Hong Kong walking route: Victoria Harbour to Temple Street
Explore Hong Kong's 66.8 km route covering iconic landmarks from Victoria Harbour and Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade to vibrant neighborhoods like Causeway Bay and Temple Street Night Market. Visit historical sites including Kowloon Walled City Park and Avenue of Stars, plus cultural hubs on Hollywood Road and Nathan Road.
- Distance
- 66.8 km
- Duration
- 13 h 22 min
- Mode
- route
- Start
- Geography: Location and Neighbours
- End
- Nathan Road
- Stops
- 15
- Video author
- travmap
- Updated
Stops on this route
- Geography: Location and Neighbours — Former British colony on China's southern coast where East meets West, shaped by its strategic position between the Pearl River Delta and South China Sea.
- Hong Kong Territory Composition
- Financial Centre Status — Global hub for finance and commerce with iconic skyscraper skylines, hosting major banks and investment firms that drive Asia-Pacific markets.
- Stanley Seaside Village
- Temple Street Night Market — Popular night market for shopping and street food.
- Sneaker Street — Shopping destination specializing in athletic footwear.
- Kowloon Walled City Park — Historical park built on the site of a former densely populated walled settlement (1950s–1970s).
- Avenue of Stars — Walking promenade dedicated to Hong Kong film industry stars.
- Central and Causeway Bay Tram Routes — Historic double-decker trams traversing Hong Kong Island's main districts, offering nostalgic journeys through bustling neighborhoods at street level.
- Hong Kong Island — Core administrative and commercial district of Hong Kong territory.
- Hollywood Road — Historic street in Soho district with galleries, antiques and cafes.
- Causeway Bay District — Bustling shopping and entertainment district served by historic tram lines.
- Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade — Waterfront promenade overlooking Victoria Harbour on the Kowloon Peninsula.
- Victoria Harbour — Iconic natural harbour separating Hong Kong Island and Kowloon Peninsula.
- Nathan Road — Major commercial thoroughfare and first road built in Kowloon Peninsula.
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Get an Octopus card as soon as you arrive. It's widely accepted on subway, buses, ferries, and most retail stores for payments.
- Transport
- Use MTR subway system as the quickest and most cost-effective way to get around. It reaches most tourist areas except Stanley and Aberdeen.
- Transport
- Take the iconic double-decker tram through central and Causeway Bay districts. Costs just 2.6 Hong Kong dollars (about 30 cents USD) to cross Hong Kong Island.
- Transport
- Star Ferry runs every few minutes between Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, offering superb skyline views. Pay using your Octopus card.
- Transport
- Take the Ngong Ping cable car to Lantau Island. The 25-minute ride costs extra but offers spectacular views and is Asia's longest cable car at 5.6 kilometers.
- Tip
- Visit Stanley seaside village for a laid-back atmosphere with casual eateries and cafes. It's a popular day trip destination with a European vibe.
- Tip
- Explore street markets: Temple Street Night Market for after-dark shopping, fish market, sneaker street, and flower market in Kowloon.
- Timing
- Watch the free Symphony of Lights show on Tsim Sha Tsui promenade every evening at 8:00 PM.
- Tip
- Visit Po Lin Monastery and the 34-meter high seated Buddha statue on Lantau Island. Most people want to take pictures with the Buddha.
- Save money
- Hotel prices have dropped dramatically since protests began, making it a great time to visit Hong Kong. Consider hotels with pool and city views.
- Tip
- Visit Kowloon Walled City Park, a former densely populated settlement controlled by triads in the 1950s-1970s, now turned into a public park.
- Tip
- Take a trip up Victoria Peak, the highest point on Hong Kong Island, for panoramic city views. Three-minute walk from Hong Kong Park.
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