Hong Kong City Highlights and Hidden Gems by Private Car
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Hong Kong City Highlights and Hidden Gems by Private Car

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4h - 8h
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About this experience

Take a private customized car tour with your friendly and knowledgeable Tour Guide. Experience must-see attractions like Victoria Peak, a ride on the Star Ferry, and visits to local neighborhoods. Immerse yourself in Hong Kong's vibrant culture by enjoying a dim sum lunch, shopping at bustling markets, exploring temples, getting your fortune told, and discovering the city's stunning architecture and photogenic spots.

Our comfortable cars can accommodate up to 5 passengers, plus your guide and driver.

We specialize in creating unforgettable tours for everyone—whether you're a couple, a family with young children or teenagers, a business traveler with limited time, or part of a corporate incentive trip. Let us make your Hong Kong visit truly special!

If you would like to pick up some souvenirs en route, your tour guide can show you some most popular markets.

If you are a photographer and would like to visit the most photogenic locations, we can take you there!

Available options

7-hour Private Customised Car

Pickup included

8-hour Private Customised Car

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5-hour Private Customised Car

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6-hour Private Customised Car

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4-hour Private Customised Car

Pickup included

What's included

Private vehicle with driver
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Licensed, expert tour guide
Star Ferry ride

Detailed itinerary

1
Stop 1

Standing at 552m, Victoria Peak is the highest point on Hong Kong Island. We'll take you on a stroll on a little known lookout point a 15-minute walk and soak in the views of Hong Kong Harbour and the city.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time

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Stop 2

Come and experience the energetic Victoria Harbour, the true lifeline of Hong Kong with its constant parade of vessels and breathtaking surrounding scenery.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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Stop 3

Come and explore the elegant, exotic and hip, the old neighbourhood of Sheung Wan, it is an eclectic blend of shopping experiences dominated by traditional Chinese beliefs and businesses.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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Dried seafood is a common ingredient in Chinese cooking and traditional tonics, and in Hong Kong, this trade is clustered around a section of Des Voeux Road West in Sheung Wan, commonly known as Dried Seafood Street. Come explore and learn about the medicinal properties of the dried seafood.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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Stop 5

If you're interested in a piece of rare Ming dynasty furniture, an ancient snuff bottle or a Cultural Revolution propaganda poster, Upper Lascar Row – known as Cat Street – is where you can find such treasures, within its fantastic congregation of antique dealers, curio merchants and art galleries. This is also the place to go for bargains in jade, silk products, embroideries and wooden handicraft items.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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Stop 6

Check out cool graffitis around the area, navigate past the many historic antique shops and art galleries.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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Stop 7

Man Mo Temple is a picturesque tribute to the God of Literature (Man) and the God of War (Mo), both of whom were worshipped by ambitious students looking to succeed in the civil examinations of Imperial China.

Built in 1847, this remains the largest Man Mo temple in Hong Kong. To pause for a moment’s respite under its giant hanging incense coils makes for a pleasant contrast with the hectic pace of the nearby financial district.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

8

With more than a century’s history, Graham Street Market is a great place to experience life as a local. The sloped street is flanked by food stalls on either side, selling everything from fresh vegetables to live seafood. Along the market, you’ll also find traditional shops selling items that make for great souvenirs. For example, founded in 1917, the Kowloon Soy Company on Graham Street is renowned for its soy sauce made with traditional techniques.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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One of the oldest yet also most dynamic districts in the city, Central and Western District – encompassing the sloped streets and small alleys – encapsulates Hong Kong’s rich and diverse spirit. A place where century-old temples share the same streets as fashion-forward concept stores, or where authentic tea houses coexist with modern art galleries, this colourful neighbourhood is at once old and new while also being proudly local and unmistakably global.

