I am planning the itinerary by themes and districts at the moment but I’ll try to estimate on the time spent for those who have limited time to stay.
Most districts mentioned here are easily accessed by public transport.
Districts:
| Hong Kong Island | Causeway Bay, Wanchai, Admiralty, Happy Valley |
| Central, SoHo (South of Hollywood Road), Lan Kwai Fong | |
| Stanley Market, South Side: Repulse Bay, Aberdeen Fishing Village | |
| Kowloon | Tsim Sha Tsui: Nathan Road , Mong Kok, Sham Shui Po |
| New Territories | Shatin, Mai Po Marsh, Sai Kung |
| Outlying islands | Lantau, Cheung Chau, Peng Chau and Lamma |
Attractions:
- Golden Bauhinia Square
- Star Ferry
- Avenue of Stars
- Statue Square
- HK Zoological & Botanical Garden
- Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple
- Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery aka 10K Buddhas and 10 Thousand Buddha Monastery in Shatin
- Aberdeen Jumbo Kingdom Floating Restaurant
- Murray House
- Ngong Ping 360
- Victoria Harbour
- Victoria Peak
- Victoria Peak Tram
- Happy Valley Race Course
- Man Mo Temple
- Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree
- Madame Tussauds on The Peak
- Old Clock Tower
- Peninsula Hotel
- Po Lin Monastery
- Symphony of Lights
- Tai O Fishing Village
- Sun Yat-sen Historical Trail
- Central-Mid-levels escalators
- Lei Yue Mun Seafood Bazaar
- 1881 Heritage
- Sky 100
- DHL Hong Kong Balloon
- Noah’s Ark
Shopping:
If you enjoy shopping, or if you don’t but you “HAVE TO”, you may find some tips here.
Markets
- Stanley Market
- Temple Street Night Market
- Western Market
- Ladies’ Market
- Bird Market aka Yuen Po Street Bird Garden
- Goldfish Market
- Flower Market
- Jade Market
- Cat Street Market
- Apliu Street Flea Market
Malls
- Festival Walk
- Pacific Place, Admirality
- IFC Mall
- Island Beverly
- Apple Mall
- Cityplaza
- landmark
- APM
- Harbour City
- Langham Place
- Metroplaza
- Elements
- Times Square
- Citygate Outlet
- Laforet
- New Town Plaza
- Silvercord
Countryside
- Big Wave Bay
- Castle Peak / Ching Chung Koon
- Hong Kong Wetland Park
- Lamma Island
- Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden
- Mai Po Marsh
- Tai O Fishing Village and Stilt House
Amazing buildings
- Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre
- International Finance Centre (IFC)
- International Commerce Centre (ICC)
- Tsing Ma suspension bridge
- Stonecutters Bridge
- HSBC Headquarters
Theme Parks / ‘Kingdoms’:
- Ocean Park – One of the best aquarium in the world I’ll say, plus the new jellyfish aquarium, they are simply fantastic! Don’t forget to see the panda!
- Teddy Bear Kingdom in Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon
- SnoopyLand – any Snoopy fan?
- DisneyLand – quite small
City Parks
- Hong Kong Park
- Victoria Park
- Kowloon Park
- HK Zoological & Botanical Garden
- Nam Cheong Park
- Sha Tin Park
- Dr. Sun Yat Sen Memorial Park
Beaches
- Repulse Bay – good for Children
- Middle Bay – more private and popular with gay community
- Shek O – popular with local teens
- Big Wave Bay – with small surf
- Hung Shing Yeh Beach – on Lamma
- Tai Long Wan – inaccessible remote beach on Lantau (reached via sam pan from Cheung Chau)
- Trio Beach – Cleanest water of any beach with lifeguards in HK (and that’s official)
Museums:
| District | Place of Interest |
| Hong Kong Island | Law Uk Folk Museum |
| Flagstaff House Museum of Tea ware | |
| Museum of Coastal Defense | |
| Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre | |
| Hong Kong Film Archive | |
| Hong Kong Maritime Museum | |
| Hong Kong Racing Museum | |
| Kowloon | Museum of History |
| Science Museum | |
| Space Museum | |
| Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum | |
| Hong Kong Museum of Art | |
| New Territories | Sam Tung Uk Museum |
| Sheung Yiu Folk Museum | |
| Hong Kong Railway Museum | |
| Hong Kong Heritage Museum |
Harbour Cruise
| Star Ferry’s Harbour Tour | Hong Kong Dragon Cruise | |
| Scope | It basically goes round the Victoria Harbour and pick up or drop off at:
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The Dragon Cruise on the other hand goes a bit further than the Victoria Harbour. It begins at the Victoria Harbour, and covers the Tsing Ma Bridge – the world’s longest suspension bridge carrying both motorway and railway, the Island South and various outlying islands.Pick up/drop off at:
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| Duration | one hour | 6:15 – 9:45pm (Thur and Fri only) |
| $ | from HK$30 to $150 per person (depends whether you choose single ride or unlimited ride, with or without refreshment coupon) | HK$220 per person (free nuts, soft drink, beer and red wine. Refreshment available for ordering) |
| Launched on | 8 July 2003 | 21 Nov 2003 |
| Type of ferry | Built in 1964, the double-decker “Shining Star” ferry is used. This is what it’s like from the outside and inside of the ferry. | Two new double-deck Catamaran are used. Picture of inside and outside of the ferry. |
| More information | Star Ferry Official web site | First Ferry official web site |