Hong Kong

Vertical city, harbour lights — Skyscraper canyons, dim sum trolleys, island hikes and the world's most dramatic harbour skyline.

ChinaBest time: October–December

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China

Region

Asia

Best time

October–December

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Things to see & do

Signature attractions and experiences in Hong Kong.

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Victoria Peak

Ride the 1888 Peak Tram to the classic skyline view.

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Star Ferry

The century-old crossing of Victoria Harbour — still pocket change.

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Tian Tan Big Buddha & Ngong Ping 360

Cable car over Lantau to the 34-metre bronze Buddha.

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Temple Street Night Market

Fortune tellers, clay-pot rice and neon Kowloon nights.

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Dragon's Back Hike

Ridge-line trail to Big Wave Bay — minutes from downtown.

food

Dim sum in Central & Sham Shui Po

From Michelin trolleys to old-school teahouses.

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Signature events

January–February

Chinese New Year Fireworks

The harbour explodes in colour.

March–April

Hong Kong Sevens

Rugby's biggest party weekend.

Getting there & around

The MTR and Airport Express are world-benchmark fast; Octopus cards tap everything including trams, ferries and 7-Elevens.

HKG

Hong Kong International Airport

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Hong Kong

Special administrative region of China

Hong Kong is a special administrative region of China. Situated on China's southern coast just south of Shenzhen, it consists of Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories. With 7.5 million residents in a 1,114-square-kilometre (430 sq mi) territory, Hong Kong is the fourth-most densely…

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