Hong Kong, Hong Kong 7 Day Itinerary

Hong Kong 7-Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival & Central Exploration

  • Arrive at Hong Kong International Airport. Take the Airport Express to Kowloon (HK$90, ~35 minutes). Check-in at your hotel in Kowloon.
  • Lunch at Michelin-starred Tim Ho Wan (Sham Shui Po) or Maxim’s Palace (City Hall).
  • Visit Temple Street Night Market and Lady Liberty Statue.
  • Explore Nathan Road, known for its shopping and dining.
  • Overnight in Kowloon.

Day 2: Kowloon Sights & Victoria Peak

  • Breakfast at Cafe de Coral or Mak’s Noodle (G/F, 77-91 Nathan Rd, Yau Ma Tei).
  • Visit the Avant-garde Museum in Tsim Sha Tsui.
  • Take the Star Ferry to Hong Kong Island (HK$2.30, ~8 minutes).
  • Explore Victoria Peak by tram (HK$40, ~6 minutes) and enjoy panoramic views of the city.
  • Have Lunch at Cafe Deco or Cafe Causejuus.
  • Visit Stanley Market in the afternoon on the southern coast of Hong Kong Island.
  • Return to Kowloon for Dinner. Try Yat Lok (G/F, 34-38 Battery St) for roast goose or Kau Kee (28-30 Gough St) for beef brisket noodles.

Day 3: Hong Kong Island Sights & Aberdeen

  • Breakfast at a local cha chaan teng (Café). Try Australian Dairy Company or Yat Lok (G/F, G/F, 47 Paterson Street, Fashion Walk, Causeway Bay).
  • Explore the Happy Valley Racecourse (only if there’s a race day).
  • Visit the historic Man Mo Temple, Chi Lin Nunnery, and Nan Lian Garden.
  • Have Lunch at Lin Heung Tea House or Yum Cha.
  • Take a taxi, bus, or subway to Aberdeen (Wong Chuk Hang) to see the floating seafood restaurants. Enjoy Dinner in one of them.

Day 4: Lantau Island

  • Breakfast at your hotel.
  • Take the Ngong Ping 360 cable car (HK$258 round trip, HK$129 one way) to Lantau Island and visit Tian Tan Buddha and the Po Lin Monastery.
  • Have Lunch at Mui Kee Noodle Shop or Tai O Market Seafood Restaurant.
  • Explore the stilted houses in Tai O Fishing Village.
  • Return to Hong Kong Island for Dinner. Try Wonton Garden (34-44 Stanley St, Central) or Motto (15 Ship Street, Wan Chai).

Day 5: Repulse Bay & Ocean Park

  • Breakfast at a local bakery. Tai Cheong Bakery (35 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central) is a good choice.
  • Visit Repulse Bay Beach.
  • Have Lunch at The Pancake Pizza Co or Café Gray Deluxe.
  • Spend the afternoon at Ocean Park, a marine life theme park with thrilling rides and animal exhibits.
  • Return to your hotel for Dinner.

Day 6: Antiquities & Tasty Treats

  • Breakfast at a local bakery or cha chaan teng.
  • Visit the Museum of Coastal Defense in Shau Kei Wan.
  • Take the bus to Tai O, explore the village and have a late Lunch.
  • Return to Kowloon and visit Jordan’s Ladies Market for bargains.
  • Have Dinner at Michelin-starred Lei Garden (multiple locations) or Bo Innovation (Shop 6/F, J Residence, 19-27 Canton Rd, Tsim Sha Tsui).

Day 7: Departure

  • Breakfast at a local café.
  • Check out from your hotel and store luggage at the concierge.
  • Spend your last few hours exploring any areas you missed or revisiting favorites.
  • Take the Airport Express to Hong Kong International Airport for your departure flight (HK$240, ~35 minutes).