Hong Kong event weekends: what to do between sessions

Harbour views, dim sum, hiking trails and night markets, with Macau an hour away by bridge or ferry.

Events we cover in Hong Kong

Arriving

Hong Kong airport (HKG) has the Airport Express to Central in 24 minutes.

Where to stay

Three hotels we would book

• Budget: Ibis Hong Kong Central and Sheung Wan
• Mid-range: Hotel Indigo Hong Kong Island
• Splurge: The Peninsula Hong Kong

Event weekends sell out early and prices rise as the date gets closer: book a cancellable room as soon as you know you are going.

Tours

Where to eat

• Tim Ho Wan Cheap Michelin dim sum
• Kam's Roast Goose Roast meats
• Temple Street Night Market Street food

With kids

• Ocean Park.
• Science Museum.

Rainy-day backups

• M+ museum.
• Palace Museum.

Free things to do

• Star Ferry crossing (cheap).
• Dragon's Back hike.

Getting around

• MTR and Octopus card; Apple Pay works on gates.