Hong Kong Itinerary: 5 Days With Lantau and Sai Kung
A 5-day Hong Kong itinerary that adds Lantau, Sai Kung and the outlying islands to the classic city days, with realistic timings and costs.
October 21, 2026
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Hong Kong Itinerary: 3 Perfect Days in the City
A realistic 3-day Hong Kong itinerary: what to see each day, how to get around, where to eat, and how to avoid the classic first-timer mistakes.
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Kaiping Diaolou: China’s Forgotten Watchtower Villages
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Hong Kong Ding Ding Tram: A Slow Ride Through City Life
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Macau Historic Centre: Walking the City Where East Met West
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Fujian Tulou: A Traveller’s Guide to Hakka Earth Castles
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Sunset Peak Hong Kong: Chasing the Silvergrass Sea
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Harbin Ice and Snow World 2026-2027: A Frozen City of Light
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