Three days in Hong Kong itinerary — How to spend 3 days in Hong Kong & things to do in Hong Kong for 3 days

March 12, 2023

Although Hong Kong is small, it has a lot of interesting places to visit. If you are planning to travel to Hong Kong for 3 days and 2 nights, just book the flight tickets, get your visa, and set your budget. We will help you come up with a travel itinerary. So, how many days should you spend in Hong Kong and how many days in Hong Kong is enough. Personally, I think 3 days in Hong Kong is enough. So, what to do in Hong Kong for 3 days? Let’s check out our suggested Hong Kong itinerary 3 days (three days in Hong Kong itinerary) on how to spend 3 days 2 nights in Hong Kong on a budget (3 days in Hong Kong budget) with the top things to do in Hong Kong for 3 days as follows!

Central Hong Kong crossing | 3 days in hong kong

A busy street in Hong Kong. Source: Antonio Sokic | 3 days in hong kong

Welcome to wonderful Hong Kong | 3 days in hong kong

Picture: hong kong blog. — Madame Tussauds Wax Museum | 3 days in hong kong

Day 1: Hong Kong – Hong Kong Disneyland (#hong kong itinerary 3 days)

[Main attraction of the day: Hong Kong Disneyland]

Travel to Hong Kong Disneyland. Source: Flickr @Markyli | 3 days in hong kong

As soon as you set foot in Hong Kong, don’t hesitate to come to Hong Kong Disneyland right on your first day. Not only is it a theme park with thrilling games, but the highlight of Hong Kong Disneyland is also the world’s first Marvel theme attraction. Marvel fans don’t miss out on this opportunity!

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Marvel expansion at Disneyland Hong Kong | 3 days in hong kong

Disney Parks After Dark: Fireworks Brighten Hong Kong Disneyland | 3 days in hong kong

Address: Hong Kong Disneyland, Lantau Island
Transport: Take the metro line from Tsing Yi Station to Sunny Bay Station, then stop at Disneyland Station. Remember to have your Octopus Card ready in hand to easily travel in Hong Kong by public transport such as MRT and the bus system.
Hours: 10:30 am – 9 pm or 8:45 pm
Time spent: 8 hours
Book your Hong Kong Disneyland voucher here

Day 2: Quarry Bay (Montane Mansion) – Central Mid-Level Escalator – Enjoy the taste of Hong Kong’s cuisine – Mount Taiping and Madame Tussauds Wax Museum (#3 days in hong kong)

[All attractions are must-visit, you cannot miss any of them]

Attraction 1: Quarry Bay (Montane Mansion) (#hong kong itinerary 3 days)

Montane Mansion used to be the setting of the blockbuster movies Transformers 4 and Ghost in The Shell. With soaring buildings constructed side by side like beehives, this is also a spot for professional as well as amateur photographers to take exotic shots.

Montane Mansion – a hot spot for awesome photos in Hong Kong. Source: IG @Markyli | 3 days 2 nights in hong kong

Tiny apartments side by side. Source: IG @robertarmstrong.dublin | 3 days 2 nights in hong kong

The background looks like a shot from a Hong Kong movie. Source: IG @mindofpaka | 3 days 2 nights in hong kong

Both Hong Kong locals and tourists update their Instagram with countless OOTD photos against the magical background of this area. When coming here, don’t forget to install a Hong Kong 3G sim and take some check-in photos of Hong Kong to update your Instagram and Facebook.

Address: No. 1028, King’s Road
Transport: Stop at metro Tai Koo Station, take Exit B, and walk for about 5 minutes
Time spent: around 1 hour

Attraction 2: Central Mid-Level Escalator (#3 days in hong kong)

A typical Hong Kong-vibe corner. Source: IG @ess.dealey | 3 days 2 nights in hong kong

If you are a movie lover, you will certainly find this place totally familiar. Yes, that is the escalator that Wang Fei passes by in the movie Chungking Express. The Central Mid-level outdoor escalator is 800 meters long and takes you 20 minutes to go all the way through. And while riding the escalator, you can leisurely watch the bustling Mid-level neighborhood below crowded with passersby.

A scene from Chungking Express. Source: Medium | three days in hong kong itinerary

Address: Central Market, Hong Kong
Transport: Stop at metro Central Station, take Exit D2, and walk for about 6 minutes

Attraction 3: Enjoy Hong Kong’s cuisine at Central Market (#three days in hong kong itinerary)

Going to Hong Kong without enjoying the food at Central Market is a waste! This is the paradise of delicious food. We will suggest a few places for you to fill your appetite.

Tai Cheong Bakery

This is a traditional egg tart shop very popular in Hong Kong. Legend has it that this is the sweet treat the last Governor Chris Patten loved. The crust is crispy and the egg filling inside is soft and delicious.

The traditional egg tart. Source: timeout.com | three days in hong kong itinerary

Fans of the variety show We Got Married and f(x)’s Koala will never forget the scene of JoKwon – Ga In’s egg tart fight here and the aegyo contest between f(x) members Krystal, Luna, and Sulli for a piece of savory egg tart.

Address: No. 35 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong
Transport: Stop at metro Central Station, take Exit D2, then walk towards the Mid-level escalator and take a turn to Lyndhurst Terrace
Hours: 7:30 am – 9 pm

Lan Fong Yuen

Not far from Tai Cheong Bakery is the long-established milk tea shop Lan Fong Yuen since 1952, the birthplace of Hong Kong-style milk tea (silk-stocking milk tea).

