Visiting Hong Kong

Top 10 Hong Kong Tourist Attractions

10. Tai Chi watching in Hong Kong Park. Better still, try it yourself with a free lesson! The Hong Kong Tourist board run a range of classes for visitors from appreciating Chinese tea to jade shopping.
9. Experience the Happy Valley horse racing on a Wednesday night. You can either sit in the public area adjacent to the course or pre-book for the buffet in the restaurant above. Overseas visitors don't need to book, just turn up with your passport. Alternatively, go up to Sha Tin racecourse on a Saturday. Children are not permitted to attend race meetings.
8. Explore nature in Hong Kong’s Wetland Park.
7. Take the Star Ferry across one of the most photographed harbours in the world. Alternatively, take a harbour tour with Watertours, the Star Ferry, the Bauhinia, Saffron Cruises or on the free Tourist Board junk. Other forms of transport, such as the Peak Tram and the harbour-front trams are worth experiencing.
6. FOOD. Treat yourself to a traditional dim sum lunch at somewhere like Dragon-i, or choose from Hong Kong's huge selection of world-class restaurants.
5. Barter for a bargain. Barter for a bargain at Temple Street’s famous night market. See our shopping section.
4. Experience the Chinese New Year Celebration Time your visit to coincide with Hong Kong’s largest annual festival – the Chinese New Year.
3. Mickey Mouse Magic Experience thrilling adventures and storybook journeys at one of Hong Kong’s newest attractions – Hong Kong Disneyland. See our kids activities page for more family entertainment ideas.
2. Visit the big bronze Buddha at Tian Tan, on Lantau Island. It weighs over 250 tonnes and symbolizes the harmonious relationship between man and nature, people and religion. See our transport page to combine your trip with a journey on the Skyrail from Tung Chung. Try the Vegetarian lunch at the neighbouring Po Lin Buddhist Monastery, which is open to the public. If monasteries are your thing there is the Ten Thousand Buddha's Monastery near Shatin which is much less busy.
1. Take a Peak Position A must-see attraction in Hong Kong is the Victoria Peak.