5-Day Hong Kong Itinerary: Harbour, Lantau Buddha, Sai Kung & The Peak

Avenue of Stars HK

★★★★☆ 4.3 (17,239)

This Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront promenade gathers Bruce Lee's statue and cinema handprint plaques into an easy, iconic start to the day.

Getting there: The Avenue runs along the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, easiest reached on foot from the Star Ferry Pier after crossing from Central by ferry — a ride that's an attraction in itself. Alternatively, take the MTR to East Tsim Sha Tsui Station and follow signs for the Avenue of Stars or Salisbury Road.

Australia Dairy Company

★★★★☆ 4 (6,314)

A legendary cha chaan teng in Jordan known for its wobbly steamed egg white omelettes and fast-paced, budget-friendly counter service, making it a memorable lunch stop.

Victoria Harbour

★★★★★ 4.6 (5,719)

Hong Kong's waterfront centerpiece delivers a classic skyline view and the nightly Symphony of Lights, best enjoyed from the Admiralty side.

Getting there: - Tsim Sha Tsui side: East Tsim Sha Tsui Station (Tsuen Wan Line), Exit J, leads straight onto the waterfront promenade.

Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade

★★★★★ 4.5 (119)

This free waterfront path faces the Hong Kong Island skyline and rounds out the evening with the Avenue of Stars and the Symphony of Lights show close by.

Getting there: - Star Ferry Pier / Avenue of Stars: exit at East Tsim Sha Tsui Station (Tuen Ma Line), Exit J or L

Nan Lian Garden

★★★★★ 4.6 (2,725)

A Tang Dynasty-style park of gold-hued halls and a lotus pond in Diamond Hill, offering a tranquil, photogenic start to the day.

Getting there: Take the MTR to Diamond Hill Station (Kwun Tong Line) and use Exit C2, which feeds directly onto a walkway toward the garden — you don't need a map once you're above ground, just follow the signs and the crowd thins as you get closer to the entrance. The whole route from the platform is under ten minutes on foot, flat and well-shaded. Entry is free, which is unusual for a garden of this scale and upkeep, and there's no ticket line to plan around.

Shing Mun River Promenade Garden No. 1

★★★★☆ 4.1 (192)

A riverside stretch in Sha Tin good for a short leg-stretch between the garden and the monastery climb.

Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery

★★★★★ 4.5 (2,665)

A hillside monastery above Sha Tin reached by a staircase lined with hundreds of golden Buddha statues, a rewarding payoff for the climb.

Getting there: - MTR East Rail Line to Sha Tin Station, Exit B

The Alchemist Cafe (Shatin)

★★★★☆ 4 (734)

A trendy rated 4 by visitors, included as a stop on this route.

Getting there: - MTR: Che Kung Temple Station (Ma On Shan Line), Exit B — about a 10-minute walk along the river path.

Tian Tan Buddha

★★★★★ 4.6 (19,573)

A giant bronze Buddha atop Ngong Ping Plateau on Lantau Island, reached by cable car and a staircase of over 260 steps.

Po Lin Monastery

★★★★★ 4.5 (10,463)

A Lantau Island monastery beside the Tian Tan Buddha, worth pairing with the Buddha visit for a full half-day on the plateau.

Belcher Bay Park

★★★★☆ 4 (1,614)

A slim, tree-shaded waterfront strip in Kennedy Town, good for a harbour sunset to close the day.

Getting there: - Kennedy Town Station (Island Line, western terminus) — Exit A, then walk downhill toward the water, about 8–10 minutes.

Sai Kung Public Pier

★★★★☆ 4.1 (9,368)

The waterfront hub of Sai Kung town, where sampan operators and seafood tanks set the scene for the day's coastal theme.

Getting there: - From Choi Hung Station (Kwun Tong Line), Exit C2, take green minibus 1A

Jordan Valley Park

★★★★☆ 4.3 (3,410)

A garden in Cha Liu Au with a bougainvillea display, hedge maze, and model-car track, a change of pace between Sai Kung stops.

Sai Kung Town

★★★★☆ 4.3 (115)

A former fishing village turned promenade of seafood restaurants and sampan piers, a fitting way to close the day near the pier.

Hong Kong Disneyland

★★★★★ 4.5 (66,041)

A themed park on Lantau Island reachable via the dedicated Disneyland Resort Line, anchoring the day.

Getting there: The moment you step off the train at Sunny Bay and transfer onto the Disneyland Resort Line, you already know you've left ordinary Hong Kong behind. The carriage windows are shaped like Mickey's ears, the handrails are gold-topped with the same silhouette, and the whole two-minute ride feels like a warm-up act before the curtain rises. When the train pulls into Disneyland Resort Station, the building itself — all copper domes and manicured topiary — sets the tone for what's ahead.

Silvermine Bay Beach

★★★★☆ 4.1 (1,677)

A relaxed sandy stretch in Mui Wo on Lantau Island, good for swimming and a walk along the waterfront promenade.

Victoria Peak Lookout Point

★★★★☆ 4.4 (82)

An open-air viewpoint near the top of The Peak, calmer than the ticketed terrace and just as dramatic over the harbour.