Things to do in Hong Kong this weekend
A locals-first shortlist of what's worth your time in Hong Kong this weekend — from outdoor escapes to standout food and live music.
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.
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.
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
- Locals' favourites right now: Victoria Peak (The Peak), Star Ferry, Tai Kwun. The full list is curated weekly and balances outdoor, food, culture and live music picks.