Things to do in

Hong Kong

Victoria Peak (The Peak) is Hong Kong’s most famous vantage point offering sweeping panoramic views of Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. The historic Peak Tram is a century-old funicular railway that carries visitors from Central up to The Peak, providing a steep, picturesque ascent. The area combines skyline views, short nature walks, attractions (Sky Terrace 428, Madame Tussauds), dining and shopping at The Peak Tower and Galleria.

Classic, short ferry crossing offering iconic waterfront views of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. The Star Ferry is both a functional transport link and a cultural experience — an inexpensive way to see the skyline, feel the harbour breeze and capture photos at sunrise, sunset or during the nightly light show.

Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade & Avenue of Stars is a waterfront promenade along Victoria Harbour on the Kowloon side of Hong Kong. It offers iconic skyline views of Hong Kong Island, public art and film industry tributes, and easy access to nearby cultural attractions and transport links. The route is popular for photography, evening skyline watching, and the nightly light-and-sound shows.

Ngong Ping 360 is a scenic cable-car experience linking Tung Chung (near Hong Kong International Airport) with Ngong Ping Village on Lantau Island. The 5.7 km ride traverses sea, mountain and reclaimed land, offering panoramic views of Tung Chung Bay, the South China Sea, rolling hills of Lantau and the Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha). Options include the Standard Cabin (glass windows) and the Crystal Cabin (glass floor) for extra thrills. The attraction is a popular gateway to Po Lin Monastery, the Big Buddha and hiking trails on Lantau.

Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha) is a 34-metre bronze statue sitting on a lotus throne overlooking Lantau Island. The statue and the adjacent Po Lin Monastery form one of Hong Kong's most important Buddhist sites and a popular cultural and scenic day trip. Visitors can enjoy panoramic views, climb to the Buddha, explore the monastery's halls and gardens, and stroll through Ngong Ping Village and the nearby Wisdom Path.

Hong Kong Disneyland is a compact, family-focused Disney theme park located at Penny’s Bay on Lantau Island. It blends classic Disney attractions with unique, region-specific experiences (for example, Mystic Manor and the Castle of Magical Dreams). The resort includes the theme park, multiple Disney hotels, and the adjacent retail-and-dining district (Disneytown).

Temple Street Night Market is a lively, iconic street market in the Jordan and Yau Ma Tei area of Kowloon, Hong Kong. Open in the evenings, it combines late-night shopping, local street food, fortune-telling, live Cantonese opera snippets and neon-lit urban atmosphere. It’s a must-visit for visitors seeking an authentic, bustling Hong Kong night market experience.

A bustling street-shopping experience in Mong Kok, combining two adjacent retail corridors: Ladies' Market on Tung Choi Street (famous for affordable fashion, accessories and souvenirs) and Sneakers Street on Fa Yuen Street (a dense cluster of athletic shoe shops stocking mainstream brands, limited releases and streetwear). The area is famous for lively neon signage, energetic crowds, and bargains — an essential Hong Kong street-market experience blending local culture, street food and treasure-hunting for sneakers and fashion.

A relaxed walking/strolling experience that follows the world's longest covered outdoor escalator system from Central up through the Mid-Levels, finishing with a wander through SoHo’s narrow lanes of restaurants, bars, boutiques and galleries. The walk mixes modern skyscrapers, historic temples, street art and bustling dining scenes — a concentrated taste of Hong Kong Island culture and urban life.

Why go: The Escalator is an iconic piece of urban infrastructure that reveals Hong Kong’s vertical cityscape and everyday life. SoHo offers lively dining, nightlife and interesting side-streets to explore.

Lan Kwai Fong (LKF) is Hong Kong Island’s most famous nightlife district — a compact network of alleys and streets in Central filled with bars, clubs, restaurants and late-night venues. It attracts an international crowd, expats and tourists with a high-energy atmosphere, live music, rooftop terraces and frequent street parties during major events (e.g., Halloween, New Year). Expect busy weekends, loud music and a lively bar-hopping scene.

