🗓️ Day 1: Big Views, Big Buddha & Big Feels

🚡 Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car + Tian Tan Buddha
We started our adventure with a ride on the Ngong Ping 360 cable car — and wow, what a view! The glass-bottom gondola glided over green hills and offered a glimpse of the airport from above. At the top, we explored Ngong Ping Village and climbed the 268 steps to the Tian Tan Buddha, one of the largest seated Buddhas in the world. So peaceful and majestic!

🛕 Po Lin Monastery
Right next to the Buddha, this colorful monastery was full of incense, intricate carvings, and calm vibes. We lit incense sticks and soaked in the peaceful atmosphere.

🍜 Local lunch recommendation: Try the vegetarian set menu at the monastery — fresh, authentic, and surprisingly filling!

🚇 Return to City & Relaxed Evening at Victoria Harbour
After heading back to the city, we walked along Victoria Harbour for that iconic skyline view. The Avenue of Stars (Hong Kong’s mini Hollywood Walk of Fame) is right there — Bruce Lee included! We stayed till the Symphony of Lights show at 8 PM — it’s free and worth it.

🗓️ Day 2: Skyscrapers, Hidden Views & City Lights

🌆 Morning Walk to “The Best Viewpoint”
We started our day with a little urban hike to a photo spot at 22°16’42.4″N 114°11’52.2″E — the view? Absolutely worth it. The skyline opened up like a movie set. Wear comfy shoes and bring water — the stairs can be a workout.

🛍️ The Peak Galleria & Sky Terrace 428
From there, we made our way to The Peak Galleria via the Peak Tram (super scenic!) for an even more panoramic view. At Sky Terrace 428, you’re officially standing at the highest viewing platform in Hong Kong.

🍲 Food Street Lunch Break
For lunch, we hit up a local Food Street — think sizzling woks, neon signs, and endless options. I had stir-fried noodles, pork buns, and bubble tea (yes, all of it). Try a street-side café near Central or Mong Kok — affordable, authentic, unforgettable.

🏙️ Sky100 Observation Deck
Before sunset, we headed to Sky100, a 100th-floor indoor observation deck in the ICC building. It’s sleek, air-conditioned, and gives you an entirely different angle of the skyline — with bonus sunset views if you time it right.

🗓️ Day 3: Urban Jungle Meets Old-School Charm

🏙️ Montane Mansion (aka Instagram Heaven)
This spot blew my mind. Montane Mansion is one of those places that makes you feel like an ant in a cyberpunk movie — layers of apartments towering above in near-perfect symmetry. Come early for fewer crowds and better photos.

🌃 Little Times Square + Queen’s Road Footbridge
Later, we wandered around Little Times Square, a vibrant corner near Causeway Bay that really does feel like its NYC namesake. From there, we walked across the Queen’s Road Footbridge for some cool shots of the city’s organized chaos below.

🍽️ Final Dinner: Michelin-Star Dim Sum
We ended our trip with dinner at Tim Ho Wan, the famous Michelin-starred dim sum chain. The BBQ pork buns? Life-changing. It’s affordable luxury and the perfect send-off after three packed days.

💡 Final Tips

• Get an Octopus Card for easy transport
• Use Google Maps + MTR app – everything is super connected
• Stay in Kowloon or Central for best accessibility
• Start early – Hong Kong wakes up early and gets busy fast
• Carry cash & card – both are used interchangeably

🎒 Would I Go Back?

In a heartbeat. Hong Kong is the perfect mix of East-meets-West, natural beauty, and modern madness. Whether you’re hiking to the best viewpoints or slurping noodles in a back alley — every moment here feels like a scene from a movie.