72 Hours in Hong Kong – What to do

Hong Kong is a country that had long been on my bucket list, but with (slightly less than) 72 hours and no immediate plans to return it was always going to be difficult to cram in as much as possible. Here’s my experiences.

The first thing to hit you when visiting Hong Kong is the humidity, more so than any other country I’ve visited the heat and humidity will leave you Air-conditioning hopping for the first few hours there – especially if you travel in the hottest months around July as I happened to!

Where I stayed – Ozo Wesley

I stayed at the Ozo Wesley, a modern Hotel in the Wanchai district that was relatively well located with an MTR stop a few hundred meters away. It was reasonably priced compared to others in the area and provided a clean and comfortable base from which we could explore.

What I did

The Peak

The Peak is one of the most famous tourist attractions in Hong Kong and for good reason, with the Sky Terrace 458 providing unrivalled views across the mainland, water and island of Hong Kong – and is well worth the HK$52 (£5.36 GBP). From the Sky Terrace you are also able to see the less publicised side of Hong Kong, with views over its most natural areas.

There are a few ways of getting up to The Peak, the cheapest of all being to take the bus (Number 15). This is by no means a bad option, as the views (particularly from the left side) on the way up make the journey enjoyable. I would however recommend taking The Peak Tram in at least one direction, as it is a memorable experience worth the HK$37 (£3.81 GBP). Note – A single ticket on the Peak Tram is slightly cheaper when bought with a Sky Terrace 458 ticket.

Markets – Stanley and Temple Street Night Markets

Hong Kong is famous for its markets, and they are well worth the visit if you get the chance. Stanley Market is one of the most prominent tourist markets in Hong Kong, and is a good representation of it’s traditional open air markets. The Temple Street Night markets are also well worth a visit for the experience. Both markets are easily accessible by public transport.

Food and Transport

Public transport is the best and cheapest way to travel around Hong Kong, with an extensive network covering both the mainland and the island. Between the mainland and the island I would recommend staying above ground and taking the ferry as the views are well worth the slightly longer journey.

As for food, eating locally is the best recommendation I can give – with food generally being quite cheap and local restaurant owners being friendly and welcoming regardless of any language barrier.

This was only a whistle-stop tour of Hong Kong and I am conscious that there is so much that I am yet to explore of it – so any suggestions as to what has been missed would be greatly appreciated!

Happy Travelling!

Zoe and David x

Written by David