Things to Do in Hong Kong
By Rory Boland, About.com Guide to Hong Kong / Macau Travel
As one of the world's great cities, you'll find there are more things to do in Hong Kong than there is time to do them. Below you'll find the best tours, sights and festivals, as well as guides to the city's famous shopping scene, to make sure you enjoy the best things to do in Hong Kong.
- Restaurants and Food in Hong Kong
- The City's Biggest and Brightest Festivals
- Top Tips for Travel to China
Experience Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a unique city with a unique history, and, because of this it has plenty of unique experiences. Museums and tours are all very well, but Hong Kong is really a city that has to be experienced to be understood. Below, you'll find some of the best ways to enjoy the best Hong Kong has to offer.
- Top Twelve Hong Kong Experiences
- Take a Ride on the World's Longest Escalator
- Take a Free Tai Chi Lesson
Take a Tour of Hong Kong
From sky scraping tours via helicopter to boating around traditional sea faring communities, our list of organized tours has a tour for everyone. Alternatively, you can try one of our self-guided, themed tours, taking in some of Hong Kong's best, and lesser known, sights.
- The Essential One-Day Hong Kong Tour
- Remains of an Empire - Colonial Buildings Tour
- List of Organized Tours
- Photo Tour of the Amazing Central District
- Take a Trip Around Hong Kong's Traditional Temple
- The Best Hong Kong Tours
Hong Kong's Best Sights
Hong Kong is a treasure island of sightseeing, aside from the famed skyline, the city, perhaps more than any other, is bursting with life, color and noise, boasting plenty of sights for both city slickers and country explorers.
- Hong Kong for Kids
- Theme Parks
- Budget Hong Kong Sightseeing
- Romantic Hong Kong
- Top Ten Beaches
- Traditional Hong Kong
Shopping in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is world renowned for its vibrant shopping scene. From bargain basement markets to swanky designer stores, the city, and its residents, are addicted to shopping. Check out the articles below for insider tips on where to go, what to look for and, most importantly, how to get a good price.
Restaurants and Food in Hong Kong
Hong Kong is a first class city for food, from the best Cantonese food in the world to some of its most accomplished chefs. Dining out in the city rightly has a reputation for melting credit cards and the many Michelin starred restaurants will do just that, but there are also plenty of excellent budget bets. You'll find both below.
- Dig in to Hong Kong's Best Dim Sum
- Best Restaurants in Hong Kong on a Budget
- Top Five Hong Kong Buffets
The City's Biggest and Brightest Festivals
Hong Kong is in the perpetual grip of some festival, from fiery dragon dances to an arsenal of fireworks the city knows how to lay on a celebration. Below are both the city's traditional Chinese celebrations, as well as big ticket events like the Hong Kong Sevens.
- Dragon Boat Festival
- Mid-Autumn Festival and Mooncakes
- Christmas in Hong Kong
- Beijing Olympics in Hong Kong FAQ
Top Tips for Travel to China
Hong Kong is well integrated with its Chinese mainland neighbours, and both Shenzhen and Guangzhou are popular day trips with those staying in Hong Kong. Below we look at visa regulations, cheap flights and what to do across the border.
