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3 days in Hong Kong

Skyline views, dim sum and mountains beside the sea. Here's how to spend 3 days in Hong Kong: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 3 days Hong Kong trip is January, March and November. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
3 days
Best time
January, March, November
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 3 days Hong Kong itinerary, day by day

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Day 1

09:00
Victoria, Hong Kong~$5
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
12:30
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
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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Day 2

09:00
Old Wan Chai Police Station~$5
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.
12:30
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
16:00
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
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Day 3

09:00
Jaffe Road~$5
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
12:30
Gloucester Road, Hong Kong~$5
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
16:00
Chung Wui Mansion~$5
Chung Wui Mansion is a composite building in Wan Chai District, Hong Kong. Its address is 76A-176D Johnston Road. It was completed in 1964.

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What 3 days in Hong Kong costs

What this trip costs

$936
Flights$45048%
Stay$13514%
Activities$819%
Food$13514%
Local transport$546%
Shopping$364%
Buffer$455%
$312/day

Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.

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3 days in Hong Kong: FAQ

Is 3 days enough for Hong Kong?+

3 days is enough to cover the main highlights of Hong Kong without rushing the essentials. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

What should I do on day 1 in Hong Kong?+

Start with Victoria, Hong Kong, Lockhart Road and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 3 days in Hong Kong cost?+

Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $450 per person for 3 days. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.

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 suits sightseeing best.

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