HONG KONG

TOP FREE ATTRACTIONS:

1. Victoria Harbour
Enjoy one of the world's most iconic skylines for free. Walk along the waterfront and take in the views of Hong Kong Island and Kowloon.

2. Avenue of Stars HK
A free waterfront promenade featuring celebrity handprints, statues, and fantastic views of Victoria Harbour.

3. A Symphony of Lights
Watch Hong Kong's famous nightly light and sound show from the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront or Avenue of Stars. No admission ticket is required.

4. Hong Kong Park
A peaceful green space in the middle of the city with waterfalls, an artificial lake, gardens, and walking areas. The outdoor park has free admission.

5. Nan Lian Garden
A beautiful Tang-style Chinese garden in Diamond Hill featuring landscaped gardens, ponds, pavilions, and traditional architecture. It's a great free escape from the city's busy streets.

TOP PAID ATTRACTIONS:

1. Hong Kong Disneyland
A must-visit for Disney fans and families, featuring exciting rides, themed lands, character experiences, shows, and spectacular nighttime entertainment. (Buy tickets here)

2. Ocean Park Hong Kong
A huge theme park combining thrilling rides, animal attractions, aquariums, pandas, and family-friendly experiences. (Buy tickets here)

3. Ngong Ping 360
Take the scenic cable car across Lantau Island with beautiful mountain and sea views, leading to Ngong Ping and the Big Buddha area. Ngong Ping 360. (Buy tickets here)

4. Peak Tram & Sky Terrace 428
Ride the historic Peak Tram up Victoria Peak and enjoy spectacular 360-degree views of Hong Kong's skyline and Victoria Harbour from Sky Terrace 428. (Buy tickets here)

5. Madame Tussauds Hong Kong
Meet lifelike wax figures of famous celebrities, athletes, entertainers, and historical personalities at The Peak. (Buy tickets here)

THINGS YOU NEED:

1. Octopus Card - Your most useful travel card in Hong Kong. Use it for the MTR, buses, trams, ferries, convenience stores, restaurants, and many shops. You can use a physical card or Mobile Octopus on compatible devices. (Buy tickets here)

2. SIM Card or eSIM - Get mobile data so you can use Google Maps, translation apps, transportation apps, and stay connected. Tourist SIM/eSIM options are available, including packages that work in both Hong Kong and Macau. (Buy SIM here)

3. HKD Cash + Credit/Debit Card - Keep some Hong Kong dollars with you for small shops, markets, and places that don't accept cards. Credit cards, mobile payments, and Octopus are widely accepted, but having some cash is still useful. (Recommended Debit Cards)

4. Google Maps + Essential Travel Apps - Download your maps and important apps before you leave. Google Maps is useful for finding attractions, restaurants, MTR stations, and walking directions. Having offline access is also a good backup. (Download here: Android or iPhone)

5. Travel Adapter - Hong Kong generally uses Type G plugs, the same three-pin style commonly used in the UK. Bring a universal travel adapter if your Philippine chargers don't use Type G. (Buy here)

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