Best neighbourhoods in Hong Kong
A locals' map of Hong Kong — the neighbourhoods worth spending a half-day in, what to eat in each, and the streets actually worth wandering.
Top spots in Hong Kong
Star Ferry
CultureCentral / TST
HK$5 to cross the harbour — best view in town, no app required.
Tai Kwun
CultureCentral
Former Central Police Station — art, restaurants, courtyard bar.
Dragon's Back
OutdoorsShek O
8 km ridge hike ending at Big Wave Bay — bus 9 from Shau Kei Wan.
Victoria Peak (The Peak)
OutdoorsCentral
Skip the tram queue — hike the Morning Trail, ride down.
Where to eat
Kam Wah Café
$Cha chaan teng · Prince Edward
Pineapple bun pilgrimage — order with cold butter slab and milk tea.
Lung King Heen
$$$$Cantonese · Central
Three Michelin stars at Four Seasons — dim sum lunch is the move.
Yardbird
$$$Yakitori · Sheung Wan
Matt Abergel's bird-and-booze temple — KFC chicken sandwich at the bar.
Tim Ho Wan
$Dim sum · Sham Shui Po
World's cheapest Michelin star — get the BBQ pork buns.
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Victoria Peak (The Peak), Star Ferry, Tai Kwun. The shortlist is curated by people who live in Hong Kong and refreshed regularly so it reflects what's actually open and worth your time.