Hong Kong
A vertical city where the harbour, the Peak, dim sum and neon-lit street markets collide.
A sample 3-day Hong Kong route
Kowloon, then HK Island, then a half-day on Lantau for the Big Buddha and cable car paired with the most local Kowloon street life — a complete first-timer's Hong Kong.
- Day 1Kowloon — harbourfront, museums & night markets
- Day 2HK Island — old streets, a park & the Peak at sunset
- Day 3Lantau — Big Buddha & cable car, then Kowloon street life
This is one of several routes in the guide — change the length, budget and dates yourself in the workspace.
Where to eat in Hong Kong
- Dim sum (yum cha) Bib Gourmand · verify current status
- Roast goose (siu ngo) ★ MICHELIN Star · verify current status
- Egg waffles (gai daan jai) Bib Gourmand · verify current status
- Fine Cantonese (the splurge) ★★★ MICHELIN · verify current status
- Wonton noodles (wun tun mein)
- Beef brisket noodles (ngau lam mein)
Good to know
Where to stay
Tsim Sha Tsui (Kowloon), Central / Sheung Wan (HK Island), Causeway Bay (HK Island), Mong Kok / Jordan (Kowloon).
How long to go
3–5 days suits most visitors. Shorter and longer routes are built in, so you are never padding a trip to fill days.
Hong Kong travel guides
In-depth, free reads with real routes, Maps links, budgets and the mistakes to skip:
- Hong Kong in 4 Days: A Complete Itinerary
The Peak and the harbour, dim sum and street markets, the islands and the neon — a complete four-day Hong Kong itinerary with real stops, Maps links, where to stay and what to budget.
Plan Hong Kong your way
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