Waquar Habib
Hong Kong blends Eastern and Western cultures, offering iconic skyline views, lively markets, and cultural treasures. Discover Central, indulge in dim sum and climb Victoria Peak for panoramic views. Visit Wong Tai Sin Temple and Tsim Sha Tsui for ancient traditions and modernity.
Begin your day with a visit to Hong Kong Park and enjoy the tranquillity. Next, head to the Peak Tram Lower Terminus to take the historic Peak Tram to Victoria Peak for stunning panoramic views. Finally, visit the aviary at Hong Kong Park.
Explore the Peak Galleria, a shopping and dining complex, and enjoy lunch with a view. Later, visit the Madame Tussauds Hong Kong at the Peak.
Descend from the peak and explore Central, a luxury real estate development in the eastern part of Hong Kong Island. Dine at Lan Kwai Fong, a popular nightlife area known for its bars and restaurants.
Visit the iconic Tian Tan Buddha, a 34-meter (112-foot) tall bronze statue of Gautama Buddha on Lantau Island. Later, explore Ngong Ping 360 and Ngong Ping Village.
Take the ferry back to Hong Kong Island. Head to Stanley Market, a traditional open-air street market, for lunch and shopping.
Visit Aberdeen Fishing Village and take a sampan ride. Some tour companies offer a one-hour boat tour that recounts historical moments during the area’s development into a bustling urban town. Have dinner at one of the seafood restaurants along the waterfront.
Explore Kowloon Park, a 13-acre public park that opened in 1970 on the site of a former British military base. The park is open every day from 5 am to 12 am. Later, visit the Hong Kong Museum of History.
Stroll along the Avenue of Stars, a long promenade that honours the contributions of the Hong Kong film industry in Tsim Sha Tsui. Have lunch at a local eatery.
Experience the stunning Symphony of Lights show at the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade. Afterwards, indulge in a delicious dinner at a restaurant overlooking Victoria Harbour, a natural landform harbour that separates Hong Kong Island in the south from the Kowloon Peninsula to the north.
Take a ferry to Lamma Island and hike to Sok Kwu Wan, a beautiful bay and a fishing village located on the east coast of Lamma Island. It is famous for its seafood restaurants, and the British gave it the nickname Picnic Bay.
Explore the beaches and scenic spots on Lamma Island. It is a base for beachgoers, bookworms, and bohemians. Later, return to Hong Kong Island.
Explore Temple Street Night Market in Yau Ma Tei. Here, you will find fashion accessories, handbags, wallets, electronics, novelties and traditional Chinese arts and crafts. Have dinner at a local dai pai dong (street food stall).
Visit the Kowloon Walled City Park, a 7.7-acre park located where the Kowloon Walled City once stood, a military stronghold since the 15th century. Explore the street art and local culture in Sham Shui Po.
Have lunch at a local tea house. Visit Wong Tai Sin Temple for a cultural experience. It is a 190,000-square-foot Taoist temple home to three religions: Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism.
Explore the vibrant Mong Kok area for shopping. Enjoy dinner at one of the local eateries and later stroll around. Do not forget to take some souvenirs back with you.