Come to Hong Kong and experience the stories from the movies

Of course! Here is a detailed Hong Kong travel guide covering attractions, food, transportation, and important tips, suitable for a 3-5 day itinerary. ---1. Recommended Itinerary Day 1: Classic Attractions Check-in - **Morning** - **Victoria Harbour**: Hong Kong landmark, great for photos during the day, and watch the light show (Symphony of Lights) at night. - **Avenue of Stars**: Celebrity handprints and statues, perfect for photos. - **Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower**: Historic building, near Harbour City shopping mall. - **Afternoon** - **Star Ferry**: Take the ferry to Central (cheap fare, enjoy the harbor view). - **Central Ferris Wheel**: HKD 20 per person, panoramic view of Victoria Harbour. - **The Peak**: Take the tram up to the Peak (buy tickets in advance to skip the line), enjoy the full view of Hong Kong. - **Evening** - **Lan Kwai Fong**: Bar street to experience nightlife, or return to Tsim Sha Tsui to see the Victoria Harbour night view. Day 2: Culture and Food - **Morning** - **Mong Kok**: Walk through Ladies' Market, Sneaker Street, Goldfish Market, feel the local vibe. - **Yau Ma Tei Temple Street**: Quiet during the day, livelier night market (fortune telling, snacks). - **Afternoon** - **Sham Shui Po**: Old Hong Kong atmosphere, recommended "Hop Yik Tai" rice rolls, "Lau Sum Kee" bamboo noodle. - **Causeway Bay**: Shopping (Times Square, SOGO), try "Yee Shun Milk Company" double skin milk pudding. - **Evening** - **Temple Street Night Market**: Dai pai dong recommended "Hing Kee Claypot Rice". Day 3: Outlying Islands or Family Fun - **Option 1: Lantau Island** - **Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car**: Transparent cabins with mountain and sea views, visit Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery. - **Tai O Fishing Village**: Take a boat to see stilt houses, enjoy seafood and fried dough sticks. - **Option 2: Lamma Island** - Hiking + seafood, walk from Yung Shue Wan to Sok Kwu Wan, recommended "Rainbow Seafood Restaurant". Day 4 (Optional): Theme Parks - **Hong Kong Disneyland**: Family-friendly, download the app in advance to check queue times. - **Ocean Park**: Combines aquarium and rides, great for young people. --- 2. Must-Try Food Recommendations 1. **Cha Chaan Teng (Tea Restaurant)** - Lan Fong Yuen (Central): Silk stocking milk tea, pork chop bun. - Wah So Ice Room (Tsim Sha Tsui): Signature pineapple bun, tomato chicken wing macaroni. 2. **Roast Meat**: Yung Kee Restaurant (Central) or Joy Hing Roasted Meat (Wan Chai). 3. **Desserts**: - Jiajia Dessert (Jordan): Sesame paste, mango pomelo sago. - Honeymoon Dessert (chain): Durian pancake. 4. **Street Snacks**: Fish balls, egg waffles (Lee Keung Kee North Point), shark fin soup in a bowl. --- 3. Transportation Guide - **Octopus Card**: Usable on MTR, buses, convenience stores; can be purchased at the airport or MTR stations. - **MTR**: Covers major attractions, recommended to use the "MTR App" for routes. - **Bus/Minibus**: To outlying islands or remote areas (e.g., Stanley). - **Taxi**: Red (urban), green (New Territories), blue (Lantau Island), starting fare about HKD 24. 4. Important Tips 1. **Cash**: Some small shops only accept cash, suggest preparing HKD 1000-2000. 2. **Language**: Mandarin is generally understood, English works too. 3. **Weather**: Hot and humid with rain in summer, bring umbrella and sunscreen; mild in winter (15-20°C). 4. **Etiquette**: Stand on the right on escalators, no eating or drinking in the MTR. 5. **Safety**: Generally safe, avoid staying alone in remote areas late at night. --- 5. Accommodation Recommendations - **Budget**: Chungking Mansions (Tsim Sha Tsui, but environment is mixed), Metropark Hotel Mongkok. - **Mid to High-end**: Kowloon Shangri-La (Victoria Harbour view), Crowne Plaza Causeway Bay. - **Unique**: Tai O Heritage Hotel