Asia Pacific · Hong Kong SAR, China
Hong Kong Travel Guide
Hong Kong is skyscrapers, temples, the world's best dim sum, a legendary harbour, and hiking trails — all crammed onto islands and a peninsula.
How Do You Get Around?
MTR covers everything. Octopus card for all transport. From Kai Tak: shuttle to nearest MTR. Ocean Terminal: walk into Tsim Sha Tsui.
What Can You See?
Victoria Peak — Iconic harbour view. Bus 15 from Central avoids tram queues.
Star Ferry — HK$3.70 for one of the world's most scenic ferries.
Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront — Avenue of Stars, Symphony of Lights (8pm).
Man Mo Temple — 150-year-old temple with giant incense coils. Free.
Where Should You Eat?
Dim sum: Tim Ho Wan (cheapest Michelin star) and Lin Heung Tea House.
Roast goose: Yat Lok in Central. Michelin-starred, 80 HKD.
Egg waffles: Gai daan jai from street stalls.
Worth Exploring Independently?
MTR is world-class, English widely spoken, incredibly safe. One of the easiest cities to navigate.
Useful Local Phrases
Nei hou
Hello (Cantonese)
(nay HOH)
M goi
Thank you / Excuse me
(mm GOY)
Gei do chin?
How much?
(gay doh CHIN)
Local Tips
- •Octopus card for all transport, shops, and restaurants.
- •Star Ferry across the harbour costs just HK$3.70.
- •Take bus 15 to Victoria Peak — avoids the enormous tram queue.
- •Dai pai dong (street food stalls) serve the most authentic meals.