Macao and Hong Kong are located on the southern coastal belt of China, allowing both cities to thrive with tourist attractions. With this, it’s unsurprising that both cities swarm with tourists all year round.
But with so many attractions, how can you know which ones to prioritize? When planning a Macao and Hong Kong itinerary, Klook has got your back!
Scroll down to see what you need, and the top things to do in Hong Kong City and Macao!
What you need in your bag: Hong Kong essentials
1. Hong Kong Airport Express Tickets
Bask in comfort as you begin your journey in Hong Kong. Credits: Klook
Before you enjoy all the fun things to do in Hong Kong City, it’s important to plan how to commute from the airport.
With express booking from Klook, securing travel from the Hong Kong International Airport to the city center is at the tip of your fingers!
2. Klook Pass Hong Kong
All smiles for the whole family with the wonders of Klook Pass Hong Kong! Credits: Klook
With the Klook Pass Hong Kong, you get access to 2- 5 of Hong Kong’s top attractions, inclusive of 14 activities you have to experience at least once in your life!
Upon presenting your Pass, you’re allowed general entry to attractions like Legoland Discovery Center, Madame Tussauds, Palace Museum, and more magnificent things to do in Hong Kong City!
3. Hong Kong Tourist Octopus Card
This cute little card allows you to unlock so much of Hong Kong! Credits: Klook
You can claim this little electronic card once you land at the Hong Kong International Airport! The Tourist Octopus Card is used for public transport, paying in convenience stores, supermarkets, vending machines, and more!
The card comes with a deposit of either HKD50 or HKD150, and it's an ideal souvenir that can be used the next time you come to Hong Kong.
Make the most of it: Things to do in Hong Kong
1. Visit Hong Kong Disneyland
Meet your favorite Disney icons! Credits: Russel John Seares on Unsplash
One of the best things to do in Hong Kong City is definitely to make a stop at Disneyland! Complete with seven theme parks, Hong Kong Disneyland has something for everyone. The theme park has numerous amusement facilities, entertainment experiences, three themed hotels, food stalls, restaurants, cafes, and gift shops!
Klook has a special meal coupon to enhance your days at Disneyland, which will let you enjoy a variety of cuisines from all over the world—whether Chinese, American, Japanese, or vegetarian!
2. Stop by Ocean Park Hong Kong
Witness amusement ride galore at Ocean Park Hong Kong! Credits: Klook
If you're a fan of aquariums and exhilarating rides, this theme park deserves a spot in your list of things you must do in Hong Kong.
Ocean Park Hong Kong allows park-goers to witness beautiful aquatic animals and hop on thrilling rides all in one place!
Every year on Halloween, Ocean Park Hong Kong holds Halloween Fest, featuring horror-filled attractions like The School of Unending Horror, The House of Wraith Puppet, and more!
3. Ride the Ngong Ping Cable Car
See Hong Kong’s beauty from up high! Credits: Klook
Witness some of Hong Kong's best views while gliding through the air on the Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car.
Starting from Tung Chung Town Center, the Ngong Ping Cable Car will show you lush mountains and breathtaking panoramic sceneries, such as the Po Lin Monastery.
When you finally stop at Ngong Ping, you'll be captivated by the beauty of their village as they showcase their traditional architecture and rich heritage.
4. Hop aboard Victoria Peak Tram and enjoy views from the Sky Terrace
All aboard Victoria Peak Tram! Credits: Klook
One of Hong Kong's strongest tourist attractions is the Peak Tram, with its last stop being the Peak Tower shopping and entertainment center. The center lets tourists see some of Hong Kong's best panoramic views.
Nearby is the Sky Terrace 428, the highest viewing terrace in Hong Kong, perched at 428 meters above sea level. Perfect for a scenic addition to your list of things to do in Hong Kong City, with the terrace providing a stunning overlook of the Victoria Harbour and the ocean.
Where to go next: Things to do in Macao
1. Visit the teamLab SuperNature exhibit
Become one with art as you walk through the SuperNature exhibit. Credits: Klook
Museum-goers say that one of the best things to do in Macao is to explore the exhibits, as they seem to teleport you to another world. With the teamLab SuperNature exhibit, artists bless your eyes with art in perspectives you've never seen before! The whole place is called a "body immersive" museum.
The creators' goal is to widen visitors' imaginations and help them explore new perceptions of the world and the connection between man and nature.
2. Try the Macao Tower Skyjump
Let Macao hear you scream! Credits: Klook
Looking for some thrill? The Macao Tower Skyjump should be at the top of your list of things to do in Macao!
Jump from a platform 233 meters high feet-first, a less scary option than the Bungy Jump (which the Tower and Klook package also offers tourists) that requires you to dive head first!
If you're not looking for adrenaline-packed itinerary items in Macao, you can enjoy 360-degree views at the top while enjoying your lunch, afternoon tea, or dinner buffet at the tower!
3. Hop on the Macao Open Top Bus at Night
Watch Macao light up as night falls upon the city. Credits: Klook
If you want to see more of the city, one of the best things to do in Macao is boarding an open-top bus and enjoy the city's best evening views like Pawnshops Street, “Las Vegas,” and Macao: Rainbow Bridge.
The tour only lasts 50 minutes, just enough time to see and learn about the rest of the stops, namely the Cotai Strip and the city's Eiffel Tower in Parisian Macao. At the night's end, you can snag a bite in any of the ten selected restaurants in Broadway Macao or watch the fireworks.
How do you get from Hong Kong to Macao? (And vice versa)
You can opt to drive, take the bus, or ride the ferry — all three take more than an hour from Hong Kong to Macao. Click here to check the most frequently picked options.
You can also choose the Cotai Strip Water Jet or the TurboJet Ferry. Both jets can get you to your destination after an hour and offer more comfort, legroom, and convenience with e-tickets.
Hong Kong might be a small city, and Macao might be a small country, but both places will keep you returning for all the fantastic experiences and attractions they offer.
