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香港 · Hong Kong Travel Guide
Discover Hong Kong
Skyline, street food and a thousand neighbourhoods between mountains and sea — plan your trip with the multilingual travel guide.
Photo: Victoria Harbour & skyline at night
Travel Basics
22.3193° N · 114.1694° EQuick planning
Best Time to Visit
October to December: dry, mild, clear views
Entry
German travellers: visa-free for up to 90 days
Airport
HKIA · about 12 hours' flight from Frankfurt
Transport
MTR, bus & Star Ferry with the Octopus Card
Hotels
From a hostel in Kowloon to luxury on the harbour
Costs
Currency: Hong Kong dollar (HKD)
Explore Hong Kong
Explore the regions
Five regions on the map — from the island's skyline to the car-free Outlying Islands.
Hong Kong · real coastline, five regions
First Visit
First time in Hong Kong?
New to the city? This starter takes you from arrival to your first Star Ferry ride in under ten minutes.
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Get an Octopus Card — cashless on the MTR, buses, ferries and in shops
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From the airport: Airport Express or bus into the city
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Understand the MTR — fast, cheap, air-conditioned
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First ride: Star Ferry between Central and Tsim Sha Tsui
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Use a SIM/eSIM & free Wi-Fi in the MTR
Routes
Itineraries by days
Cuisine
Eating in Hong Kong
From tea culture to starred restaurants — one of Asia's great food cities. Discover what you simply have to try.
Dim Sum
Yum Cha: the art of drinking tea with small bites.
Photo: Dim sum in a bamboo steamerEgg Tarts
Dan Tat: a crisp tart filled with vanilla custard.
Photo: Egg Tarts (Dan Tat)Street Food
Curry fish balls, egg waffles & more.
Photo: Street food in Hong KongMichelin
From starred kitchens to award-winning food stalls.
Photo: Fine diningLatest
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When to go: October to December
The most pleasant time for Hong Kong: dry, mild weather and clear views from Victoria Peak.
Getting around with the Octopus Card
One card for the MTR, Star Ferry, buses and many shops — still the city's simplest way to pay.
Day trip to Macau
By ferry or across the sea bridge, Macau is easy to explore in a day from Hong Kong.
In Depth
Insider Guides
The best sunset at Victoria Peak
When to head up and where to actually stand.
Hong Kong on foot: the finest city walks
From the Dragon's Back to the hills above Central.
Sheung Wan: wet markets & hidden tea houses
A district between tradition and modernity.
Like a local: trams, ferries & back lanes
Small rules that make all the difference.