The best things you can do in 48 hours in Hong Kong
While travellers assume that Hong Kong is all
business and skyscrapers, there’s a variety of activities for all tastes,
whether you enjoy the outdoors, are a foodie or just want to immerse yourself
in the local culture. Sure, 48 hours might sound like a difficult stretch to
see it all, but Hong Kong’s topography isn’t renowned for nothing. In order to
get you started on the planning, we’ve rolled out fun options for 48 hours to
get a taste of local culture in this beautiful city.
DAY 1
7 am: Sunrise from Victoria
Peak: Hop on a tram to head up to Hong Kong Island’s highest
point, Victoria Peak, to enjoy the sight of Hong Kong set awash in the morning
glow. The steep funicular tracks up to the peak making for a splendid ride.
10 am: Lantau Island: You can
then head to Lantau Island, which serves as a refreshing break from the
bustling Hong Kong. Visit the iconic Tian Tian Buddha statue, Tung Chung and Po
Lin Monastery. Hop on the Ngong Ping Cable Car to enjoy the serene panorama of
Lantau. Enjoy lunch and make a quick stop at Wisdom Path, which showcases
verses from the centuries-old Heart Sutra — one of the world’s best-known
prayers revered by Confucians, Buddhists and Taoists plastered a series of 38
wooden steles (upright monuments).
7 pm: Causeway Bay, Temple
Street and Ladies Market: Shopping in Hong Kong is an experience in
itself; the markets stay open until midnight so you can easily catch them after
all the sightseeing. Visit the two big markets, Temple Street Night Market and
Ladies Market, located in the Mong Kok.
DAY 2
10 am: Old Town Central: After a
day of excitement, reserve the next morning to take a leisurely walk around the
streets Old Town Central. Watch the contemporary landscapes embrace the
traditional ones; experience the chapters of history come to life at Wyndham
Street, Caine Road, Possession Street and Queen’s Road Central, with Hollywood
Road.
12 pm: Cheung Chau Island: An
idyllic landscape awaits at Cheung Chau Island — just a short ferry ride away
from Hong Kong city. The best part — the only mode of transport on this
eco-conscious island is bicycle. Make time for lunch; Cheung Chau offers some
sumptuous seafood.
7 pm: Cruise and Symphony of
Light show: There’s no better way of experiencing Hong Kong Harbour’s
neon glitz than hoping on a cruise around the harbour. The cruise allows you to
enjoy the aweinspiring multimedia show A Symphony of Lights (8
pm onwards), which dazzles the Hong Kong skyline. You can enjoy a lip-smacking
dinner and a live band, as you gape in awe as buildings come alive with the
dancing lights. Alternatively, you can also view this illumination at the Tsim
Sha Tsui waterfront, outside the Hong Kong Cultural Centre.
TOI 10NOV18
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