Destination
Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Hong Kong packs a vertical skyline, harbour ferries, dim sum and hiking trails into a compact territory where mountains drop straight into the sea.
Trips to Hong Kong from every city
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When to go
| Month | Season |
|---|---|
| January | best |
| February | best |
| March | best |
| April | fine |
| May | fine |
| June | avoid |
| July | avoid |
| August | avoid |
| September | fine |
| October | best |
| November | best |
| December | best |
- January, February: Lunar New Year parade and harbour fireworks, with many shops closed for the first days.
- June: Dragon Boat Festival races at Stanley and Sha Tin.
June, July, August: Hot, humid summer with heavy rain and typhoon risk.
Where to stay in Hong Kong
- Central and Sheung Wan: Skyscrapers, the Mid-Levels escalator, dim sum houses and the Peak Tram.
- Tsim Sha Tsui: Kowloon waterfront with harbour-view hotels and the Star Ferry pier.
- Causeway Bay and Wan Chai: Dense shopping and dining on Hong Kong Island with good value hotels.
- Mong Kok: Street markets and neon Kowloon at its busiest, with budget rooms.
What to do in Hong Kong
- Peak Tram up to Victoria Peak
- Star Ferry across the harbour at dusk
- Dim sum at a Sheung Wan teahouse
- Big Buddha via the Ngong Ping cable car on Lantau
- Hike the Dragon's Back trail to Shek O beach
- Temple Street night market
Good to know
| Airports | Hong Kong International (HKG) |
|---|---|
| Passport for US citizens | yes |
| Price level | upscale |
| Time zone | Asia/Hong_Kong |
| Kind of trip | city, food, shopping, nightlife, nature |
Questions about Hong Kong
When is the best time to visit Hong Kong?
October, November, December, January, February and March. June, July, August: Hot, humid summer with heavy rain and typhoon risk.
Do US citizens need a passport for Hong Kong?
Yes. Hong Kong is in Hong Kong; bring a valid passport.
How expensive is Hong Kong on the ground?
Hong Kong is upscale by US standards: plan about $130 per person per day for food, getting around and tickets.