Experience the heart of the city in just 72 hours with this expertly crafted itinerary made perfect for those that want to see the main features and key areas of this amazing place. From amazing food to discovering the culture further and having peaceful strolls along with the main areas of the huge city, this guide should give you all the best tips and tricks for planning your itinerary for a 72 hour stop in Hong Kong.

When your flight to HK touches down there is no time to waste. You have 72 hours to make the most of Asia’s World City. If you are looking for a method of transport from the airport to the main city. What’s the most cost effective? The bus! Taking you around 40 mins to an hour, this bus journey will cost just £4! Does the journey sound too long? At the end of the day, with just 72 hours to explore the city, you want to save time travelling right? The train is the fastest option. Taking you around half an hour, this will take you directly to the city and the tickets are easy to purchase with the train station located inside the terminal!

What to see and do

Right, so you’ve now arrived in Hong Kong, where are you going to eat? The range of food available right at your fingertips is ridiculous so food recommendations are always a good idea. Hong Kong is known for its food, from delicious dim-sum to freshly baked egg tarts and exquisite seafood. The amount of food on offer is crazy. Kam Sai Nam Traditional Noodle is always a good idea if you’re a fan of noodles, dumplings or meat, this is the perfect place to start. With a reasonably priced menu this is a popular choice for many people. 

Okay so you’ve arrived and eaten, what’s next? The main attractions that you MUST see if you’re visiting this amazing city. First off, The Sky Terrace 428, this terrace is 428m high and gives the best 360 panoramic view of the whole of Hong Kong. The next must see is The Tain Tan Buddha. This spectacular monument is in the Po Lin Monastery and symbolises the harmonious relationship between man, nature, people and faith.

The Hong Kong skyline at night is breath-taking, the best way to see this is on the Star Ferry Crossing. This ferry allows you to take in the skyline directly from water, so you’ll get the best ground level view of the skyline. If you’ve got kids with you or are just a big lover of Disney, a Hong Kong Disneyland is the perfect destination for you! Located on a reclaimed island, this is the largest theme park in Hong Kong.

A lover of walking and having a morning or evening stroll? The best place to breath in fresh air with a great view and some good people watching is along the Avenue of Stars. This is Hong Kong’s version of the Hollywood walk of fame and spans across 440m of the Victoria Harbour waterfront. If you’re more adventurous, you can take a hike up the popular Victoria Peak.

For night entertainment, the Symphony of Lights that is held with a soundtrack from the Hong Kong Philharmonic Orchestra is shown every single night at 8 PM. This attraction is one of the best free things to do in Hong Kong. This really brings the city to life and gives it a magical feeling. One of the most impressive light shows in the world, you shouldn’t visit the amazing city of Hong Kong and miss out on seeing this visual explosion of bright flashing lights.

The final place that is essential to visit on your short stay in Hong Kong is the Chung King Mansions. These infamous mini hotels are a great place to stay and are budget friendly.  Even if you’ve already chosen your hotel, visiting this area of a Hong Kong is very interesting. In the 1960s this area he a bad reputation for drugs, prostitution and poor living conditions but after a huge renovation in 1999, the area is great to have a wonder and look at. It also now provides safe accommodation at around £15 per night, not bad hey! So if you’re looking for a safe and affordable place to stay or just want to have a walk to see more of the city, this is a great place to go.

These recommendations have been put together and sourced to ensure that you have the best 72 hours of your life! Whether you visit all of these or just a few, there are some key events, areas and attractions you won’t want to miss out on.