Hong Kong itinerary
7 days, hour by hour · Hong KongJune–September
- Days
- 7
- Stops
- 34
- Per day
- ≈ 871 HKD
- First stop
- 08:00
Short answer
The TripWalkers Hong Kong itinerary runs 7 days and lays out 34 stops, hour by hour, for June–September. The first three days:
- Day 1 Victoria Peak and Central
- Day 2 Kowloon and Star Ferry
- Day 3 Lantau: Tian Tan Buddha
Staying less? Start with the first days — TripWalkers uses the opening days of this plan for shorter trips too. Days 3 and 6 are day trips out of the city. Food, entry fees and local transport come to about 871 HKD a day (excluding accommodation and flights).
Day 1 · 08:00–14:30
Victoria Peak and Central
Nature
Peak Tram
The first trams at 07:30 have no queue. It takes 8 minutes to reach Victoria Peak; around 88 HKD return.
≈ 88 HKD per personNature
Victoria Peak Sky Terrace 428
The terrace at the summit has 360° views of the harbour, and the morning haze clears.
≈ 75 HKD per personNature
Peak Circle Walk
A flat 3.5 km walk around the summit, shaded and scenic.
Free- 1 h · travel, break, free time
Food
Tim Ho Wan Central
The world's cheapest Michelin-starred dim sum. Don't miss the BBQ pork buns (char siu bao).
≈ 120 HKD per personLandmark
Central-Mid-Levels Escalator
The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system, leading up to SoHo and Tai Kwun.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Lan Fong YuenA cha chaan teng (Hong Kong tea café) since 1952. Try the milk tea and the pork chop sandwich.
- Tai KwunA former police station and prison, now a free cultural centre.
Day 2 · 09:30–20:00
Kowloon and Star Ferry
Landmark
Star Ferry Central Pier
The legendary 8-minute ferry from Central to Tsim Sha Tsui. It costs 5 HKD with an Octopus card.
≈ 5 HKD per personNature
Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade
The Avenue of Stars and harbour views. Good for morning photos.
FreeCulture
Hong Kong Museum of Art
A harbourfront art museum with free entry, showing Chinese calligraphy and contemporary art.
FreeFood
Mak's Noodle Jordan
A wonton noodle classic. The bowls are small, so order two.
≈ 70 HKD per person- 4 h 30 min · travel, break, free time
Shopping
Temple Street Night Market
Fortune tellers, street food and cheap goods. It comes alive after 18:00; try the claypot rice.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Australia Dairy CompanyEgg sandwiches on toast and steamed milk pudding. The queue moves fast.
- Kowloon ParkA park in Tsim Sha Tsui with flamingos. A swap for the museum.
Day 3 · 09:30–16:30Day trip
Lantau: Tian Tan Buddha
Nature
Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car
A 25-minute cable car ride from Tung Chung (around 300 HKD return; glass-bottom cabins cost extra), with views of sea and mountains.
≈ 300 HKD per personCulture
Tian Tan Buddha
A 34 m bronze Buddha. Climb the 268 steps for views over Lantau.
FreeCulture
Po Lin Monastery
The monastery at the foot of the Buddha. Vegetarian meal tickets are sold here.
FreeFood
Po Lin Vegetarian Restaurant
The monastery's vegetarian kitchen: simple and good.
≈ 150 HKD per person- 45 min · travel, break, free time
Landmark
Tai O Fishing Village
A village of stilt houses. A boat tour (with a chance of pink dolphins) costs 30 HKD, and there is a dried fish market.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Tai O Dried Seafood MarketGrilled seafood in Tai O. A swap for the monastery.
- Cheung Sha BeachLantau's long beach, good for swimming in summer.
Day 4 · 09:30–15:00
Mong Kok and Sham Shui Po
Culture
Chi Lin Nunnery
A Tang-style wooden nunnery built without nails, with lotus ponds.
FreeNature
Nan Lian Garden
A Chinese garden opposite the nunnery, with a golden pagoda.
FreeCulture
Wong Tai Sin Temple
Fortune sticks (kau cim) and incense. It is Hong Kong's busiest temple.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Kwan Kee Bamboo Noodle
In Sham Shui Po, noodles kneaded with a bamboo pole. A legend.
≈ 60 HKD per personShopping
Apliu Street, Sham Shui Po
An electronics and fabric market in Hong Kong's most local neighbourhood, with street food.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Tim Ho Wan Sham Shui PoThe original Tim Ho Wan branch.
