Hong Kong
Hong Kong packs world-class skylines, dim sum temples, and frenetic street markets into a compact city where public transit is famously cheap and hawker meals cost just a few dollars. Despite its glamorous reputation, savvy travelers can eat, explore, and get around for surprisingly little.
Why go to Hong Kong
Victoria Peak (The Peak)
Ride the historic tram up for jaw-dropping panoramas of one of the world's most dramatic skylines.
Temple Street Night Market
A neon-lit labyrinth of street food, fortune tellers, and bargain goods that pulses with old Hong Kong energy.
Big Buddha (Tian Tan Buddha) on Lantau Island
A colossal bronze Buddha surveying misty mountains, reach it on the scenic Ngong Ping 360 cable car.
Star Ferry Harbour Crossing
One of the world's great short voyages, a glittering harbour crossing between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island for pocket change.
Wong Tai Sin Temple
A blazing-red Taoist complex where locals burn incense and shake fortune sticks with genuine devotion, completely free to enter.
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Good to know in Hong Kong
- Get an Octopus card on arrival, it covers the MTR, buses, trams, Star Ferry, and even some convenience store purchases at a slight discount over single tickets.
- Tipping is not customary at local cha chaan tengs or dai pai dongs; some upscale restaurants include a 10% service charge, but additional tipping is entirely optional.
- Tap water in Hong Kong meets international safety standards and is safe to drink straight from the tap, saving you money on bottled water.
- Hong Kong Museum of History and Hong Kong Museum of Art both offer permanent collection entry completely free, no special free days needed.