Hong Kong
A harbour skyline, dim sum, hiking trails and a perfect start or end to a China trip.
Stay2–3 days
Best timeOct–Apr
GatewayHKG airport
RegionHong Kong & Macau
EntrySeparate immigration
Why go
Highlights of Hong Kong
Hong Kong has its own immigration rules, and most visitors don't need a visa. It counts as a separate region for China's 240-hour visa-free transit.
Victoria Peak
Take the Peak Tram up for the view over the harbour.
Star Ferry
Cross the harbour as people have since 1888.
Dim sum
Yum cha in a traditional teahouse.
Getting there
Connections
| To / from | By | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Guangzhou | High-speed train | about 1 hour |
| Macau | Ferry or bridge bus | about 1 hour |
| Beijing | High-speed train | about 8–9 hours |
Times are typical and vary by service.
Good to know
Tips from our guides
- Get an Octopus card or use contactless payment for transport.
Combine with
All destinationsNearby and nicely paired
1 dayHong Kong & Macau
Macau
Portuguese squares, baroque churches and the best egg tarts in Asia.
Best: Oct–Apr
1–2 daysSouth
Guangzhou
The home of Cantonese food, and China's oldest trading port.
Best: Oct–Apr
3–4 daysSouth
Guilin & Yangshuo
The karst peaks of Chinese paintings, rice terraces and slow days on the Li River.
Best: Apr–Oct
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