# Best things to do in Hong Kong

Skyline views, temples, dim sum and islands: Hong Kong's iconic experiences according to Discover Hong Kong and Lonely Planet.

- 53 votes · 12 items
- Nov 2, 2024 · Ryan
- https://even.best/en/l/569/best-things-to-do-in-hong-kong

## Top 10

1. **Victoria Peak and the Peak Tram** (10 · ▲10 ▼0) — The 552 m peak reached by the historic funicular, with the city's most famous view.
2. **Star Ferry** (8 · ▲8 ▼0) — Ferry crossing Victoria Harbour between Kowloon and Central for over 140 years.
3. **Man Mo Temple** (6 · ▲6 ▼0) — Incense-filled temple on Hollywood Road honouring the gods of literature and war.
4. **Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — Giant bronze Buddha on Lantau, reached by the Ngong Ping 360 cable car.
5. **Dim sum at a traditional teahouse** (4 · ▲4 ▼0) — Yum cha at places such as Maxim's Palace in City Hall or Michelin-recognised Tim Ho Wan.
6. **Temple Street Night Market** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Kowloon night market of street food, fortune tellers and Cantonese opera.
7. **Hong Kong Disneyland** (3 · ▲3 ▼0) — Disney park on Lantau Island with the World of Frozen area.
8. **Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade and Symphony of Lights** (2 · ▲3 ▼1) — Harbourfront walk with the nightly light show on the skyscrapers.
9. **Ocean Park** (2 · ▲3 ▼1) — Homegrown theme park with rides and giant pandas on the south side of Hong Kong Island.
10. **Central–Mid-Levels Escalator** (2 · ▲2 ▼0) — The world's longest outdoor covered escalator system, through SoHo's bars.
11. **Lamma Island** (1 · ▲3 ▼2) — Car-free island with seafood restaurants and beach walks.
12. **Dragon's Back hike** (0 · ▲0 ▼0) — Ridge trail with sea views ending at Big Wave Bay beach.

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