18 of the best · Hong Kong
The Peak and Sky Terrace 428, the Star Ferry, Tai Kwun, Man Mo Temple, Wong Tai Sin, the Big Buddha and the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront.
Our 18 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Hong Kong.
The view of Hong Kong
The city and the harbour from the top of the Peak Tower.
Built 1847–1862
Giant incense coils above the altars of the God of Literature and the God of War.
In-depth stories behind the list.
The back story
The view from Victoria Peak, the Star Ferry across the harbour, incense coils in Man Mo Temple and the Big Buddha on Lantau: how to see the city in a few days.
The Peak, the harbour and the temples.
Built without a nail
A Tang-style Buddhist complex and a landscaped garden in the middle of Kowloon.
Built 1847–1862
Giant incense coils above the altars of the God of Literature and the God of War.
Tung Chung to Ngong Ping
The cable car up to the Big Buddha, with crystal-floored cabins.
The old Central Police Station
The old police station, prison and magistracy, now galleries, restaurants and courtyards.
34 metres, 268 steps
One of the largest seated Buddhas in the world, high on Lantau.
The view of Hong Kong
The city and the harbour from the top of the Peak Tower.
Three faiths
Shrines, pavilions and a garden, home to Buddhism, Taoism and Confucianism.
Waterfronts, views, markets and days out.
The old Marine Police Headquarters
The Victorian Marine Police Headquarters, now a hotel, restaurants and boutiques.
Facing the island
The Tsim Sha Tsui promenade that celebrates Hong Kong film, facing the island’s skyline.
On the South Side
A marine theme park on the headland at Wong Chuk Hang, with a cable car over the sea.
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