Hong Kong is open for tourists once again, and it’s the perfect time to make travel plans. Whether you’ve been craving the incredible cuisine, missing the vibrant nightlife, or been wanting to explore the classic tourist spots, this is the best time to visit, so we recommend planning your itinerary early on!
Hong Kong Travel Requirements
Before you start purchasing tickets to attractions though, take note of Hong Kong’s travel requirements and restrictions before your arrival and once you land:
Prior to departure to Hong Kong
- Negative Rapid Antigen Test (RAT) conducted within 24 hours OR
- Negative PCR-based Nucleic Acid Test conducted within 48 hours
- Keep the photo of the negative test result for 90 days
- Declare the test result via the Electronic Health Declaration Form
After arrival in Hong Kong
- Must pass temperature checks upon arrival
- The government recommends daily RATs using self-arranged RAT kits during the period between day of arrival (Day 0) and Day 5 after arrival in Hong Kong
- Report RAT results and health status through the Electronic COVID-19 Monitoring & Surveillance System (eCMSS)
These requirements may change at any time, so it’s important to check Hong Kong’s travel requirements before your flight. When you’ve got everything in check, it’s time to start planning your itinerary!
Hong Kong Travel Itinerary
1. Arrival in/Departure from Hong Kong
Make your Hong Kong travel plans much more convenient with the Hong Kong Airport Express
Plan ahead and book transport to and from the airport with the Hong Kong Airport Express. Enjoy secure and convenient travel to and from Hong Kong International Airport to the city center. Simply present the Hong Kong Express QR code on your Klook voucher to enter the gate, then relax onboard with free WiFi and charging stations available!
2. Hong Kong Disneyland
Better get your tickets to Hong Kong Disneyland quick!
Hong Kong Disneyland is probably the first item on every visitors’ itinerary. It first opened in 2005 and has since been sharing the Disney magic to thousands of parkgoers. There are seven areas to explore at the park—a mix of Disneyland staples and some Hong Kong-exclusive lands: Main Street USA, Adventureland, Fantasyland, Tomorrowland, Toy Story Land, Grizzly Gulch, and Mystic Point. For thrilling rides, Big Grizzly Mountain Runaway Mine Cars, RC Racer, and the Iron Man Experience should be on your list! But if you’re traveling with kids, they’ll enjoy the Jungle River Cruise, Ant-Man and The Wasp: Nano Battle, and the Hong Kong: Disneyland Railroad. To cap off your day at the park, find a spot in front of the Castle of Magical Dreams for “Momentous,” a dazzling nighttime fireworks and light show!
3. Ocean Park Hong Kong
Is it a theme park? Is it a zoo? It’s the park of all parks!
Ocean Park Hong Kong should definitely be on your list of places to visit in Hong Kong. Ocean Park is a cross between a theme park and a zoo with 23one-on-one interactions with animals, as well as exciting rides and attractions. They’ve got seven areas to explore throughout your visit: Whiskers Harbour, Amazing Asian Animals, Aqua City, Thrill Mountain, Polar Adventure, Rainforest, and Marine World. You’ll also be able to find one of the world’s largest viewing domes at the Grand Aquarium for a large array of colorful fish. Some attractions you should take note of are the Hair Raiser, the Giant Panda Adventure, and the Expedition Trail.
4. Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car
The scenery is the best background for your souvenir family photos!
Ngong Ping Village is another popular tourist destination boasting a scenic landscape, authentic delicacies, and the unmissable 360 cable car ride. Enjoy a 6-kilometer cable car ride around Tung Chung Bay, Lantau Island, and the impressive Tian Tan Buddha. For a more immersive and truly bird’s-eye view experience of the scenery, you can upgrade your cabin to a crystal cabin, which has a glass bottom—now you’ll really feel like you’re flying!
Excited to finally fulfill your Hong Kong travel plans? Well, there’s no better time like the present to book your airline tickets and attraction tickets!
