Three-Day HKER

Hong Kong Three-Day Travel Journal · Itinerary Day 1: Classic Hong Kong Island Tour, Encounter the Romance of Victoria Harbour Morning: Take the Star Ferry to Central, check in at the Mid-Levels Escalator (filming location of "Chungking Express"), walk to Victoria Peak, take the century-old Peak Tram to the Peak Tower, and overlook the panoramic view of Victoria Harbour. Noon: Have signature silk-stocking milk tea and pork chop bun at Lan Fong Yuen in Central, experience the flavor of a traditional cha chaan teng. Afternoon: Visit Times Square and DFS Duty-Free Shop in Causeway Bay, walk to Golden Bauhinia Square to see the Handover Monument and the Convention and Exhibition Centre. Evening: Take the Star Ferry back to Tsim Sha Tsui, stroll along the Avenue of Stars, and wait for the 8:00 PM "Symphony of Lights" Victoria Harbour light show. Day 2: Kowloon Local Life, Enjoy Childhood Fun and Arts Morning: Pray at Wong Tai Sin Temple, visit Hollywood Plaza to see the giant Transformers model. Noon: Eat tomato cream soup chicken wing noodles and chilled pineapple bun at Hua So Ice Room in Kwun Tong. Afternoon: Head to Hong Kong Disneyland, ride the Big Grizzly Mountain Runaway Mine Cars, watch the "Disney in the Stars" fireworks show at dusk. Night: Explore Temple Street Night Market, try curry fish balls and pan-fried stuffed three treasures, feel the lively atmosphere of the "people’s nightclub." Day 3: Island Leisure Time, Check in at Artistic Landmarks Morning: Take a boat to Lamma Island, hike from Yung Shue Wan to Hung Shing Yeh Beach, try Jian Xing Granny’s tofu pudding. Noon: Have typhoon shelter crab and salted pepper mantis shrimp at Rainbow Seafood Restaurant in Sok Kwu Wan. Afternoon: Visit M+ Museum in the West Kowloon Cultural District, check in at PMQ creative arts center, and buy souvenirs at DFS Sun Plaza before returning. 🏨 Accommodation Recommendations - Tsim Sha Tsui: InterContinental Hong Kong, facing Victoria Harbour, within walking distance to Avenue of Stars and Harbour City, suitable for travelers seeking views and convenience. - Central/Sheung Wan: The Upper House, full of design sense, close to Mid-Levels Escalator and Stone Slabs Street, top choice for a high-end experience. - Mong Kok/Prince Edward: Cost-effective, such as the Lodge Hotel, near Ladies’ Market and Sai Yeung Choi Street, ideal for travelers wanting to experience local life. - Family Travel First Choice: Disney Explorers Lodge, with themed rooms and children’s facilities, immersive Disney atmosphere. 🍴 Food Recommendations - Classic Old Brands: Beef brisket noodles in clear soup at Kau Kee Beef Brisket (Central Gough Street), crispy BBQ pork buns at Tim Ho Wan Dim Sum Specialist. - Street Snacks: Raw sausage and squid at Fat Sister Snack Shop, egg waffles at Lee Keung Kee North Point, silk-stocking milk tea at Lan Fong Yuen. - Seafood Feast: Typhoon shelter crab and salted pepper mantis shrimp at Rainbow Seafood Restaurant, seafood stalls on Lamma Island. 📌 Practical Tips 1. Alipay can be used for MTR, trams, Star Ferry, and convenience store purchases. 2. Most merchants support Alipay/WeChat Pay, but some street vendors require cash in HKD. 3. Hong Kong drives on the left; look right then left before crossing the street. The best travel climate is from October to December.