5-Day Hong Kong Itinerary

Arrive and check in at Tsim Sha Tsui

Land at Hong Kong International Airport, take the Airport Express into Kowloon, and check into a hotel near Tsim Sha Tsui.

Avenue of Stars stroll

Walk the harbourfront promenade past handprints of Hong Kong film legends with skyscraper views across the water.

Star Ferry crossing to Central

Ride the iconic green-and-white Star Ferry across Victoria Harbour, a century-old crossing between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island.

Dinner and A Symphony of Lights

Watch the nightly light show over the skyline from the Central waterfront before a plate of roast goose for dinner.

Peak Tram to Victoria Peak

Ride the steep funicular Peak Tram up to Victoria Peak for sweeping views over the harbour and skyscraper canyon.

Peak Circle Walk

Follow the shaded loop trail around the summit past banyan trees and quieter viewpoints away from the crowds.

SoHo and the Central Mid-Levels escalator

Ride the world's longest outdoor covered escalator through SoHo's bars, galleries, and antique shops on Hollywood Road.

Dinner in Lan Kwai Fong

Choose from packed restaurant terraces in Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong's buzzing nightlife hub.

Ngong Ping 360 cable car

Glide over Lantau's mountains and the airport runway on the glass-bottomed Ngong Ping 360 cable car.

Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery

Climb the 268 steps to the giant bronze Tian Tan Buddha and visit the incense-filled Po Lin Monastery below.

Tai O fishing village stilt houses

Wander Tai O's stilt houses over tidal creeks and take a short boat ride hoping to spot pink dolphins.

Fresh seafood in Tai O

Try dried shrimp paste and just-caught seafood at a village stall before heading back into the city.

Hong Kong Museum of History

Walk through the excellent 'Hong Kong Story' exhibit covering the territory's history from prehistory to handover.

Dim sum lunch break

Stop for har gow shrimp dumplings and char siu bao at a bustling Kowloon dim sum hall.

PMQ creative hub in Central

Browse local design studios and indie boutiques inside this converted 1950s police married quarters building.

Man Mo Temple by lantern light

Visit the incense-coiled Man Mo Temple on Hollywood Road, one of the city's oldest Taoist temples.

Sham Shui Po fabric and button market

Browse Ki Lung Street's fabric bolts and Yu Chau Street's button and ribbon shops, a garment district since the 1950s.

Apliu Street electronics stalls

Dig through secondhand gadgets, cables, and vintage electronics at this sprawling street market.

Cheung Kee cart noodles

Order a build-your-own bowl of cart noodles with fish balls and beef brisket, a Sham Shui Po specialty.

Golden Computer Arcade and old tong lau buildings

Peek into the retro Golden Computer Arcade and admire the district's weathered pre-war tong lau tenement buildings.