HONG KONG

Hong Kong Travel Guide

Our Hong Kong content is organized by region, highlighting favorite activities and destinations. We hope these guides help you plan your trip and discover the many experiences that await.

Start here if you're planning your first trip to Hong Kong

Planning your time in Hong Kong? → Read our 5-Day Hong Kong Itinerary for more inspiration

Want the full Hong Kong highlights list? → The Best Things to Do in Hong Kong with Kids

Travelling Hong Kong on a budget? → Discover the Best Free Things to Do in Hong Kong with Kids

Ready for the bucket-list experiences? → We recommend Hong Kong Disneyland and Lantau Island's Big Buddha

Not sure what to eat? → Our kid-friendly foods to try in Hong Kong has you covered

Hong Kong Itineraries

5‑Day Hong Kong Itinerary for First‑Time Visitors (kid‑Friendly Guide)

Hong Kong is a special place for our family. Susie was born there while her parents were working in the city, which was still a British territory at the time. She’s been back many times over the years, and our 2025 visit was my third, but we'd been itching to bring the girls and show them where Susie was born and where her family made so many happy memories. Of course, a lot has changed since 1982, but Hong Kong remains a fascinating place. It's a unique blend of skyscrapers

Thing to do in Hong Kong

The Best Things to Do in Hong Kong with Kids

For most families, Hong Kong is somewhere you visit. For ours, it's somewhere we come back to. Susie was born in Hong Kong, back when it was still under British rule, and although she left when she was very young, the city has always remained special to her. Over the years, we've returned on multiple occasions, but our most recent trip finally gave us the chance to bring the girls along and introduce them to the place where their Mum was born. That family connection means we'

10 Amazing Free (or Almost Free) Things to Do in Hong Kong

10 amazing free (or almost free) things to do in Hong Kong, from historic trams and night markets to skyline views and hidden temples, based on our own family trip.

Hong Kong Disneyland Review: Why It's Worth Considering, Even If You're Not "Disney People"

We are not a Disney family. We’d never been to Disneyland or Disney World, and with only five days to explore Hong Kong, we weren’t entirely sure Hong Kong Disneyland was worth dedicating a full day of our trip to. We’d heard the usual Disney horror stories about hour-long queues, packed walkways, and spending more time waiting than actually having fun. Our experience couldn’t have been more different. We ended up loving it, and we'd genuinely recommend it, even to families l

Big Buddha & Lantau Island, Hong Kong: A Full Day Trip Guide (And 3 Mistakes We Made)

The Big Buddha on Lantau Island was somewhere we'd actually visited twice before this trip, once around 20 years ago and again back in 2011, long before kids. We'd built it up in our heads over the years, so when it made it onto our 5-day Hong Kong itinerary with the girls, we couldn't wait to go back for a third time. Honestly? This visit was a slightly different experience than we remembered, mostly down to a few avoidable mistakes on our part rather than the island itself.

Where to Stay in Hong Kong

Review of the JW Marriott Hong Kong: A Great Hotel for Families

A well-located Hong Kong hotel with a great outdoor pool, redeemed using Marriott Bonvoy points rather than paying full price. Here's our full, honest review.

Key Resources

A few official links and tools worth bookmarking before you go:

MTR Route Map — official MTR network map with all lines, stations, and connections
Octopus Card — how to get an Octopus card, where it works, and how to top up
Airport Express — official Airport Express schedules, fares, and route info
Airalo — the eSIM provider we used ourselves
Visa Requirements — official Hong Kong Immigration Department visa and entry permit info
Discover Hong Kong — official Hong Kong Tourism Board travel guide with tips, maps, and itineraries
Weather Information — Hong Kong Observatory tourist weather forecasts and alerts

8 Foods for Kids to Try in Hong Kong

One of the things we love most about visiting Hong Kong with kids is the food. There’s always something familiar to fall back on, but always something new to try too. Hong Kong also feels a little like a second home to us. Susie was born here, and we’ve returned many times over the years, so we’ve had plenty of opportunities to explore the city’s food scene, both with and without kids. Hong Kong is an easy place to eat as a family, whether you’ve got adventurous eaters or tho