Hong Kong, China
China (SAR)
Hong Kong is Asia's most dynamic city - a dazzling vertical metropolis of East-meets-West culture where world-class dining neon night markets and one of the most spectacular harbour skylines on earth converge.
Hong Kong Intl (HKG)
Princess Cruises; Celebrity; Holland America; Viking; Silversea; Norwegian; Regent
October - April (dry season)
Victoria Peak tram for skyline panorama; Star Ferry cross-harbour ride; Temple Street Night Market; Lantau Island and Big Buddha; Kowloon Market streets; Dim Sum breakfast experience
Ocean Terminal Harbour City in Kowloon or cruise terminal at Kai Tak
Hong Kong is very safe for tourists; air quality can be poor on some days; be aware of current political situation; heat and humidity June through September are extreme
The Peak Tram is the iconic Hong Kong experience but gets long queues - take the bus up and tram down. Kowloon is less touristy than Hong Kong Island and just as fascinating. Dim Sum breakfast at a local teahouse is the authentic Hong Kong meal.
Dim sum; Cantonese roast duck; char siu BBQ pork; egg tarts; wonton soup; milk tea; local Tsing Tao beer
Causeway Bay for shopping; Mong Kok Markets for bargains; Temple Street for jade and antiques; Jade Market
Yes
Hong Kong Dollar / USD not widely accepted