How many nights do I need?

We suggest 3–5 nights. Our Hong Kong packages can be extended or shortened to suit you.

Can I combine Hong Kong with another destination?

Yes. Many travellers pair it with a neighbouring destination — use the trip builder or mention it in your inquiry.

Hong Kong Island high-rises, Victoria Harbour and Kowloon seen from The Peak on a sunny day with clouds

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Hong Kong

Q: Do I need a visa?

Requirements depend on your nationality. Please check official government guidance; we can point you to the right resources.

Harbour skylines, dim sum and island trails

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Why go to Hong Kong

A dazzling harbour city with surprisingly wild hiking trails, outlying islands and one of the world’s great food scenes.

Most travellers begin in Hong Kong. Our specialists typically suggest 3–5 nights to see the highlights without rushing — longer if you’d like to combine regions or add beach time.

Best time: Oct–Dec
Suggested length: 3–5 nights
Packages from: $1,439 pp
Main gateway: Hong Kong
Time zone: UTC+8
Currency: Hong Kong dollar (HKD)

Hong Kong at a glance

Hong Kong Special Administrative Region of the People's Republic of China

Capital: City of Victoria
Region: Eastern Asia, Asia
Currency: Hong Kong dollar (HKD)
Languages: English, Chinese
Dialling code: +852
ISO codes: HK · HKG · 344
Local time: —Asia/Hong Kong

Country details are maintained by our travel specialists. Live weather is provided by an external service and updates automatically.

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City of Victoria

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Best time to visit

Recommended: Oct–DecPossible, with trade-offs

Key attractions & experiences

Victoria Peak

Ride the 1888 Peak Tram up to The Peak for a panorama over the skyscrapers of Central, Victoria Harbour and Kowloon, then walk the easy, tree-shaded Peak Circle Walk.

Star Ferry

A short, inexpensive harbour crossing on a fleet of green-and-white ferries, linking Tsim Sha Tsui with Central and Wan Chai and offering close-up views of the skyline.

Tian Tan Buddha

A 34-metre bronze Buddha seated above Po Lin Monastery on the Ngong Ping plateau, reached by a 25-minute cable car ride from Tung Chung and a climb of 268 steps.

Temple Street entrance arch with its lit name sign at night, Yau Ma Tei, Hong Kong

Temple Street Night Market

A long-running street market in Jordan and Yau Ma Tei where stalls, roadside eateries, fortune tellers and impromptu Cantonese opera take over Temple Street each evening.

Destination guide

Explore 21 places in Hong Kong

Landmarks, sacred sites, islands, parks and food streets — each with its story, the best time to go and what’s nearby.

21 places in Hong Kong

Viewpoint

The Peak, Central and Western District, Hong Kong Island

Victoria Peak

Ride the 1888 Peak Tram up to The Peak for a panorama over the skyscrapers of Central, Victoria Harbour and Kowloon, then walk the easy, tree-shaded Peak Circle Walk.

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Landmark

Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon and Central / Wan Chai, Hong Kong Island

Star Ferry

A short, inexpensive harbour crossing on a fleet of green-and-white ferries, linking Tsim Sha Tsui with Central and Wan Chai and offering close-up views of the skyline.

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Religious site

Ngong Ping, Lantau Island

Tian Tan Buddha

A 34-metre bronze Buddha seated above Po Lin Monastery on the Ngong Ping plateau, reached by a 25-minute cable car ride from Tung Chung and a climb of 268 steps.

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Market

Jordan and Yau Ma Tei, Kowloon

Temple Street Night Market

A long-running street market in Jordan and Yau Ma Tei where stalls, roadside eateries, fortune tellers and impromptu Cantonese opera take over Temple Street each evening.

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Rows of giant incense coils hanging from the ceiling of Man Mo Temple, with light beams through the smoke

Religious site

Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong Island

Man Mo Temple & Sheung Wan

Built between 1847 and 1862 and dedicated to the gods of literature and martial arts, Man Mo Temple is a smoky, atmospheric declared monument at the heart of old Sheung Wan.

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Arched verandahs of the Barrack Block at Tai Kwun beside a red-brick building, with towers of Central behind

Heritage

Hollywood Road, Central, Hong Kong Island

Central-Mid-Levels, PMQ & Tai Kwun

In the hilly lanes above Central, the former Central Police Station complex is now Tai Kwun, a centre for heritage and arts, while nearby PMQ houses studios of local designers.

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Beach

Repulse Bay, Southern District, Hong Kong Island

Repulse Bay

A sheltered, crescent-shaped beach of soft sand and calm water on the south side of Hong Kong Island, with lifeguards, a shark net and giant statues of Tin Hau and Kwun Yam nearby.

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Colonnaded stone facade of Murray House on the Stanley waterfront, framed by palm trees

City

Stanley, Southern District, Hong Kong Island

Stanley

A relaxed former fishing village with a souvenir-filled open-air market, a waterfront promenade, the relocated 1846 Murray House and historic Blake Pier.

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Green ridge of Dragon's Back with a footpath leading towards a hazy hill and the sea beyond

Adventure

Shek O Country Park, Southern District, Hong Kong Island

Dragon's Back, Shek O Country Park

A moderate ridge walk of about 8 km over Shek O Peak, the final stage of the Hong Kong Trail, with sweeping views of the coast and a finish at Big Wave Bay beach.

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City break

Hong Kong · 4 nights5★ Hotel

Hong Kong Harbour Break

Victoria Peak
Dim sum tour
Lantau Big Buddha

Includes accommodation · private transfers · daily breakfast · guided sightseeing

Indicative from

$1,439 pp

City breakFamily

Hong Kong · 8 nights4★ Hotel

Hong Kong & Singapore Twin-City

Star Ferry
Gardens by the Bay
Night markets

Includes accommodation · private transfers · daily breakfast · guided sightseeing

Indicative from

$2,378 pp

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Sample itinerary

Hong Kong Harbour Break

5 days · 5★ hotel · indicative from $1,439 pp. Every day can be adjusted.

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Day 1
Arrive in Hong Kong
You’re met on arrival and taken by private transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to settle in — your travel specialist will have left a welcome pack with local tips.
Day 2
Victoria Peak
Ride the historic tram for the classic skyline view. Your local guide shares context and stories along the way, with time to explore independently afterwards.
Day 3
Star Ferry
Cross Victoria Harbour on a ferry service dating back to 1888. Your local guide shares context and stories along the way, with time to explore independently afterwards.
Day 4
Tian Tan Buddha, Lantau
Cable car up to the giant bronze Buddha and Po Lin Monastery. Your local guide shares context and stories along the way, with time to explore independently afterwards.
Day 5
Departure
Enjoy a final breakfast before your private transfer to the airport or onward journey.

Food, culture & things to do

Food

Dim sum, roast goose, egg tarts

Culture

Temples, junk boats and Cantonese opera

Shopping

Markets in Mong Kok and malls in Central

Activities

Dragon’s Back hike, food tours, harbour cruises

Practical information

Language: Cantonese, English
Currency: Hong Kong dollar (HKD)
Time zone: UTC+8
Gateway: Hong Kong
Best for: Food & drink, Shopping, Hiking, Photography

Entry requirements depend on your nationality. Please check official government guidance before you travel — your specialist can point you to the right resources.