Immensely walkable and brimming with attractions, this neighbourhood is perfect to experience on foot. There’s plenty to discover here, from heritage buildings and art institutions to local eats and fun souvenirs. Whatever your interests are, your guide will lead you to some of the best things that Central has to offer.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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Stop 10

Experience Mid-Levels Escalator, the longest outdoor escalator in the world. Enjoy and observe the vibrant city life while you take on a 20-25 minutes ride on the escalator. It is 800 meters in distance and elevates 135 meters up to the hilly areas that end in Conduit Road.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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Tai Kwun presents a wide range of heritage, contemporary art, performing arts and lifestyle experiences in the restored and revitalised Central Police Station compound, which comprises three Declared Monuments, the former Central Police Station, the Central Magistracy and Victoria Prison. It is the recipient of the Award of Excellence in the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation 2019.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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Stop 12

An oasis of green in an urban setting, Hong Kong Park is outstanding in the way its design blends in with the surrounding natural landscape. The park features an aviary, a greenhouse, the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware, the Hong Kong Visual Arts Centre, fountains, lily ponds, playgrounds, a restaurant and even a marriage registry. The aviary features more than 80 species of birds in a well-designed tropical ‘rainforest’.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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Stop 13

Referring to the area south of Hollywood Road, SoHo is the multicultural wine, dine and swanky nightlife side of Central. The upmarket bars and exotic restaurants of SoHo’s historic and narrow streets are chic to the extreme.

Come during the day to explore the neighbourhoods attractive fashion boutiques, art galleries and antiques shops. Indulge in lunch and a glass of vino or hang around for sundown, when SoHo really comes into its own.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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Stop 14

Soaring 420 metres above the Central waterfront, this commanding landmark is the tallest building on Hong Kong Island, the second-tallest in the city and one of the tallest in the world. Two IFC was completed in 2003 as part of a complex that includes the upmarket IFC mall and the Four Seasons Hotel, as well as MTR Hong Kong Station, which services the MTR Airport Express and MTR Tung Chung Line.

IFC mall is one of Hong Kong’s most visually appealing shopping destinations. It allows you to complement a relaxing afternoon of shopping with soothing water views, and conclude it with a gourmet meal enjoyed to the backdrop of the glamorous harbour.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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The bauhinia is the emblem of Hong Kong. The Forever Blooming Bauhinia Sculpture that gives the Expo Promenade the commonly used name, Golden Bauhinia Square, was a gift from the Central Government to mark the 1997 Handover — an occasion that held tremendous significance for the world’s largest nation and that stands out as a landmark event in 20th century history.

The Reunification Monument, which bears inscriptions of the calligraphy of President Jiang Zemin who represented China at the Handover Ceremony. Come and enjoy the pomp and symbolism of the daily Flag-raising Ceremony with beautiful Victoria Harbour as a backdrop.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

16

Catch a ride on Star Ferry, the oldest mode of transportation in Hong Kong. It has been faithfully carrying passengers from Hong Kong Island to Kowloon and back since 1888. Jump on the ferry and enjoy the stunning view of the harbour and the ride.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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Stop 17

Starting at the colonial-era Clock Tower and stretching all the way to Hung Hom, a stroll along the Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade takes one past the Avenue of Stars, the Hong Kong Cultural Centre and the Hong Kong Space Museum. But like most of the love birds and shutterbugs on the promenade, your gaze will be drawn south to the dramatic topographical and architectural spectacle that is the Hong Kong Island skyline towering over the busy waters of Victoria Harbour.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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Stop 18

Standing 44-metres tall, the old Clock Tower was erected in 1915 as part of the Kowloon–Canton Railway terminus. The once-bustling station is long gone, but this red brick and granite tower, now preserved as a Declared Monument, survives as an elegant reminder of the Age of Steam.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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Stop 19

Take a stroll along Avenue of the Stars in Tsim Sha Tsui and soak in the view of the majestic Victoria Harbour.

The Avenue of Stars pays tribute to the names that helped make Hong Kong the ‘Hollywood of the East’. Thanks to the efforts of Hong Kong’s movie industry over the past century, many in Asia and farther afield are familiar with the city’s sights before they’ve even set foot here.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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Bruce Lee Statue is located at Avenue of the Stars, it is a glamorous movie theme avenue, complemented perfectly by the splendour of Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong skyline, of which the promenade also offers spectacular views.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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The Peninsula Hong Kong — or ‘The Pen’ as it is known locally — is a Hong Kong landmark. A witness to the city’s eventful history, the hotel has been serving guests in style since 1928.

