10 day travel guide to all things Hong Kong | part 2
This week I’m bringing you part two of my 10-day travel guide to all things Hong Kong. Just in case you missed the first one, I created this itinerary to ensure my first guests to Hong Kong were able to see and do everything that a first-timer to the area must see and do. The dates are associated with the activities we did on that day, but these activities could obviously be done on any day (minus the horse racing) Starting off in the middle of the week, with Wednesday nights in Hong Kong, here’s part two of my 10-day travel guide.
Wednesday, Feb. 15
Activity: Afternoon tea at the Ritz Carlton lounge and bar + Night at the Happy Valley Racetrack.
Having afternoon tea at the Ritz was my third tea-venture since arriving at Hong Kong and I have to say it hands down has the best views, quite possibly of anywhere in the entire city. Situated on the 103rd floor of Hong Kongs tallest building (International Commerce Centre, ICC), these views were seriously incredible. I’ll let the photos speak for themselves.
Wednesday nights in Hong Kong are all about the horse races happening in Happy Valley. I’m not one for horse races in general, but it’s worth checking out if you find yourself in Hong Kong on a Wednesday night. I didn’t place any bets, but I did eat the food and dig the atmosphere. Again, great city views. Happy Valley is also a really cute little neighborhood in Hong Kong. Remember when we looked here during our apartment hunt?
Happy Valley race track
Thursday + Friday, Feb. 16 + 17
Activity:Hong Kong Disneyland and Macau. A complete Macau travel guide is coming up next!
Here’s my previous post on all things Hong Kong Disneyland. If Disney isn’t your thing, that’s totally fine! There’s another theme park on Hong Kong island that’s worth checking out called Ocean Park. The MTR just recently opened a stop right at Ocean Park, so getting there is now much easier.
Saturday, Feb. 18
Lunch: Stanley beach
Dinner:JinJuu, Korean deliciousness
Activity:Hiked the twin peaks and explored Stanley beach and market by day. Took Lan Kwai Fong (LKF) by night!
As a tourist, it’s a right of passage to experience a night in LKF, Hong Kong’s premiere party district. If you can stay up past 3 a.m. (many bars in this area are open until 5 a.m.) consider yourself a champion. Think Bourbon Street in New Orleans, and you’ve got a pretty good idea of what LKF is like.
Sunday, Feb. 19
Dinner:Tim Ho Wan, Michelin stared, a MUST eat dimsum spot. I believe they have the best pork buns in all of Hong Kong. Another favorite of mine is Din Tai Fung, also Michelin stared, located in Causeway Bay and TST.
Activity: Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens
Monday, Feb. 20
Lunch:Coedo Japanese Brewery
Dinner: YumCha in TST (a repeat because it’s that good)
Activity: Explored Causeway Bay, Times Square and Tsim Sha Tsui in Kowloon (TST)
Exploring Causeway Bay is always a must for Hong Kong first-timers, as we have our very own “Times Square” and high end shopping. If you’re like me, and can only stand it for about an hour or two (hello crowds!), there are plenty of delicious places to eat and drink in the Causeway.
TST is interesting is because it’s right on the water with great views. Located on the Kowloon Peninsula, just hop the MTR and take the Tsuen Wan line (red line). The Hong Kong famed “Avenue of Stars” is located in TST, and you definitely want to check that out while you’re in the area. It’s modeled after, you guessed it, the Hollywood Walk of Fame. In the evenings, you need to find yourself in TST for the absolute best views of Hong Kongs Symphony of Lights – a musical light show that brings Hong Kongs skyline to life – another must!
Don’t forget to check out part one of this list. Overall, it’s pretty “touristy”, so there are definitely things that could be added for non-first timers. If you’ve been to the area a few times and are looking for something new or “undiscovered” I’ve got you covered. Feel free to send me a message if you’re looking for more to do in Hong Kong, I’d love to connect!