Ready-made trips · China
Hong Kong in 4 days
The Peak and the Star Ferry, dim sum and night markets, and the Big Buddha on Lantau Island.
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- Length
- 4 days
- Best time
- March, October to December
- Pace
- Moderate
- Day trips
- Lantau Island
Four days in Hong Kong: Central and Victoria Peak, plus a day trip to Lantau Island. Each full day is one our team has planned, to be walked in order around usual opening hours, with lunch and dinner suggestions close to the stops.
Day by day
1First Evening on the HarbourArrival
- When you arriveStar FerryHistoric ferry across Victoria Harbour.Tip: A genuinely iconic, affordable way to cross Victoria Harbour — offers good skyline views for a fraction of the cost of harbor cruise tours.
Lunch nearby: Ding Tai Fung Silvercord or Mammy Pancake
Dinner: The Spice Market or Tim Ho Wan IFC
2Central and Victoria Peak
- MorningHong Kong ParkA park of waterfalls and a walk-through aviary among the Central towers.Tip: The Edward Youde Aviary has a raised walkway through the tree canopy.
- AfternoonTai KwunThe old Central Police Station and Victoria Prison, now galleries, bars and courtyards.Tip: The prison yard exhibitions are free; the Mid-Levels Escalator runs past the gate.
- EveningVictoria PeakPanoramic views over Hong Kong skyline.Tip: Hong Kong's most famous viewpoint — the historic Peak Tram is often crowded, so consider going early morning or evening, and note walking trails around the summit offer views without needing the viewing platform ticket.
Lunch nearby: Mak’s Noodle or Tai Cheong Bakery
Dinner: Sang Kee Congee or Lin Heung Kui
3Lantau: the Ngong Ping Cable Car and the Big BuddhaDay trip to Lantau Island
- MorningNgong Ping 360Cable car to Big Buddha.Tip: Book the crystal-floor cabin for the view straight down; queues are long at weekends.
- AfternoonBig Buddha (Tian Tan)Large bronze Buddha statue.Tip: Po Lin Monastery beside the Buddha serves a vegetarian lunch.
Lunch nearby: Po Lin Monastery Vegetarian Kitchen
Dinner: Po Lin Monastery Vegetarian Kitchen
4A Last Morning in Sheung WanLast morning
- Before you leaveMan Mo TempleHistoric Taoist temple.Tip: One of Hong Kong's oldest temples, genuinely atmospheric with large hanging incense coils creating a distinctive smoky ambiance.
Lunch nearby: Sang Kee Congee or Lin Heung Kui
Dinner: Mak’s Noodle or Tai Cheong Bakery
Where to stay
Sheung Wan
Old Hong Kong of temples, herbal shops and galleries, next to Central.
Sheung Wan MTR; trams along Des Voeux Road.
Central
The towers, Lan Kwai Fong and SoHo on the island side of the harbour.
Central and Admiralty MTR; the Airport Express from Hong Kong station.
Mong Kok & Jordan
Dense, neon Kowloon of street markets and cheap eats.
Mong Kok and Jordan MTR.
Everything in the plan is ready to book
The full plan has a map of each day, directions between stops, opening hours, restaurant choices, hotels in these areas and tickets, tours and trains linked to book with the provider you choose.
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