Hong Kong is 3 hours and 30 minutes from Seoul. It is a sufficient travel destination for a weekend + one day vacation.
This guide is an efficient itinerary that will not miss Hong Kong’s night view, dim sum, and shopping during 48 hours.
48 hours in Hong Kong: 3 famous night views + Michelin-starred dim sum + perfect shopping route
Daily Itinerary
Day 1
After arriving at Tsim Sha Tsui & Victoria Peak, enjoy the night view, dim sum, and shopping in Tsim Sha Tsui. The Octopus Card is a must! Airport express + subway + bus + convenience store payment available. Purchase at the airport or issue Smart Octopus through the app.
After arrival, enjoy the night view, dim sum, and shopping in Tsim Sha Tsui.
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Tim Ho Wan Tsim Sha Tsui The world's most affordable Michelin star restaurant. Price maintained even after obtaining 1 star. The baked barbecue pork bun (char siu bun) is the signature dish, with a crispy exterior and sweet char siu. Hong Kong dim sum staples such as shrimp dim sum and rice noodle roll. Limited seating, so 2 people are best served. Check the menu you want on the order form and hand it over to the staff. Cash + card are both accepted. Char siu bun + Ha Gau (shrimp dim sum) + Chang Fun (rice noodle roll) Lunch waiting time is usually 30-60 minutes. The waiting line is reduced when visiting after 2pm. Takeout is also possible.
12:30 dim sumThe world's most affordable Michelin star restaurant. Price maintained even after obtaining 1 star. The baked barbecue pork bun (char siu bun) is the signature dish, with a crispy exterior and sweet char siu. Standard Hong Kong dim sum, including shrimp dim sum and rice noodle roll.
The number of seats is limited, so 2 people are preferred. Check the menu you want on the order form and hand it over to the staff. Both cash and card are accepted.
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Harbor City Shopping Mall is the largest shopping mall in Hong Kong. More than 700 stores connected to 4 buildings. One-stop shopping from luxury goods (LV, Gucci) to SPA brands (H&M, Zara) and cosmetics (Sasa, Watsons). There is also a promenade and observation deck overlooking the harbor. Shopping for local Hong Kong food at City Supermarket (high-end supermarket). Cookie Quartet cookies and XO sauce are popular as gifts. It is necessary to check the tax exemption limit.
14:30 2시간Hong Kong's largest shopping mall. More than 700 stores connected to 4 buildings. One-stop shopping from luxury goods (LV, Gucci) to SPA brands (H&M, Zara) and cosmetics (Sasa, Watsons). There is also a promenade and observatory overlooking the port.
Shopping for local Hong Kong food at City Supermarket (high-end supermarket). Cookie Quartet cookies and XO sauce are popular as gifts. It is necessary to check the tax exemption limit.
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Star Ferry (Tsim Sha Tsui → Central) A historic ferry that has been in operation since 1888. Enjoy the skylines of Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula simultaneously while crossing Victoria Harbour. It's a 10-minute sail, but it's the romance of a trip to Hong Kong. The green Star Ferry shape is photogenic. The open deck on the 2nd floor has a good view. The fee is only 4HKD (600 won). If you ride at sunset, you will be impressed twice by the sunset and night view. Octopus card payment available.
17:00 10분A historic ferry that has been in operation since 1888. Enjoy the skylines of Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula simultaneously while crossing Victoria Harbour. It's a 10-minute sail, but it's the romance of a trip to Hong Kong. The green Star Ferry shape is photogenic.
The 2nd floor open deck has a good view. The fee is only 4HKD (600 won). If you ride at sunset, you will be impressed twice by the sunset and night view. Octopus card payment available.
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Victoria Peak (Peak Tram), 552 meters above sea level, is the best observation deck in Hong Kong. The process of riding the Peak Tram (cable car), which has 130 years of history, is an attraction in itself. From the top, a panoramic view of Hong Kong Island's skyscrapers and Victoria Harbor unfolds. One of the world's three greatest night views. Arrive an hour before sunset and enjoy both the day and night views. Sky Terrace 428 (Observatory) entrance fee is 75HKD separately. If the tram line is long, replace with bus number 15.
18:00 2시간Hong Kong’s best observation deck, 552m above sea level. The process of riding the Peak Tram (cable car), which has 130 years of history, is an attraction in itself. From the top, a panoramic view of Hong Kong Island's skyscrapers and Victoria Harbor unfolds. One of the world's three greatest night views.
Arrive 1 hour before sunset and enjoy both day and night views. Sky Terrace 428 (Observatory) entrance fee is 75HKD separately. If the tram line is long, replace with bus number 15.
