3 Days in Hong Kong: Skyline, Dim Sum and Islands

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Three days in Hong Kong: Victoria Peak and the harbour on Hong Kong Island, markets and temples in Kowloon, and a day on Lantau Island with the Big Buddha. Eat dim sum, noodles and egg tarts. Autumn is the best season, when it is dry and cooler.

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Day by day

1

Hong Kong Island

08:30

Victoria Peak by Peak Tram

Ride a historic tram to the top for views across the harbour. Early morning has clearer skies.

📍 Central⏱ 2 hours💷 ~HK$120 return

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💡 Pre-book tickets for the tram.

11:30

Dim sum lunch

Try classic dishes: har gow, siu mai and egg tarts, at a traditional restaurant.

📍 Central⏱ 1.5 hours💷 ~HK$100-200

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💡 Arrive early to avoid queues.

14:00

Central-Mid-Levels Escalator and PMQ

The world's longest outdoor covered escalator, with art and design shops at PMQ.

📍 Central⏱ 1.5 hours💷 Free

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💡 Explore side streets in Soho.

18:30

Star Ferry and Symphony of Lights

Cross Victoria Harbour on a historic ferry, then see the skyline lit up.

📍 Tsim Sha Tsui⏱ 2 hours💷 ~HK$6

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💡 The light show is at 20:00.

🍽 Where to eat

breakfastMilk tea and pineapple bunHong Kong · $

lunchDim sumCantonese · $$

dinnerRoast goose or noodlesCantonese · $$

🎟 Book ahead for day 1Tickets and tours: Victoria Peak by Peak Tram 🏨 Find a hotel

2

Kowloon markets and temples

09:30

Wong Tai Sin Temple

A colourful temple known for fortune-telling.

📍 Kowloon⏱ 1 hour💷 Free

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💡 Fortune-tellers have an arcade near the temple.

11:30

Nan Lian Garden and Chi Lin Nunnery

A Tang-style garden and wooden nunnery in the middle of the city.

📍 Diamond Hill⏱ 1.5 hours💷 Free

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💡 Quiet and relaxing.

14:00

Mong Kok markets

Ladies' Market, Goldfish Market and Flower Market, all in a short walk.

📍 Mong Kok⏱ 2 hours💷 Free

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💡 Bargain at the Ladies' Market.

19:00

Temple Street Night Market

Street stalls, fortune-tellers and food stalls.

📍 Yau Ma Tei⏱ 2 hours💷 ~HK$100-200

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💡 Try clay pot rice.

🍽 Where to eat

breakfastHotel breakfastHong Kong · $

lunchWonton noodle soupCantonese · $

dinnerClay pot riceCantonese · $$

🎟 Book ahead for day 2Tickets and tours: Wong Tai Sin Temple

3

Lantau Island

09:00

Ngong Ping 360 cable car

A scenic cable car ride over the bay and mountains. Book ahead or use the standard cabin.

📍 Lantau⏱ 1 hour💷 ~HK$250 return

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💡 Choose a clear day.

10:30

Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery

A 34-metre bronze Buddha at the top of 268 steps, with a vegetarian lunch at the monastery.

📍 Lantau⏱ 2.5 hours💷 Free (vegetarian meal ~HK$100)

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💡 Dress modestly.

14:30

Tai O fishing village

A village of stilt houses, shrimp paste and dried seafood.

📍 Lantau⏱ 2 hours💷 Free

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💡 Take a short boat trip to spot pink dolphins.

18:00

Return to the city for a farewell dinner

Eat on Hong Kong Island or in Kowloon, depending on the hotel.

📍 Hong Kong⏱ 2 hours💷 ~HK$200-400

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💡 Reserve in advance.

🍽 Where to eat

breakfastHotel breakfastHong Kong · $

lunchMonastery vegetarian mealChinese · $

dinnerFarewell dinnerCantonese · $$

🎟 Book ahead for day 3Tickets and tours: Ngong Ping 360 cable car

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Photos: Oleg Prachuk, King Ho, Komod Ayal, Willian Justen de Vasconcellos on Pexels.

Mohammed Ali

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