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Top Attractions To Visit In Hong Kong

03 Jun 2025

We get it. 

You want to see Hong Kong, but without scrolling through essays. This is your all-in-one, area-by-area guide to the city — so you can plan smartly, and not end up on the MTR more than necessary.

This list is sorted by area, so whether you're staying nearby or just exploring for the day, you can hit everything in one go without zigzagging across the city. It’s a full-on collection of Hong Kong’s best, for those lucky enough to have time to spare.

Hong Kong Island

Central

  • Victoria Peak
  • Mid Levels Escalators
  • Soho
  • Tai Kwun
  • Police Married Quarters (PMQ)
  • Victoria Peak
  • Hong Kong Observation Wheel
  • Lan Kwai Fong

 

Victoria Peak: The highest point on Hong Kong Island, offering panoramic views of the skyline, Victoria Harbour, and nearby islands.

Admiralty

  • Hong Kong Park
  • Bank of China Tower
Hong Kong Park: A peaceful urban park with landscaped gardens, ponds, and an aviary, providing a green escape in the city centre.

Wan Chai

  • Golden Bauhinia Square
  • Hong Kong Arts Centre
  • Wan Chai Heritage Trail

Golden Bauhinia Square: A monument marking the 1997 handover of Hong Kong, often used for official ceremonies and patriotic events.

Sheung Wan

  • Man Mo Temple
  • Tai Ping Shan Street

Man Mo Temple: One of the oldest temples in Hong Kong, dedicated to the gods of literature and war, featuring incense coils and traditional architecture.

 

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Happy Valley Racecourse: A historic horse racing venue in the heart of the city, with weekly races and an on-site museum.

 

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Ocean Park: A marine-life theme park with aquarium exhibits, animal shows, and amusement rides, including resident pandas.

 

Kowloon

Tsim Sha Tsui

  • Avenue of Stars
  • K11 Musea
  • Nathan Road
  • Kowloon Park
  • Museum of Art
  • Science Museum
  • Legoland Discovery Centre
  • Cup Noodles Museum

 

Avenue of Stars: A waterfront promenade showcasing statues of Hong Kong film legends with views of Victoria Harbour.

West Kowloon Cultural District

  • Hong Kong Palace Musuem
  • M+
  • Xiqu Centre

Hong Kong Palace Museum: A museum dedicated to Chinese history and culture, housing artefacts from Beijing’s Palace Museum and beyond.

 

Jordan & Mong Kok

  • Temple Street
  • Ladies’ Market
  • Goldfish Street
  • Sneakers Street 
     

Temple Street: A vibrant night market known for street food, shopping, and fortune telling, popular among locals and tourists alike.

 

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Wong Tai Sin Temple: A major Taoist temple dedicated to Wong Tai Sin, known for its colourful architecture and fortune-telling services.

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Chi Lin Nunnery: A tranquil Buddhist temple complex with traditional wooden structures, lotus ponds, and landscaped gardens.

Outlying Islands

Lantau Island

  • Big Buddha
  • Ngong Ping 360
  • Disneyland

Big Buddha: A large bronze Buddha statue seated atop a hill, symbolising peace and harmony, accessible by a scenic climb.

 

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Lamma Island: A laid-back island offering scenic hiking trails, seafood restaurants, and quiet beaches, perfect for escaping the city's hustle.

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Cheung Chau: A charming fishing village known for its narrow streets, lively markets, and traditional festivals, including the famous bun festival.

 

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Peng Chau: A small, tranquil island with historic sites and a relaxed atmosphere, ideal for a peaceful day trip away from urban crowds.

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Mui Wo: A coastal town on Lantau Island featuring beautiful beaches, local villages, and easy access to nature trails, perfect for a laid-back escape

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