The Peninsula’s fleet of Rolls Royce Silver Shadows is mentioned in the James Bond film The Man with the Golden Gun. In 2006, 14 long-wheeled base Rolls Royce Phantoms in the hotel’s signature green made the latest update to the fleet and the largest single order placed for Rolls Royce in the company’s history.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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Stop 22

Kowloon City is about as diverse as Hong Kong gets. Occupying the eastern half of the Kowloon peninsula, this district spans old neighbourhoods, leafy suburban enclaves, historic sites and the former Kai Tak Airport, which is now being redeveloped into a recreational hub.

In between you’ll find streets that are home to some of Hong Kong’s most robust cultural communities. Little Thailand is a go-to spot for fresh Southeast Asian herbs, fruits and spices, not to mention deliciously spicy meals. There’s also a large community of Chiu Chow people who trace their origins to eastern Guangdong — and in some cases, both Thai and Chiu Chow cultures have merged to create something fascinating and unique.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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Stop 23

Chung King Mansions launched as a beacon of prosperity in the jet-set era Hong Kong. The building’s fame slid into notoriety soon after, and it has lived for 55 years in the spotlight. Many Hong Kong people avoid it, given its reputed sleazy underbelly, or know it only as a multi-story souk offering exotic flavours.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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Stop 24

Tung Choi Street North – better known as the Goldfish Market – is lined on either side with shops devoted to the raising of many types of fish, from weirdly shaped goldfish to colourful tropical species with gaspingly high price tags.

Feng shui subscribers regard an aquarium of goldfish to be more than just a pretty face: it’s also an auspicious addition to one’s home that can bring good luck, so it’s no surprise that this popular pet trade is even more prominent in Hong Kong.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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Stop 25

Immerse yourself in a jungle of exotic blooms and scents in the Flower Market of Hong Kong.

The dozens of shops and wholesalers here sell auspicious blossoms and luck-bringing houseplants to an enthusiastic crowd all year round.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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Stop 26

With over 100 stalls of bargain clothing, accessories and souvenirs, the Ladies’ Market on Tung Choi Street provides a one-kilometre stretch on which to practise your haggling skills. It gets its name from the huge amount of clothing and accessories on sale for women of all ages; however, with watches, cosmetics, bags, home furnishings, CDs and trinkets also up for grabs.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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Stop 27

Mong Kok is Hong Kong’s most congested shopping and residential district, but don’t let that scare you away. The neon-bathed historic streets that wind through one of the densest parts of the world are worth visiting - just for the ‘peoplescapes’ alone. It just so happens that the shopping and street food are excellent too.

The neighbourhood includes one of Hong Kong’s most popular markets, the Ladies' Market, and also has a ton of shopping streets, which are a common feature in southern China. Conveniently, these are where a cluster of merchants sell one type of product on a single street. Mong Kok has entire streets and street sections dedicated to the sale of goldfish, flowers, birds, sneakers, and kitchenware.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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Stop 28

Make a wish at Wong Tai Sin Temple, it is said to ‘make every wish come true upon request’! The temple is home to three religions (Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism), its natural setting and beautifully ornamented buildings make it as much a scenic attraction as an important religious centre.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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Established in 1934 and renovated in Tang dynasty style (AD 618–907) in 1990, the Chi Lin Nunnery is a large temple complex of elegant wooden architecture, treasured Buddhist relics and soul-soothing lotus ponds. The complex also includes a series of temple halls, some of which contain gold, clay and wooden statues representing divinities such as the Sakyamuni Buddha and bodhisattvas.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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Stop 30

The tranquil Nan Lian Garden is a public park, home to the Golden Pagoda and Red Bridge, built in the style of the Tang dynasty. Its scenic garden is meticulously landscaped over an area of 3.5 hectares, in which every hill, rock, body of water, plant and timber structure has been placed according to specific rules and methods. The hungry might want to try the vegetarian restaurant or teahouse.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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Stop 31

Explore one of the city’s coolest, most dynamic areas, with a heady mix of old and new, and East meets West, and where hip bars and happening restaurants mix with old tenement buildings and hidden temples among the district’s towering skyscrapers.

