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Overview

Hong Kong welcomes visitors with an iconic skyline, a legendary kitchen, and lush, protected nature where rare birds and colorful traditions thrive.

Attractions

Must-see attractions

  • Peak Tram
Hong Kong's Peak Tram going up an incline

    Peak Tram

    Hong Kong

    This cable-hauled funicular railway has been scaling the 396m ascent to the highest point on Hong Kong Island since 1888. A ride on this clanking tram is…

  • Winter sunrise over Hong Kong from the Peak, at Victoria Peak

    Victoria Peak

    Hong Kong

    Standing at 552m, Victoria Peak is the highest point on Hong Kong Island. It is also one of the most visited spots by tourists, and it’s not hard to see…

  • Man Po Daoist Temple, Hong Kong

    Man Mo Temple

    Hong Kong

    One of Hong Kong’s oldest temples and a declared monument, atmospheric Man Mo Temple is dedicated to the gods of literature (‘Man’), holding a writing…

  • Skyline in Central Hong Kong Left to right: Bank of China Tower, Cheung Kong Centre, Bank of China building, HSBC headqurters, Standard Chartered Bank.

    HSBC Building

    Hong Kong

    This remarkable building, designed by British architect Sir Norman Foster in 1985, has stood the test of time – more than 30 years on, its magnetism can…

  • Tai Kwun

    Tai Kwun

    Hong Kong

    The long-awaited reinvention of Hong Kong's Central Police Station as a heritage and arts complex was completed in May 2018. It's impressive and vast,…

  • PMQ

    PMQ

    Hong Kong

    This arts and lifestyle hub occupies the multistorey modernist building complex of the old married police quarters (c 1951). Dozens of small galleries and…

  • Pak Sing Ancestral Hall

    Pak Sing Ancestral Hall

    Hong Kong

    In the 19th century many Chinese who left home in search of better horizons died overseas. As it was the wish of traditional Chinese to be buried in their…

  • Hong Kong Maritime Museum

    Hong Kong Maritime Museum

    Hong Kong

    This multilayered museum records 2000 years of Chinese maritime history and the development of the Port of Hong Kong. Exhibits include ceramics from China…

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Best Things to Do

Hong Kong is vibrant and overwhelming in the best way but where do you start first? With our insider's guide to the ten best things to do.

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Best Time to Visit

Hong Kong delivers year-round travel adventures, blending fast-paced city life with rich culture and iconic scenery. Here are the best times to visit.

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Transportation

Hong Kong has a swish subway and train network, but it can be more rewarding for visitors to slow down, stay above ground and savor the journey.

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Free Things to Do

Hong Kong is an expensive place to visit, so save your dollars with this guide to some of the best things to do that are completely free.

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Best Neighborhoods

Hong Kong is a mercurial city, where up-and-coming neighborhoods seem to emerge overnight. Here's a guide to the best Hong Kong neighborhoods to explore.

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Day Trips

Hong Kong is one of the world’s great urban playgrounds, but you can discover even more sides of its complex personality on a day trip.

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