While Hong Kong is known as a mecca for shopaholics and Disney fans, there’s much more to this city. There are heaps of things to do in Hong Kong: strolling along the beautiful harbours, going up the sky-high attractions, and trying out all the food joints.
Want to make the most out of your visit? Check out the best attractions Hong Kong has to offer:
- Hong Kong Disneyland
- Ocean Park Hong Kong Tickets
- Sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck
- Victoria Peak Tram
- Star Ferry "World Star" Harbour Cruise Tour
- The Big Buddha
- Avenue of Stars
- Lan Kwai Fong
- Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower
- Hong Kong Observation Wheel
- Nan Lian Garden
- Wong Tai Sin Temple
- Tsz Shan Monastery
- Tai O Fishing Village
- Hong Kong Museum of Ar
- Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden
- Hong Kong Space Museum
- Madame Tussauds Hong Kong
1. Hong Kong Disneyland
Hong Kong Disneyland opened in 2005, making it the second Disney park in Asia. Credits: @jourjourbot on Instagram
Visiting Disneyland, a.k.a. The Happiest Place on Earth, is definitely one of the most popular things to do in Hong Kong. It’s the second Disney resort that opened in Asia, next only to the one in Japan. Here, you can experience the magic of Disney films coming to life through rides, attractions, and shows.
2. Ocean Park Hong Kong
Whether you’re into sea creatures or wet and wild rides, Ocean Park is for you!
Right next to Disneyland is Ocean Park Hong Kong, a theme park and zoo-aquarium hybrid. At Ocean Park you can get up close and personal with the aquatic wildlife and jump on exciting rides such as Ocean Express and Arctic Blast.
3. Sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck
Sky100 is 393 metres above sea level. Credits: @jamila___w on Instagram
Sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck is the highest point where you can view Hong Kong. Getting 360-degree views of the city and enjoying the interactive multimedia exhibits that enhance the experience are some of the best things to do in Hong Kong! You can also take a peak at Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and the New Territories!
4. Victoria Peak Tram
The Victoria Peak Tram will take you on another great sightseeing spot in Hong Kong. Credits: @Beabopabroad on Instagram
Hop aboard the Victoria Peak Tram all the way to Sky Terrace 428 on Peak Tower, where you can also get fantastic views of Hong Kong. While the ride is a sightseeing treat on its own, the destination also lets you see the fabulous city skyline, Victoria Harbour, Kowloon, and the South China Sea.
5. Star Ferry "World Star" Harbour Cruise Tour
The Star Ferry ride is more than a mode of transportation, it’s an essential Hong Kong experience. Credits: @msmarigoround on Instagram
Hopping aboard the Star Ferry is an essential thing to do in Hong Kong—you’ll feel like you’re in the 1920s on athe ship reminiscent of the ones used for transportation between Hong Kong and Kowloon. Choose between the Symphony of Lights Harbour Cruise and the Sunset Tour to acquaint yourself with the city from a new perspective.
6. The Big Buddha
Climb up 268 steps to reach the enormous statue of Buddha. Credits: @mega_aprilia_11on Instagram
One of Hong Kong’s most recognisable attractions, The Big Buddha (or Tian Tian Buddha), stands at 34 metres. In order to reach it, you have to power through and go up 268 steps. But once you do, the sights, temples, sanctums, and even food are totally with it!
7. Avenue of Stars
Strike a pose with Bruce Lee at the Avenue of Stars. Credits: @javas_holiday on Instagram
While Hollywood has its Walk of Fame, Hong Kong has its Avenue of Stars. Lovers of Hong Kong films will definitely love this waterfront attraction, as it’s home to sculptures and handprints of Hong Kong film industry legends such as Jackie Chan, Bruce Lee, Wong Kar-wai, and more.
8. Lan Kwai Fong
Love to party? Then head over to LKW! Credits: @katty_zhao on Instagram
Party with the best of them at Lan Kwai Fong or LKW, the nightlife district of Hong Kong. Exploring its many restaurants and pubs is one of the best things to do in Hong Kong, and you’ll find these establishments very accommodating to tourists!
9. Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower
The famous clock tower is over a hundred years old! Credits: @lcy_edwin on Instagram
Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower, which stands 44 metres high, is one of the most renowned buildings in Hong Kong’s Tsim Sha Tsui area. It was constructed in 1915, way back during the British occupation. Here you can go on a leisurely stroll and admire the structure and its surroundings.
10. Hong Kong Observation Wheel
Another great way to go sightseeing in Hong Kong: riding the Hong Kong Observation Wheel. Credits: @evilko on Instagram
Hop aboard the Hong Kong Observation Wheel, a 60-metre-high Ferris wheel that provides stunning views of Victoria Harbour and Central during the 30-minute ride! Each gondola has high-speed wifi, AC in the summer and heating during the winter for your utmost comfort.
11. Nan Lian Garden
Take it slow in a fast-paced world at Nan Lian Garden. Credits: @micha.lupu on Instagram
Nan Lian Garden is a public park that offers a reprieve from the hustle and bustle of the city. A stroll along its perfectly manicured terrain embellished with plant life, ponds, walkways, rocks, a bridge, and a pavilion called the Pavilion of Absolute Perfection will chase the stress away!
12. Wong Tai Sin Temple
Wong Tai Sin is a must-visit if you’ve been wishing for something. Credits: @claudschan__ on Instagram
Tourists love visiting the temple believed to make every wish come true: Wong Tai Sin. The temple serves three religions (Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism) and features several stunning halls, gardens and shrines.
13. Tsz Shan Monastery
Travel back to the Tang dynasty (618–907) at Tsz Shan Monastery. Credits: @mekislarisa on Instagram
Tsz Shan Monastery is a Buddhist compound that will take you back to the Tang dynasty with its grand halls, gardens, Bodhi tree and overall design and landscaping. It’s also home to the world’s largest bronze statue of Guan Yin, the goddess of mercy, standing at 76 metres tall.
14. Tai O Fishing Village
The best part about visiting the fishing village? The scrumptious seafood! Credits: @keithhardy2001 on Unsplash
Visit one of the very few remaining fishing villages and Chinese stilt communities in Hong Kong: Tai O Fishing Village. Here, you can immerse in the culture that contrasts the otherwise modern city and sample the heavily seafood-based street food. This is a must when you’re looking at things to do in Hong Kong.
15. Hong Kong Museum of Art
Admission for permanent exhibits in the Hong Kong Museum of Art. Credits: @ch10esph0t0dump on Instagram
Hong Kong Museum of Art is a bucket list item for art lovers visiting the city, especially since admission is free for permanent exhibits! This museum is home to over 16,000 works and the city’s most extensive collection from local artists. It also houses paintings, calligraphic works and antiques from the Chinese mainland.
16. Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden
Explore nature with your fam at Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden Credits: @yoli.moli on Instagram
This 148-hectare land on Tai Mo Shan (Hong Kong’s highest mountain) is a nature conservation centre perfect for the whole family. At Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden, you can learn about organic growth methods as you explore its gardens and greenhouses and keep your eyes peeled for the occasional wandering wildlife like pangolins and porcupines.
17. Hong Kong Space Museum
Feel like an astronomer at the Hong Kong Space Museum. Credits: @tang.lydia on Instagram
Thought you’ve seen all the cool things to do in Hong Kong? Think again! The Hong Kong Space Museum is for kids and adults who love all things space and astronomy. Here, you can watch film screenings at the iconic dome-shaped planetarium and check out the space devices at the main museum.
18. Madame Tussauds Hong Kong
Strike a pose with the legendary Jackie Chan himself! Credits: @try07699 on Instagram
Much like the ones at home in Australia, Madame Tussauds Hong Kong features life-like wax figures of pop culture icons. Aside from pop culture and Hollywood icons, this museum also pays tribute to Asian actors like Andy Lau and Jackie Chan.
Written by: Rohana Monzon
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