Tip: Be sure to try cha chaan teng and dim sum-style restaurants while visiting Hong Kong. Ask a local for recommendations or use the food tour (below) as an opportunity to try them with a bit of help from a Cantonese speaker.
Tip: Take your tram ride and complete the circle walk in the late afternoon leading into golden hour. This will optimize your time and offer day, sunset, and nighttime city views.
Tip: Whether you choose the Star Ferry or antique junk boat, consider cruising at night to see the city lights of Hong Kong sparkle against the harbor. The Symphony of Lights show is nightly at 8:00 pm, so you can time your ride accordingly.
Yick Cheong Building (The Monster Building or Montane Mansion)
Tip: If you are interested in photography, it is worth making the trip to Quarry Bay to see this housing complex. Be mindful that this is a residential area—show respect to the people living in these buildings.
