🌊 Do
Hikes, harbour views, theme parks, markets and the best free things to do.
Best things to do
The best things to do in Hong Kong: harbour views, markets, hikes, and the sights that earn their reputation.
Hiking trails
Hong Kong's best hiking trails: Dragon's Back, the MacLehose Trail, and short green escapes minutes from the MTR.
Theme parks
Hong Kong Disneyland and Ocean Park compared: which suits families, thrill-seekers, or a single-day visit.
Free things to do
Free and near-free things to do in Hong Kong: harbour views, temples, museums and hikes that cost nothing to enter.
Shopping & markets
Shopping in Hong Kong: street markets, malls, and the specialist streets for electronics, fabric and antiques.
Hong Kong with kids
Hong Kong with children: theme parks, the Peak Tram, ferries and hikes that work well as family activities.
Museums & galleries
Hong Kong's best museums and galleries: M+, the Hong Kong Palace Museum, and the smaller collections worth a detour.
Nightlife & bars
Hong Kong nightlife: rooftop bars, Lan Kwai Fong, and where the scene has spread beyond the old expat strip.
Photogenic spots & photo etiquette
Hong Kong's most photogenic spots — Choi Hung Estate's rainbow basketball court and beyond — and how to visit them respectfully.
Day trips: Macau, Shenzhen & Guangzhou
Day trips from Hong Kong: Macau, Shenzhen and Guangzhou, all reachable and back again within a single day.
The Star Ferry & harbour tours
The Star Ferry and Victoria Harbour: the best-value view in Hong Kong, and other ways to see the harbour from the water.
Wellness & spas
Wellness and spas in Hong Kong: hotel spas, traditional Chinese massage, and a genuinely restorative day off the itinerary.
Accessibility for travellers with mobility needs
Accessibility in Hong Kong: MTR step-free access, wheelchair-friendly attractions, and where the terrain gets difficult.
Cycling in Hong Kong
Cycling in Hong Kong: the New Territories' dedicated cycle tracks, and why cycling in the urban core is a different matter.
Beaches, swimming & water activities
Beaches, swimming and water activities in Hong Kong: gazetted beaches, stand-up paddleboarding, and where to swim safely.
Live music, cinema & performance
Live music, cinema and performance in Hong Kong: from West Kowloon's concert venues to independent cinemas and live jazz.
Viewpoints beyond the Peak
Hong Kong viewpoints beyond Victoria Peak: Lugard Road, Braemar Hill, and quieter spots with the crowds thinned out.
Karaoke, arcades & escape rooms
Karaoke, arcades and escape rooms: Hong Kong's indoor entertainment culture, especially useful on a rainy day.
Birdwatching & wetlands
Birdwatching in Hong Kong: Mai Po Nature Reserve and Hong Kong Wetland Park, an unexpected draw for migratory birds.
Golf in Hong Kong
Golf in Hong Kong: the historic Hong Kong Golf Club and other courses, despite the city's famous shortage of flat land.
Junk boat parties
Junk boat parties: Hong Kong's quintessential weekend activity, chartering a traditional-style boat with friends.
Cantonese cooking classes
Cantonese cooking classes in Hong Kong: learning dim sum, wok technique, or a full market-to-table experience.
Rock climbing & adventure sports
Rock climbing and adventure sports in Hong Kong: sea cliffs, bouldering, and other ways to get an adrenaline fix outdoors.
Running & the Hong Kong Marathon
Running in Hong Kong: harbourfront routes, hill training, and the annual Hong Kong Marathon.
Urban parks & green spaces
Hong Kong's urban parks: Hong Kong Park, Kowloon Park, and green pockets built into the densest parts of the city.
Libraries & free quiet spaces
Free, quiet, air-conditioned spaces in Hong Kong: public libraries, museum lobbies, and where to escape the heat or crowds without spending anything.
Tai chi & morning exercise culture
Tai chi and morning exercise culture in Hong Kong: joining a free session in a park, and what to expect.
Camping & outdoor overnight stays
Camping in Hong Kong: designated campsites in country parks, and a low-key way to spend a night under real stars.
Antique & vintage shopping
Antique and vintage shopping in Hong Kong: Upper Lascar Row (Cat Street), Hollywood Road, and how to shop them wisely.
Fireworks & the nightly light show
Fireworks and the nightly Symphony of Lights: Hong Kong's skyline light show, and when to catch fireworks over the harbour.
Street performers & busking
Street performers and busking in Hong Kong: where musicians and performers gather, and the rules that govern it.
Surfing & windsurfing
Surfing and windsurfing in Hong Kong: Big Wave Bay's small but genuine surf scene, and Stanley's windsurfing tradition.
Fishing & boat charters
Fishing and boat charters in Hong Kong: junk hire, sea fishing trips, and getting out on the water beyond a standard ferry ride.