Travel guide to Hong Kong

Travel guide to Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a commercial city comprising of many islands, but you can find various landscapes in a single city ranging from mountains, trails, temples and beaches. If you plan to explore Hong Kong, this is a perfect 4-day travel guide which includes: 📍Places to visit 💴Currency 🏨Where to Stay 🚇How to get around 🧳4-day itinerary 🍰Food recommendations 🚌 Additional activities 🛍️Where to shop 🌆 Best time to visit
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Currency

Hong Kong Dollar is the official currency of Hong Kong.

1 USD =7.78 HKD

How to get around

✨Hong Kong is a small city therefore metros and buses are the best way to travel around. You will have to walk a lot to explore the city.

➡️After arriving in Hong Kong, purchase an Octopus card (USD 19.29 which includes initial top up value of USD 12.86 and USD 6.43 which is refundable) from the airport arrival hall to commute the city.

💳It can be used to travel in metro and bus and also can be used in 7-Eleven convenience stores.

✨You can top up the card in the convenience stores, Starbucks and Mc Donald's and metro stations. 

✨After getting the card take the bus from the transport hall of Terminal 2 to your place of stay.

Hong Kong International Airport
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Where to stay

Tsim Sha Tsui is the best place to stay because it is affordable easily accessible to all the major attractions and the city center. 

I stayed at this place during my visit to Hong Kong so I can recommend this.

Yesinn Hotel & Youth Hostel 悦思酒店&青年旅舍
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Hostel is situated in a good located with a 3-minute walk to Yau ma Tei metro station with all types of rooms ranging from dorm beds to private room.
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Hop Inn on Nathan Road
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Royal Paris Guest House 皇家巴黎賓館
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4-day travel itinerary

Day 1: Visit Disneyland 

Hong Kong Disneyland
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Looking to spend quality time with your loved ones? Hong Kong Disneyland Resort is unlike any other attractions in the city. With a wide variety of rides and attractions, photo opportunities with popular Disney characters, whimsical shows and experiences for all ages, it’s no wonder the resort is often described as ‘The Happiest Place’ on earth.
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Day 2: Visit Victoria Peak and explore Hong Kong Island

Victoria Peak
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You can take the peak tram to reach Victoria Peak and enjoy city view from above. You can use Octopus card to purchase the ticket.
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Hong Kong Observation Wheel
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This is a beautiful ride with AC cabins from where you can enjoy some amazing harbor views of Hong Kong Island,
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Avenue Of Stars
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It's a harbor in Kowloon area where you can get some mesmerizing views of the Hong Kong city.
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Grab some snacks

Color Chacha
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Do try the popular Hong Kong bubble tea at this small food stall near Observation wheel.
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Evening cruise at Victoria harbor Hong Kong

Day 3: Visit Tian Tan Buddha 

Tian Tan Buddha
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The Big Buddha is a large bronze image of Buddha, completed in 1993, and located at Ngong Ping, near Po Lin Monastery on Lantau Island, Hong Kong. You get great views from the cable car including the ocean, mountains and the road to Macaw Island.
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Spend the evening shopping

Mong Kok Night Market
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You can shop for souvenirs and get a variety of street food.
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Day 4:  Visit Dragon's back and explore the beach

Dragon's Back
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It's a 8-10 km long trek near Shek O village situated in the picturesque lush green mountains. In the peak you can see Shek O village and Shek O beach. It was selected by CNN as one of the worlds 23 best trails.
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Shek O Beach
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You can take a bus from Dragon's back to Shek O beach where you can relax at the beach.
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Kowloon Park
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You can take an evening stroll in this peaceful park which is situated in the city centre.
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Food recommendations

Vission Bakery
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Do try the pistachio custard and tiramisu before you leave Hong Kong.
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Additional activities

Sky 100 Hong Kong Observation Deck
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It is the only observation deck in Hong Kong offering 360-degree views of the city. Sky 100 observation deck is located on the 100th floor of international commerce center which is the tallest building in Hong Kong
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Macau Island
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If you have additional time you can also visit the island of Macau on a one day trip from Hong Kong
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Best time to visit 

October to February is the best time to plan your trip because of pleasant weather.

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