Hong Kong SAR

Travel Guide
Hong Kong SAR

Hong Kong SAR Travel Guide Video

With its bright lights, non-stop activity and Chinese and British traditions, this modern city highlights any visit to Southeast Asia.

The city of Hong Kong pulsates with energy, from swanky clubs on tall towers in Central to narrow lanes in Wan Chai. Climb aboard ferries, double-decker buses and old-fashioned trams for exciting rides as you travel to fascinating neighborhoods on the island and beyond.

You’ll likely arrive in Hong Kong at the modern airport built on land reclaimed from the ocean. Get a quick ride to Hong Kong Island on the Airport Express if you’re staying in the city or stop along the way at Disneyland Hong Kong for family fun.

On Hong Kong Island, Central features high-end shopping and dining as well as narrow lanes lined by small stalls. Go to Causeway Bay for horseracing at Happy Valley Racecourse and concerts and rugby games at Hong Kong Stadium.

The white-and-green boats of the Star Ferry line traveling across Victoria Harbour since 1898 provide a quick and affordable passage between the island and Kowloon, offering excellent views of the tall towers of Hong Kong’s beautiful skyline. For aerial views, enjoy a funicular ride on the Hong Kong Peak Tram to Victoria Peak, where you can see boats in the harbor and lights in the city.

From year-end through early spring, Hong Kong’s tall buildings put up multistory lighted displays for Christmas and Chinese New Year. Year round, visit excellent city-wide restaurants serving dim sum, noodle dishes, regional Chinese specialties, international cuisine or British high tea. Visit small temples tucked away across the city.

Complementing its big-city atmosphere, Hong Kong is also surprisingly supportive of outdoor activities. On Lantau Island, ride the Ngong Ping 360 gondola to Po Lin Monastery and the Tian Tan Buddha and wander back down the mountain. Hike the hills of Kowloon to Sai Kung. Play golf on Kau Sai Chau Island. Even Hong Kong Island has excellent hiking, including Dragon’s Back trail through Shek O Country Park. Venture into New Territories and outlying islands for more hiking, restaurants, festivals and fascinating neighborhoods.

Popular cities in Hong Kong SAR

Kowloon
Kowloon
Known for Shopping, Dining and Ports
The buzzing hub of Hong Kong, Kowloon is packed with life and energy but also boasts charming, peaceful and picturesque spots in which to unwind.

Reasons to visit

  • Temple Street Night Market
  • Hong Kong Coliseum
  • Harbour City
Hong Kong
Hong Kong
Known for Shopping, Business and Islands

Reasons to visit

  • Hong Kong - Macau Ferry Terminal
  • Times Square Shopping Mall
  • Happy Valley Race Course
Sai Keng which includes landscape views, tranquil scenes and general coastal views
Sai Kung
Known for Family-friendly, Business and Shopping
Known for its laid-back but quality seafood restaurants, Sai Kung Town is also a great base for trips to the beach and hiking trails in the hills.

Reasons to visit

  • Clear Water Bay Second Beach
  • East Dam of High Island Reservoir
  • Clear Water Bay Country Park
Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery which includes religious elements and a temple or place of worship
Sha Tin
Known for Shopping, Friendly people and Dining

Reasons to visit

  • New Town Plaza
  • Sha Tin Park
  • Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery
Hong Kong Wetland Park showing a park and wetlands
Yuen Long
Known for Shopping, Friendly people and Dining

Reasons to visit

  • Hong Kong Wetland Park
  • Tsui Sing Lau Pagoda
  • Ping Shan Heritage Trail
Golden Beach showing boating and a bay or harbour
Tuen Mun
Known for Dining, Beaches and Shopping

Reasons to visit

  • Golden Beach
  • Tuen Mun Park
  • Castle Peak Bay

Popular places to visit

Hong Kong SAR