Dragon's Back

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Dragon's Back
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“The Dragon's Back is a mountain ridge in southeastern Hong Kong Island, Hong Kong that passes through Shek O Peak. It lies within the Shek O Country Park. In 2019, the Dragon's Back Trail was selected by CNN as one of the world's 23 best trails. Dragon's Back is part of Stage 8 of the Hong Kong…”
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Condé Nast TravelerOct 22, 2025

24 Best Things to Do in Hong Kong

From early morning dim sum to late-night mahjong, here's our list of what to do in this buzzing city.

46 things in this story
  • Victoria HarbourSightIt acts as both a major trading hub and tourist attraction of Hong Kong in general.
  • One Dim SumRestaurantsignature har gow, siu mai, steamed rice rolls
  • LockCha Tea HouseRestauranthigh-quality Chinese teas and vegetarian dim sum
  • West Kowloon Cultural DistrictSightmuseums, live performances, open lawns, waterfront dining
  • Kai Tak Sports ParkParkThe venue is located to the northwest of the old Kai Tak Airport, on the old car park.
  • Star FerryPlaceBoth a popular commuting option and one of the city’s biggest tourist attractions, the Star Ferry has been plying Hong…
  • Shanghai StreetNeighborhoodneighborhood-wide department store for kitchenware
  • Hong Kong DolphinWatch TourPlacesee endangered Indo-Pacific humpback dolphins
  • Yuet Tung China WorksSightlast remaining hand-painted porcelain factory
  • Bar LeoneBarrefined Italian classics and signature Olive Oil Sour
  • Central MarketMarketrevitalized 1930s landmark with dining, design, culture
  • Victoria PeakSighthighest point with city and island views
  • Cat StreetTrailLet’s start with scale.
  • Chi Lin NunneryPlace of worshipBuddhist monastery complex with bonsai trees
  • Dragon's BackTrailIt lies within the Shek O Country Park.
  • Aqualuna Symphony of Lights CruisePlaceAs the sun sets over Victoria Harbour , guests gather at Central Pier 9 and Tsim Sha Tsui Pier 1 for Aqualuna’s…
  • Tai KwunSightTai Kwun, or the Former Central Police Station Compound includes three declared monuments in Central, Hong Kong: the…
  • Lamma IslandNeighborhoodAdministratively, it is part of the Islands District.
  • W.W. Chan & Sons Tailor Ltd.PlaceLet’s start with scale.
  • Blue HouseSightIn hyper-dense Hong Kong , it's rare to find pre-World War II buildings that haven't been razed or modernized.
  • Man Mo TempleSightOne of Hong Kong ’s most enchanting urban temples , Man Mo Temple sits on busy Hollywood Road in Sheung Wan, between…
  • Man Kee Chopping BoardRestaurantfamous for solid-wood chopping blocks
  • CentralSuburb與其在有限地方尋覓空間,不如活用中環街市,將其重塑成可滿足現今需要的娛樂休閒兼備的場所。透過利用建築本身獨特的歷史背景,以及注入三個不可或缺的 DNA 元素 — 零售娛樂、第三空間和以人為本的技術,我們把古老的中環街市,升級成中環街市…
  • Tsim Sha TsuiQuarterThe area is administratively part of the Yau Tsim Mong District.
  • DolphinWatchPlaceProtect the sea, protect the environment, protect the world’s pinkest wild dolphins.
  • Pearl River DeltaSightReferred to as the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area in official documents, the region is one of the most…
  • Hong Kong ParkParkBuilt at a cost of HK$398 million and opened on 23 May 1991, it covers an area of 80,000 square metres (860,000 sq ft)…
  • Mammy PancakeCafégrab fluffy egg waffles
  • Blooms CoffeeRestaurantdecadent tiramisu latte
  • M+MuseumAsia’s first global museum of contemporary visual culture
  • Hong Kong Palace MuseumMuseumshowcases treasures from Beijing’s Forbidden City
  • Art ParkParkopen-air park for walks, picnics, sunset views
  • Xiqu CentreTheatreintroduction to Cantonese opera
  • Peak TramPlacehistoric funicular railway to Victoria Peak
  • Peak GalleriaSightobservation decks with city views
  • Morning TrailTrailhour-long trek through forests up the mountainside
  • Cat Street marketMarketvintage treasure hunting, antiques, souvenirs
  • MoraRestaurantsoy-inspired Chinese-French cuisine
  • Blue SupremeRestaurantcasual gastropub with fantastic beer selection
  • Halfway CoffeeCafégreat lattes and an even better atmosphere
  • Nan Lian GardenGardenmeticulously pruned bonsai trees and gardens
  • Yau Ma TeiTrain station
  • MongkokSuburb
  • Prince EdwardTrain station
  • Mid-Levels EscalatorSight
  • LockCha TeRestaurant
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