Hong Kong 5-Day In-depth Arts & Islands Tour
Lantau Nature + West Kowloon Arts + Central & Sheung Wan Heritage Streets
Day-by-Day Itinerary
1
Victoria Peak (Night View) → Star Ferry Ride → Avenue of Stars
Victoria Peak
Victoria Peak is a mountain peak in the western part of Hong Kong Island, with an elevation of 552 meters. It is the highest point on Hong Kong Island and the 29th highest mountain in Hong Kong. It is a major tourist attraction, offering magnificent views of Central, Victoria Harbour, Lamma Island, and surrounding islands. Although the summit itself is occupied by radio communication facilities and not open to the public, the term 'Victoria Peak' usually refers to its surrounding areas, including parks, tourist facilities, and high-end residential areas such as Victoria Gap, Mount Kellett, and Mount Gough. Known for its beautiful panoramic views and a milder climate compared to other parts of Hong Kong, it has attracted prominent European residents since the 19th century.
Star Ferry
The Star Ferry is an iconic passenger ferry service and tourist attraction in Hong Kong, with its main routes crossing Victoria Harbour, connecting Hong Kong Island and Kowloon. It is renowned for its scenic and affordable way to cross the harbour, making it a classic choice for experiencing the essence of Hong Kong. Founded in 1888, the company remains an important mode of transport and a major tourist highlight in Hong Kong.
Avenue of Stars
The Avenue of Stars is located on the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront in Hong Kong, a promenade along Victoria Harbour. It is modeled after the Hollywood Walk of Fame and aims to honor outstanding figures in the Hong Kong film industry. The Avenue of Stars opened to the public on April 28, 2004, and reopened on January 31, 2019, after three years of renovation. Here, visitors can admire the handprints and signatures of numerous Hong Kong film celebrities, as well as bronze statues of famous movie stars like Bruce Lee and Anita Mui. At night, it is an excellent spot to watch the 'A Symphony of Lights' show.
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Ngong Ping 360 → Tian Tan Buddha → Tai O Fishing Village
Ngong Ping 360
Ngong Ping 360 is a bi-cable gondola lift system on Lantau Island, Hong Kong, designed to promote tourism in the area. It comprises the Ngong Ping Cable Car and Ngong Ping Village, a retail and entertainment center located next to the cable car's upper station. Ngong Ping 360 connects Tung Chung on the north coast of Lantau Island with the Ngong Ping area in the mountains, which is home to Po Lin Monastery and the Tian Tan Buddha on Lantau Island, both of which are significant tourist attractions themselves.
Tian Tan Buddha
The Tian Tan Buddha is a giant bronze statue of a Buddha located in Ngong Ping, Lantau Island, Hong Kong, completed in 1993. It is one of the largest outdoor bronze seated Buddhas in the world, standing 34 meters high and weighing over 250 metric tons, cast from 202 bronze pieces. The Buddha's base is designed to resemble Beijing's Temple of Heaven, seated on a lotus throne atop a three-tiered altar. Surrounding the Buddha are six smaller bronze statues known as 'The Offering of the Six Devas,' presenting flowers, incense, lamp, ointment, fruit, and music, symbolizing the Six Perfections (Paramitas) of Buddhism. Visitors need to climb 268 steps to reach the Buddha, or choose to drive via the winding mountain road. Inside the Buddha, there are three exhibition halls: the Hall of Virtue, the Hall of the Universe, and the Hall of Remembrance, where relics of the Buddha are enshrined.
Tai O Fishing Village
Tai O Fishing Village is located on Lantau Island, Hong Kong, and is one of the most famous existing fishing villages in Hong Kong. It is renowned for its unique stilt houses built over the water, earning it the nickname 'Venice of Hong Kong'. Visitors can experience authentic fishing village life, savor seafood delicacies, and have the opportunity to spot Chinese white dolphins.
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Central-Mid-Levels Escalator → Hollywood Road → Man Mo Temple → PMQ → Tai Kwun
Central-Mid-Levels Escalator
The Central-Mid-Levels Escalator system, located in Hong Kong, is the world's longest outdoor covered escalator system. It spans over 800 meters in length with a vertical drop of over 135 meters, connecting the Central and Mid-Levels areas of Hong Kong Island. Opened in 1993, it was designed to improve transportation links between the two areas and has also become a famous tourist attraction, with restaurants, bars, and shops lining its route.
Hollywood Road
Hollywood Road is the second street built after Hong Kong was opened as a port, and one of the earliest streets constructed in the early days of Hong Kong. It is located between Central and Sheung Wan on Hong Kong Island, adjacent to Wyndham Street, Arbuthnot Road, Ladder Street, Cochrane Street (north of Hollywood Road), and Old Jardine's Lookout Road. Over a hundred years ago, Hollywood Road was close to the coastline, serving as a place where foreign merchants and sailors sold antiques and artifacts 'collected' from China, thus becoming a famous antique market. Today, Hollywood Road is not only known for its antique shops but has also developed into Hong Kong's contemporary art district, bringing together various antique curios, Chinese furniture, porcelain, Buddha statues, Tibetan carpets, Japanese netsuke, lacquer screens, Ming dynasty ceramic horse figurines, and Mao Zedong era memorabilia.