Man Mo Temple in Sheung Wan is one of Hong Kong's oldest and most iconic temples, originally built in the mid-19th century and now a declared monument. Dedicated to the civil god Man Cheong (Man Tai) and the martial god Mo Tai (Kwan Tai), the temple served as a place of worship for scholars preparing for imperial examinations and as a community shrine. The temple is famous for its richly decorated altars, hanging coils of incense, carved wooden beams, traditional Chinese architectural details, and a tranquil inner courtyard tucked into the bustle of Hollywood Road.

Chi Lin Nunnery (a Tang-dynasty inspired Buddhist complex) and the adjoining Nan Lian Garden (a classical Chinese landscaped garden) form a tranquil cultural oasis in Diamond Hill, Kowloon. The site is noted for its meticulously crafted wooden architecture built using traditional joinery (no nails), lotus ponds, reverent temple halls, a notable collection of bonsai and penjing, and carefully arranged rockeries and water features that reflect Tang-era aesthetics.

Ocean Park Hong Kong is a major marine-themed amusement park and conservation centre located in Wong Chuk Hang on Hong Kong Island. It combines large-scale aquariums and animal exhibits with thrill rides, family attractions, educational displays and seasonal events. The site pairs entertainment with wildlife conservation and rescue programmes, making it popular with families, school groups and thrill-seekers.

sky100 Observation Deck is Hong Kong’s indoor observation deck located on the 100th floor of the International Commerce Centre (ICC) in West Kowloon. It offers a 360° panoramic view of Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and outlying islands. The attraction combines high-speed elevators, interactive multimedia displays and photo-friendly viewing zones. Great for sunset and night-skyline photography.

Tai Kwun is the revitalised Central Police Station compound, transformed into a major centre for heritage, contemporary arts and culture in Hong Kong. The site combines conserved 19th- and early 20th-century colonial buildings — including the Former Central Police Station, Central Magistracy and Victoria Prison — with new interventions and public spaces. Tai Kwun hosts rotating exhibitions, performances, education programmes, guided heritage tours, outdoor events, shops and dining in a richly layered historical setting.

PMQ is a revitalised heritage site on Hong Kong Island that transformed the former Police Married Quarters into a vibrant creative hub for local designers, artists and cultural events. It houses design studios, independent boutiques, galleries, pop-up markets, workshops, cafés and restaurants, all set within conserved colonial-era buildings with modern interventions. PMQ showcases Hong Kong’s contemporary design scene while preserving historical architecture.

Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple is a major Taoist temple and cultural landmark in Wong Tai Sin, Kowloon, Hong Kong. Known for its vibrant architecture, the temple is dedicated to Wong Tai Sin (Huang Daxian), a deity famed for 'granting every wish.' The temple complex blends Taoist, Buddhist and Confucian influences and draws both worshippers and tourists for prayer, traditional rituals (including kau chim fortune-telling), and seasonal festivals.

Dragon’s Back is a short, scenic ridgeline hike in Shek O Country Park on Hong Kong Island. The trail follows a rolling spine of hills with dramatic coastal views over Tai Tam, Big Wave Bay and Shek O, and is famous for its accessible, panoramic experience — often called one of the best urban hikes in Asia. It offers a mix of easy ridge walking, some stair sections and viewpoints, and ends close to beaches and village facilities.

Tai O is a historic fishing village on the western side of Lantau Island, Hong Kong, famed for its traditional stilt houses (pang uk), salty sea-air atmosphere and working fishing community. The village offers a rare glimpse of Hong Kong's maritime heritage, with narrow lanes, seafood markets, temples and boat tours to view the tidal flats and the occasional Chinese white dolphin. A visit is a mix of culture, photography and local culinary experiences.

Explore clear waters, volcanic rock formations and sandy tombolos on a half- or full-day island-hopping trip from Sai Kung. Visit Sharp Island (Kiu Tsui Chau) for swimming, snorkeling and the seasonal sand tombolo; then head to High Island East for the dramatic hexagonal columnar jointing and Geopark scenery. Suitable for families, snorkelers and geology enthusiasts.