I discovered a stunning mountain and sea trail in Hong Kong for a super niche day trip
I've been to Hong Kong so many times, and I'm sharing a photogenic and niche day trip route with everyone❗️
✅ Highlights
🌸 Take a glass carriage to overlook the mountains and sea (P10)
🌸 Authentic Ngong Ping Market (P7)
🌸 34-meter-high Tian Tan Buddha (P6)
🌸 Breathtaking mountain and sea trail (P1)
🌸 "Venice of the Orient" Tai O Fishing Village, also known as Hong Kong's "Cat Island," with many cats in the streets and alleys (P8)
✅ Route
❶ Morning
Ngong Ping Cable Car Station (next to 🚇 Tung Chung Station) → Take the Ngong Ping Cable Car (25 minutes) → Ngong Ping Market → Tian Tan Buddha → Po Lin Monastery
❷ Afternoon
Take Bus 21 to Tai O Fishing Village → Stroll around Tai O Fishing Village → Visit Tiger Hill Viewing Point → Take Bus 21 back to Ngong Ping and take the cable car back
🌟 Refer to our itinerary schedule:
10:00: Ngong Ping Cable Car Station
10:25: Arrive at Ngong Ping Market by cable car, check in at the market, Tian Tan Buddha, and Po Lin Monastery
12:00: Have lunch at the market
13:20: Take Bus 21 from Ngong Ping Market to Tai O Fishing Village (departs every hour at 20 minutes past the hour)
13:30: Visit Tai O Fishing Village
15:30: Visit Tiger Hill Viewing Point
16:45: Take Bus 21 from Tai O Fishing Village back to Ngong Ping and take the cable car back
✅ Itinerary tips
✔️ Time arrangement: The cable car is open from 10:00–18:00. It is recommended to arrive at the cable car station between 10:00 and 11:30 to start the trip.
✔️ Time arrangement: The last bus from Tai O Fishing Village to Ngong Ping is at 16:45. Remember to return before then.
✅ How to get to the starting point, Ngong Ping Cable Car Station
✔️ If you are coming from Shenzhen or Zhuhai, China HK Travel has a direct bus
✔️ If you are coming from Hong Kong city, take the subway directly to Tung Chung Station
✔️ Take Exit B from Tung Chung Station and walk 200m
✅ Camera positions
P1, 3, 4, 11: Tiger Hill Viewing Point
P2: Tai O Heritage Hotel, you can have afternoon tea by the sea
P5, 10, 18: Ngong Ping Cable Car
P6, 7, 13, 14, 15, 16: Ngong Ping Market
P13: Tai O Fishing Village
P9: South Road, Chek Lap Kok, Hong Kong
The following is a Hong Kong travel guide compiled based on the latest information in 2025, covering pre-trip preparations, transportation, accommodation, attractions, food, and practical tips to help you plan your trip efficiently:
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### **I. Pre-trip preparations**
1. **Documents and endorsements**
- Mainland tourists need to apply for the "Mainland Travel Permit for Hong Kong and Macao Residents" and a valid endorsement (G endorsement for individual travel, L endorsement for group travel). Currently, it supports applying in different places, which takes about 7–15 working days and costs CNY 80.
- When entering the country, you need to go through the self-service channel, prepare your fingerprint and facial recognition, and fill in the "Customs Passenger Fingertip Service" QR code in advance.
2. **Currency and payment**
- Most shopping malls and chain stores support Alipay/WeChat Pay, but it is recommended to exchange a small amount of HKD (HKD 500–1,000 per person) for street snacks, Star Ferry, and other scenarios. The exchange rate at the port is poor, so prioritize making an appointment to exchange at a mainland bank.
3. **Communication and electronic equipment**
- SIM card: It is recommended to buy a "MySIM" card after arriving in Hong Kong (HKD 33/month for 50G), which is more cost-effective than international roaming.
- Conversion plug: Hong Kong uses British three-pin sockets, so you need to bring a converter or USB charging cable.
4. **Luggage suggestions**
- Lightweight backpack, sunscreen, parasol (Hong Kong is hot and humid in summer), and sneakers (high daily walking volume). Hotels do not provide toothpaste and toothbrushes, so you need to bring your own.
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### **II. Transportation**
1. **Airport to city**
- **Airport Express**: Direct to Central in 24 minutes, fare is about HKD 115, suitable for tourists with limited time.
- **Bus/Taxi**: A-line buses cover major areas and are affordable; taxi fares are higher (red/blue/green cars correspond to different areas).
2. **City transportation**
- **Subway**: Covers the entire city. It is recommended to use Alipay "Travel" to scan the code or purchase an Octopus card (HKD 150 including deposit, refundable).
