Hong Kong travel guides
Where to go, how to get around, what to eat and how to stay online — 20 practical guides written for travelers visiting Hong Kong.
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Hong Kong eSIM: The Complete 2026 Guide for Travelers
A complete 2026 guide to getting a Hong Kong eSIM: how it compares to a SIM or roaming, how much data you need, coverage, and how to install and activate it.
Read guideHong Kong SIM Card vs eSIM: Which Should You Buy?
Hong Kong SIM card vs eSIM compared: where to buy a prepaid SIM (airport, 7-Eleven, csl), eSIM advantages, price, tourist bundles and who needs which.
Read guideHong Kong Airport SIM, WiFi & eSIM: Stay Connected at HKG
Need a Hong Kong airport SIM? Compare free HKG WiFi, prepaid SIM cards and eSIM so you land connected. Skip the kiosk queue and avoid roaming bill shock.
Read guideHow to Get Mobile Data in Hong Kong: Networks & Coverage
Getting data in Hong Kong is easy: compare carriers, 4G and 5G coverage across the city, MTR and ferry signal, and how to choose the right plan size.
Read guideItinerary
3 Days in Hong Kong: The Perfect First-Timer Itinerary
The perfect 3-day Hong Kong itinerary for first-timers: Victoria Peak, the Star Ferry, Kowloon night markets, a Lantau day trip, where to eat and how to get around.
Read guide5 Days in Hong Kong: Island Hopping Itinerary & Beyond
Plan the perfect 5 days in Hong Kong: Island and Kowloon highlights, outlying islands, Sai Kung hikes, a Macau day trip, plus budgeting and transport tips.
Read guideHong Kong Stopover Guide: What to Do in 24 Hours
Planning a Hong Kong stopover? See if your layover is long enough to leave the airport, plus a fast city loop, food stops, and how to get back in time.
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Victoria Peak & Central: Best of Hong Kong Island
Plan the perfect day at Victoria Peak Hong Kong and Central: the Peak Tram, Sky Terrace, Peak Circle Walk, Mid-Levels Escalator, Soho, Tai Kwun and skyline views.
Read guideTsim Sha Tsui & Kowloon Guide: Markets, Museums & Views
A complete Tsim Sha Tsui guide to Kowloon, Hong Kong: the harbourfront promenade, Temple Street and Ladies' Market, museums, Mong Kok street life and the best eats.
Read guideLantau Island Day Trip: Big Buddha, Ngong Ping & Tai O
Plan the perfect Lantau Island Hong Kong day trip: ride Ngong Ping 360 to the Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery, then explore the Tai O fishing village.
Read guideHong Kong Outlying Islands: Cheung Chau, Lamma & Peng Chau
Explore Hong Kong's outlying islands: catch ferries from Central to Cheung Chau, Lamma and Peng Chau for seafood, beaches, hiking and a relaxed day trip.
Read guideDay Trip to Macau from Hong Kong: Ferry, Bridge & Sights
Planning a day trip to Macau from Hong Kong? Compare the TurboJet ferry and HZMB bridge bus, sort passport and border basics, and plan your data and sights.
Read guideSai Kung & the New Territories: Hiking, Beaches & Seafood
Explore Sai Kung Hong Kong and the New Territories: how to get there, the seafood waterfront, MacLehose Trail hiking, the best beaches and the UNESCO Geopark.
Read guideGetting around
Hong Kong MTR & Octopus Card Guide: Getting Around
A complete Hong Kong MTR guide for travelers: how the metro lines, Octopus card, trams, buses and Star Ferry work, plus fares, etiquette and the apps you need.
Read guideHong Kong Airport to City: Airport Express, Bus & Taxi
Getting from Hong Kong airport to the city? Compare the Airport Express, airport buses and taxis by speed, price and routes, plus Octopus vs single tickets.
Read guideWhen to go
When to Visit Hong Kong: Weather, Seasons & Typhoons
The best time to visit Hong Kong, explained season by season: comfortable autumn weather, hot humid summers, the typhoon T8 signal, festivals and crowds.
Read guideHong Kong Festivals & Events: A Year-Round Calendar
A month-by-month guide to Hong Kong festivals, from Chinese New Year fireworks and the Cheung Chau Bun Festival to Mid-Autumn and Dragon Boat races.
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