Summer weekend in Hong Kong
How locals do summer in Hong Kong — patios, beaches, festivals and the long-evening rituals that only happen in July and August.
Top spots in Hong Kong
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.
LKF + SoHo
NightlifeCentral
Lan Kwai Fong is loud and touristy; escalate to SoHo's speakeasies.
Temple Street Night Market
NightlifeYau Ma Tei
Dai pai dong food, fortune tellers, opera singers after 8pm.
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.
Live & on stage
Clockenflap
Central Harbourfront · Mar · Festival
Fringe Club
Central · Year-round · Indie / Jazz
Hong Kong Sevens
Hong Kong Stadium · Apr · Sports / Party
Frequently asked
- Standouts right now: Victoria Peak (The Peak), Dragon's Back, LKF + SoHo. 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.