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Lan Fong Yuen Central Branch is synonymous with Hong Kong's local snack bars (Cha Chan Teng). A famous milk tea shop with 70 years of tradition. “Saroknaicha” (silk milk tea) brewed through a stocking filter is smooth and rich. Macaroni soup, French toast, and pineapple bread are also Hong Kong soul foods. It is customary to eat bread with butter while it is warm. Air conditioning very strong, long sleeves recommended. Age gap + pineapple butter bread + macaroni soup. Crowded with local office workers at 8-9pm. Quiet after 9:30. Must be familiar with joint seating culture.
20:30 ChachantengThe epitome of Hong Kong’s local snack bar (Cha Chan Teng). A famous milk tea shop with 70 years of tradition. “Saroknaicha” (silk milk tea) brewed through a stocking filter is smooth and rich. Macaroni soup, French toast, and pineapple bread are also Hong Kong soul foods.
It is customary to eat bread with butter while it is warm. Air conditioning very strong, long sleeves recommended.
Today's Key Tips
Octopus card required! Airport express + subway + bus + convenience store payment available. Purchase at the airport or issue Smart Octopus through the app.
Day 2
Exploring Hong Kong Island & returning home After exploring Hong Kong Island's hot spots by tram, go to the airport. The Hong Kong Island double-decker tram (ding ding) is the cheapest sightseeing transportation in the world at 2.6HKD. Front door boarding, rear door exit, Octopus Touch.
Take the tram to the airport after exploring Hong Kong Island's hot spots.
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Dim Dim Sum Central Branch A modern dim sum restaurant famous for cute character dim sum. SNS proof photos such as pig-shaped usabao and angry bird-shaped char siu buns are a must. The taste is authentic Cantonese style, so it is popular with locals as well. Recommended for families with children. 3 minutes from Exit K of Central Station. Insta-worthy character dim sum may sell out early. Pork Yusabao + Shrimp Hagau + Yuzu Pudding Weekend brunch time waiting 30 minutes+. It's quiet at 9 a.m. on weekdays.
09:00 dim sumA modern dim sum restaurant famous for cute character dim sum. SNS proof photos such as pig-shaped usabao and angry bird-shaped char siu buns are a must. The taste is authentic Cantonese style, so it is popular with locals as well. Recommended for families with children.
3 minutes from Exit K of Central Station. Character dim sum for Instagram proof shots may sell out early.
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Soho & Mid-Levels EscalatorThe world's longest outdoor escalator (800m). 20 minutes from Central to mid-level residential area. Galleries, cafes, bars, and vintage shops are crowded on both sides. The alley atmosphere of the movie “Chungking Express”. When coming down, explore the alley on foot. From 6-10 a.m. it is a one-way street, going down and from 10 a.m. to midnight is going up. You must visit after 10 o'clock to go up and see the view.
10:30 1시간The world's longest outdoor escalator (800m). 20 minutes from Central to mid-level residential area. Galleries, cafes, bars, and vintage shops are crowded on both sides. The alley atmosphere of the movie “Chungking Express”. When coming down, explore the alleys on foot.
From 6 to 10 a.m., one-way traffic goes down, and from 10 a.m. to midnight, one-way traffic goes up. You must visit after 10 o'clock to go up and see the view.
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Mongkok Ladies Market Hong Kong's largest night market with more than 100 stalls spanning 1km. An affordable shopping paradise for clothing, bags, accessories, souvenirs, toys and more. Necessary to bargain! Start with 50-70% of the original price. There are also limited edition sneakers at the sneaker street next door. It gets busier as the afternoon goes on. Beware of fake brands. Cash required, no cards accepted. Visit the nearby food stalls.
12:00 1시간 30분Hong Kong's largest night market with more than 100 stalls spanning 1km. An affordable shopping paradise for clothing, bags, accessories, souvenirs, toys and more. Necessary to bargain! Start with 50-70% of the original price. Limited edition sneakers are also available at Sneaker Street next door.
It gets busier as the afternoon goes on. Beware of fake brands. Cash required, no cards accepted. Visit the nearby food stalls.
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Maxim's Palace (Maxim's Palace) A traditional dim sum restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Cantonese yum cha with cart service. The old-fashioned way, where you pick the dim sum you want from a cart pushed by an employee. Just like the atmosphere in Hong Kong movies from the 1970s. As the cart passes by, it is called out with an eye/hand gesture. Even if there is no English menu, you can just look and choose. Payment is made using stamped paper. Hong Kong City Hall is famous for 5-6 types of dim sum selected from the cart. Reservations are required for Sunday brunch.
13:30 dim sumA traditional dim sum restaurant where you can enjoy authentic Cantonese yum cha with cart service. The old-fashioned way, where you pick the dim sum you want from a cart pushed by an employee. Just like the atmosphere in Hong Kong movies from the 1970s.
When a cart passes by, call it with an eye/hand gesture to stop it. Even if there is no English menu, you can just look and choose. Calculation is done on stamped paper.
Today's Key Tips
The Hong Kong Island double-decker tram (Ding Ding) is the world's cheapest means of sightseeing transportation at 2.6HKD. Front door boarding, rear door exit, Octopus Touch.