Things to Do in Hong Kong
A vertical city on a famous harbor, with mountains and islands just beyond.
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Hong Kong is a city of towers squeezed between mountains and one of the world's great natural harbors, and much of the fun is simply moving around it. The Star Ferry has crossed Victoria Harbour between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island since 1888, and the double-decker trams on the island are cheap and slow in the best way. Most of the territory is actually green, with country parks covering a large share of the land.
On Hong Kong Island, the Peak Tram climbs steeply to Victoria Peak, where the view over the skyline and harbor is the city's classic picture, best at dusk. Below, the Central and Mid-Levels escalator, a long chain of outdoor escalators, carries walkers uphill past restaurants and bars, and Man Mo Temple on Hollywood Road is filled with smoke from hanging incense coils. On the south side, the Dragon's Back trail is an easy ridge hike with sea views.
Across the water, the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade faces the island skyline, where the Symphony of Lights show plays each evening. Kowloon has the Temple Street Night Market, Mong Kok's street markets and the West Kowloon Cultural District, home to M+, a museum of visual culture opened in 2021, and the Hong Kong Palace Museum. Wong Tai Sin Temple is a busy Taoist temple where worshippers shake fortune sticks.
On Lantau Island, the Ngong Ping 360 cable car rises over hills and sea to the Tian Tan Buddha, a 34-meter bronze Buddha reached by a long staircase, beside Po Lin Monastery. Outlying islands such as Cheung Chau and Lamma make good half-day escapes by ferry, with seafood restaurants and car-free villages. Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park suit families. For a final view of the harbor, take an evening ride on the Star Ferry, when the towers on both sides are lit and the crossing costs very little.
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A funicular to the city's highest viewpoint over the harbor.
Short harbor crossings between Tsim Sha Tsui and Central or Wan Chai.
A long cable car ride to the Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery.
The history of the port and the South China coast, by the harbor.
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How many days do I need in Hong Kong?
Three days covers the Peak, the harbor, Kowloon's markets and a trip to Lantau. Add a day for hiking or the outlying islands.
How do I get around Hong Kong?
On the MTR subway, trams, buses and ferries, all paid with an Octopus card or contactless payment. Taxis are plentiful and reasonably priced.
When is the best time to visit Hong Kong?
October to December, when it is sunny and dry. Summer is hot and humid with typhoon risk, and spring can be foggy.
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