You might be thinking! What to do in Hong Kong? Should I go to Hong Kong for a trip? Of course, you have yet to see it all!
Whether you are a local or a visitor, there are many fun activities and attractions to experience in Hong Kong. While Disneyland or Ngong Ping is fantastic must-sees, there are also plenty of alternative things worth doing!
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Discovers our list of 34 Things to do in Hong Kong so you can make the most of your trip!
1 – Play pool in full size
Player 11 is the first place in Hong Kong to feature a pool table with bowling ball-sized pool balls. You must rely on your whole body to aim and pocket the ball for this game!
2 – Visit the abandoned city of Ma Wan
Ma Wan City is like an empty shell – it is a ghost town, unoccupied by its inhabitants and forgotten by almost everyone else. Located between the larger islands of Tsing Yi and Lantau in the Ma Wan Channel, step back in time and see the ghost town before it, too, was rebuilt.
3 – Try karting at Crazy Car Cafe
What happens when the kitchen and karts come together? Here is Crazy Car Cafe 🙂 Try delicious food, take an electric kart, and have fun with your friends!
4 – Fish and eat in the HA Cube
HA Cube is an indoor fishing shrimp farm where you can eat all types of crustaceans and then enjoy a barbecue of your catch. Of all the activities in Hong Kong, this one is as fun as it is delicious!
5 – Smash things in the Ikari area
Grab a bat and smash things to release all negative emotions! In the Ikari Area, you’ll find old fridges, washing machines, and trash piles that fit together perfectly for a highly rewarding demolition job!
6 – Sleep under the stars at Mingle Farm
Go camping in Yuen Long in an ecosphere – a transparent bubble-shaped tent – and sleep under the stars. Mingle Farm in Hong Kong is a funky “farm” where you can sleep in a semi-transparent spherical tent, a bouncy castle, a caravan, or a folding house.
7 – Visit a rabbit cafe
Who doesn’t want to hug a bunny? The small space upstairs, Rabbitland, had a very simple concept – tables, chairs, and rabbits! This is the cutest of all the weird things to do in Hong Kong!
8 – Eat your favorite character at a puppet restaurant
Hong Kongers love their Japanese puppet characters – enough to eat them. You watched them on TV, bought the toys and accessories – and now you can eat them too! Hong Kong has many doll restaurants, but the most popular is Hello Kitty Chinese Cuisine.
9 – Try local desserts
1. Via Tokyo
Via Tokyo is one of the most popular Japanese dessert shops in Hong Kong. The go-to place for matcha fans!
2. Oddies Foodies
At Oddies Foodies, you’ll find one of Hong Kong’s most beloved street foods, the egg waffle or “eggette,” with ice cream and a host of other treats.
3. Honeymoon Dessert
Honeymoon Dessert is the exact place to go if you want 1001 options for dessert! Without a doubt, here you will find all the local desserts you would like to try!
4. Dessert Kitchen
Does eating dessert before dinner make sense to you? Get ready – this is your heaven – the Dessert Kitchen in Hong Kong is where dessert always comes first!
10 – Watch old Hong Kong movies
The Hong Kong Film Archive hosts regular screenings of films from Hong Kong’s past, including many silent and black-and-white films. Check the schedule and choose a movie you want to see! Some of them you can enjoy for free!
11 – Enjoy Cantonese opera shows
Want to experience Chinese opera? Check out the schedule of venues that offer regular Chinese opera performances: Ko Shan Theater and New Wing, Yau Ma Tei Theater, and Sunshine Theater.
12 – Shop like a local
Hong Kong’s street market culture is well-known everywhere. Street markets are ideal places to experience local life, taste local food, and shop like a local.
1. Goldfish market
The Goldfish Market is full of shops dedicated to raising many types of fish, from very expensive colorful tropical species to oddly shaped minnows. Buy one for your Feng Shui luck!
2. Cat Street
Cat Street is a fantastic gathering of antique shops, curiosities, and art galleries. You’ll find some really weird objects, from an old snuff bottle to a cultural revolution.
3. Bird market
The Hong Kong Bird Market, also known as the Yuen Po Bird Garden, is one of those charming little corners of the city! The park has many stalls selling exotic birds: from delicate canaries to colorful parrots, beautifully crafted bamboo cages, china tableware, and other bird care equipment.
4. Flowers market
Have you ever seen jungles on the street? This is precisely what the Hong Kong Flower Market looks like. It is a jungle of exotic flowers and aromas worth diving into.
13 – Energize your body with Tai Chi classes
Tai chi has been traditionally practiced for years and is still an important part of Hong Kong culture and life! It is practiced in gardens throughout the city, especially in the early morning – check the schedule of Tai Chi classes at the Department of Leisure and Cultural Services!
14 – Eat breakfast like a real Hong Konger
If you’re looking for Hong Kong-style breakfasts, the Australian Dairy Company is perfect. The most famous Cheung Heung Yuen Restaurant in Hong Kong, it has the best-fried eggs you will ever eat in your life.
15 – Have afternoon tea at the Peninsula
It is one of the few rituals from the colonial period that still exists in the city. The tea is Earl Gray and is served with a classic selection of freshly baked sandwiches and scones on a silver tray. The presentation will force you to turn on your camera for sure!
16 – Experience cobra soup
Snake soup is another famous traditional Chinese dish. For its warming properties and medicinal benefits, snake soup has been consumed for over 2,000 years in China. If you have yet to dare to try it, now is the time!
