Hong Kong
Hong Kong
- Safety rating
- 8.7/10
- Best time to visit
- October–December for cool, dry, clear weather. Spring is pleasant but humid. Summer is hot, humid, and typhoon-prone.
- Population
- 7.5M
Overview
Hong Kong is a dazzling fusion of East and West — a vertical city of soaring skyscrapers, dim sum institutions, traditional markets, and lush hiking trails, all wrapped around one of the world's most spectacular harbours.
Top attractions
Victoria Peak, Star Ferry, Tian Tan Big Buddha, Temple Street Night Market, Symphony of Lights, Lantau Island
Getting around
The MTR metro is fast, clean, and extensive. Iconic double-decker trams cross Hong Kong Island. The Star Ferry links Kowloon and the island.