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Hong Kong travel guide

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Skyline views, dim sum and mountains beside the sea. The best time to visit Hong Kong is January, March, November and December. A mid-range trip runs roughly $150/person/day before flights.

Best time
January, March, November
Ideal length
3 days
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Best time to visit Hong Kong

The best time to visit Hong Kong is January, March, November and December. Here's the average temperature through the year:

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28°
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Top things to do in Hong Kong

Highlights from Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap.

Culture & sights

Victoria, Hong Kong
Victoria, Hong Kong
The City of Victoria, often called Victoria City or simply Victoria, is an area in Hong Kong de jure and was the de facto capital of Hong Kong during its time as a British dependen
~$5 · 1.5h
Old Wan Chai Police Station
Old Wan Chai Police Station
Old Wan Chai Police Station, also known as No. 2 Police Station or Eastern Police Station, is a building located at No. 123 Gloucester Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong.
~$5 · 1.5h
Jaffe Road
Jaffe Road
Jaffe Road is a road in Wan Chai and Causeway Bay, Hong Kong. It starts from Arsenal Street near Admiralty and ends at The Excelsior Hotel near World Trade Centre. It runs generall
~$5 · 1.5h
Gloucester Road, Hong Kong
Gloucester Road, Hong Kong
Gloucester Road is a major highway in Hong Kong. It is one of the few major roads in Hong Kong with service roads. It was named on 14 June 1929 after Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucest
~$5 · 1.5h

Nature & outdoors

Lockhart Road
Lockhart Road
Lockhart Road is a street spanning the whole length of Wan Chai from east to west on the Hong Kong Island of Hong Kong. It begins at Arsenal Street in the west and ends in East Poi
Free · 2h
Central Plaza (Hong Kong)
Central Plaza (Hong Kong)
Central Plaza is a 78-storey, 374 m (1,227 ft) skyscraper at 18 Harbour Road, in Wan Chai on Hong Kong Island in Hong Kong. Completed in August 1992, it is the third tallest tower
Free · 2h
Wan Chai station
Wan Chai station
Wan Chai is a station on the Island line of the Hong Kong MTR rapid transit system. The station's livery is chartreuse. It serves the Wan Chai locality within the district of the s
Free · 2h

Food & markets

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Local food tour of Hong Kong
Taste the signature dishes of Hong Kong.
~$25 · 2h
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Central market & street-food lunch
Grab lunch where locals do.
~$12 · 1.3h

A sample 3-day Hong Kong itinerary

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Day 1
09:00 · Victoria, Hong Kong12:30 · Lockhart Road16:00 · Central market & street-food lunch
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Day 2
09:00 · Old Wan Chai Police Station12:30 · Central Plaza (Hong Kong)16:00 · Wan Chai station
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Day 3
09:00 · Jaffe Road12:30 · Gloucester Road, Hong Kong16:00 · Chung Wui Mansion

A sample plan. See the full 3-day Hong Kong itinerary →

Hong Kong travel FAQ

When is the best time to visit Hong Kong?+

The best months to visit Hong Kong are January, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for sightseeing.

How many days do you need in Hong Kong?+

Most travellers find 3 days ideal for Hong Kong, enough to see the highlights without rushing. Add a day or two if you want day trips.

Is Hong Kong expensive to visit?+

Budget roughly $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip in Hong Kong (accommodation, food and activities), before flights. Costs scale up or down with your travel style.

What are the top things to do in Hong Kong?+

Popular highlights include Victoria, Hong Kong, Old Wan Chai Police Station, Jaffe Road and Gloucester Road, Hong Kong. There's a longer list above, or start a plan and swap things in.

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