Best explored on foot, Wan Chai District offers a wealth of heritage hideaways and modern hot spots — be they nightlife, dining, shopping or cultural — that make it an essential stop for any visitor.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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Stop 32

If retail runs through Hong Kong’s arteries, then Causeway Bay is the beating heart that keeps it going. From big-name designer brands piled atop one another in gleaming glass towers to rising stars in street style, fashion feels at home in the district. However, it’s much more than just a shopper’s paradise. Venture beyond the multitude of malls and discover an alluring enclave that’s brimming with character, Hong Kong Island’s largest public park and a rich history tied to its past as a former fishing village.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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The least affluent area of Hong Kong and learn about the day to day life of the average Hong Konger

34

Board a sampan, traditional fishing boat, to explore Aberdeen for a fascinating close-up gander at the local fishing community. The rustic lifestyles of these people have remained more or less untouched by modernity, which serves up a sharp contrast to the nearby luxury yachts.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

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It won't take you long before you understand why this sleepy seaside village on Hong Kong Island’s south side is a favourite with foodies and shoppers.

The latter come for the popular Stanley Market; a warren of clothing, accessories and handicrafts; as well as the bright and airy Stanley Plaza. You can also mix sightseeing with shopping by visiting Old Stanley Police Station, a Declared Monument that also serves as a supermarket.

Shopping here is well-complemented by cooling ocean breezes, views of the South China Sea, pubs and watering holes, and a great choice of local and international food.

Flexible tour itinerary designed around your interests. All stops are optional and are 100% customized to your preferences and available time.

What's not included

Food and drinks
Gratuities
Peak Tram tickets
Location-based surcharges (airport, Disney, New Territories)

Available languages

Guide guide
CMN YUE EN

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Important information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Please indicate where you want to be picked up upon check out under "special requirement", detailed address needs to be provided
Please also inform us if you are travelling with children under 12 years of age.
All tours takes place as scheduled except under Red/Black storm warning or Typhoon #8 or above. For up to date weather information see the Hong Kong Observatory website.
A moderate amount of walking is involved - please wear comfortable walking shoes
Tours starting before 8 AM or finishing after 9:00 PM will incur a surcharge, payable via invoice after booking.
As mandated by Hong Kong law, children under 8 years old or shorter than 1.35 meters must use a child safety restraint device. If you are traveling with a child, please provide their age and height in advance so we can arrange the appropriate safety seat or restraint.
If you require an infant seat, there will be an additional charge.

Important notes

• If you wish to book an airport pick-up or pick-up from a hotel located at the airport this add-on can be invoiced after booking. Please contact the tour operator at bookings@hellohongkong.com.hk airport.

VERY IMPORTANT:
Your tour guide will be communicated to you by message on the Viator messaging system. Please make sure to check your messages.

Your guides contact number and picture can be located at this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1qb0tETHPsColf9Z_GRFNvbgLqZRlBMvIPf-ivfF7Zyk/edit?usp=sharing

If someone else has booked this tour for you please make sure to email Hello Hong Kong and provide them with your contact phone number. Your tour guide needs it in case you get lost.

If you need to contact us directly before your tour (you are running late, you are lost, you are sick and can not join etc) please contact your guide directly, if your guide is not contactable you can reach office at +852 580 90 109

If you have any questions about your tour please contact Hello Hong Kong at bookings@hellohongkong.com.hk

About Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a vibrant metropolis where modern skyscrapers coexist with ancient temples and lush nature. Known for its bustling streets, world-class cuisine, and stunning harbor views, it offers a unique blend of Eastern and Western cultures.