- **Featured transportation**: Star Ferry (HKD 4), Ding Ding Tram (HKD 2.3) are suitable for experiencing the city's charm.
- **Transportation ticket options**:
- **One-day pass** (HKD 65): Suitable for frequent subway rides within 24 hours, but Airport Express and Lo Wu Station are not available.
- **Airport Express Tourist Pass** (HKD 250–350): Includes one-way/round-trip Airport Express and 3-day subway pass.
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### **III. Accommodation recommendations**
- **Luxury hotels**: Tsim Sha Tsui (Peninsula Hotel), Central (Mandarin Oriental), etc., are adjacent to shopping areas and attractions.
- **Budget hotels**: Mong Kok and Yau Ma Tei are cost-effective, and "Hong Kong Mong Kok Vejune Hotel" is recommended.
- **Avoidance tips**: Avoid choosing Chungking Mansions and unlicensed hostels, especially for female tourists.
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### **IV. Must-see attractions and itinerary suggestions**
1. **Classic route (5 days and 4 nights)**
- **Day 1**: Victoria Harbour night view + Star Ferry + Peak Tram (best for night view).
- **Day 2**: Disneyland (fireworks show is a must-see) or Ocean Park (animal show + amusement facilities).
- **Day 3**: Mong Kok street snacks + Tsim Sha Tsui shopping (Harbour City, K11).
- **Day 4**: Cheung Chau Island (seafood + beach) or Lamma Island hike.
- **Day 5**: Central historical district (PMQ) + Lan Kwai Fong nightlife.
2. **Niche experience**
- **Sai Wan Swimming Shed**: Holy place for sunset photography.
- **Shek O Village**: Colorful huts and beaches, the filming location of "King of Comedy."
- **Temple Street Night Market**: Affordable night market, feel the atmosphere of Hong Kong movies.
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### **V. Food recommendations**
- **Must-eat in tea restaurants**: Silk stocking milk tea, pineapple bun, wonton noodles (recommended "Mak's Noodle").
- **Street snacks**: Curry fish balls, egg waffles, bowl pudding (Mong Kok Fa Yuen Street).
- **Seafood and roasted meat**: Typhoon shelter fried crab (Lei Yue Mun), Yung Kee Restaurant roast goose.
- **Dessert shop**: Yee Shun Dairy Company (double-layered milk custard), Kai Kai Dessert (sesame paste).
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### **VI. Shopping guide**
1. **Cosmetics**: Sasa, Bonjour (pay attention to the expiration date), counters (Times Square, Causeway Bay).
2. **Luxury goods**: Harbour City (most complete brands), Citygate Outlets (outlet discounts).
3. **Jewelry watches**: Nathan Road "Golden Mile" (Chow Sang Sang, Chow Tai Fook), Emperor Watch & Jewellery (Rolex agent).
4. **Trendy brands and sneakers**: Mong Kok Sneaker Street, THE FOREST shopping mall in Tsim Sha Tsui.
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### **VII. Practical tips**
- **No smoking and fines**: Smoking is prohibited in public places, and eating and drinking in the subway will be fined HKD 2,000.
- **Customs restrictions**: Duty-free for alcohol within 1 liter, cigarettes within 19, and milk powder within 1.8 kg.
- **Safety tips**: Take care of your belongings and avoid walking alone in remote areas at night.
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The above guide integrates core information such as transportation, attractions, and food. The specific itinerary can be adjusted according to personal interests.
The cable car 🚠 station in the summer vacation, there are many people, and I have learned about the red brick exclusive members. Trip.com It says that I can buy it with my own. I was afraid that the itinerary would not be changed the day before. I bought it at the cable car station. I bought it on the spot and tied it to the wax museum. More than 600 adults, don't brush it. The red bricks enjoyed the fast passage, although they also needed to queue up, we basically lined up a cable car up and down, very fragrant
This attraction is for the first time to go to Hong Kong. The father is the first time to go to Hong Kong. The whole family is accompanied by the whole family. The son likes to take this cable car. We buy the cable car ticket back and forth to see different scenery. The observation deck on the top of the mountain and Madame Tussauds wax museum go once. Just fine, there are basically no tourists to visit the attractions, especially the wax museum, but you can still go there if you haven't been there.
The place is highly recommended…The view is very IG worth it...My family really enjoyed and they love the place.We will definitely comeback soon…i will alsi invite Friends.
