lan Kwai Fong area, full of bars, restaurants and pubs with a great atmosphere.
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11. Ask for the cabin with the transparent floor when climbing Ngong Ping 360 cable car. Of course, this option is not suitable for people with fear of heights. You can book here the entrance to the cable car.
12. Find the statue of Bruce Lee and the footprints of Jackie Chan on the Avenue of Stars, two of the few actors we will meet.
13. Disconnect from the city in Kowloon Park, a beautiful park in the middle of the city where we can see people practicing tai chi, martial arts, dancing ...
14. Eat delicious local food at the Tim Ho Wan Sham Shui Po restaurant, one of the best things to do in Hong Kong.
15. Take the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car to see the impressive Great Tian Tian Buddha.
Big Tian Tian Buddha
16. Go to dinner at the Jumbo Kingdom, the world's largest floating restaurant in Aberdeen Bay. Arriving at the restaurant in a free boat with antique decoration and the view of the light show is worth it. You can book the boat trip and the cruise here.
17. Bargain at Temple's night market, full of imitation items, watches, CDs, clothes and street stalls where you can eat very cheaply.
18. In a city of skyscrapers like Hong Kong or New York you can not miss a helicopter tour to enjoy the city from another perspective.
19. Going to the beach in Hong Kong is not uncommon. In the archipelago, beautiful beaches such as South Bay, Sai Kung, Deep Water Bay or Stanley Beach are hidden.
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20. Relax in the beautiful Nah Lian Garden, full of waterfalls, ponds, pavilions, so careful that the trees seem bonsai.
21. Climb the longest covered escalator in the world from Central Market to Conduit Street while watching the atmosphere of Mid-Levels, one of the best things to see and do in Hong Kong.
22. Finding a good, beautiful and cheap hotel is almost impossible in Hong Kong, considered one of the most expensive cities also in accommodation. We were in the Innsight, near the Avenue of Stars and near the subway, highly recommended.
23. Smell the scent of the thousands of flowers and plants from the colorful Flower Market in the Mong Kok area, which is concentrated around Flower Market.
If you prefer to forget about preparations or have little time, you can book the best tours and excursions in Hong Kong
24. Climb by elevator to the panoramic terrace of the Sky100 Hong Kong that occupies the 100th floor of the International Commerce Center and has incredible views of the entire city.
25. Tour Aberdeen Bay on foot and by boat, a place where local fishermen live in houseboats.
26. See the skyline at night with the Symphony of Lights show from the Avenue of Stars, one of the best things to see and do in Hong Kong.
The Skyline, one of the best things to see and do in Hong Kong
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27. Near the Great Buddha we cannot miss the Po Lin Monastery, the most important Buddhist monastery and one of places to see in Hong Kong.
28. Take a panoramic city tour in one of Hong Kong's colorful and original streetcars called "ding ding".
29. Reserve the SkyPass entrance that includes the climb to Victoria Peak and the entrance to the Sky Terrace 428, a terrace with panoramic views of the entire city, especially remember to go one day with the cloudless sky.
30. Enjoy Disneyland Hong Kong amusement park as children, especially its star attraction It's a Small World.
31. Curiosing the Bird Market on Yuen Po Street in the Mong Kok neighborhood, full of stalls selling birds and cages, a big hobby in Hong Kong.
32. Buy the Octopus Card, a rechargeable card that will be very useful to pay in the subway or the ferry and not have to carry cash on top of it, besides being cheaper.
33. Stroll or do some running through Victoria Park, one of the best things to do in Hong Kong.
34. Eat delicious noodle soup and fried noodles at Mak's Noodle.
35. Smelling incense in the magical Man Mo Temple, one of the oldest and most beautiful in Hong Kong.
Man Mo Temple
36. Disconnect from the city by taking the Ferry at Pier 4 and stand in 30 minutes on beautiful Lamma Island, one of the best places to see in Hong Kong.
37. Surprise yourself when strolling along Tung Choi or Goldfish Street, full of fish shops and aquariums.
38. Dine at Tim Ho Wan, the cheapest Michelin Star restaurant in the world.
39. Take the Hong Kong subway whenever we can, the easiest and fastest way to get around the city, which will also take you to the airport.
40. See the Clock Tower, the only thing that remains of the old Kowloon Station of the Kowloon-Canton Railway in 1913.
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41. Learn more about Hong Kong at the History Museum, where in an entertaining way we will review more than 400 million years of life.
42. Do not stop climbing stairs to reach the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery (Man Fat Tsz), a beautiful Buddhist temple.
43. Take a stroll through the shops and art galleries of the Antique Market, on Hollywood Road and Upper Lascar Road.
44. Remember that in order not to pay commissions and always have the current exchange we recommend you use the N26 card to pay and the Bnext and Revolut cards to get money at the ATMs. They are the ones we use, They are free and will save you a lot.
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45. Escape one day from Hong Kong visiting the former Portuguese colony of Macau, full of casinos with a beautiful historic center.
Macau Casinos
46. Visit the Chi Lin Convent next to the Chi Lin Garden, a place that conveys tranquility and peace, one of the best things to see in Hong Kong.
47. Curiosing the Wan Chai neighborhood, with a great and crazy nightlife.
48. Take a bus to visit Tai O on Lantau Island, a quiet traditional fishing village, with palafitos or houseboats and a market of local specialties. We can book an excursion to do it next to the Great Buddha and the Po Lin Monastery.
49. Stroll through the Hong Kong Soho in the Hollywood Road area, a multicultural neighborhood with a great atmosphere.
50. Be surprised to see bamboo scaffolding in the construction of modern buildings. This mixture of the traditional with the modern is the charm that makes Hong Kong one of the cities to which you think of returning only to enjoy it more calmly.
For more recommendations you can follow this list of essential tips for traveling to China.
- Helicopter ride through Hong Kong
- Excursion to Macao
- Symphony of Lights cruise
- Excursion to the island of Lantau
- Hong Kong Island Tour
- More excursions and tours here
If you feel like helping us complete the list of 50 things to see and do in Hong Kong, add yours in the comments.