Top Attractions

Victoria Peak

Victoria Peak offers breathtaking panoramic views of Hong Kong. The Peak Tram is a historic funicular railway that takes visitors to the summit.

Nature 2-3 hours HKD 130-200 (Peak Tram and Sky Terrace)

Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade

This waterfront promenade offers stunning views of Victoria Harbour and the Hong Kong skyline. It's a popular spot for the Symphony of Lights show.

Scenic 1-2 hours Free

Hong Kong Disneyland

A magical theme park offering classic Disney attractions, shows, and character meet-and-greets.

Entertainment Full day HKD 619-919 (depending on season and ticket type)

Lantau Island

Lantau Island offers a mix of natural beauty and cultural sites, including the Big Buddha and Tai O fishing village.

Nature/Cultural Full day HKD 110 (Ngong Ping 360), HKD 30 (Big Buddha entrance)

Temple Street Night Market

A bustling night market offering a variety of goods, from clothing to electronics, as well as street food and entertainment.

Shopping 2-3 hours Free to enter, prices vary

Must-Try Local Dishes

Dim Sum

A variety of small dishes served in bamboo steamers, including dumplings, buns, and rolls.

Breakfast/Brunch Vegetarian and vegan options available.

Roast Duck

Crispy-skinned duck roasted to perfection, often served with pancakes, hoisin sauce, and cucumber.

Lunch/Dinner Not suitable for vegetarians or vegans.

Egg Waffles

Bubble-shaped waffles made from an egg-based batter, often served with ice cream or custard.

Dessert Vegetarian.

Mango Pudding

A creamy, gelatin-based dessert made with fresh mango puree.

Dessert Vegetarian.

Popular Activities

Hiking Kayaking Rock climbing Spa treatments Yoga Beach lounging Temple visits Museum tours

Best Time to Visit

October to December

This period offers pleasant weather with lower humidity and clear skies, making it ideal for outdoor activities and sightseeing.

18°C to 25°C 64°F to 77°F

Practical Information

Language

  • Official: Chinese (Cantonese)
  • Widely spoken: English
  • English: Widely spoken, especially in business and tourism

Currency

Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)

Time Zone

GMT+8

Electricity

220VV, 50HzHz

Safety Information

Overall Safety Rating: Generally safe

Hong Kong is generally safe, with low crime rates and a well-developed infrastructure. However, petty crime and scams can occur, especially in tourist areas.

Important Precautions:
  • • Be cautious of your belongings in crowded areas
  • • Use reputable tour operators and taxis
  • • Be wary of strangers approaching you with petitions or games

Getting there

By air
  • Hong Kong International Airport • 34 km from city center
By train

Hung Hom Station, West Kowloon Station

By bus

China Travel Service Terminal, CITS Terminal

Getting around

Public transport

The MTR is clean, efficient, and widely used. It's the best way to get around the city.

Taxis

Available • Apps: Uber, Didi

Rentals

Car, Bike

Neighborhoods

Central Kowloon Wan Chai Sheung Wan Mong Kok

Day trips

Macau
60 km • Full day

A former Portuguese colony with a rich history and a mix of European and Chinese architecture.

Lantau Island
20 km • Full day

A scenic island with a mix of natural beauty and cultural sites, including the Big Buddha and Tai O fishing village.

Shenzhen
30 km • Full day

A modern city with a mix of shopping, dining, and entertainment options, as well as historic sites.

Festivals

Chinese New Year • January/February (varies by lunar calendar) Tung Choi Wai Ching Chiu Festival • April (varies by lunar calendar) Dragon Boat Festival • June (5th day of the 5th lunar month)

Pro tips

  • Use the Octopus card for seamless travel on public transport
  • Try local street food for an authentic culinary experience
  • Visit Victoria Peak at sunset for stunning views of the city
  • Explore the city's markets for unique souvenirs and shopping
  • Take a day trip to Lantau Island for a mix of cultural and natural attractions
From $25 per person

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  • Min travelers: 1
  • Max travelers: 5
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