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All 7 Hong Kong guides

Guides to the districts, the islands and the days out, with every place on the map.

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Hong Kong skyline and Victoria Harbour at night seen from Victoria Peak Neighbourhood Things to Do in Hong Kong: The Peak, Star Ferry, Big Buddha and Night Markets What to do in Hong Kong on a first visit, ranked by how many guides name each pick: the Peak, Star Ferry, Big Buddha, Symphony of Lights, night markets and more. Updated 7 November 2026 Neon signs and shopfronts lighting a Tsim Sha Tsui street at night in Kowloon Where to stay Where to Stay in Hong Kong: Best Areas by Trip Type Which Hong Kong area to stay in: Tsim Sha Tsui for a first trip, Central for nightlife, Mong Kok for a budget, Causeway Bay for shopping. A table and verdicts by trip type. Updated 7 November 2026 Roast meat stall at night in Wan Chai with hanging ducks and a red sign Essentials Where to Eat in Hong Kong: Dim Sum, Wonton Noodles and Roast Goose Where to eat in Hong Kong by dish: dim sum, wonton noodles, roast goose, cha chaan teng, egg tarts and street snacks, ranked by how many guides name each one. Updated 7 November 2026 Stilt houses and boats on the tidal channel at Tai O with mountains behind Day trip Best Day Trips from Hong Kong: Islands, Hikes and Macau The best day trips from Hong Kong, ranked by how many guides name them: Cheung Chau, Lantau, Lamma, Tai O, Sai Kung and Macau, with ferry facts and a pick by trip type. Updated 7 November 2026 Blue double-decker tram on a street lined with signs and towers in Hong Kong Essentials Hong Kong Travel Tips: Octopus Card, MTR, Airport, Money and Weather Practical Hong Kong tips from official pages: the Octopus card and its refund, Airport Express fares, typhoon signals, monthly weather, visa-free stays and cash. Updated 7 November 2026

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Hong Kong Island skyline lit at night across Victoria Harbour from Kowloon Where to stay Kowloon or Hong Kong Island: Which Side to Stay On? Verdicts by Trip Type Kowloon for the skyline view, markets and lower rates, Hong Kong Island for nightlife, business and luxury. Verdicts by trip type and a side-by-side table. Updated 7 November 2026

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Stone facade of the Ruins of St Paul in Macau above its crowded steps Day trip Macau Day Trip from Hong Kong: Ferry, Bridge and a One-Day Plan How to do Macau as a day trip from Hong Kong: TurboJET and Cotai Water Jet ferries, the bridge shuttle, what to see in a day, and which pick suits which traveller. Updated 7 November 2026