Another place that’s always been on my list. I only had the weekend, but managed to squeeze a lot in. Here is a list of the best places to visit in Hong Kong, and yes, you can squeeze it all into just a couple of days!
Victoria Peak– chances are you’ve seen pictures of the tram that climbs up to the top of Victoria Peak. One of the top must dos here, you climb on to the tram and it climbs up a steep slope, to drop you at the top of the hill. From up there, you have excellent views of the city skyline, complete with forested back drop. Go early in the day to avoid the crowds.
Ride the Star Ferry– this famous ferry is ridiculously cheap, just a few cents for a ride across the water, taking you from one side of the city to the other. Try it once in the day and once at night, to really enjoy the atmosphere of the city lights glinting on the water.
Victoria harbour and water front- a great place to stroll any time of day, but especially as the sun sets and all the lights of the buildings come on. There are light shows too and lots of places to eat and drink.
The Ritz Carlton Hotel rooftop bar- this is the highest bar in the world right now, up 108 floors. The view is dizzying, and the sushi is amazing! Come dressed up.
Lantau island and cable car- Hong Kong is made up of many islands, and Lantau is one of the most special because it houses a huge Buddha statue, and you reach there by cable car. The cable car ride is breathtaking; travelling over the sea, forest and steep gorges. You’ll forget you were ever in the city. Exploring the island is fun too, there are steps to climb up to the Buddha and great views, and there are cute wild mini cows, little shops and cafes, and temples to visit.
Kowloon Park- a large park in the middle of the city. A nice place for a picnic and there is also a walk through aviary and plenty of koi ponds.
Practical stuff
Getting here- Hong Kong has a large airport served by most international airlines. From there you can get an uber into the city.
Where to stay- Grand Harbour View is a nice hotel centrally located.
Getting around- Uber is widely used and surprisingly not too expensive. The metro is cheaper and easy to use, too.
When to visit- I visited in December and didn’t pack warm enough clothes coming from Thailand, the nights and evenings especially were chilly, so keep that mind, but the days are dry and still in the high teens, so pleasant weather for sight seeing. There is also the added magic of Christmas, with lots of decorations and all the malls decked out in tinsel and glitter.
