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Hong Kong travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-09

Victoria Peak, Hong Kong
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Common scams in Hong Kong

10 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Hong Kong, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Hong Kong — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Hong Kong

6 places worth your time in Hong Kong, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Hong Kong →

Top food to try in Hong Kong

6 dishes to eat in Hong Kong, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Hong Kong →

Traditions and customs in Hong Kong

5 customs and traditions in Hong Kong — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Hong Kong →

Getting around Hong Kong

How to travel around Hong Kong — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Hong Kong: transport and taxi apps →

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