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5 days in Hong Kong

Skyline views, dim sum and mountains beside the sea. Here's how to spend 5 days in Hong Kong: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 5 days Hong Kong trip is March, April and November. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.

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Length
5 days
Best time
March, April, November
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Day 1

09:00
De Sarthe Gallery~$15
DE SARTHE is a contemporary art gallery with spaces in Hong Kong and Scottsdale, Arizona. The gallery's contemporary art program exhibits and promotes emerging artists from Asia, a
12:30
Geography of Hong Kong
Hong Kong is located on the southern coast of China. Its territories can generally be divided into three areas: Hong Kong Island, the Kowloon Peninsula, and the New Territories, th
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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Day 2

09:00
Hong Kong Academy of Medicine~$5
The Hong Kong Academy of Medicine (HKAM) is an independent statutory body established in 1993 to oversee postgraduate medical and dental education and training in Hong Kong. The Ac
12:30
Wong Chuk Hang
Wong Chuk Hang is a neighbourhood in the Southern District of Hong Kong Island, in Hong Kong.
16:00
Wong Chuk Hang station
Wong Chuk Hang is an elevated MTR rapid transit station in Hong Kong on the eastern section of the South Island line, built on the Staunton Creek Nullah and off the old site of Won
3

Day 3

09:00
Wong Chuk Hang Estate~$5
Wong Chuk Hang Estate was a public housing estate in Staunton Creek, Hong Kong. The estate had ten residential blocks and was cleared in 2007. The estate has been replaced by the M
12:30
Aberdeen Sports Ground~$5
Aberdeen Sports Ground is a rugby union and football sports ground situated at 108 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Aberdeen, Hong Kong. It is the home stadium of Hong Kong Premier League foot
16:00
Singapore International School~$5
Singapore International School (Hong Kong) (SISHK) is a kindergarten, elementary and secondary (up to Form Four, offers Cambridge IGCSE and International Baccalaureate Diploma Prog
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Day 4

09:00
Wong Chuk Hang Road
Wong Chuk Hang Road is a major thoroughfare in Hong Kong Island. It is part of Hong Kong's Route 1. It is a 6-lane major thoroughfare.
12:30
Staunton Creek Nullah
Staunton Creek Nullah is a nullah in Hong Kong, located in Wong Chuk Hang, in the Southern District of Hong Kong Island. The stream is in the east of the valley near Mount Cameron
16:00
Nam Long Shan
Nam Long Shan or Brick Hill is a hill on the Hong Kong Island of Hong Kong, near Wong Chuk Hang and Aberdeen. At an elevation of 282 metres, it overlooks the South China Sea in the
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Day 5

09:00
Holy Spirit Seminary~$5
The Holy Spirit Seminary is the seminary which is affiliated with the Roman Catholic Diocese of Hong Kong. Since its foundation in 1931 as the "Regional Seminary for South China",
12:30
Grantham Hospital~$5
Grantham Hospital is a specialist cardiothoracic hospital located at Wong Chuk Hang and is part of the Hong Kong West Cluster. It is a tertiary referral centre providing specialist
16:00
Nam Long Hospital~$5
Nam Long Hospital was a hospital in Hong Kong specializing in cancer treatment that closed in 2003. The site is now a nursing home operated as Tung Wah Group of Hospitals Jockey Cl

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What 5 days in Hong Kong costs

What this trip costs

$1,305
Flights$45034%
Stay$27021%
Activities$13510%
Food$22517%
Local transport$907%
Shopping$605%
Buffer$756%
$261/day

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

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5 days in Hong Kong: FAQ

Is 5 days enough for Hong Kong?+

5 days is a comfortable amount of time to explore Hong Kong, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.

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

Start with De Sarthe Gallery, Geography of Hong Kong and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.

How much does 5 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 $750 per person for 5 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 March, April, November and December, when the weather suits sightseeing best.

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