Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) The Hong Kong International Airport (Chek Lap Kok) on Lantau Island is one of the busiest and highest-rated airports in Asia. Over 100 airlines fly to more than 200 destinations. The airport has two terminals, is modern and efficient — immigration rarely takes l

MTR — Hong Kong's Lifeline The MTR (Mass Transit Railway) is one of the most efficient subway systems in the world: clean, punctual (99.9% reliability), air-conditioned, and affordable. 11 lines cover Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, the New Territories, and Lantau. Most attractions are located at an MTR

German Citizens Germans can enter Hong Kong visa-free for 90 days. You need: Passport with at least 6 months validity beyond your stay (ID card is NOT sufficient). Return or onward flight ticket may be required. Arrival Card: Filled out on the plane or electronically in advance. Important: Hong Ko

Hong Kong is a very safe city — one of the safest metropolises in the world. Violent crime against tourists is extremely rare, and you can move safely at almost any time of day or night. What to Watch Out For Pickpocketing: Occurs occasionally, especially in Mong Kok, at the Temple Street Night Ma

Packing List & Clothing

Year-round Light jacket / cardigan: For the ice-cold air-conditioned interiors — sounds crazy, but it's the most important item in your luggage. The air conditioning in Hong Kong is legendary aggressive (18–20°C in malls, MTR, restaurants). Comfortable shoes: Hong Kong is hilly — many stairs, steep

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Travel Guide Hong Kong

Your Complete Travel Guide for Hong Kong

Country:China (Special Administrative Region)

Language:Cantonese, English

Currency:Hong Kong Dollar (HKD)

Best Travel Time:Oct–Nov (dry, clear)

Arrival:11h direct flight from Frankfurt

Visa:90 days visa-free (DE)

Last updated: 20 March 2026 · 11 Chapters · 32 Sections

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Perfect Hong Kong Weekend

2–3 days

The essence of Hong Kong in a compact weekend: skyline and Peak, Star Ferry and night market, Dim Sum and Big Buddha. All accessible by MTR, nothing essential missed.

Victoria PeakCentralStar FerryTST WaterfrontTemple Street Night MarketDim SumLantau (Big Buddha)

Hong Kong Intensive

5–7 days

A week to truly get to know Hong Kong: explore every district, unwind on the islands, hike the Dragon's Back, eat seafood in Sai Kung, and have enough time to linger in a Cha Chaan Teng and let the city sink in.

Victoria PeakCentral & Sheung WanKowloonLantauLamma IslandSai KungDragon's BackCheung Chau

Hong Kong for Foodies

3–4 days

A culinary tour through the best food in Hong Kong: Dim Sum in all varieties, wonton noodles, egg tarts, roast goose, Cha-Chaan-Teng breakfasts, and fresh fish straight from the boat. Every meal a highlight.

Tim Ho WanMak's NoodleTai Cheong BakeryAustralian Dairy CompanyLin Heung Tea HouseYat LokTemple StreetSai Kung Seafood

Nature & Hiking

3–4 days

The green Hong Kong beyond the skyline: hiking trails over mountain ridges, secluded beaches, volcanic rock formations, and car-free islands. 40% of Hong Kong is a nature reserve — waiting to be discovered.

Dragon's BackLantau Peak (Sonnenaufgang)Sai Kung GeoparkLong Ke WanLamma IslandMacLehose Trail Stage 1–2

All Chapters

Planning· 3 Chapters

Chapter 1

Welcome to Hong Kong

4 Sections

Chapter 2

Best Travel Time & Climate

3 Sections

Chapter 3

Budget & Costs

3 Sections

Regions· 4 Chapters

Chapter 4

Hong Kong Island

3 Sections

Chapter 5

Kowloon

3 Sections

Chapter 6

Lantau

3 Sections

Chapter 7

New Territories & Outlying Islands

3 Sections

Understanding· 2 Chapters

Chapter 8

History

2 Sections

Chapter 9

Culture & Food

3 Sections

Practical· 2 Chapters

Chapter 10

Arrival & Transport

2 Sections

Chapter 11

Practical A–Z

3 Sections

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Regions at a Glance

Hong Kong Island

The beating heart of the metropolis: Victoria Peak with its iconic skyline view, Central with skyscrapers and colonial buildings, the Mid-Levels Escalators, the Man Mo Temple, and the nightlife in Lan Kwai Fong and SoHo.

Victoria PeakCentral & Mid-LevelsMan Mo TempleLan Kwai Fong+1

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Kowloon

The authentic, vibrant side of Hong Kong: Tsim Sha Tsui with the waterfront promenade and the best skyline view, the Star Ferry Pier, Mong Kok with night markets and theme markets, Tim Ho Wan for Michelin dim sum, and the Peninsula Hotel.

Star FerryTemple Street Night MarketTim Ho WanAvenue of Stars+1

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Lantau

Hong Kong's largest island with the Tian Tan Buddha (Big Buddha), the Po Lin Monastery, the Ngong Ping 360 cable car, and the timeless stilted fishing village of Tai O. Also: hiking trails on Lantau Peak and the beach of Mui Wo.

Tian Tan BuddhaNgong Ping 360Tai O Fishing VillagePo Lin Monastery+1

New Territories & Outlying Islands

The surprisingly green Hong Kong: the Dragon's Back hiking trail, the UNESCO Global Geopark in Sai Kung, secluded beaches, and the car-free islands of Lamma and Cheung Chau with waterfront fish restaurants and the most relaxed atmosphere in the region.

Dragon's Back TrailSai Kung GeoparkLamma IslandCheung Chau+1