Near you: Kowloon, TST & NTÂ
Kowloon Park
Kowloon Park is a serene 133,000 square-metre oasis in Tsim Sha Tsui, featuring beautiful plants and flowers, an aviary, a children's playground and a refreshing swimming pool complex.
Mong Kok Ladies' Markets
From tourist souvenirs like place name boards through travel essentials such as luggage there is always something to see and browse!
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Opening Hours
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Temple Street:Â 8:00 PM - 11:00 PM (evening/night experience)
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Ladies Market:Â 3:00 PM - 7:00 PM (afternoon/early evening shopping)
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Star Ferry to Central
Gliding across Victoria Harbour on the iconic Star Ferry is an essential Hong Kong experience, offering front-row seats to the city’s shimmering neon skyline. Time your evening voyage for 8:00 PM to catch A Symphony of Lights, as dozens of skyscrapers ignite in a spectacular synchronized laser and music show right from the water.
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Where to Hop On:
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Kowloon side: Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) Star Ferry Pier (near the Clock Tower).
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Island side: Central Ferry Pier No. 7 (a short walk from IFC Mall).
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Duration & Frequency:
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Crossing time: ~8 to 10 minutes.
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Frequency: Every 6 to 12 minutes (operating daily from 6:30 AM to 11:30 PM).
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Pricing:
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Mon – Fri: HK$5.00 (Upper Deck) / HK$4.00 (Lower Deck).
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Sat, Sun & Public Holidays: HK$6.50 (Upper Deck) / HK$5.60 (Lower Deck)
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Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple
A vibrant and spiritual sanctuary, known for granting wishes and blending Taoist, Buddhist, and Confucian traditions. There is the Kau Cim fortune-telling tradition, by shaking a bamboo cylinder that reveals a personal reading.
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Entry fee: Free. Small cash donations are customary if you wish to take incense sticks.
Opening Hours: Main Temple Grounds: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM (Daily), Mid-Autumn Festival extended until 9:00 PM on the festival night.
Getting There: MTR - The temple is directly connected to the Wong Tai Sin MTR Station (Exit B2).
Sai Kung: Seafood, Dim Sum, Beach Ferries & more
Sai Kung, the city's "Back Garden," offers fresh seafood dining alongside easy access to stunning beaches and islands. Visit Seafood Street to pick live catches from giant tanks at Michelin-listed eateries, where chefs prepare your selection in authentic local styles.
Dim Sum: Hung Kee Seafood
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More adventure? Take a ferry ('sam-pan' speedboat) to one of the North beaches, from Sai Kung Public Pier.
Avenue of Stars & HK MoA
The Avenue of Stars is Hong Kong’s iconic waterfront promenade honoring the city’s rich cinematic history while offering sweeping, uninterrupted views of Victoria Harbour and the city skyline.
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Along Tsim Sha Tsui (TST) waterfront promenade, from the HK Museum of Art to K11 MUSEAÂ
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Getting There: MTR East TST Station (Exit J) or TST Station (Exit E), then 3-min walk to the harbour.
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Highlights: Over 100 handprints of movie legends set into the handrails, the life-sized statues of Bruce Lee, Anita Mui, and prime viewpoints for A Symphony of Lights show (8:00 PM daily).
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M+ Museum
M+ is Asia’s first global museum of contemporary visual culture, showcasing 20th and 21st-century visual art, design, architecture, and moving image from Hong Kong, Asia, and beyond.
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Entry Fees:
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General Admission: HK$120 (Standard). Grants access to Main Level galleries.
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Special Exhibitions: Additional ticket required (prices vary by feature exhibition). Children under 6 enter free.
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Hong Kong Island
The Peak Tram & Lookout
The classic. There are many ways to reach the Peak. Once you reach the top, explore the city lookout, malls, or venture to Peak circle walk for panoramas of mountains, Lamma island, south ocean views.Â
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Extra: hike to Mount High West (via Luggard Road trail) - 270 degree views of islands and Victoria Harbour.
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How to get there:
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Hike up Old Peak Road / Morning Trail
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Taxi or Bus
Tai Kwun Precinct
Speak-easys. Restaurants. Cultural pop-ups. Tai Kwun (meaning "Big Station") is a vibrant heritage, arts, and cultural destination set within Hong Kong's old Central Police Station and prison compound. Restored by The Hong Kong Jockey Club, this sprawling complex seamlessly pairs 16 revitalized colonial-era brick buildings with striking modern architectural additions by Herzog & de Meuron.
Dragon's Back & Shek O
The Dragon’s Back to Shek O trek pairs a scenic coastal ridge hike with a relaxed beach finish complete with ocean swimming and open-air Thai dining.
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Distance & Duration: ~8.5 km (5.3 miles) total; 2.5–3.5 hours of light hiking
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Getting There: MTR to Shau Kei Wan (Exit A3), then Bus 9 to the To Tei Wan trailhead stop.
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Finish Up: Descend via Hong Kong Trail Section 8, hop on Bus 9/red minibus to Shek O Village, and enjoy the beach, public showers, and Thai restaurants.
