Rock Your Layover: Hong Kong

Hong Kong's impressive skyline

Have a layover coming up in Hong Kong? Wondering what you could do with your time? Here's a little inspiration.

We've gathered the following resources - tips, stories and layover ideas - to help you get the most out of your time here.

In a nutshell:	From the water... Known for its expansive skyline and deep natural harbour, Hong Kong is one of the world's most densely populated areas (7 million). The former British colony is a major tourism destination for China's increasingly affluent mainland population.
Free:	Free Things to Do in Hong Kong - National Geographic Travel Ten Things to Do in Hong Kong for Free - Rough Guides Asia Society Hong Kong Center (old Victoria Barracks site) - free tour
Unique:	Hong Kong: 3.5-Hour Feng Shui Tour
Picks:	Private Chinese Tea Tasting with Tea Master New and Old Hong Kong Walking Tour: Sheung Wan District Lantau Island Sunset Tour Plus Airport Express and MTR
Shop:	Hong Kong Markets Small-Group Walking Tour
See:	Hong Kong and Macau Attractions Pass
Hop:	Big Bus Hong Kong Hop-On Hop-Off Tour (24 or 48 hours, optional Night Tour)
Do:	Hong Kong Layover Ideas & Stuff to Do in Hong Kong
Eat:	What to Eat in Hong Kong: 21 Foods That'll Rock Your World Hong Kong Street Food Tour Private Tour: Chinese Cooking Class in Hong Kong
Tips:	How to Master Hong Kong on One Short Layover - Forbes Hong Kong Cultural Tips - National Geographic Travel Top 10 things to do in Hong Kong on a budget - About.com Anthony Bourdain The Layover: Hong Kong Taxis in Hong Kong
Watch:	YouTube: Flying Above Hong Kong
Look:	Pinterest: Hong Kong
Read:	Hong Kong on Amazon.com
To/from the airport:	Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) transportation guide Hong Kong Travel Pass: MTR and Airport Express Tickets Hong Kong Travel Pass Combo: MTR Pass, Ngong Ping Cable Car and Big Buddha Tour (with optional Airport Express) Private Hong Kong Layover Tour: City Sightseeing with Round-Trip Airport Transport
Good to know:	Hong Kong's flag Homosexuality is legal in Hong Kong Smoking is generally prohibited Penalties are steep for breaking the law. A few examples: • Overstay your Visa - up to $50,000 fine and/or 3 years prison • Lie to an immigration officer - up to $14,000 fine and/or 14 years prison • Smoke where prohibited (almost anywhere!) - up to $5,000 fine • Drop cigarette butts - up to $1,500 fine
Tourist info:	Discover Hong Kong - tourist information

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