The Hong Kong City Guides answer what first-time visitors ask: where locals go for dim sum, roast goose and egg tarts, how to get the Peak view without the paid terrace, which tiny bars are worth the queue and which islands are an easy ferry ride away. Each guide is a short list with a clear opinion, giving the reason to go, what to order or look for and one practical tip for every place, and it opens in your browser right after you pay.
About the Hong Kong City Guides
- 140 places
- 6 guides
- 13 languages
- Works offline
- Print or PDF
- Instant access
- Free updates
The six Hong Kong guides
Food guide
24 places
Cha chaan teng breakfasts, push-cart dim sum, roast goose over rice, claypot rice on charcoal and egg tarts still warm from the oven.
Things to do guide
24 places
Museums and heritage sites, harbour views, temples, ridge walks and parks, and the evening markets of Kowloon.
Family guide
24 places
Free parks and playgrounds, Ocean Park and Disneyland done the smart way, hands-on museums for rainy days and meals kids will eat, with pushchair notes.
Nightlife guide
24 places
Small cocktail bars where timing beats booking, neighbourhood wine and beer bars, live jazz and food long after midnight.
Day trips guide
23 places
Car-free islands, long beaches, monasteries in the New Territories, plus Macau and Shenzhen, with the ferries and buses that get you there.
Budget guide
21 places
Free museums and temples, free views and walks, the cheapest rides in town and filling meals for very little.
Why an interactive guide beats a list
Tick places off
Mark each place as done and watch your progress, so you always know what is left.
Your own notes
Write notes on any place and add your own finds. They stay on your phone.
One tap to Maps
Every place opens in Google Maps, and the day route puts your picks in a sensible order.
Open now, near me
Filter by what is open right now or what is closest to you.
Works offline
Open the guide once with a connection and it keeps working without data.
Print it or save as PDF
On a computer, print any guide or save it as a PDF to take with you.
Three places from the guides
Tai Cheong Bakery
Lyndhurst Terrace, Central
A bakery open since 1954, known for egg tarts with a crumbly, biscuit-like crust and a custard that is barely set and not too sweet. Buy them hot and eat them on the pavement. From the food guide.
Man Mo Temple
Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan
A temple from 1847 for the gods of literature and war, with giant incense coils hanging from the ceiling and smoke in the air. Entry is free and twenty minutes is enough. From the things to do guide.
Peng Chau
30 to 40 minutes by ferry from Central
A small island without cars, with old shopfronts, a few of the last porcelain and leather workshops and a loop walk of about two hours. Much calmer than Cheung Chau, best on a weekday. From the day trips guide.
Plan your days in Hong Kong
Day one: start with a cha chaan teng breakfast from the food guide in Central, cross the harbour by ferry, and end with the evening light show and a small bar from the nightlife guide. Day two: pick an island or a beach from the day trips guide, or hike Dragon’s Back on a clear morning with the things to do guide. For a rainy or slow day, the family and budget guides lead you to free and cheap museums, temples and cafés under cover.
Questions about the Hong Kong guides
What is in the Hong Kong City Guides?
Six guides covering 140 places: food, things to do, family, nightlife, day trips and budget. Each place has the reason to go, the area, opening notes and one useful tip.
When do I get the guides after buying?
Straight away: the links show on your order page after payment and in your order confirmation email. They run in any browser on phone or laptop, without an app or an account.
Do the Hong Kong guides work without internet?
Yes. Load each guide once with a connection and it works offline after that, with your ticks and notes saved. Opening the map links needs mobile data.
In which languages can I read the guides?
The guides open in English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Dutch, Portuguese, Greek, Polish, Chinese, Japanese, Korean and Arabic. You can switch the language inside the guide at any time.
Do I have to buy all six guides?
No. One guide costs €4.99, two cost €8.99, four cost €15.99 and all six together cost €19.99.
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