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Asia · Hong Kong SAR

Hong Kong

A vertical city of extraordinary intensity, with the world's greatest harbour

Best time
October to December
Language
Cantonese and English
Currency
HKD (Hong Kong Dollar)
Timezone
UTC+8
Experiences
33+ available
About Hong Kong

Hong Kong is density made beautiful. The harbour view from Victoria Peak is one of the great urban spectacles, the MTR is possibly the world's finest metro, and the food culture spans from Michelin-starred dim sum to late-night noodle shops that have been perfecting their craft for generations. The contrast between gleaming towers and traditional temple incense is the city in miniature: always surprising, always alive.

Top attractions
Victoria PeakStar FerryTemple Street Night MarketBig BuddhaDim Sum cultureKowloon Walled City Park
Must-try food & drink
  • 01Dim sum at Tim Ho Wan
  • 02Roast goose at Yung Kee Restaurant
  • 03Wonton noodle soup at Mak's Noodle
  • 04Egg tart at Tai Cheong Bakery
Getting around
MTR is outstanding and covers almost everything. Take the Star Ferry for the Kowloon to Hong Kong Island crossing. An Octopus card covers all transit.
Local tips from travellers

Victoria Peak at sunrise or sunset, avoid midday when haze obscures the harbour

Dim sum is a breakfast and brunch tradition, arrive hungry before noon

Temple Street Night Market comes alive after 8pm

Macau is a 1-hour ferry ride for casinos and unique Portuguese food

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