Things to Do in Hong Kong: 14 Spots and 3- & 4-Day Itineraries
14 Hong Kong spots with hours, fees and MTR access checked against official sites, plus 3-day and 4-day plans grouped by area.
Itineraries
3 days
Day 1 · Tsim Sha Tsui & Jordan
Star Ferry (Central - Tsim Sha Tsui)Avenue of StarsA Symphony of LightsTemple Street Night Market
Day 2 · Sheung Wan, Central & The Peak
Man Mo TempleCentral-Mid-Levels EscalatorVictoria Peak & Peak Tram
Day 3 · Lantau
4 days
Day 1 · Tsim Sha Tsui & Jordan
Star Ferry (Central - Tsim Sha Tsui)Avenue of StarsA Symphony of LightsTemple Street Night Market
Day 2 · Sheung Wan, Central & The Peak
Man Mo TempleCentral-Mid-Levels EscalatorVictoria Peak & Peak Tram
Day 3 · Lantau
Ngong Ping 360 Cable CarTian Tan Buddha & Po Lin MonasteryTai O Fishing Village
Day 4 · West Kowloon & Wong Tai Sin
Things to do 14
Victoria Peak & Peak Tram
A funicular climbs to 396 m above sea level; Sky Terrace 428 on the Peak Tower is a 428 m viewing deck.
- Time needed
- about 2-3 hours
- Getting there
- Peak Tram Central Terminus is a 10-15 minute walk from MTR Central Station Exit J2.
Star Ferry (Central - Tsim Sha Tsui)
Harbour crossing ferry operating since 1888 between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.
- Hours
- Daily 06:30-23:30 (every 6-12 minutes)
- Fee
- Adult upper deck HK$5.0 on weekdays, HK$6.5 on weekends and public holidays
- Time needed
- about 30 minutes
Avenue of Stars
Harbourfront promenade on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront dedicated to Hong Kong film.
- Time needed
- about 1 hour
- Getting there
- A few minutes' walk from MTR East Tsim Sha Tsui Station Exit J.
A Symphony of Lights
Nightly light and music show across buildings on both sides of Victoria Harbour.
- Hours
- Nightly at 20:00; cancelled if Typhoon Signal No. 3+ or Red/Black Rainstorm Warning is issued at or after 15:00
- Fee
- Free
- Time needed
- about 30 minutes
- Getting there
- Viewing points: Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront outside the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, Avenue of Stars, Golden Bauhinia Square in Wan Chai.
M+ Museum
Museum of visual culture in the West Kowloon Cultural District. Some spaces, including the Roof Garden, are free.
- Hours
- Tue-Thu and weekends 10:00-18:00, Fri 10:00-22:00, closed Mon (open on public holidays)
- Fee
- M+ Ticket standard HKD 190
- Time needed
- about 2-3 hours
- Getting there
- MTR Kowloon Station Exit C1 or D1, then via ELEMENTS; about 10-15 minutes' walk.
Hong Kong Palace Museum
Museum in the West Kowloon Cultural District with thematic galleries and special exhibitions.
- Hours
- Mon, Wed, Thu, Sun 10:00-18:00; Fri, Sat, public holidays 10:00-20:00; closed Tue (except public holidays)
- Fee
- General admission from HK$70
- Time needed
- about 2 hours
Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car
Cable car between Tung Chung and Ngong Ping, the gateway to the Big Buddha.
- Hours
- Weekdays 10:00-18:00; Sat, Sun, public holidays 09:00-18:30
- Fee
- Round trip adult: Standard Cabin HK$295, Crystal Cabin HK$365
- Time needed
- half a day with the Big Buddha
- Getting there
- 5-minute walk from MTR Tung Chung Station Exit B.
Tian Tan Buddha & Po Lin Monastery
Bronze Buddha statue at Po Lin Monastery; visitors climb 268 steps to reach it.
- Hours
- Po Lin Monastery official site lists 09:00-18:00
- Time needed
- about 1.5 hours
Tai O Fishing Village
Historic fishing village with canals and local snacks on western Lantau.
- Time needed
- about 2 hours
Wong Tai Sin Temple
Taoist temple run by Sik Sik Yuen, known for its worship platforms and Good Wish Garden.
- Hours
- Temple daily 07:30-16:30; Good Wish Garden 08:00-16:30
- Time needed
- about 1 hour
- Getting there
- About 3 minutes' walk from MTR Wong Tai Sin Station Exit B2.
Temple Street Night Market
Street market with souvenir stalls and local food.
- Time needed
- about 1-2 hours
Man Mo Temple
Temple built between 1847 and 1862 at 124-126 Hollywood Road, known for its green tiled roof.
- Time needed
- about 30 minutes
Central-Mid-Levels Escalator
800 m covered escalator system from Queen's Road Central to Conduit Road.
- Hours
- Downhill 06:00-10:00, uphill 10:00-midnight
- Time needed
- about 1 hour including nearby streets
Hong Kong Disneyland
Disney theme park on Lantau Island.
- Time needed
- full day
Good to know
- A Symphony of Lights is cancelled if Typhoon Signal No. 3 or above, or a Red/Black Rainstorm Warning, is issued at or after 15:00 that day.
- Star Ferry fares are higher on weekends and public holidays. Ticket machines accept WeChat Pay, Alipay, UnionPay QuickPass and credit cards.
- M+ closes on Mondays; the Hong Kong Palace Museum closes on Tuesdays except public holidays.
- Ngong Ping 360 opens at 09:00 on weekends and public holidays and at 10:00 on weekdays.
- The Central-Mid-Levels Escalator runs downhill only until 10:00.
FAQ
How many days do I need for Hong Kong?
Three days covers Tsim Sha Tsui, Central and the Peak, and Lantau. A fourth day adds West Kowloon museums or Disneyland.
What time is A Symphony of Lights?
Every night at 20:00. It is free and needs no ticket.
How do I get to the Big Buddha?
Take the MTR to Tung Chung, walk 5 minutes from Exit B to the Ngong Ping 360 terminal, and ride the cable car to Ngong Ping.
How much is the Star Ferry?
Central-Tsim Sha Tsui adult upper deck is HK$5.0 on weekdays and HK$6.5 on weekends and public holidays.
Which museums are closed on which days?
M+ is closed on Mondays. The Hong Kong Palace Museum is closed on Tuesdays except public holidays.