7 Reasons Why should you visit Hong Kong
Multicultural
Hong Kong is a multicultural city that blends Eastern and Western influences. You can start your day with a coffee in a skyscraper café and then visit a Chinese-style temple in the afternoon. The city’s diverse population ensures that English is widely spoken, making it easy for travellers to communicate.
Culinary
Hong Kong offers a wide range of food options to satisfy your taste buds. Don’t miss out on the local dim sum and fresh seafood. In addition to the local cuisine, you can indulge in authentic dishes from Japan, Korea, India, Thailand, and the West. Hong Kong has everything you need, whether you’re in the mood for traditional or international flavours.
The Shopping / Street Markets
Is shopping your thing? Hong Kong is the place to be. It’s known as a shoppers’ paradise with something for everyone. You can find everything from designer fashion to electronic gadgets and antiques, from trendy boutiques to bustling street markets. Hong Kong’s shopping scene caters to all tastes. Trendsetters worldwide come to Hong Kong to shop for fashion clothes, electronic goods, watches, cosmetics, and ornaments. You can find some goods sold at prices cheaper than where they were produced in duty-free stores and during the sales season.
And the street markets are a must to visit.
Visa-Free Travel
Most foreign visitors, including passport holders from America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and EU countries, can enjoy a 90-day visa-free stay in Hong Kong. Visitors from the United Kingdom can stay visa-free for up to 180 days.
Family-Friendly: Kids Also Like Hong Kong
Hong Kong is an ideal destination for family tours, with various attractions for children. There are distinctive parks, excellent museums, and nature reserves. Children will have fun meeting cartoon characters in Disneyland, taking a boat ride at a fishing village, and watching science movies shown on the hemispherical dome of the Hong Kong Space Museum.
**So, whether you’re a foodie, a shopper, a culture enthusiast, or simply seeking adventure, Hong Kong awaits you.
The best time to visit Hong Kong depends on your preferences.
Autumn (October to December):
Autumn offers pleasant temperatures, lower humidity, and clear skies. It’s perfect for outdoor activities.
Moderate crowds, making it a comfortable time to explore.
Spring (March to May):
Spring brings mild temperatures and blooming flowers. It’s a great time for sightseeing. This year, the weather was scorching (32-34F)
Winter (December to February):
Winter is cool but not freezing. It’s a good time for hiking and exploring.
Summer (June to August):
Summer is hot and humid, with occasional typhoons. Be prepared for rain.
**Remember that Hong Kong is a year-round destination, so choose a time that best suits your interests and preferences.
The Peak.
The Peak (Victoria Peak), is a must-see destination in Hong Kong.
The breathtaking views of its skyline and harbour. You reach the summit by taking an antique tram, a popular way to travel or go on foot.
It is best to go up before sunset to see all the high-rises illuminated. However, remember that a long line will form as everyone leaves simultaneously.
Opening Hours: 10 am to 11 pm (Mon-Fri), 8 am to 11 pm (Sat, Sun & Public Holidays)
Peak Tickets: Adult HK$88- Can $15.44
Child(3-11)-Seniors HK44-Can $7.73
Ten Thousand Buddha Temple.
A visit to Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery is a serene and awe-inspiring experience. The path leading up to the monastery is lined on both sides with golden Buddhas, each unique and in different poses. However, the walk up to the top can be exhausting, especially on a hot day.
Once you reach the top, you might find it deceiving. There isn’t much to see except rows and rows of small Buddhas inside the temple. Despite its name, the Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery has no monks on the site.
Kowloon Walled City Park
A beautiful garden featuring preserved artifacts from the former Kowloon Walled City.
This is a relatively large park in the middle of the city. Located inside the Kowloon City District are tennis courts, ponds, children’s play areas, and the ruins of an old Chinese military fort.
The park has many unique features. My favourites were the floral garden, the chess garden, and the four-season garden. The pathways that connect the various areas of the park give you lots of places to take great photos.
This place is worth coming to escape the crowds.
If you’re down to explore around Kowloon, this park should be on your list.
TEI MOU KOON Dessert
**Close to Kowloon Park, you will find “Tei Mou Koon Dessert.”
If you like traditional “Chinese” desserts, this is the place. The shop offers an excellent range of desserts, served cold or hot.
The shop is famous for using almonds, mango, black rice and red beans in desserts.
**This is a cash-only place and is not very expensive.
Temple Street Night Market
It is perfect for browsing and having a good time. It’s a place to get cheap souvenirs and inexpensive gifts and enjoy street food. It’s quieter than your typical Chinese shopping street.
First-time tourists often head to Temple Street for attractive bargains on souvenir T-shirts, suits, jewelry, gadgets, and electronics.
The Night Market is a lively and vibrant street market that comes alive after dusk.
Nathan Road
Our visit to Nathan Road, Hong Kong, was fantastic. The bustling street offered a vibrant shopping experience with many shops and a diverse selection of restaurants. Nathan Road is lined with shops, restaurants, and bustling activity.
The road is home to various landmarks, including Saint Andrew’s Church, the oldest Anglican church in Kowloon. There is so much to see, and it is worth spending a day visiting.
Pretty much all the stores are expensive.
Cats Tea Room, Tsim Sha Tsui Store
There is a cat rescue and adoption cafe that has helped 73 stray cats be adopted since January 2024. The cafe also serves drinks, cakes, and sandwiches.
Content List
The hotel was close to the metro station, restaurants, and the Top attractions.
*Hong Kong Park..1.9 km
*International Commerce Center…2.1 km
*Kowloon Park…2.7 km
*Central Plaza…2.8 km
*Victoria Park…4.1 km
Octopus Card
Most places accept cash only, so the best card to have is a Tourist Octopus Card Explore.
Remember, the Octopus card streamlines your travel experience, saves time, and eliminates the hassle of handling cash. So grab one and explore Hong Kong with ease! 
Tourists can buy one at pretty much any store, airport or metro station.
If you take a bus with an Octopus Card, you need to swipe it both when getting on and getting off the bus. And when entering and exiting the metro, you are supposed to swipe the card.
If you wanna buy something with the card, just swipe it when you check out. Need a drink from a machine!!
If you don’t want to use the Octopus card and you will travel a lot by tram, or metro, buy a one-day pass. It will be cheaper than buying every time you take it and you will need more!!
Plan And Book Your Trip
Getting There: Find your train fares with Trainline.
Where to Stay: Booking.com – Tripadvisor
E Sims: Airalo
Thing to do: Go City
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I like how you didn’t necessarily make an itinerary but pointed out all of the major attractions that we should see. Hong Kong is definitely on my travel bucket list!
Hong Kong is a beautifull place to visit and so much to see.:O(
Hong Kong is on my bucket list of places to visit in the coming years, so this read was perfect for me. I can’t wait to get there. Thanks for sharing!
You welcome and I am sure you are going to love it :O)
The photos of Hong Kong are quiet beautiful and your post is quiet informative, thank you.
You welcome