Traveling Hong Kong with family in may for 4 days. Visiting Big Buddha and Disney etc, Any recommendations for places other than those 2 places, hotels, train-metro, taxi-ride sharing, food etc. Thank you.
Hong Kong Visit in May
R n b on 26/03/2026 - 16:42
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May will be hot and humid.
I have found that getting around using the MTR, buses and ferries is very easy and affordable, and the regularity is pretty good.
HK humidity is bad. Last time we were there, I was sweating like crazy
But op should look at the roast goose places! So freaking delicious
A lot of places are also cash only
Yes it is awful in Summer and we just wanted to stay on buses or in malls.
HK food is incredible.
Mtr/buses will be good but not from airport/ to airport because of luggage.
The airport express train is actually decent with space to put luggage. If you wanted to be a bit lazy, take the train to somewhere central like Kowloon (assuming you are staying there), then take a taxi.
But if you are a family of 4 then its not worth 4 x express tickets, take a taxi.
Also the in-town check-in service. If you're on a supported airline (Qantas is one of them), just drop your luggage off at the train station on the way back to the airport.
@overbyte: Or drop it off in the morning when you check out and enjoy the rest of the day until your flight
the regularity is pretty good.
Depends if the food is fresh or not.
Depends what you are looking for I guess. I lived there for several years and was back there recently for a few days. I go back for food. If you have kids and they like ferries Peng Chau island is not too far and has lots of food to explore plus a large sand beach which is well protected .
If you’re in Central, check out some of the cooked food markets , don’t be shy just sit down and the non welcoming HKers will sort you out :)
Something free and bizarre for kids that haven’t been there, the escalators up to the mid levels from central are and easy way to not walk up the hill and kids enjoy them, they just keep going.
You might want to go up to the peak on the tram from central and check out the view, kids love it , it’s steepAlso I’m a big fan of food walking tours, you always get to try the local stuff . I highly recommend (on Viator) “Hong Kong Street Food Tour with Locals - Dim Sum, Wonton & more” it’s $80 a pop so it’s not cheap but the food and variety in central is top notch. I was soo full and loved it .
Yeah have a look at Klook. Lot of options on there for interesting things to do
See if you can make some good commercial deals with the oil refinerys
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Just came back last week - glad that I didn't need an Octopus, just tapped away.
Take an Uber - chances are you will get a discount show up. I got $50 HKD off and used it to go Airport. Ended up being $200 HKD from Mong Kok which to me is a bargain, it costs $115 HKD for the Airport Express.
Kam's Roast Goose - Wan Chai
Yum Cha!
Lam Fong Yuen for breakfast/brunch - Central
My Cup of Tea for Pineapple Bun with BBQ Pork - Wan ChaiWeather was beautiful - 17-22 deg. Shirts and shorts weather. HK'ers will wear long pants/sleeves in this weather.
Get the Japanese -3 deg ice wipes from Donki or any Chemist. Doubt a portable fan will help.Good thing is you get to pack light. Invest in some good sweat wicking gear there - Decathlon is cheap, check Marathon Sports for cooling shirts. I bought a few, light and cool to the skin. Wish I bought more.
How would you compare Kam's Roast Goose to Yat Lok?
Both have Michelin star.
I found Yat Lok to be quite expensive for what I got- Half Goose, crispy pork and noodles.
Maybe I just don't appreciate Roast Goose.
I loved taking the Star Ferry across the bay - its a great sight every time and super cheap.
Got to go up to the Peak and it is different in the day and the evening.
Lots of markets to check out.
You can also pop across the border for a day trip if you want.
Had a great time in HK - but it has gotten a lot more expensive since I was there.
Real Hong Kongers would go across the border to Shenzhen. Food, accomodation and experiences are a fraction of the price compared to what you'd be spending in HK.
110% agree.
111% agreed
have hk french toast mmmmmmmmmmm
We have an office there and every quarter or so when we have to go there for a week, I chip away one or two of the sights before leaving back to Australia.
Go up to the harbour at 8pm and see the Symphony of Lights.
Next day, get a local breakfast at a cha chaan teng and morning run around the Avenue of Stars.
Chi Lin Nunnery and the Nan Lian Garden next to it if you want a peaceful oasis.
Lantau Island - after the Buddha, you can hike Lantau Peak nearby if you're up for it, then go to Tai-O.
The mid levels escalators are a fun way to get around, then pop over to the Tai Kwun compound nearby. Heaps of restaurants around the area. While you're in Central, ride a ding ding tram on your way back to your hotel for the sheer novelty of it.
To tick Victoria Peak off the list, tram up and take the 15 bus down. It's a doozy if you take the bus up.
And I tacked it on at the end to top everything off, a cruise on Dukling - the boat with the iconic red sails