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After the non-stop energy of Disneyland, we took a break from rides and fireworks. Day four was about breezes and views around Victoria Harbour, once a busy trading port and now one of the world's great skylines.
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Breakfast like a local
We started at a busy local café with a queue outside: tomato soup with noodles, fried chicken and a toasted sandwich with coffee. That's what a lot of locals eat in the morning, and it was affordable.
The Hong Kong Island promenade
The harbourfront on the island side is beautifully designed: running and walking paths, seating, food trucks in the evening, a dedicated pet garden, and free drinking-water stations everywhere. Space is scarce in Hong Kong, so the government has carved out room for everyone. It's calm, cool and perfect for sitting by the water.
Star Ferry to Tsim Sha Tsui
The Star Ferry crosses to Kowloon in 6–7 minutes. It cost about HK$5 per person, and we paid by card (no Octopus needed).
Tsim Sha Tsui
- The clock tower, a reminder of when trains linked Hong Kong to faraway places. The Kowloon side was far more crowded than the island, and the view is better from here.
- A photo booth (HK$70) and LEGOLAND Discovery Centre if you have kids.
- Lunch at the K11 food hall: slow-cooked chicken in broth (HK$85). It was pretty bland, with no spices or sauces.
- A bakery with unusual croissants: Shine Muscat cream, matcha, squid ink with black sesame.
Avenue of Stars
Handprints of Hong Kong film stars along the water and the famous Bruce Lee statue. There's also an antique-style boat tour of the harbour.
Symphony of Lights (8 pm)
A free laser-and-light show across the skyline. Honestly, it underwhelmed us: lasers from a few random buildings, some LED screens, and not well coordinated. It's nothing like the Burj Khalifa show. Watch it if you're already there, but don't plan your evening around it.
Egg waffles
End with a Hong Kong egg waffle, crispy outside and soft inside. Original was HK$20, and chocolate chip HK$31.
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Open Agoda →FAQs
How much is the Star Ferry?
We paid about HK$5 per person one way, by card. The crossing takes 6–7 minutes.
Is Symphony of Lights worth it?
It's free at 8 pm, so watch it if you're there, but keep expectations low. It's nowhere near the Burj Khalifa show.
TAGS: HONG KONG · VICTORIA HARBOUR · STAR FERRY · AVENUE OF STARS · TSIM SHA TSUI
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Prashant & Sunaina
A travel couple from Pune with Kashmiri Pandit × Maharashtrian roots, 8+ countries and counting. Every rupee shared.
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