Hong Kong is a unique city that combines a wide variety of urban and natural landscapes. In many districts few hundreds metres separate completely different contexts. In less than half an hour you can easily move from a jungle of concrete and steel to peaceful villages of fishermen in islands with lush vegetation.
In this page we outline a 36-hour programme, suitable for the first visit to the city. The itinerary aims to offer a wide picture of the city.
Hong Kong 1,5-day itinerary
Hong Kong is endowed with a very efficient public transportation system. The city centre is connected to the airport, the main stations and the most remote localities of the special economic zone by an integrated network of subway, bus and ferry lines. The city centre is very compact and a first visit to Hong Kong cannot exclude two main areas:
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Tsim Sha Tsui: the southern part of Kowloon, close to Hong Kong Island;
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Hong Kong Island: the core part of the city, separated from Kowloon by Victoria Harbour.
In 36 hours you can find time to visit a third part of the territory of Hong Kong. Depending on your interests, we suggest you chose among the following:
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Lantau Island: the largest island of Hong Kong, where you can visit the large Po Lin Monastery and the Great Buddha;
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Lamma Island: which is probably the most beautiful of the islands of Hong Kong. Here are a few small villages and serene temples.
As time is very limited, it is less advisable to plan a visit to the eastern region, the most fascinating part of Hong Kong, dominated by wild and largely untouched coastal landscapes, a must-see for passionate trekkers.
Itinerary: Kowloon, Hong Kong Island, a second island
Finding a convenient hotel in Kowloon is quite easy. There is a great number of structures that can cater for any kind of traveller. Advance booking is essential.
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Hong Kong 1,5-day itinerary Kowloon, Hong Kong Island, Lantau Island Evening arrival |
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Where to stay |
Kowloon (Tsim Sha Tsui, Yau Ma Tei), Hong Kong Island (Wanchai, Causeway Bay) |
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Other options: Naam Lian Garden, Wong Tai Sin Temple
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Morning arrival
If you reach Hong Kong by noon, we suggest you leave your baggage at the hotel and begin your journey right away. If you plan on visiting a museum, pay attention to the closing times.
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