Top 6 Hong Kong Districts to Explore

It's time to visit Hong Kong, a harbour city with islands and mountain peeks. With a fast paced futuristic vibe and shopping experience of a lifetime, you will not be short of things to do in this world city. Check out 6 districts of Hong Kong to explore during your stay, with recommendations on where to stay, what to see and where eat for each section.

Top 6 Hong Kong Districts to Explore


1. Kowloon - Hong Kong (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This is the Kowloon chapter from Lonely Planet’s Hong Kong guidebook.


2. Hong Kong - Hong Kong Island: Central (Chapter) Lonely Planet

The financial heart of Asia’s financial hub is where you’ll find the stock exchange, the Four Seasons, Gucci, Prada and celebrity chefs, all housed in a compelling mix of modernist architecture. Dynamic during the day, it retires soon after sundown.


3. Hong Kong Island: Wan Chai & the Northeast (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Quiet Admiralty offers class and quality shopping, lodging, sights and dining, while prolific Wan Chai is a seat of culture, a showcase for folk traditions and a nightlife guru, not to mention Hong Kong’s most versatile kitchen.


4. Macau - Hong Kong (PDF Chapter) eBook version/Lonely Planet

Lying 65km west of Hong Kong, Macau is a city of duality. The fortresses, churches and food of its former Portuguese colonial masters reveal a Mediterranean influence. However, it’s also the ‘Vegas of the East’ – the only place in China where gambling is legal.


5. Hong Kong Island: The Peak & the Northwest (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

Victoria Peak offers a great vantage point from which to gaze back on Hong Kong. Down below, Sheung Wan and Western District have something for everyone, whether it’s historical jewels, antiques and fine art, stylish hedonism or boho havens.


6. Hong Kong Island: Central (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

The financial heart of Asia’s financial hub is where you’ll find the stock exchange, the Four Seasons, Gucci, Prada and celebrity chefs, all housed in a compelling mix of modernist architecture. Dynamic during the day, it retires soon after sundown.