Man Mo Temple
Man Mo Temple is a temple dedicated to Wenchang Di (God of Literature) and Guan Sheng Di Jun (God of War). These two deities were typically revered by scholars and officials during the Ming and Qing dynasties, who sought success in their studies and careers. There are several Man Mo Temples in Hong Kong, with the most famous one located on Hollywood Road in Sheung Wan, built in 1847. It is part of a complex of three adjacent buildings, including Man Mo Temple, Lit Shing Kung, and Kung Sor. Man Mo Temple is the main structure of the complex, dedicated to Wenchang Di and Guan Sheng Di Jun. Lit Shing Kung is used for worshipping various heavenly deities. Kung Sor, located to its west, was formerly a community hall for handling affairs and resolving disputes. In 1908, the temple was officially handed over to the Tung Wah Group of Hospitals for management and has been managed by them ever since. In 1993, it was graded as a Grade I historic building and is now a declared monument.
PMQ
PMQ is a Hong Kong creative hub, formerly the Police Married Quarters. It now brings together numerous local Hong Kong designers, artists, and startups, offering design studios, shops, restaurants, and exhibition spaces, making it a landmark for promoting Hong Kong's creative design.
Former Central Police Station and Former Central Magistracy (Tai Kwun)
Tai Kwun, the former Central Police Station compound, comprises three declared monuments in Central, Hong Kong: the former Central Police Station, the former Central Magistracy, and Victoria Prison. Surrounded by Hollywood Road, Arbuthnot Road, Chancery Lane, and Old Bailey Street, the revitalized complex reopened to the public on May 29, 2018, under the name "Tai Kwun," becoming a center that integrates historical heritage and art culture. Tai Kwun is one of Hong Kong's largest and most expensive revitalization projects, initially costing HK$1.8 billion (later increased to HK$3.8 billion). It blends traditional and contemporary architectural styles, with 16 historic buildings restored and two new modern buildings added, inspired by the site's historical brickwork. Tai Kwun was listed by Time magazine as one of the "World's Greatest Places 2018" and received the Award of Excellence in the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation in 2019.
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M+ Museum or Hong Kong Palace Museum → West Kowloon Cultural District → Sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck
M+ Museum
M+ Museum is an art museum located in the West Kowloon Cultural District of Hong Kong, dedicated to collecting, exhibiting, and interpreting 20th and 21st-century visual art, design and architecture, and moving images. The museum officially opened on November 12, 2021, and is Asia's first global museum of contemporary visual culture.
Hong Kong Palace Museum
The Hong Kong Palace Museum is a public museum located in the West Kowloon Cultural District of Hong Kong, showcasing artifacts from the Palace Museum in Beijing. Construction of the museum began in April 2019 and it officially opened on July 3, 2022, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of Hong Kong's return to China. The museum has a total floor area of 30,500 square meters, designed by Rocco Design Architects of Hong Kong, and features exhibition halls, activity rooms, a 400-seat theater, a gift shop, and restaurants. It was built on reclaimed land that was formerly part of the West Kowloon Nursery Park. The museum displays artifacts borrowed from the Palace Museum in Beijing, some of which have never been publicly exhibited before. Its design draws inspiration from ancient Chinese bronze tripods and 'yuanbao' (sycee), aiming to reflect technological advancement, modern culture, and an urban atmosphere.
West Kowloon Cultural District
The West Kowloon Cultural District is a large-scale arts and cultural development project in Hong Kong, covering 40 hectares and featuring 17 venues. Key facilities include the Xiqu Centre, Freespace, M+ Museum, and the Hong Kong Palace Museum. The district is managed by the West Kowloon Cultural District Authority and aims to provide world-class arts and cultural facilities for Hong Kong.
sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck
sky100 Hong Kong Observation Deck is Hong Kong's highest indoor observation deck, located on the 100th floor of the International Commerce Centre, offering 360-degree panoramic views of Hong Kong's magnificent city skyline and Victoria Harbour.
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Repulse Bay Beach → Stanley Market
Repulse Bay Beach
Repulse Bay, located in the Southern District of Hong Kong Island, is one of Hong Kong's most prestigious bays, renowned for its beautiful beach and upscale residential area. Repulse Bay Beach is one of Hong Kong's longest beaches, stretching 292 meters, with some sections of the sand artificially extended. It was once a haunt for pirates and later derived its name from the British Navy's 'repulse' action. In the early 20th century, Repulse Bay was developed into a seaside resort, and the Repulse Bay Hotel, built in 1920, hosted celebrities such as Ernest Hemingway. Today, it is an ideal destination for leisure, swimming, and enjoying the sea view, as well as one of Hong Kong's important strategic locations.
Stanley Market
Stanley Market is a famous tourist attraction in Hong Kong, known for its unique open-air market, seaside scenery, and historic buildings. The market features various snack shops, bars, cafes, and stalls selling souvenirs, artworks, and clothing.
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