Tai Ping Shan & Cat Street Gallery
Upper Lascar Row, also known as Cat Street, is a historic pedestrian lane in Sheung Wan packed with open-air stalls and boutique antique shops. It is famous for its eclectic mix of genuine Chinese antiques, vintage collectibles, and quirky retro souvenirs.
Getting There: A short 5-minute walk from Sheung Wan MTR Station (Exit A2) or accessible via the Central–Mid-Levels Escalator down Hollywood Road.
Hike from:Â Junction Wilson Trail Section 1 & 2, Tai Tam
Repulse Bay Beach
Enjoy brunch or post-hike smoothies with a swim on the south side. Repulse Bay is one of 4 beaches in the area, lined with restaurants, shops, cafes and a local temple!
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A light hike starts from Parkview Tai Tam, climb a few stairs and enjoy the panoramic mountains laden with reservoirs. Choose to turn-off to Repulse Bay, or continue to the iconic Twin Peaks.
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Man Mo Temple
Man Mo Temple on Hollywood Road is actually a compound of three for three different purposes. Â
The major one on the left is the Man Mo Temple where the God of Literature and God of Martial Arts are worshipped. The middle block is Lit Shing Kung. It was built for all heavenly gods. And the last one is Kung Sor. It was the place where the village or community get together to resolving any conflicts and matters. The temple is graded as a Grade I Historic Building in Hong Kong as it showcases lots of traditional craftsmanship.
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Opening hours: 8:00AM - 6:00PM
Lantau & Outlying Islands
The Big Buddha & Gondolas
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Official name the 'Tian Tan Buddha', Hong Kong's iconic spiritual enclave with a statue at 34m height. Visitors can take a Gondola from Tung Chung, and must ascend 268 steps to reach the statue.
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Known as the "Venice of Hong Kong," Tai O Fishing Village is a historic coastal settlement famous for its wooden stilt houses (pang uk) built over tidal waterways, dried seafood markets, and traditional boat tours through the canals.
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Boat Tour & Pink Dolphin Spotting: Local captains run short boat tours (HK$30–50) that weave through the inner canals under the stilt houses, then into open water to spot Hong Kong's rare Chinese Pink Dolphins.
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Tai O Heritage Hotel: A restored 1902 Grade II historic colonial building, formerly the Old Tai O Police Station, now a boutique hotel with a restaurant and panoramic views.
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Famous Street Food: Walk down Wing On Street to sample local culinary icons, including charcoal-grilled squid patties, jumbo curry fishballs, and sweet tofu pudding (douhua).
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Dried Seafood & Shrimp Paste Shops: Famous for its shrimp paste and XO sauce. You'll see salted fish, cured duck egg yolks, and seafood laid out on bamboo racks drying outside.
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Fu Shan Viewing Point: A 15-minute trail leading up to a hillside viewpoint behind the villages, views of the South China Sea, the Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge, and incredible sunsets.
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Historic Temples & Bridges: Cross Sun Ki Bridge, one of the best vantage points of the stilt houses—and visit Kwan Tai Temple (c. 1488) or Yeung Hau Temple (c. 1699).
MTR
​Head to Tung Chung Station (Exit B), then hop on New Lantao Bus 11 at the adjacent bus stop for a direct ~50-minute ride to Tai O Pier.
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MTR + Central Ferry
Take the MTR or Star Ferry across to Central Ferry Pier 3 > Central ferry to Mui Wo (35-50min) > catch NLB Bus 1 from Mui Wo Ferry > Tai O (45min)
Best Way to Explore
Walk through pedestrian alleys and bridges around seafood markets.
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Or, rent a bicycle to venture toward the coastal trails and historic Tai O Heritage Hotel.
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Local Tour
Take a 20-minute small motorboat tour from the main bridge through the stilt-house canals and open water for a chance to spot rare Pink Dolphins!
Tai O Fishing Village
Cheung ChauÂ
A 30-45min ferry ride from Central, Cheung Chau is known for locally-made fresh mango Mochi and sesame buns, surrounded by hiking lookout trails and beaches.
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Night markets. Hidden spots. Local eats. Iconic bars.
Choose a local-centric night, international or a mix of both. We'll cater the tour to your preferences. Join the craziness of the Temple Street Night Market with some dai-pai dong (outdoor eatery) dishes, or opt for a speakeasy bar with a G&T in hand. Different vibes but same amount of fun!
Night Tour with a start time of 3pm and onwards.
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6-HOUR LANTAU ISLAND TOUR
If you’re interested in culture, then this is the tour for you.
This tour goes to Tai O Fishing Village which is absolutely charming. It is the few areas in Hong Kong where you’ll still be able to see stilt houses & of locals making fermented shrimp paste or out drying seafood.
The other half of the tour is visiting the Big Buddha, Po Lin Monastery and riding the cable cars. We recommend a minimum of 6 hours for this tour & given Lantau Island is nearby the airport.
Hosted by: Humid with a Chance of Fishballs
Phone: +852 3916 7664Â |Â Â info@humidwithachanceoffishballs.comÂ