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Hong Kong Free Independent Travel 2-Day City Walk Recommended Route

Dear friends, if you want to go city walking in Hong Kong over the weekend, here’s a complete guide for you! The vibrant local life and cityscape, delicious food and culture, night views and daytime scenes—all included! 🛬【Itinerary】: Spend 2 days in Hong Kong, covering basically all the must-visit spots. Day 1: Kowloon Local Life & Victoria Harbour Night View Route Yau Ma Tei Police Station - Mong Kok Authentic Cha Chaan Teng Lunch - Tsim Sha Tsui Culture and Shopping - Avenue of Stars - Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower - Victoria Harbour Sunset and Star Ferry Night Tour of Victoria Harbour Day 2: Hong Kong Island Culture & East-West Fusion Route Central - Sheung Wan Historic Streets Hollywood Road - Western Market - Causeway Bay Shopping and Street Scenes - Times Square - Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter (watch fishing boats dock, enjoy a bowl of Typhoon Shelter Fried Crab (recommended: Hei Kee Typhoon Shelter Fried Crab), or buy some roadside roasted meat rice for dinner); 20:00 Return (Take the MTR from Causeway Bay back to Tsim Sha Tsui/Central to end the trip). ⛺【Must-Visit Attractions】: Yau Ma Tei Police Station: Classic red brick building, filming location of "Infernal Affairs," perfect for photo ops at the entrance; Avenue of Stars: Walk along Victoria Harbour, see celebrity handprints, and enjoy the Hong Kong Island skyline in the distance; Tsim Sha Tsui Clock Tower: A century-old landmark with a red roof and white walls, ideal for photos with Victoria Harbour in the background; Hollywood Road: Hong Kong’s oldest street, browse antique shops/galleries, visit Man Mo Temple (free entry), a bustling temple dedicated to the God of War and the God of Literature; Western Market: Located on Des Voeux Road West in Sheung Wan, a century-old arcade building housing handicraft shops and traditional tea houses, perfect for buying a handmade egg tart for afternoon tea; Times Square: Causeway Bay landmark mall, rooftop viewing platform with panoramic views of Victoria Harbour, possibly decorated for Christmas in November; Causeway Bay Typhoon Shelter: Watch fishing boats dock, enjoy a bowl of Typhoon Shelter Fried Crab (recommended: Hei Kee Typhoon Shelter Fried Crab), or buy some roadside roasted meat rice for dinner; 🍩【Must-Try Foods】: 1. Classic Dim Sum: o Shrimp Dumplings: Thin translucent crystal skin wrapping a whole fresh shrimp, chewy texture. o Siu Mai: Filled with pork and shrimp, topped with crab roe, thin skin and generous filling, savory and balanced. o BBQ Pork Bun: Soft dough wrapping sweet and fragrant char siu, juicy inside, sweet but not greasy. o Egg Tart: Flaky layers of crust, smooth and sweet egg custard, delicious hot or cold. 2. Signature Roasted Meats: o Char Siu: Tender meat with a caramelized aroma, sweet and savory aftertaste. o Roast Duck: Crispy skin and tender meat, rich but not greasy fat under the skin, served with plum sauce to cut the richness. o Roast Pork: Crispy paper-thin skin, tender inside, distinct layers of fat and lean, a classic roasted meat. 3. Street Snacks: o Curry Fish Balls: Chewy fish balls soaked in rich curry sauce, spicy with a hint of sweetness, a street food icon. o Egg Waffles: Crispy outside, soft inside, strong egg aroma, best eaten fresh. o Cart Noodles: Choose your noodles (thick, thin, etc.) and toppings (fish balls, beef balls, radish, etc.), savory broth, rich toppings. o Wonton Noodles: Springy thin noodles, thin-skinned wontons with large filling (whole shrimp inside), broth made from pork bones and dried fish, fresh and flavorful. 4. Must-Try Desserts: o Double Skin Milk: Thick milk skin on top, smooth milk underneath, melts in your mouth, mild milky fragrance. o Ginger Milk Curd: Fresh ginger juice mixed with hot milk to curdle, smooth texture, spicy ginger flavor, warms and soothes the stomach. 🏨【Accommodation Tips】: Prioritize the four core areas: Central/Sheung Wan, Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui/Jordan, Yau Ma Tei/Mong Kok, to meet the needs of “walking distance to attractions + convenient transportation + authentic local experience”; book 1-2 weeks in advance for better value. 🚌【Transportation Tips】: Use Octopus Card (valid on MTR/trams/Star Ferry) Tram: Take from Central towards Causeway Bay, leisurely explore Hong Kong Island streets, watch neon signs flash by. 🧡【Tips】: Essentials for Hong Kong travel: three-prong adapter, small denominations of HKD, ride-hailing mini programs.
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Posted: Nov 14, 2025
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