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From dim sum breakfasts to seafood feasts, mountaintop Buddha statues to rooftop bars — Hong Kong was made for long weekends! With our ultimate guide, you’ll ride the Star Ferry on your city day and a cable car on your island day. Get active with a hike on your outdoor day and walk around markets on your shopping day. Activities range from cycling to horseracing, and alfresco dining and drinks encompass street stalls, beachfront restaurants, glamourous rooftop bars and even a ‘pier-top’ bar.
Ride the Airport Express into Central and connect to your hotel. Once you drop your bags and freshen up, it’s time to explore the city. Make your way to Central’s Peak Tram {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info terminus and hop on the century-old Peak Tram to scale steep inclines as the tramcar climbs high above the city. Take in stunning views at The Peak {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info — Hong Kong Island’s highest point — before having a nosey in Peak Galleria {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info .
Descend back down to Central and refuel with lunch at Sing Kee Restaurant {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info to experience the humble dai pai dong (outdoor restaurant). After lunch, ride the Star Ferry {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info to enjoy skyline views as you make your way across the harbour to Kowloon. Disembark and stroll down the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info , taking in the Clock Tower {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info and posing with Bruce Lee’s statue at the Avenue of Stars {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info . Visit the Museum of History {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info to explore Hong Kong’s past from early cave dwellings through to fishing villages and colonial growth.
Grab a taxi to International Commerce Centre {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info — the tallest building in Hong Kong — and have a pre-dinner drink at Ozone {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info — the highest bar in the world. After taking in the striking views through floor to ceiling windows, head back to Tsim Sha Tsui and tuck in to fusion flavours in an exclusive old- world setting at China Tang {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info . Spend the rest of your evening on Knutsford Terrace, {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info Tsim Tsa Tsui’s counter to Central’s Lan Kwai Fong, or make your way to Tung Choi Street {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info in Mong Kok, a local hangout that welcomes tourists with dartboards, dice games and beers by the bucket.
Hop on the MTR to Tung Chung and ride the cable car to Ngong Ping Village {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info . Browse the shops in this retro-inspired tourist town, and then walk across to the foot of The Big Buddha {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info and ascend the steps to the 34-metere-high statue.
Be sure to take in the glorious gardens and halls of Po Lin Monastery {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info upon your descent and then enjoy a well-deserved and delicious vegetarian lunch at the monastery’s restaurant. After lunch, stroll back to the village, grab a taxi to Mui Wo Pier and hire a bicycle to get out and explore surrounding villages on two wheels.
[ Remarks: The Big Buddha is currently undergoing renovations. The Big Buddha statue is covered and the areas in the vicinity of the Big Buddha statue will be closed during the maintenance period. All religious ceremonies and events will continue as usual, please check the official website before you visit. ]
Cycle to Pui O {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info to have dinner and watch the sunset. Rest and enjoy the relaxing atmosphere before you work off your meal pedalling back to Mui Wo Pier to return your bicycle and take the ferry to Central. Take in bustling Lan Kwai Fong (LKF) {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info and SoHo {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info on a Saturday night — the beating heart of Hong Kong’s nightlife.
Get a good start to the day with Sunday dim sum. Head to either Luk Yu Teahouse {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info for old-world charm or Lin Heung Tea Room for a more working class experience. Next, get your hiking gear on, pack a lunch and head to Sha Tin. Find Stage 5 of the MacLehose Trail for a hike taking in Lion Rock {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info , views overlooking the Kowloon Peninsula, World War II tunnels and an array of wild monkeys — it’s a 10km trek fit for all ages. When you come off the trail, hop in a taxi to Sha Tin Racecourse {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info for last of the Sunday races.
Take your winnings and grab a taxi to Sai Kung — famed for its seafood — to enjoy a waterfront dinner at Sing Kee Seafood {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info . One of the many restaurants lining the harbour, Sing Kee Seafood is a favourite among regulars. It’s a Michelin-recommended spot that not only dishes out incredible from-the-deep-delights, but is just as famous for its crispy chicken. Once you’re satiated, make your way back to Hong Kong Island and grab an alfresco nightcap at Wooloomooloo {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info 's swanky rooftop bar in Wan Chai (after a quick change), or Pier 3 Bar in Central where beers are cheap as chips and snacks are greasy and decadent.
Take advantage of in-town check-in and then start the day luggage-free on Cat Street (Antiques) {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info , a long-standing antiques market. Sift through ramshackle stalls and stroll into well-maintained stores to find relics from the Cultural Revolution, ancient jade jewellery and an assortment of quirky items from Hong Kong’s past. Continue the search for hidden treasure in PoHo’s independent stores then finish it all off with bottled craft beer at Craftissimo {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info .
Make your way to Wan Chai for lunch at Kam’s Roast Goose {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info to enjoy this one-Michelin-star Hong Kong staple, or at Under Bridge Spicy Crab, literally located under a bridge and popular for its delicious crab smothered in spicy peppers. Next, it’s time to shop for gadgets at Wan Chai Computer Centre, where you’ll find not only computers and laptops, but phones, cameras and pretty much every gadget imaginable.
For final souvenir shopping, head to Yau Ma Tei, where Temple Street Night Market {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info and Ladies' Market {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info sell everything from ‘I love Hong Kong’ t-shirts to knock-offs and vintage trinkets. Grab a quick dinner of street snacks at Dundas Street, ranging from Hong Kong classics to favourites from across Asia, or sit down to a simple dish at Mido Cafe {{title}} Address {{address}} Website {{website}} More info , a humble cha chaan teng (Hong Kong-style diner) that feels like something out of a vintage Hong Kong movie. Connect from the MTR to the Airport Express and arrive back at the airport for your flight out.