Lookout, Department store

From Victoria Peak, you can see a panoramic view of the skyscrapers on Hong Kong Island, Victoria Harbour and Kowloon across the water. It is one of the places we wouldn’t miss on a first visit to Hong Kong. Ideally, head here whilst it’s still light and stay until after dark. The view of the city changes completely once the skyscrapers are lit up. There’s no admission fee for The Peak. Some of the most beautiful viewpoints are also free of…

Promenade, Lookout

People visit the Avenue of Stars to enjoy one of the most beautiful views of Hong Kong. From the 400-metre-long waterfront promenade in the Tsim Sha Tsui district, you can see the skyscrapers on Hong Kong Island across Victoria Harbour. Along the way, you’ll also come across statues and handprints of Hong Kong film stars. Entry is free and the promenade is open 24 hours a day. Allow about 20–30 minutes for the walk itself. You can combine it…

Embankment, Promenade, Lookout, Museum

Tsim Sha Tsui, often referred to simply as TST, lies at the southern tip of Kowloon, opposite Hong Kong Island. People mainly visit the waterfront for the views across Victoria Harbour. Just behind the promenade, you’ll find museums, shopping centres and hotels. Start at the Star Ferry pier and continue past the Clock Tower towards the Avenue of Stars. If you only have a short time in TST, this is the walk I’d recommend. You can return here in…

Shopping class

Nathan Road is Kowloon’s main shopping and transport thoroughfare. The street, which is almost 4 km long, begins at the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, runs through Jordan, Yau Ma Tei and Mong Kok, and ends at Boundary Street behind Prince Edward station. It’s a great route for a stroll amongst the shops, eateries and markets – and also one of the most convenient areas for budget accommodation in Hong Kong. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Hong Kong"…

Market

The famous Mong Kok district located at the northern end of Nathan Road in Kowloon attracts visitors especially at night. [btn "The 10 best hotels in Hong Kong" https://www.booking.com/country/hk.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-hongkong-mongkok] Mong Kok is said to be the largest outdoor market in Hong Kong. The few streets in the area around Mong Kok subway station resemble large markets more than anything else. What can you buy at the…

Promenade, Lookout

The pier and promenade of East Coast Park in Causeway Bay are among the most beautiful spots overlooking the Hong Kong skyline. [btn "Choose the best accommodation with a view of Hong Kong" https://www.booking.com/country/hk.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-hongkong-ecpark] The 100-metre-long pier has many benches and at the end of it is a ventilation shaft from a road tunnel, which is a work of art and a photogenic spot in itself. Access to…

Sandy beach, Market, Resort

We set off for Stanley first thing in the morning. There was a direct bus from our hotel in Wan Chai, and at around 9.30 am we got off in the seaside neighbourhood, which felt much quieter than the centre of Hong Kong. Stanley Market was just opening, and we had the place to ourselves for a pleasant stroll along the seafront. I’d set aside 2–4 hours for Stanley. Within a small area, you can explore the market, the coastal promenade and several…

Market

Flower Market is not a large market with a single entrance. It is Flower Market Road and several surrounding streets in the Prince Edward district, where florists are situated right next to one another. You’ll find yourself strolling amongst bouquets, orchids and plants, which the locals come here to choose. [btn "View hotels in Hong Kong" https://www.booking.com/country/hk.en.html?aid=2380460;label=p-hongkong-flower] We really enjoyed it…