Practical, no-nonsense guides from people who actually live here. The Octopus card, the attractions worth your time, where to stay, and where to shop.
Most read ★The Hong Kong Museum of History reopened its Hong Kong Story exhibit in April 2026 after a 6-year renovation. Hours, cost, and whether it's worth your time.
Must Visit AttractionsCentral Market Hong Kong reopened in 2021 as shops, food and a heritage staircase. Here's what's actually inside, and who it's worth a stop for.
Must Visit AttractionsIs PMQ Hong Kong worth visiting? What's actually inside, opening hours, free tours, and how to get there from Central or Sheung Wan.
Must Visit AttractionsIs Tai Kwun worth visiting? What the old police station and prison actually offers, opening hours, how to get there, and how long to spend.
Must Visit AttractionsIs the Avenue of Stars worth a stop in Hong Kong? Handprints, statues, opening hours, cost and how to get there, plus what's happening to the light show.
Must Visit AttractionsFree to enter, small, and a steep walk up from Central. What the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens actually offers, and who should skip it.
Must Visit AttractionsIs Hong Kong Park worth visiting? Yes, for the free walk-through aviary. Opening hours, the Admiralty MTR exit, what to see and what to skip.
Must Visit AttractionsHappy Valley Racecourse runs night races most Wednesdays from September to July. Entry is HK$10. How to get there, what it costs and how to place a bet.
Must Visit AttractionsIs the Hong Kong Palace Museum worth it? Ticket prices, opening hours, how to get there and how long to set aside, so you know before you book.
Must Visit AttractionsIs the M+ Museum in Hong Kong worth it? Ticket prices, free areas, hours and how to get there, so you know what HK$190 actually buys you.