- Ladies' Market Mong KokA tourist market. Haggle.
Day 5 · 09:30–18:30
Repulse Bay and Stanley
Nature
Repulse Bay Beach
A sandy beach on the south of the island. Sun loungers are free, there are showers, and mornings are quiet.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Shopping
Stanley Market
A market in a seaside town, selling silk and souvenirs.
FreeFood
The Boathouse Stanley
Seafood on the Stanley waterfront, with a terrace.
≈ 350 HKD per personNature
Stanley Promenade
Murray House and the waterfront. Stop for coffee.
Free- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Nature
Shek O Beach
A village beach, good for a sunset swim.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Stanley Plaza Food CourtAn affordable lunch.
- Deep Water BayA quieter cove next to Repulse Bay.
Day 6 · 10:00–16:30Day trip
Lamma Island
Landmark
Yung Shue Wan Lamma
A 30-minute ferry from Central. A car-free island village with cafés.
FreeNature
Lamma Family Trail
A 1.5-hour coastal walk from Yung Shue Wan to Sok Kwu Wan, with a stop at Hung Shing Yeh beach.
FreeNature
Hung Shing Yeh Beach
Lamma's swimming beach, with showers and a snack bar.
FreeFood
Rainbow Seafood Lamma
Seafood in Sok Kwu Wan, with a free ferry back to Central.
≈ 300 HKD per personLandmark
Sok Kwu Wan Pier
Fish farms and the return ferry.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Lamma Bookworm CafeA vegetarian café.
- Cheung Chau IslandAn alternative island, good for cycling and beaches.
Day 7 · 09:00–13:30
Wan Chai: a gentle farewell
Nature
Hong Kong Park
A park among the skyscrapers, with an aviary and a lake.
FreeLandmark
Ding Ding Tram Line
Ride the historic double-decker tram to Wan Chai. Take a front seat upstairs; the fare is 3 HKD.
≈ 3 HKD per person- 30 min · travel, break, free time
Food
Kam's Roast Goose Wan Chai
Michelin-starred roast goose for a farewell lunch. Expect a 30-minute queue.
≈ 200 HKD per personLandmark
Airport Express Hong Kong Station
The airport train takes 24 minutes, with in-town check-in.
Free
Plan B — if it's crowded or closed (2)
- Joy Hing Roasted MeatCheap char siu in Wan Chai.
- Blue House Wan ChaiA historic blue building and neighbourhood museum. A swap for the tram.
Getting around: get an Octopus Card
It works on the MTR, trams, buses, the Star Ferry and in shops, so it is useful everywhere in Hong Kong.
Good to know: 6 things that make a Hong Kong trip easier
- An Octopus Card works for everything (MTR, trams, ferries, shops); buy one at the airport. The Airport Express takes 24 minutes.
- Summers are humid at 33°C, and typhoon warnings are possible (everything closes at Signal 8). Sightsee in the morning and head to malls or museums in the afternoon.
- Dim sum is eaten in the morning and at lunchtime. Queues are normal at cheap Michelin-listed places like Tim Ho Wan and Kam's Roast Goose.
- Tipping is not expected, as a 10% service charge is added. Cash is still common; small restaurants don't take cards.
- The Star Ferry and the Peak Tram are Hong Kong rituals. Go up to the Peak at 08:00, and return at 19:00 for the evening lights.
- Bring your passport for Macau. Ferries to Lamma and Cheung Chau leave from Central Piers 4 and 5.
Spending: ≈ 6,100 HKD per person for 7 days
- Food3,600 HKD
- Entry and tours900 HKD
- Local transport800 HKD
- Other800 HKD
Excludes accommodation and flights. 2026 price estimate, per person.
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Frequently asked questions
How many days do you need in Hong Kong?
This itinerary is built for 7 days. With 3 days, do the first 3 — TripWalkers uses the opening days of the plan for shorter trips too. The day trip is on day 3 and 6; skip it on a short stay.
How much does a day in Hong Kong cost?
In this plan, food, entry fees and local transport come to about 871 HKD per person per day. Accommodation and flights are not included. Figures are 2026 estimates.
What time should you start the day in Hong Kong?
The first stop is at 08:00. Most days start early so you arrive before the crowds, and evenings end with dinner.
Which season is this itinerary for?
This page covers June–September. There is a separate plan for October–May: opening hours, the sea and the weather change the route.