Beautiful and magnificent places are scattered all around the globe, with each country boasting of their unique attractions and endless itineraries that people can enjoy. On your next vacation, consider having all your activities set in Hong Kong, with its colourful and diverse culture. Known for being the Fragrant Harbour of Asia, you’ll never run out of different activities and places you can enjoy in Hong Kong. With that in mind, here are the top things that you can do to enjoy your trip to this beautiful island. 
Grab Cheap Finds at the Temple Street Night Market
To kickstart your Hong Kong adventure, roam around the most famous night market, the energetic and colorful Temple Street Night Market. Once the sun settles on the West, numerous stalls with different items start to pop up, covering the entirety of Temple Street, Yau Ma Tei. You can experience life and energy in this night market through a carnival of rides, shopping, and snacking that commences daily at 6 pm.
The street market features a spectacle of stalls and stores of street food, cheap clothes, surplus clothing, footwear and sportswear, and household items. Because of this night market’s popularity among tourists, prices are relatively higher compared to less popular markets, but it’s still a haven for people who love to collect and shop for bargain items.
The Temple Street Night Market also has numerous souvenirs such as dragon molds made of resin and dragon keychains, which can be perfect gifts for friends and family who love to collect figurines. You can also find clothing with traditional patterns, Qipao dresses, and many, many more in this colorful and bustling night market.
Check in the Best Hostels
Visiting Hong Kong isn’t cheap—locals and tourists alike know this. With this region’s elegance and energy, it isn’t surprising that Hong Kong can have some of the most expensive accommodations, which can be inconvenient when it comes to managing your funds. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t amazing Hong Kong hostels that can provide both comfort and value for your money.
While most trips involve exploring the city, eating at different restaurants, and visiting numerous landmarks, checking in some of the best but affordable hostels in Hong Kong can be quite an experience in itself. Aside from saving you money, you get to feel firsthand the hospitality and welcoming nature of the people of Hong Kong, as well as enjoy luxurious and tourist-friendly facilities for a fraction of the cost of expensive hotels.
If you feel like you want to spend some time indoors during your Hong Kong trip, consider visiting The Mahjong, Hong Kong’s first boutique hotel. This place has been regarded as one of the best due to its accessible and superb location, which is connected to over 30 bus routes surrounded by mountain forms and coastal charms. It also features custom-built bunk beds for utmost privacy. The neighborhood around The Mahjong is perfect for food enthusiasts gearing for an exotic food experience.
Go Hiking
Hong Kong isn’t only limited to eating and shopping. While Hong Kong is one of the liveliest shopping landmarks around the world, it doesn’t mean that it can’t cater to the nature-lover in you. Hiking experiences in Hong Kong, typically found in the city’s outskirts, are comprised of beautiful nature trails surrounded by islands of varying lengths and hiking difficulties.
If you’re up for a challenging hike, the Po Toi Country Trail is the most difficult. It is a multi-staged trail situated on the southernmost island of Hong Kong. The overall trail features naturally occuring forms of nature, such as rock formations outlining the tracks along Cheung Shek Pai. There are also the Po Toi iconic landmarks in the form of a huge tortoise and a gigantic palm. After finishing this 4-kilometer hike, you’ll find yourself trying Po Toi Island’s famous seaweed soup. You might even find yourself packing up dried seaweed products on your way home.
Moreover, if you want to experience peace through tranquil waters, then the Lung Ha Wan Country Trail is your perfect hiking location. While hiking at the Lung Ha Wan, the beauty of Clearwater Bay is right by your side—a truly calming scenic view that is family-friendly.
Ride on the Famous Star Ferry
Relive your favorite movies shot at the Star Ferry, Tsim Sha Tsui, by riding the iconic ferries that are more than just transportation for tourists. Historically speaking, the ferry has been transporting people from Hong Kong Island to Kowloon and vice versa since the beginning of the 20th century. Aside from being a convenient mode of transportation, riding the Star Ferry highlights the panoramic view of the whole city for a fare of less than $1.
In this harbor, around 12 white and green vessels are being operated, with unique names ending in “star,” like the Celestial Star and Shining Star. The Star Ferry offers two main routes where one departs from Tsim Sha Tsui (Kowloon) going to the Central (Hong Kong Island), while the other departs from Tsim Sha Tsui (Kowloon) heading to Wanchai (Hong Kong Island). The former route is more popular among tourists since it offers a more spectacular view, especially during a clear night.
The Star Ferry can also take you on the next destination on this list in only 45 minutes: the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort.
Experience the Magic of the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort
Take a walk down your childhood memory lane by exploring the Hong Kong Disneyland Resort with its plethora of rides and attractions that are both for children and adults alike. Covering about 29 hectares of land, you won’t run out of different activities at the Hong Kong Disneyland’s Seven Lands, namely:
- Main Street USA
- Fantasyland
- Toy Story Land
- Mystic Point
- Grizzly Gulch
- Adventure Land
- Tomorrow Land
While exploring this theme park, you can gain perks by staying at the Hong Kong Disneyland Hotel. These benefits include an exclusive Disney Hotel Guests Entrance at the main entrance of the park and priority admission passes for selected attractions, as well as seat reservations at stage shows.
Even though it’s the smallest Disneyland theme park, exploring the whole place for a day won’t be enough so you’ll have to plan your Hong Kong Disneyland itinerary wisely. Downloading the official Hong Kong Disneyland app will help you outline your itinerary as it indicates the waiting times for different rides, exactly when and where your favourite Disneyland characters will appear, and how to make reservations. It also comes with a GPS-enabled map.
Conclusion
Being one of the most visited cities around the world, there are various ways how you can enjoy your trip to this marvelous island. Like many other countries in the world, Hong Kong has its own unique culture that is unparalleled with any other place in the planet. With various activities that you can try on your next vacation, Hong Kong is truly an enjoyable place to spend with your loved ones.
