1. Causeway Bay Promenade
    Causeway Bay Promenade I Photograph: Tatum Ancheta
  2. Wan Chai
    Wan Chai I Photograph: Tatum Ancheta

Hong Kong neighbourhood guide: Best areas to explore

Explore the many colourful and varied neighbourhoods of our SAR

Tatum Ancheta
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Hong Kong is a city of many neighbourhoods, each with its unique character and charm. From the bustling streets of Central to the picturesque beaches of Sai Kung, there’s no shortage of amazing places to discover. Whether you’ve got your tourist hat on or strut the streets like a bona fide local, Hong Kong’s neighbourhood noodle is endlessly entwined with nuggets of newness. Explore the best of the city with our guide, which will bring you closer to some of the city’s best neighbourhoods.

RECOMMENDED: Have an eventful month in the city with our guide to all the biggest and best events in town. We also have a list of the best things to do in Hong Kong so you can start ticking your bucket list. 

Neighbourhoods to explore in Hong Kong

Sai Ying Pun: Ultimate Guide
Things to do

Sai Ying Pun: Ultimate Guide

The Island Line extension in 2015 has brought gentrification to this old Hong Kong neighbourhood. Today, Sai Ying Pun has emerged as a vibrant hub of trendy...

Central: Ultimate guide
Things to do

Central: Ultimate guide

When most people envision Hong Kong, it is the frenetic energy and clustered skyscrapers of the Central district that comes to mind. Financial institutions,...

Sha Tau Kok: Ultimate guide
Things to do

Sha Tau Kok: Ultimate guide

Nestled along Hong Kong's northern coast, Sha Tau Kok is a little border town that shares a boundary with Shenzhen's Yantian District. For decades, it has...

Peng Chau: Ultimate guide
Things to do

Peng Chau: Ultimate guide

Just about half an hour away from Central lies Peng Chau, one of Hong Kong’s most charming outer islands and somewhere well off the beaten tourist...

Sai Kung: Ultimate guide
Things to do

Sai Kung: Ultimate guide

Sai Kung is one of the best scenic escapes in Hong Kong. The district attracts nature adventurers and water-sport junkies alike who come for its idyllic...

Causeway Bay: Ultimate Guide
Things to do

Causeway Bay: Ultimate Guide

Causeway Bay is a non-stop, buzzing hub of energy. On weekends, manoeuvring through pedestrians, malls, and shopping centres feels like dodging human...

Discover the best of Hong Kong

50 Best bars in Hong Kong
Bars and pubs

50 Best bars in Hong Kong

Whether you want a fancy cocktail at a hidden bar, a bottle of biodynamic wine from a neighbourhood watering hole, a hazy IPA at a craft beer joint, a new bar...