Day 1 : Arrive in Hong Kong
Arrive in Hong Kong
By Air
The fastest way into the city from Hong Kong International Airport is to take the Airport Express train and connecting free shuttle bus to major hotels.
By Rail (Intercity through train)
Visitors travelling on MTR’s through train services from Beijing, Shanghai and Guangdong disembark at MTR Hung Hom Station (Kowloon) close to Tsim Sha Tsui.
By Sea
Hong Kong–Macau Ferry Terminal in Sheung Wan (Hong Kong Island)
China Ferry Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui (Kowloon)
electronic payment Octopus Card
Ferries from Macau and Mainland China berth at either the Hong Kong–Macau Ferry Terminal in Sheung Wan (Hong Kong Island) or the China Ferry Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui (Kowloon).
Useful tips about Hong Kong
Travelling around Hong Kong is simple using an electronic payment Octopus Card, which can be used on almost all public transport except taxis and at merchants wherever you see the sign.
Add money to it when you need to – any unspent value is refundable (minus $7 if you stay less than 3 months).
Star Ferry’s Harbour Cruise
Cultural Centre
Space Museum
Space Museum and cultural center
Museum of Art
Avenue of Stars
Star Ferry’s Harbour Cruise
Enjoy the incredible skyline and magnificent harbour sights aboard the “Shining Star”- a beautiful re-creation of a Star Ferry circa 1920.
Single circuit of the harbour takes one hour
Bookings: Star Ferry’s Harbour Tour +852 2118 6201
Be sure to get off the ferry in Tsim Sha Tsui to continue with your itinerary.
A Kaleidoscopic Experience – Tsim Sha Tsui
Tsim Sha Tsui is a tourist mecca offering great shopping, dining and entertainment.
Located along the waterfront are attractions like the Cultural Centre, Space Museum ( #21), Museum of Art, and the Avenue of Stars ( #18)
For colonial reminders, check out the Clock Tower ( #20), and The Peninsula Hotel.
Star’s Ferry Harbour Cruise
11:05am-9:05pm depart from Star Ferry piers in Tsim Sha Tsui, Central, Wanchai and Hung Hom.
Permanent Light-and-Sound Show
The Best of Chinese Cuisine
Harbour City
Nathan Road’s famous Golden Mile
Factory Outlets Along Granville Road
Harbourfront Show
Watch the spectacular A Symphony of Lights, the world’s largest permanent light-and-sound show, held nightly at 8pm.
The Best of Chinese Cuisine
To enjoy Cantonese cuisine at its most succulent, visit one of the winners of the annual Best of the Best Culinary Awards or QTS-accredited restaurants in Tsim Sha Tsui.
A Shopper’s Paradise
Explore Harbour City, Hong Kong’s largest shopping mall with hundreds of local and international stores, most open until 9pm
Head to Nathan Road’s famous Golden Mile that bustles with shoppers day and night. It’s renowned for its colourful neon-lit shops, restaurants and nightspots. Most shops stay open until 10pm
Take in the factory outlets along Granville Road, a must for bargain shoppers.
Harbourfront Show
From Tsim Sha Tsui Star Ferry Pier, walk right to waterfront.
