Hong Kong 5 Day Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival and Exploring the City

  • 10:00 am: Arrive at Hong Kong International Airport
  • 11:30 am: Take the airport express train to Kowloon Station (HKD 105)
  • 12:30 pm: Check-in at your hotel and freshen up
  • 1:30 pm: Head to Lan Kwai Fong for lunch and explore the streets
    • Try some street food or grab a bite at one of the many restaurants
    • Explore the shops and bars in the area
  • 3:00 pm: Visit the Hong Kong Park (free admission)
    • Take a stroll around the park and enjoy the scenery
    • Stop by the Flagstaff House Museum of Tea Ware for a cup of tea
  • 5:30 pm: Head to Causeway Bay for dinner and shopping
    • Try some Cantonese cuisine at one of the many restaurants
    • Explore the Times Square area and shop for souvenirs

Day 2: Hong Kong Island

  • 9:00 am: Start the day with a visit to the Big Buddha at Ngong Ping (HKD 69)
    • Take a cable car ride to Lantau Island (HKD 225 return)
    • Explore the Po Lin Monastery and its surroundings
  • 12:30 pm: Head back to Hong Kong Island for lunch
    • Try some traditional Cantonese dim sum at Dim Sum Restaurant (around HKD 100 per person)
    • Take a stroll around the Man Mo Temple
  • 2:00 pm: Visit the Wong Tai Sin Temple (free admission)
    • Explore the temple and its surrounding gardens
    • Try your luck at the fortune tellers’ booths
  • 5:00 pm: Head to the Peak for sunset and dinner
    • Take the Peak Tram up to the top (HKD 52 return)
    • Enjoy dinner at one of the many restaurants in the area

Day 3: Kowloon

  • 9:00 am: Start the day with a visit to the Temple Street Night Market
    • Explore the stalls and try some street food
    • Get a massage or do some shopping
  • 11:30 am: Head to the Mong Kok neighborhood for lunch and shopping
    • Try some traditional Cantonese cuisine at one of the many restaurants
    • Explore the Ladies’ Market and its surrounding streets
  • 2:00 pm: Visit the Kowloon Walled City Park (free admission)
    • Take a stroll around the park and enjoy the scenery
    • Stop by the Museum of History for a glimpse into Hong Kong’s past
  • 5:00 pm: Head to the Tsim Sha Tsui neighborhood for dinner and entertainment
    • Enjoy a show at the Symphony of Lights or the Tsim Sha Tsui Pier

Day 4: Islands and Beaches

  • 9:00 am: Take a day trip to Lamma Island (HKD 13.50 return)
    • Explore the island’s beaches, such as Yung Shue Wan and Lo So Shing
    • Try some seafood at one of the many restaurants
  • 2:30 pm: Head back to Hong Kong Island for lunch
    • Try some traditional Cantonese cuisine at a local restaurant
    • Take a stroll around the Victoria Peak Garden
  • 4:00 pm: Visit the Repulse Bay Beach (free admission)
    • Enjoy the sunset and take in the views of the surrounding area

Day 5: Markets and Shopping

  • 9:00 am: Start the day with a visit to the Temple Street Market
    • Explore the stalls and try some street food
    • Get a massage or do some shopping
  • 11:30 am: Head to the Ladies’ Market for more shopping and browsing
    • Try some traditional Cantonese snacks at one of the many stalls
    • Take a stroll around the Mong Kok neighborhood
  • 2:00 pm: Visit the Mong Kok Computer Center (free admission)
    • Explore the stalls and try some electronic goods
    • Get a massage or do some shopping
  • 5:00 pm: Head back to your hotel to pack up and depart