Perfect Weekend in Hong Kong

Skyscrapers, dim sum, and Victoria Peak views

📍Hong Kong, China⏱️2 Days

Hong Kong is where East meets West in a vertical cityscape of neon lights, bamboo scaffolding, and Michelin-starred street food. This weekend itinerary takes you from Victoria Peak's heights to bustling markets, tranquil temples to modern harbors. Experience one of the world's most dynamic cities in just 48 hours.

📅Saturday

🌅Morning

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8:00 AM - Victoria Peak Tram 🚡 Beat crowds and take historic tram to The Peak for panoramic city views (book tickets online).

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9:30 AM - Peak Circle Walk 🌳 Easy 3.5km trail around The Peak with stunning viewpoints.

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11:00 AM - Descend via Old Peak Road 🚶 Walk down through lush greenery (or tram back if preferred).

☀️Afternoon

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12:30 PM - Dim Sum Lunch in Central 🥟 Tim Ho Wan (Michelin star), Lin Heung Tea House, or Dim Dim Sum.

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2:00 PM - Man Mo Temple 🏮 Historic Taoist temple with giant incense coils in Sheung Wan.

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3:00 PM - PMQ & Hollywood Road 🎨 Former police quarters turned creative hub, antique shops and art galleries.

🌆Evening

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5:30 PM - Star Ferry to Tsim Sha Tsui ⛴️ Iconic ferry crossing Victoria Harbour (HKD 3.70!), best at sunset.

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6:30 PM - Avenue of Stars 🌟 Hong Kong's Walk of Fame with Bruce Lee statue and harbor views.

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8:00 PM - Symphony of Lights ✨ Watch world's largest light show from Tsim Sha Tsui promenade (free, nightly at 8 PM).

📅Sunday

🌅Morning

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9:00 AM - Wong Tai Sin Temple 🙏 Fortune telling and colorful temple where "wishes come true" (free entry).

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10:30 AM - Ladies' Market (Mong Kok) 👜 Bustling street market for clothes, accessories, and souvenirs.

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11:30 AM - Temple Street Night Market area 🎭 Explore during day for different atmosphere than evening chaos.

☀️Afternoon

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1:00 PM - Cha Chaan Teng Lunch ☕ Try Hong Kong-style café: pineapple bun, milk tea, egg tarts.

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2:30 PM - Nan Lian Garden & Chi Lin Nunnery 🏯 Serene Tang dynasty-style garden and Buddhist nunnery (free!).

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4:00 PM - Lantau Island Big Buddha 🗿 Take cable car to Ngong Ping, climb 268 steps to Tian Tan Buddha.

🌆Evening

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6:30 PM - Return to Central 🚇 MTR back to Hong Kong Island.

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7:30 PM - Dinner in Soho/Lan Kwai Fong 🍜 International restaurants, rooftop bars, or local Cantonese cuisine.

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9:30 PM - Temple Street Night Market 🌙 Come back at night for full experience: fortune tellers, street opera, food stalls.

💡Essential Tips

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Octopus Card - Must-have rechargeable card for MTR, buses, ferries, even 7-Eleven (HKD 150 deposit)

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MTR is Best - Clean, efficient subway with English signs, air-conditioned.

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Peak Tram Booking - Book online to skip 1-2 hour queues, especially weekends

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Tipping Not Expected - 10% service charge usually included in restaurants

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Stay Right - Stand on right on escalators, walk on left (British system)

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Michelin Street Food - Tim Ho Wan, Kam Wah Café affordable Michelin-starred meals

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Temple Etiquette - Respectful clothing, ask before photographing worshippers

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Cash & Cards - Both widely accepted, ATMs everywhere

💰Budget Guide

Budget Breakdown: Expect HKD 3,500-5,500 (USD 450-700) per person for the weekend (excluding accommodation). Accommodation: HKD 600-1,500/night (hostels HKD 200-400). Food: HKD 300-600/day (cha chaan teng HKD 40-80, restaurant HKD 150-300). Transport: HKD 200 for weekend. Attractions: HKD 300-500/day. Hong Kong can be expensive but has budget options.

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