17 – Taste the best dim sum in town
Dim sum, a Chinese small-course meal best enjoyed with tea, is one of southern China’s most famous culinary exports. Tim Ho Wan is one of the best dim sum places in Hong Kong! Take your time with everything. You have to try it!
18 – Discover authentic food at Chungking Mansions
Tai Sin Wong Temple is the most popular temple in Hong Kong. Located in Wong Tai Sin, this temple is home to three religions – Taoism, Buddhism, and Confucianism – and pays homage to the famous monk Wong Tai Sin. An explosion of colorful pillars, roofs, flowers, and incense. This temple is a destination for all walks of life in Hong Kong society.
20 – Watch the pinkest dolphins in the world
Climb aboard and try something new on an exciting dolphin-watching cruise in the Pearl River Delta! Come and see them for an unforgettable experience – observe these adorable creatures in the wild!
21 – Experience the true fascination of horse racing
Horse racing has been Hong Kong’s most popular sport since the city became a British colony in 1842. The atmosphere here is exciting, and gambling is feverish! Join the locals to watch the horse races!
22 – Learn to cook Cantonese food
Start a culinary journey – join a cooking class and discover the secrets of authentic Cantonese cuisine!
23 – Discover the street art of Central
Take a stroll through Central’s ancient streets and see a dazzling fusion of quirky artistic landmarks. You’ll find from Wong Chuk Hang to Sheung Wan and Central Hong Kong’s best street art.
24 – See the real “city jungles” in Quarry Bay
Known as the “Concrete Jungle,” Hong Kong is famous for its huge skyscrapers. Exploring Quarry Bay and the Montane Mansion is a must for all architecture lovers visiting Hong Kong for the first time.
25 – Enjoy the view from the top of the Príncipe building
BAR SEVVA, located on the 25th floor of the Prince building in Central, offers delicious cocktails and snacks and a breathtaking view of the city. Sit back, relax and enjoy one of the best views in downtown Central.
26 – Swim on top of the world at the Ritz-Carlton Pool
In Hong Kong, a city with more skyscrapers than anywhere else, almost everything is done at a height – even swimming. Check out the Ritz-Carlton pool for this unforgettable experience!
27 – Discover the most unusual bars in Hong Kong
Travel to the 19th century to the dense opium dens! At Ophelia, the waitresses are dressed in a cheongsam, and the interiors are decorated with luxurious furniture, 600,000 individually hand-painted tiles, and intricate metalwork.
With a garden of 10,000 butterflies hanging from the ceiling, Iron Fairies has a luxurious and dramatic feel! Visit to be sure and feel it!
28 – Red Mr.
One of the city’s most popular karaoke chains, Red Mr, has everything you need for your crazy night out. Great food, karaoke, beer pong tables, and foosball will keep things interesting all night long!
29 – Celebrate big on the Volar
Located in the center of Lan Kwai Fong, Volar took the top spot for its design and musical direction. Experience two different music – from commercials and hip-hop in the main room to more bass-heavy tracks in the EDM room!
30 – Discover the ancient fishing village of Tai O
Tai O is a quaint and picturesque village located on the west coast of Lantau Island. It is home to the Tanka people, a fishing community who have built their homes on stilts above the flats of Lantau Island for generations.
31 – Dragon’s Back (Hong Kong)
Venture out on the Dragon’s Back trail, which takes you through mountain ranges, secluded forests, and white sand beaches. Fall in love with the views from the peak of the deep blue South China Sea and rest on the white sands of Tai Long Bay, where you can swim or even surf!
32 – Explore Plover Cove by bike
Discover secret waterfalls and lush forests! Enjoy the beauty of one of the most uninhabited and untouched parts of Hong Kong – Plover Cove!
33 – Trek in the national parks of Hong Kong
Get ready for a journey full of wild nature!
1. Parque Lion Rock Country
This park includes a wide mountainous region between North Kowloon and Shatin. Lace-up your sneakers, hit the best hiking trail in Hong Kong, and be ready for the most spectacular views in the city!
2. Sai Kung Country Park
Sai Kung Country park occupies a vast area east of Sai Kung Peninsula and Upper Island. There are numerous scenic spots and trail options inside the park, where you’ll find Hong Kong’s most famous beaches!
3. Tai Tam Country Park
Tai Tam Country Park covers central and eastern Hong Kong. Take a magical trail and find great green views, four reservoirs, dams to investigate, bridges to cross, jungles, city and sea views, WWII fortifications, and even turtles!
4. Marine Park Hoi Ha Wan
Located in the north of Sai Kung West Country Park, the Marine Park is home to over 60 species of coral and 120 species of fish.
5. Hong Kong UNESCO Geopark Global
Covering 50 km2 of Hong Kong’s northeast coastline, the UNESCO Hong Kong Global Geopark comprises two distinct geological regions and eight named sites ranging from islands to volcanic rocks, sea caves, cliffs, and even a tomb. Visiting this park is one of the must-do things in Hong Kong. You cannot miss it!
34 – After all, make a wish at Lam Tsuen Wishing Tree…
Write your wish on small rolls of paper and then tie them to branches or throw them on the tree. The bigger the wish got stuck, the better the chance of it coming true! Worth trying! 😉
We hope our list helps you make the most of your stay in Hong Kong! If you have other cool things to do in Hong Kong, share the fun in the comments below.
35 – Sino Centre hongkong
Hong Kong has one spot where KPOP merchandise can be found. The Sino centre is small, but it is packed with a lot of interesting items and collectibles. Go early when the centre opens because it gets very crowded and you will be in trouble walking around the main reason is, the shops are small.
Enjoy this magical city!
