Holidays in Hong Kong

Never mind New York City, Hong Kong is the city that truly never sleeps. Its streets always bristle with life and the lights of its iconic skyline never stop twinkling. But delve deeper into its futuristic façade and you’ll find traces of its past, for Hong Kong is where tai chi meets neon-lit towers and finance meets fishing villages.

Hong Kong has two equally fascinating faces, like a mini twin-centre luxury holiday wrapped in one. Hong Kong Island’s glitzy skyscrapers are home to shopping malls, fine-dining restaurants and rooftop bars that double as an unforgettable night out and extraordinary city viewpoint. But old-world history can still be found among its neon-lit streets, with winding narrow streets lined with authentic Chinese shophouses.

Just minutes away across Victoria Harbour, Kowloon feels more spacious. Tree-lined boulevards are flanked by shopping malls, temples and street markets, while leafy city parks are welcome chill spots. For stupendous views of Hong Kong’s famous cityscape, Kowloon’s selection of trendy bars offer the perfect vantage point. If you want a break from the buzz, the third main region of Hong Kong, the New Territories, hides Buddha statues, bird-rich wetlands and ancient villages.

Hong Kong is well worth a few days to break the journey either end of your Asian adventure.

Hong Kong's hotels are dripping in style, service and glamour. Like most major cities around the world, there's no shortage of places to stay in Hong Kong and the main decision will be picking between staying on Hong Kong Island (top restaurants, shopping and neon-lit nights) or Kowloon (epic views of the city skyline, trendy bars and leafy city parks). Whichever you choose, you won't be disappointed!

Hong Kong’s dry season traditionally runs from October to January, with the wet season from June to August.

The dry season is the best time to visit, as temperatures are often below 20°C and there’s little rain, so exploring the city will be comfortable. It can drop below 10°C in the evenings, however, so it’s worth packing a jacket or coat in preparation.

Hong Kong’s springtime (March to May) brings rising temperatures, although staying below 30°C so it’s never too hot. It can sometimes get very cloudy, so those citywide photos you’d love to capture from Victoria Peak or an evening junk boat cruise can occasionally be tricky.

Come the summer (June to August), Hong Kong becomes subtropical, with the weather very hot, wet and humid and temperatures consistently just above 30°C. But if there’s not a storm on the horizon, clear days are frequent, making for prime photo opportunities. In September, Hong Kong is prone to typhoons but they’re not that common.

Keep an eye out for China’s celebratory ‘Golden Weeks’ – Chinese New Year in January or February and the National Day in October. While the atmosphere will be buzzing, it’s good to be aware it’ll be much busier and more expensive than normal.