Taiping Peak is the highest peak of Hong Kong Island, at an altitude of 552 meters, and is also one of Hong Kong's iconic attractions. Here is some information about Taiping Peak: • Geographical location: Taiping Peak is located in the northwest of Hong Kong Island, the highest point of Hong Kong Island. • Historical background: Taiping Peak has become a landmark for cargo ships entering the port in the early 19th century. Due to the hot and humid climate in Hong Kong, Taiping Peak has become a summer resort for many dignitaries. In about 1868, Sir Madonna, the Governor of Hong Kong, was specially selected to build a summer villa in order to enjoy the cool and pleasant living environment of Taiping Peak. Slowly, he moved to Taiping Mountain to become a fashion respected by wealthy and famous gentlemen. • Transportation: Tourists can take the Peak Peak Cable Car to Taiping Peak, which is the earliest cable car cableway system in Asia and was put into service in 1888. In addition to the cable car, you can also depart from Central Exchange Square (Exit A of MTR Central Station/ExitB1 of MTR Hong Kong Station) and take bus No. 15 or X15 to the Peak Plaza Terminal. • Opening hours: Taiping Peak is open all year round, but some facilities such as the Peak Cable Car and Lingyu Pavilion have specific opening hours. • Attractions: On the top of Taiping Mountain, you can see the stacked skyscrapers, the world-renowned Victoria Harbour, and the fresh and pleasant green mountains. There are Lion Pavilion, the observation deck of the Peak Square, and the Lingyu Pavilion skyscraper in the scenic area. • Suggested play time: It is recommended to play time 3-5 hours. • Ticket price: Taiping Peak itself is free to open, but some facilities such as the two-way cable car + Lingyuge skyscraper fare is HK$65, and the one-way ticket price is HK$52. With its unique geographical location and historical background, Taiping Peak has become one of the must-visit Hong Kong attractions for tourists, providing a great view of Hong Kong.
Although not settled in Hong Kong, Hong Kong, which has been to hundreds of times, is the most familiar city except Shenzhen. It used to be a weekend relaxation and shopping place for a different place, witnessing changes over the past decade. Taiping Mountain is a good place to see Hong Kong with a bird's eye view, climb high and look far away, and see the bustling world.
Taiping Mountain came to Hong Kong without going to Taiping Mountain, but I went a few times before and took the cable car. This time I followed a few friends to climb the middle of the night. Traveling on the mountain to find the Wizard of the Moon, swimming the sea and playing dragons. Probably the route is Central Garden Road and Mid-Levels Escalator - Old Peak Road - Taiping Peak - Down Central. I have to say that Hong Kong is indeed suitable for mountain travel. This route is not too difficult. It takes about 40 minutes to reach the top of the mountain. I climbed up and saw the happiness of the night scene. I couldn't feel the drop by the cable car. Then I also met a wild boar 🐗 crossing the road.
There are two ways of transportation 1. Take the 15 or X15 bus from the Star Ferry Pier, 30-40 minutes to the Peak, 14.9 Hong Kong dollars, which is quite convenient, and there is basically no queue. You can use WeChat and Alipay for 9. 2. Take the cable car near Central🚠You need to queue for 15 minutes to reach the top of the mountain. There are two viewing platforms on the top of the mountain, one is the Peak Tower, which is charged, and the other is the top of the shopping mall. If you go there for the first time, it is recommended to go to the Peak Tower. The view is better, the ticket is 75, and Ctrip is more than 60. If you go there for the second time, you can go to the free viewing platform, but it is better to go when the weather is clear. If there is heavy fog and you can't see clearly, you can go to the free viewing platform, and you won't waste your money. The consumption on the top of the mountain is still relatively high. It's up to you to save money. The location where I took the photo is free, and the opposite side is charged.
Hong Kong🇭🇰【The Peak】 Victoria Peak is the highest mountain on Hong Kong Island, with an altitude of 552 meters. It is commanding and has a wide view. As early as the early 19th century, Victoria Peak became a summer resort for dignitaries. Around 1868, the Governor of Hong Kong, Sir McDonald, specially selected this place to build a summer villa in order to enjoy the cool and pleasant living environment on the Peak. Gradually, moving to Taipingshan became a trend favored by the rich, prominent and famous gentry. At that time, when the ladies of the official residence wanted to go to and from the top of the mountain, they would use rickshaws carried by bearers in neat uniforms as transportation. In 1904, living in Taipingshan was officially listed as the exclusive right of the upper class and foreign envoys, which further shows the extraordinary status of the top of the mountain. This system was in use until 1947 when it was abandoned. Transportation: Take the MTR Tsuen Wan Line or Island Line to Central Station, exit from Exit J1, walk for about 10 minutes to the cable car station at Garden Road, and take the cable car up to Victoria Peak. There are four ways to go up the mountain: cable car, bus, taxi, and walking. Cable car time: 7:30-23:00 Cable car price: HKD 88 round trip; HKD 62 one way Sky Terrace 428 Time: 8:00-10:00 Sky Terrace 428 price: HKD 75