Hong Kong: Latest 2025 Travel Guide

🌆 Editor's Guide: A Complete Hong Kong Travel Guide

Hong Kong is a city that never sleeps, a fusion of skyscrapers, traditional street markets, world-class shopping, mountain and sea views, and a diverse culinary scene. Whether you enjoy shopping, taking photos, hiking, or dining, Hong Kong has it all!


📍 Must-see attractions in Hong Kong

1. The Peak

  • Features : The highest point on Hong Kong Island, overlooking Victoria Harbour and the city skyline.
  • Editor’s tip : Go in the evening to enjoy both the daytime and nighttime views, and take the mountaintop cable car for an even more enjoyable experience.

2. Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade & A Symphony of Lights

  • Features : The best viewing point of Victoria Harbour, with a light and music show at 8pm.
  • Editor’s suggestion : Remember to bring a tripod to take photos of the night view. The night view of Central on the other side of the river is super charming.

3. Central Ferris Wheel & Central Pier

  • Features : The Ferris wheel overlooks the scenery of Hong Kong Island, and you can take the Star Ferry to Tsim Sha Tsui from the pier.
  • Editor’s Tip : The Star Ferry is affordable and has a retro feel, making it a must-try transportation experience.

4. Temple Street Night Market

  • Features : One of the most famous night markets in Hong Kong, it combines snacks, fortune-telling, and affordable goods.
  • Editor's suggestion : Come shopping after dinner and have some clay pot rice.

5. Stanley

  • Features : Seaside town style, with markets, cafes and beaches.
  • Editor's tip : Suitable for a half-day trip, and stop by Repulse Bay to watch the sunset.

6. Hong Kong Disneyland

  • Features : Asia's smallest but most exquisitely detailed Disney theme park, the newly opened "Frozen World" is extremely popular.
  • Editor's reminder : There are fewer people on weekdays, so remember to download the official App to arrange your itinerary.

7. Tian Tan Buddha and Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car, Lantau Island

  • Features : One of the largest outdoor bronze seated Buddhas in the world, with spectacular sea and mountain views along the cable car route.
  • The editor recommends : Choose a crystal carriage, the transparent glass under your feet is more exciting.

8. Mong Kok Shopping District

  • Features : Women's Street, Sneakers Street, Goldfish Street and other special streets are suitable for strolling and eating snacks.
  • Editor’s tip : Don’t forget to try some of Hong Kong’s authentic street food.

🍜 Must-try food in Hong Kong

gourmet food Recommended locations Editor's Thoughts
Hong Kong-style milk tea Australia Dairy Company, Lan Fong Yuen Rich tea aroma and smooth milk flavor.
egg tarts Tai Cheong Bakery, Honolulu Cafe The pastry is crispy and the egg flavor is rich.
Barbecued Pork Rice/Steak Meat Platter Yung Kee Restaurant, Wah Kee BBQ The meat is juicy and goes great with oily rice.
Wonton Noodles Mak's Wonton Noodles The shrimp wontons have thin skin and rich fillings, and the soup base is fragrant.
Clay Pot Rice Temple Street, Four Seasons Clay Pot Rice The rice absorbs the sauce and is super crispy.
Egg waffles Lee Keung Kee North Point Egg Waffles Crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, sweet but not greasy.
Steamed Vermicelli Roll Street stalls Smooth and tender with sweet sauce and sesame, full of Hong Kong flavor.

🚇 Hong Kong Transportation Guide

1. Metro (MTR)

  • Covering major areas in Hong Kong, fast and convenient.
  • Editor's Tip : Buying an Octopus card is time-saving and convenient.

2. Bus/Minibus

  • Suitable for going to the suburbs or mountain tops, etc.
  • Minibuses are fast but have fewer seats, while buses have double-decker view seats.

3. Star Ferry

  • Travel between Tsim Sha Tsui and Central/Wan Chai with affordable fares and superb views.

4. Ding Ding Car (Tram)

  • A unique mode of transport in Hong Kong Island, suitable for leisurely travel around Central and Causeway Bay.

5. Taxi

  • It is divided into three colors: red, green and blue, serving Hong Kong Island, Kowloon and New Territories respectively.

6. Airport Express

  • It takes about 24 minutes from Hong Kong International Airport to Central, which is convenient and fast.

🎯 Editor recommends a 4-day itinerary

Day 1 : Victoria Peak → Central Ferris Wheel → Star Ferry → Tsim Sha Tsui Harbour Night View
Day 2 : Mong Kok Ladies' Market & Sneaker Street → Temple Street Night Market → Clay Pot Rice
Day 3 : Tian Tan Buddha, Lantau Island → Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car → Stanley & Repulse Bay Sunset
Day 4 : Hong Kong Disneyland Day Trip

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