After living in Hong Kong for four months, I know exactly the things I would want to see if I could only spend a week here. And I know how difficult it can be to plan trips to places you have never been. Sure, there's LonelyPlanet and stuff...but planning is still difficult.
I included a LOT of Western-style restaurants, just in case you aren't into trying more of the local cuisine. If you are feeling up for it - go for it! The food is delicious, and local food is always cheaper than Western-style food!
Oh, and there is so much more to do in Hong Kong than just these things...these are just my personal suggestions!
Day 1:
Dinner: Jim Chai Kee Noodles (98 Wellington Street, Central)
The best noodles in Hong Kong - popular with Westerners and locals. They only serve three dishes: Prawn Wonton, Beef Ball Noodles, and Fish Ball Noodles. The serving sizes are supposed to be quite large. It’s the best deal in town: only $15 HKD per person!
Evening Activity: Take the Tram to Happy Valley Racecourse
Walk to Des Voeux Road (toward the Central MTR Station) and grab the Tram (Eastbound) and get off at the Happy Valley Terminus.
Day 2:
Breakfast: Hong Kong University of Science & Technology (HKUST) Campus Eatery ($4 CAD per person)
Morning Activity: Take a tour of the HKUST Campus
Lunch: Dim Sum at the HKUST Chinese Restaurant ($4 CAD per person)
It's located across from the library and if you go after 2:30 pm, everything is half-price. I love Hong Kong's dynamic pricing schemes...
Afternoon Activity: Take Tram to the Peak and Watch the Sunset
How to Get From Central to Peak Tram: Take MTR to Central and take exit J2. Follow signs. The price? Adult Peak Tram + Sky Terrace Ticket: $48 HKD ($7.20 CAD) each
Dinner: Sushi One (29 Leighton Road) – Causeway Bay ($11 CAD per person)
How to Get from from Peak Tram Lower Terminus to Sushi One: Take MTR from Central to Causeway Bay Station. Check map to see which exit to take for Leighton Road.
Here's another tip - if you plan to eat after 10 pm, sushi is half-price! (Be careful - it's not the entire menu that is half-price...so be sure to ask if you aren't sure) The minimum order is $60 HKD. Also...try to get in line before 9:30 pm. The half-price sushi is very famous here!
Evening Activity: Explore Causeway Bay
Day 3:
Morning Activity: Take Cable Car to Lantau Island: See Big Buddha, Ngong Ping Village, Po Lin Monastary
How to Get to Cable Car: Take MTR to Tung Chung Station (Exit B). The price? One-Way Fare: $8.78 CAD per person. Round-Trip Fare: $13.30 CAD per person.
Lunch: Picnic Lunch
I would recommend buying some sandwiches and snacks before heading to Lantau - then you can enjoy them while surrounded by nature.
Afternoon Activity: Tai O Fishing Town (Lantau Island)
Dinner: Pizza Express ($15 CAD per person) in SoHo
How to Get There: Take the Mid-Levels Escalators until you see the huge Pizza Express restaurant on your left.
Evening Activity: Explore Mid-Levels/SoHo/LKF
If it is a Wendesday or Thursday, be on the lookout for Ladies' Nights for free drinks! They are everywhere.
Day 4:
Breakfast: The Flying Pan ($6 CAD per person)
It's in SoHo - take the Mid-Level escalators, and you will be able to see the sign once you get on the bridge that crosses Hollywood Road (at least, I think it is Hollywood Road...)
Morning Activity: Mong Kok: Flower Market, Bird Market, Goldfish Market, Ladies Market
How to Get to Flower Market/Bird Market:
· Take MTR to Prince Edward Station
· Take Nathan Road South to Prince Edward Road
· Turn left onto Prince Edward Road
· Turn left onto Sai Yee Street
· Turn right onto Flower Market Road
How to Get to Goldfish Market:
· Head back onto Prince Edward Road (the same way you came)
· Turn left onto Tung Choi Street
How to Get to Ladies’ Market:
· Continue walking along Tung Choi Street
Lunch: Street Food ($3 CAD per person)
Just try something! Even if it looks weird, it's probably delicious.
Afternoon Activity: See Peninsula, Space Museum, Clock Tower, Avenue of Stars, other TST attractions
Dinner: The Spaghetti House ($15 CAD per person)
How to Get to The Spaghetti House (57 Peking Road, TST):
· Take the MTR to TST
· Exit toward Peking Road
Evening Activity: Festival of Lights (It starts daily at 8 pm SHARP), Star Ferry back to Central (no later than 11:30 pm)
Day 5:
Morning Activity: Nan Lian Garden
Take the MTR to Diamond Hill Station, and then follow the signs. This is my favourite park in Hong Kong...it is so beautiful and so peaceful! It's also neat that it is set in a totally bustling residential area - from inside the walls of the park, you would never know.
Lunch: Hollywood Plaza Mall Food Republic (Less than $10 CAD per person)
Afternoon Activity: Sai Kung
To Get There: Take Double-Decker Bus 92 from Diamond Hill Station
It's a cute area and a harbour, so you will see a totally new side to Hong Kong.
Dinner: Find a great restaurant in Sai Kung
Evening Activity: Relax by the waterfront in Sai Kung
Day 6: MACAU DAY TRIP
Getting There: TurboJet Ferry Service:
· Hours: 7 am until 11:59 pm (departs every 15 minutes)
· Location: Macau Ferry Terminal, Sheung Wan
· Price: $20 CAD per person one-way (I am sure there is a deal for round-trip)·
Morning Activity: Macau Peninsula, Largo Senado, St. Paul’s Church
Lunch: Street Food ($4 CAD per person)
Afternoon Activity: Hac Sa Beach
Dinner: Fernando’s ($12 CAD per person)
Evening Activity: See the Venetian Casino and attend a Cirque de Soleil show if you can (tickets are very reasonably priced)
Day 7:
Morning Activity: Sheung Wan: Western Market, Causeway Bay: Victoria Park, Times Square
How to Get to Victoria Park:
· Take MTR to Tin Hau
· Follow signs
How to Get to Times Square:
· Walk towards Causeway bay MTR Station
· Follow signs
Lunch: DeliFrance in Times Square ($10 CAD per person)
Afternoon Activity: Stanley Park
How to Get to Stanley Park:
· Go to Causeway Bay MTR Station Exit B
· Walk to Tang Lung Street
· Take Green Minibus 40
Dinner: A Restaurant in Stanley Park ($15 CAD per person)
Evening Activity: Relax on a Lan Kwai Fong Patio
Day 8:
Head to Airport for flights - And hopefully, you enjoyed your time in Hong Kong!
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Oh wow. This is terrific. Sure seems like you spent some time working this out to the very small details. Bookmarked! thanks for sharing ^_^
ReplyDeleteWow - You've come a long way. "Just try something, even if it looks weird it's probably delicious". This is from someone who didn't like her food touching on the plate, would't try anything new and handed me back a grilled cheese sandwich the first time I made one for you. I'm so proud of you...
ReplyDeleteLove Mom