24 Hours in Hong Kong: Best Itinerary for a One Day Trip
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24 Hours in Hong Kong: Your Top Itinerary for Eating, Drinking, Sightseeing

Hong Kong is an exciting city that offers a diverse and unique range of experiences for travellers. From traditional Cantonese dishes to the bustling nightlife and numerous historical sites, this city is an amazing place to explore. Our guide provides a comprehensive 24-hour itinerary for your visit to Hong Kong, so you can make the most of your time in this vibrant city.

You'll get a taste of the delicious local cuisine, sample some of the best drinks and entertainment, and explore the many attractions that Hong Kong has to offer. Whether you're looking for a great night out, a cultural experience, or simply to explore this amazing city, we show you that our city has something for everyone in our 24 hours guide and one-day itinerary to Hong Kong.

24 Hours in Hong Kong Your Top Itinerary for Eating, Drinking, Sightseeing

Day one evening: Wine and dine in SoHo

In the heart of Hong Kong Island, SoHo is the hub for lively eateries offering both Asian and Western cuisine, and the city’s top bars for inventive cocktails. On your first entrance into the city, head straight to SoHo for celebrations at Chili Fagara for a fiery Sichuanese meal. Louise is on offer for those with fine-dining tastes at PMQ. If you prefer more jovial dinners, head to Barkada for flavourful Filipino food and beer.

Day one late night: Party all night in Lan Kwai Fong

After eating and drinking your way through SoHo, your night in Hong Kong cannot be complete without a dip in at Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong’s nightlife hub. Start the night with classy cocktails at Cassio dancing to great house music, before continuing the night spirit at Draftland for creative cocktail and beer pours. Dragon-I, Hong Kong’s most famous club, should be on your hit-list for dancing through the night.

24 Hours in Hong Kong Your Top Itinerary for Eating, Drinking, Sightseeing

Day two morning: Rollercoaster riding and animal exploration at Ocean Park

A trip to Hong Kong would not complete without a visit to the city’s longest-running family-friendly theme park, Ocean Park, for a morning of speedy thrill rides, yummy dining spots for all your gang, and cute furry dolphins, pandas, penguins, meerkats and walruses to catch. If you’re a thrill seeker, we recommend jumping onto the Hair Raiser, The Flash, Wild Twister, and Rev Booster rides.

Day two midday: Hike up The Peak for the views

A trip to Hong Kong is not complete without a stopover at one of the best mountain tops to view the expansive Kowloon skyline and urban life on Hong Kong Island below. Catch a ride at Central Terminus for The Peak Tram up to Victoria Peak and enjoy lunch at one of the many great restaurants there, including Western cuisine The Peak Lookout, Italian restaurant Wildfire Pizzabar, or Hong Kong’s only Burger King.

24 Hours in Hong Kong Your Top Itinerary for Eating, Drinking, Sightseeing

Day two afternoon: Soak up the culture in Sheung Wan and PMQ

As you finish your hike and lazy lunch at The Peak, head to Sheung Wan to get your cultural fix in the hip neighbourhood located besides SoHo. Begin your adventure at Hollywood Road’s many galleries, including the top Liang Yi Museum, where reservation is required.

Cat Street is Hong Kong’s finest place for thrifting antiques. At Creative Hub PMQ, you can source your creativity with art and music workshops, before strolling the rest of the hood in search for great street art and graffiti.

Day two evening: Enjoy Tsim Sha Tsui light show and great food

For your final moments of your 24-hours in Hong Kong, head to the harbourside neighbourhood of Tsim Sha Tsui to walk around promenade and catch the daily Symphony of Lights show at 8PM for where the magic happens.

Head to K11 Musea for last-minute lifestyle and clothes shopping, before heading to aqua to squeeze in a meal at a top dim sum restaurant. Dinner at Hong Kong’s oldest Italian restaurant Gaddi’s is an experience to catch, or Gaylords for supreme Indian food.

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