15 Incredible Things to do in Hong Kong (Local Tips!)

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Hong Kong is one of those cities that always surprises you. It’s a sprawling, urban metropolis nestled between mountains and white sand and beaches.

Its ability to embrace new technologies, whilst keeping true to its heritage and traditions is amazing.

While many people visit Hong Kong on a stop over between the West and Australia, it’s worth sticking around for a few days (or even longer!).

There are so many things to do in Hong Kong, you might even be surprised by what you find…

The Top Things to Do in Hong Kong

1. Take the Cable Car to the Big Buddha

Perhaps one of the most popular things to do in Hong Kong is to ride the Ngong Ping 360 cable car up to the Tian Tan Buddha, more famously known as The Big Buddha.

While Ngong Ping isn’t anything interesting, the Buddha is considered Hong Kong’s most iconic landmark.

Sitting pretty at the top of 236 steps, the site where this 32-meter bronze statue of the Buddha rests offers one of the best views of Hong Kong. You can see across Lantau Island and towards the South China Sea.

Be sure to check out the nearby Po Lin Monastery and its hall of 10,000 golden buddha statues.

It’s free to visit the Buddha statue and monastery, but you do need to pay for the cable car. If you’re not scared of heights, consider getting the crystal car which has a glass floor, allowing you to see the ocean and jungle below. Book your cable car ticket in advance (including the Crystal Car upgrade option)

• Hours: 10.00am – 6.00pm (buses operate later, but the monastery and Big Buddha close at 5.30pm)
• Address: to take the cable car, head to Ngong Ping Cable Car Tung Chung Station, Lantau Island
• For cable car lovers: You may enjoy this virtual behind the scenes tour for a behind the scenes look at the round-the-clock work that ensures the cable car stays safe and reliable.

2. Check out the Tai O Fishing Village

Tai O is a unique fishing village on the South West side of Lantau Island. It’s most famous for its wooden houses built on stilts, as well as being a place to get boat tours out to see the indingious pink dolphin.

The streets of Tai O are lined with shops, restaurants and market stalls selling dried seafood and handicrafts. A popular souvenir to take back from Tai O is shrimp…