LAN FONG YUEN Central Hong Kong cha chaan teng (1) — | three days in hong kong itinerary

The special thing about the milk tea here is that it is filtered by white cloth bags that look like women’s silk stockings. Since it is screened carefully, Lan Fong Yuen’s milk tea is smooth and has a very characteristic aroma.

Address: No. 2 Gage Street, Central, Hong Kong
Transport: Metro Central Station, take Exit D2, then walk towards the Mid-level escalator and turn to Gage Street
Hours: 7:30 am – 6 pm (closed on Sunday)

Kau Kee Restaurant

Source: Hungry Hong Kong | 3 days in hong kong budget

Kau Kee Restaurant offers a variety of delicious dishes, especially those made from beef. You must definitely pay a visit to this place.

Source: Miss Tam Chiak | 3 days in hong kong budget

Address: No. 21 (lower level) Gough Street, Central, Hong Kong
Transport: Metro Central Station, take Exit D2, then walk towards the Mid-level escalator and turn to Gage Street
Hours: 12:30 – 10:30 pm (closed on Sunday)

Attraction 4: Mount Taiping + Madame Tussauds Wax Museum (#3 days 2 nights in hong kong)

Mount Taiping (Taipingshan)

Victoria Peak Hong Kong. Source: IG @xplorationink | 3 days in hong kong budget

With an altitude of 552 meters, Mount Taiping (Taipingshan) is considered the highest mountain in Hong Kong. Here, you can see the brilliant sun at dawn and dusk and especially Hong Kong at night with all the lights.

To arrive at Victoria Peak, you can walk and immerse yourself in the fresh air and green trees. Or, you may choose to ride the 120-year-old wooden tram and try the exciting experience of gliding through the clouds.

Transport: Stop at metro Central Station Exit J2. Walk towards Peak Tram Station to get the tram tickets Or ride the ferry Central number 8 and take bus 15C.
Hours: Wooden tram 7 – 12 am, Victoria Peak 10 am – 11 pm (weekdays)/8 am – 11 pm (weekend)
Time spent: 3 hours
To avoid the long line for Peak Tram tickets, you can pre-order KKday vouchers. To get to the peak on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, pre-order your tickets here

Hong Kong Madame Tussauds Wax Museum

Traveling to Hong Kong to visit Madame Tussauds Wax Museum. Source: Flickr @nekotank | 3 days in hong kong budget

The museum displays replicas of famous superstars such as Lady Gaga, Brad Pitt, Jackie Chan, and even politicians like former US President Obama. If you won’t have the opportunity to meet them, this will be your chance to take selfies with these celebrities.

Address: No. 128 Peak Tower P101, Peak Road, Hong Kong
Hours: 10 am – 10 pm
The museum stops welcoming guests at 9:45 pm
Time spent: about 3 hours
Book your voucher in advance for convenient access to Madame Tussauds Hong Kong without having to wait in line

Day 3: Yuen Po Bird Garden and Flower Market – Tsim Sha Tsui shopping district (#3 days 2 nights in hong kong)

[Main attraction of the day: Yuen Po Bird Garden and Prince Edward Flower Market]

Attraction 1: Yuen Po Bird Garden and Flower Market – Experience the serene atmosphere of singing birds and flower fragrant

Yuen Po Bird Market

In the bustling life of Hong Kong, it is surprising that there is a peaceful little corner right in the Mong Kok area. Here, you can admire the houses with traditional Chinese architecture and listen to the cheerful chirping birds at the same time.

Antique birdcages scatter along the streets. You can see countless beautiful and unique bird species in the Yuen Po area.

Address: Prince Edward Road West No. 222-224
Transport: Stop at metro Prince Edward Station, take Exit B1, and walk for about 8 minutes
Hours: 7 am – 8 pm
Time spent: 1.5 hours

Prince Edward Flower Market

Not far from Yuen Po Bird Market is an entirely different space, Prince Edward Flower Market. With more than 100 stalls, this is truly a paradise of many varieties of flowers.

Moreover, the price of flowers here is more affordable than in other places. Many locals come here to purchase flowers for decoration while tourists visit this location to see and take pictures of the beautiful flowers.

Address: Flower Market Road – Prince Edward
Transport: Stop at metro Prince Edward Station, take Exit B1, and walk for about 6 minutes
Hours: 9:30 am – 7:30 pm
Time spent: 1 hour

Attraction 2: Tsim Sha Tsui shopping district – 1881 Heritage

Tsim Sha Tsui is definitely a promised land for shopaholics. Maybe because this place was formerly a trading hub for precious agarwood, it has now become the busiest shopping place in Hong Kong.

People walk past a H&M fashion chain store at Tsim Sha Tsui shopping district in Hong — People are walking past an H&M fashion store in Tsim Sha Tsui – a shopping district of Hong Kong.

Talking about commercial centers here, the first place to mention is 1881 Heritage. The location preserves Victorian architecture from the British colonial period, which was once the Hong Kong police headquarters. Now, 1881 Heritage is one of Hong Kong’s commercial centers, home to the most luxurious shops in the Tsim Sha Tsui area.

Address: 2A Canton Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon
Transport: Stop at metro East Tsim Sha Tsui Station, L6
Hours: 7 – 12 am
Time spent: 3 hours or more

Above is the suggested schedule that we have created for you based on our experience. Of course, everyone’s preferences are different, so if you are into taking photos and shopping, this schedule will be really useful.

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