
I recently took a three-day trip to Hong Kong to take in all of its sights, flavors and sounds. With its iconic skyline, neon streets, mouthwatering dishes and vibrant culture, it is a place that’ll leave you in awe. I know this blog post won't do Hong Kong any justice, and that my photos can't ever capture its true, raw beauty, but hopefully, you'll find my Hong Kong travel tips and itinerary useful in your future travels.
Day One
The Alley
Avenue of Stars

If you just walk along Nathan Road, you'll find lots of interesting things to see, including the Avenue of Stars. It's a long boardwalk where you'll see a mix of tourists snapping photos and locals exercising. From there, you can get that postcard-worthy view of Victoria Harbor. Walk further along the boardwalk and you'll find a spot where Hong Kong's older residents are having the time of their lives, singing songs and dancing away with the ferry passing by behind them.
The Peak

Travel Tip: If you're taking the taxi or bus to and from Victoria Peak, you might get carsick because the road going there is extremely winding. Make yourself comfortable by bringing mints or medicine just in case you're feeling a bit nauseous along the way.
Bank of China Tower (accidental find)


The best way to explore? Get lost. My friend and I got off the wrong station, so we just decided to walk around. Getting lost turned out to be a blessing -- I got to take this stunning shot of central Hong Kong during the night (look at all the lights!), plus we got to see the iconic Bank of China tower.
Day Two
Mong Kok Flower Market

Mong Kok Flower Market opens very early. Starting around 7 AM, you can already spot vendors setting up and arranging fresh flowers inside their shop and along the street. The flowers here are pretty affordable, and I would've bought myself a bunch if I had somewhere to put them. It's a huge market with a wide variety of flowers, and if you walk far enough, you'll find the stretch of flower shops along Yuen Po, which is just adjacent to the Yuen Po Bird Garden.
Travel Tip: Research places that are free and open early. These are the spots you should visit when you're waiting for attractions to open. Don't waste a second when you're traveling!
Hong Kong Disneyland

Marvel fans, rejoice. Hong Kong Disneyland has brought the world of Marvel to its park, and trust me, it's worth seeing. Disneyland is known for being a perfect place for kids, and let's be honest, little kids will probably enjoy Disneyland more than us adults. But Disneyland's introduction of Marvel to its parks makes even the big kids have the best time of their lives.

Behind the Expo Shop, you'll find the Iron Man Experience, which is very similar to Universal Studios' Transformers ride. Basically, you get inside a room where you have to wear 3D glasses. You watch a video and Tony Stark takes you on an adventure across the city. You get thrown around. You feel as though you're falling from the sky. It's an awesome ride.
Ladies Market
I don't have photos inside the Ladies Market because: one, I was kind of scared to use it because it was insanely crowded, and two, some stalls had signs that said "no photographs", so I decided to just respect that. I've been to Temple Street Market, and personally, I prefer the Ladies Market because their prices are cheaper, and the layout is a lot more organized. You can find more clothes here, too. Temple Street Market is more on souvenirs.
Travel Tip: Haggle when you can! We were able to haggle down to HK$100 for 5 keychains when we were originally given a price of HK$39 per piece.
Day Three
Choi Hung Estate

Getting here: Take the train to Choi Hung. Turn left at the exit. Look for a parking lot that's three levels high. Go to the top floor where you'll find a basketball court and lots of people taking OOTD shots.
Man Mo Temple

Tai Cheong Bakery

Travel tip: Buy the box of four or six. Trust me, you'll want to eat more and more.
Jordan Road

Additional travel tips:
- Hong Kong is HOT but it can unexpectedly rain. Bring a fan and an umbrella.
- Walk fast especially at the MTR. Be considerate to people who are in a rush.
- Load your Octopus Card so you don’t have to use cash every time you wanna buy something – it’s a lot more convenient
- Use the MTR app and Google Maps so you don’t get lost
- Download the HK Disneyland app because it tracks where you are and shows activities happening around the park
- If you have to choose between NAIA and Mactan, take off from Mactan because omg their new airport is beautiful
- Looking for a seat sale? Don’t limit yourself to PAL, Cebupac and Air Asia. Sometimes, Singapore Airlines and Thai Airways have better deals!
Love the shots!
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