Itinerary · 4 days · balanced
Hong Kong + Macau weekend — 4 days
Two days Hong Kong, one full day Macau, return.
Four days covers the headline sights of both SARs. Hong Kong and Macau are separate jurisdictions from mainland China — different visas, currencies (HKD and MOP), customs.
Day by day
Day 1 · hong-kong
Arrival, the Peak, Star Ferry, Tsim Sha Tsui
Settle in; Peak Tram to Victoria Peak; Star Ferry; harbour view.
Attractions: victoria-peak
Stay in: Central, Sheung Wan, or Tsim Sha Tsui.
Day 2 · hong-kong
Lantau, Big Buddha, dim sum
Ngong Ping cable car to Lantau; Po Lin Monastery; afternoon dim sum and Mong Kok markets.
Attractions: tian-tan-buddha-lantau
Day 3 · macau
Ferry to Macau, historic centre
Ferry from Sheung Wan; Senado Square, Ruins of St Paul's, Mount Fortress.
Attractions: senado-square-macau, ruins-st-pauls-macau
Hong Kong–Macau ferry 60 min.
Day 4 · hong-kong
Wong Tai Sin, departure
Morning at Wong Tai Sin Temple; afternoon shopping; depart.
Attractions: wong-tai-sin-temple
Budget guide (CNY per day)
| Backpacker | ¥1500 |
| Mid-range | ¥3000 |
| Comfortable | ¥7000 |
HK is significantly more expensive than mainland; lodging the main driver.
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