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Hong Kong in 3 Days: The Complete Itinerary

Three days based in Hong Kong lets you add a Macau day trip to the city and Lantau. Here is how to spend three perfect days in Hong Kong — with the best-rated tours and day trips to book for each.

At a glance

  1. 1Day 1: Peak & harbour
  2. 2Day 2: Big Buddha & Lantau
  3. 3Day 3: Macau
  4. 4Night markets

Day 1: the city

Ride up Victoria Peak, cruise the harbour and explore the markets and dim sum.

Day 2: Lantau Island

Take the cable car to the Big Buddha, Po Lin Monastery and Tai O.

Day 3: Macau

Day-trip across the sea bridge to Macau’s Portuguese old town and casinos.

Hong Kong in 3 days — FAQ

Is 3 days enough to see Hong Kong?
Three days is ideal — the city and Victoria Peak, the Big Buddha and Lantau Island, and a day trip to Macau’s old town and casinos.
What is the best day trip from Hong Kong for 3 days?
Macau is the standout, with its Portuguese old town and casinos across the great sea bridge; the outlying islands and theme parks are also popular.
How do I plan a 3-day Hong Kong itinerary?
Spend day one on the Peak and harbour, day two on Lantau and the Big Buddha, and day three in Macau, booking the cable car and Macau ferry ahead.