Exploring the Best of Hong Kong: Fun Activities and Must-See Attractions

Get Ready to Be Hong-Konged!

So, you've stumbled upon Hong Kong, the city that's like a hyperactive squirrel on a sugar rush, perched on the southeastern coast of China. Brace yourself for a skyline that'll make your neck ache, markets that'll make your wallet cry, and cuisine that'll make your taste buds throw a party! Hong Kong: where tourists and business travelers go to get their minds blown!

City Views from Victoria Peak

There are several ways to reach Victoria Peak, but my preferred method is taking the Peak Tram from Hong Kong Park (Admiralty Station) to the Peak's Mall. While many opt for the scenic route along the hills and steps next to the tram line, which is a popular choice among those who are fit and have time to savor the walk.

I highly recommend purchasing your tram tickets before reaching the station as queues tend to be long and even pre-purchased customers had a wait time.

Once at the Peak (however you made it), make sure to purchase a ticket into Sky Terrace 428 - this is where your views are truly breathtaking. As you ascend into the clouds, you'll see souvenirs, Mr. Simm's Sweet Shoppe, and a variety of local shops.

Once out on the Terrace, take your time to wander around all the sides, take in that view. It's fabulous on a clear day!

Sky100

Sky100 is somewhere I have visited both times I've been in Hong Kong. Yes it's a pricey ticket, however being there as the Harbour lights start is a fun way to watch in awe.

There's a few photo spots along the route around as well as you take in the 360 degree views of Hong Kong at night (I have been both in the daytime and the night and preferred the lights of the city from above).

Tickets can be purchased prior to your visit or on the spot. I used GetYourGuide for my entry ticket which included a drink at the Sky Bar.

Goldfish Street

Exactly as it sounds - Goldfish Street is a street of fish markets (and not the ones you'd expect to see in Asia. Shops with walls lined with bags of fish, it feels like you're in the fairground all over again.

Now I am not a fan of animals in less than humane situations, however these markets were thriving. I did have to avoid the high numbers of cats, dogs and rabbits in cages because that was just too much to handle!

These colourful fish markets are popular around Asia, however Hong Kong might just have one of the busiest and largest market streets.

Monster Building

For years I have seen this place all over instagram as a Hong Kong must see. Surprisingly, it wasn't as difficult to find as I thought it would be. Close enough to a MTR line that you can access it from Hong Kong Island in 30 minutes. It is far enough out that there isn't too much else here, a nice park area and some cool alleyways around it but in the heat of Hong Kong, visiting here can be just about enough blistering sun some visitors can handle.

Monster Building is actually a community complex where the locals have started to fight back against the sheer number of camera wielding tourists. No longer can you sit (or stand) on the blue boxes through the middle and bins will be thrown around in the most photo invading manner.

To find this place, search 'Haishanlou' in Apple Maps or 'Montane Mansion' on Google Maps and walk through the main entrance way into the community lot.

Lok Wah South Estate Parking Garage

Yep, this is exactly what it sounds like, a parking garage but with a twist, an awesome and unusual design on the roof which makes for a fun photo op. Now, I did struggle to find this and I really shouldn't have, it's literally on the top of the parking garage area of the South Estate. When I got there, I had the place to myself so I did spend quite a bit of time playing around in the circles.

Nearby here, you can find the colourful basketball courts that are also found around Instagram. I didn't venture there myself but it was close enough that I could easily have made the trip.

Graffiti Alleys

Located around Queen Street Hong Kong Island, you can find a number of streets filled with the most intricate graffiti.

I found starting at Man Mo Temple was ideal and I worked my way through these streets (aptly named on Google Maps as 'Graffiti Alley') before heading round to the Tai Kwun to explore these streets. I saw some amazing murals on restaurants as well as side alleys decorated. There are even ancient markets thrown into the mix in this area.

If you do keep wandering through these streets, you'll reach the Art Gallery and Former Site of Victoria Prison (interesting to say the least).

Pottinger Street

Aka Stone Slab Street.

When I first reached Pottinger Street, I was along the top half of the street looking down and had just seen the Central Escalators area too. Pottinger Street is a slabbed street which is stepped all the way up and home to both market stands and bars.

This is also where I found the place I will refer to as my absolute favourite bar ever... The Iron Fairies. The menu was intricate but selective and the drinks come with the best detail. It's not overpriced and the atmosphere is authentic Hong Kong. If you visit as a group, you will most likely need to book ahead.

MTR Colour Bingo

One fun activity that a lot of visitors were taking part in, was finding the colours of the MTR lines. Each station has a colour representing it and the mosaic tiles reflect that. Some stations ('Wan Sheng' for example) annoyingly don't have their name on the mosaics and instead just a colour pop wall.

I managed to find a few on my travels but I definitely wanted to find the rainbow!

Here's a chart showing some of the colours to expect along the way:

Photo moments of Hong Kong

Hong Kong is a vast city and there's so much to see and do here! Here you can see some of my favourite shots from my most recent trip to HK. Let me know what your favourite thing to do in Hong Kong is!