Top Things to Do and See in Hong Kong

The Peak

Ride the Peak Tram up Victoria Peak for the city's most famous panorama. The funicular climbs steeply to the Sky Terrace 428, where Hong Kong's skyline and harbour spread out below. Come at dusk to watch the lights switch on.

Victoria Harbour and the Star Ferry

Cross the harbour on the historic Star Ferry between Central and Tsim Sha Tsui for under HK$5. At 8pm the Symphony of Lights turns dozens of skyscrapers into a synchronised laser show, best viewed from the Tsim Sha Tsui promenade.

Tian Tan Buddha and Lantau

Take the Ngong Ping 360 cable car across Lantau Island to the giant bronze Tian Tan Buddha. Climb the 268 steps, then explore Po Lin Monastery and the nearby fishing village of Tai O, famous for stilt houses and dried seafood.

Temple Street Night Market

After dark, Temple Street in Yau Ma Tei fills with stalls selling souvenirs, jade and street food. Grab clay-pot rice or seafood at a *dai pai dong* and soak up the neon-lit chaos.

Wong Tai Sin and Chi Lin

Visit the colourful Wong Tai Sin Temple, where worshippers shake fortune sticks, then the serene Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden, built in Tang-dynasty style without a single nail.

Dim Sum and Cha Chaan Teng

No trip is complete without yum cha. Push-cart dim sum at Lin Heung Tea House or a Michelin-starred basket at Tim Ho Wan is essential. For local comfort food, a *cha chaan teng* serves milk tea and pineapple buns.

Hong Kong's Hiking Trails

Escape the towers on the Dragon's Back trail, an easy ridge walk with sea views ending at Big Wave Bay beach. For something tougher, sections of the MacLehose Trail reward you with wild, green Hong Kong.

Mong Kok Markets

Browse the Ladies' Market, Flower Market and Goldfish Market in Mong Kok, one of the most densely packed and energetic neighbourhoods on earth.

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