Hong Kong ultimate guide: Victoria Peak, dim sum, Lan Kwai Fong, Lion Rock, Long Ke beach, Ladies’ Market, Choi Hung Estate – all in 72 hours or less

Hong Kong is a haven for jet-setters. Geographically located in the heart of Asia, the Pearl of the Orient offered cheap fares and many direct flights all over the globe. While the whole world is practising social distancing and borders are closed, this is the best time to rediscover our city and experience what activities there are to do in Hong Kong.

Whether it’s dim sum, Hong Kong milk tea, shopping, the best views of the city or gorgeous hikes, we’ve got you covered for your next day, or days, off. So make the most of your free time and have a vacation within our limits.

However, given government restrictions related to the coronavirus not all restaurants, bars or destinations referred to in this article may be open at this time. We advise you to check before venturing out.

Day one

Drop off your bags and head to Hong Kong Island. Stores and shops open quite late in Hong Kong, so to take advantage of your daylight hours you can hike up to The Peak to catch the most iconic view of Hong Kong. The hike will take you more than an hour and you can take the iconic Peak Tram back down or catch any of the buses back to Central.

Dim sum has to be on your mind by now so for cheap and cheerful you can choose either Lin Heung Tea House for an old-school experience, or head to the basement of the IFC to Michelin-starred Tim Ho Wan for their famous shrimp dumplings or barbecued pork buns. For those after a bit more sophistication, there is a plethora of high-end Cantonese restaurants that offer state-of-the-art dim sum such as Mandarin Oriental’s Man Wah (closed for the next six months but offering pop-up dim sum on weekends) and the three-Michelin starred Lung King Heen.

Now that you’re fed and watered it’s time to explore this historic part of town within a short walk of Central. Tai Kwun is the gentrified colonial-era Central Police Station that now houses many eateries and art exhibits, the building itself is steeped in history and worth a visit alone. After that, head along Hollywood Road to visit Man Mo Temple, one of the oldest places of worship in Hong Kong, and do stop by the cute shops and antique stores along the way.