There are many things to do in Hong Kong, so much so that travelers will oftentimes find themselves overwhelmed with the possibilities. Naturally shopping will be at the heart of many tourists agenda and due to the lack of a sales tax in Hong Kong, however the tourists should not limit themselves to only shopping. The spring lantern Festival in Victoria Park is a great way to see lots of beautiful handcrafted pieces of art, the Cheung Chau Bun Festival where competitors scale large towers made out of buns can be a lot of fun, and the mid autumn festival is simply stunning to behold. Indeed a Hong Kong is a beautiful city full of festivals and historical attractions that any tourist will appreciate.

Because it is a metropolitan city Hong Kong shopping is vibrant and diverse. Prices are very cheap and international shoppers will be thrilled to find out that there is no sales tax. There are many different shopping malls in Hong Kong, however most of them are similar in the type of stores that they house. For the full experience visitors should definitely visit the outdoor markets to see the true breadth of items available. Everything from offbrand knock off clothing, to flowers, to toys, to electronics can be found in outdoor markets. No matter where you are shopping be sure to haggle for a better price; this is a common practice in the region and even some of the large chain stores expect their customers to haggle for a bargain.

Do not even think of car parking- car hire in Hong Kong. Even locals typically do not own their own car, and for a tourist to hire a car they should expect to pay around $700 a day for a small sedan. Busy narrow streets, and congested main roads make it impossible for nonresidents to drive. Car parking is at an absolute minimum and near impossible to find. Most residents of Hong Kong get around on a bicycle and tourists familiar with the city will do themselves a favor by following suit. If a bicycle is not an acceptable method for you using Hong Kong's efficient and cheap public transit system is an excellent alternative. A combination of trains, trams, subways, buses, and taxis cover nearly all of the city; and many of these transportation methods are paid for under the umbrella of the octopus card system. The octopus card is a prepaid smart card that allows users to load it with money and then quickly and conveniently pay for public transportation. Additionally the octopus card can be used at many convenience stores and fast food restaurants such as McDonald's.

No visit to a Hong Kong restaurant is complete without sampling a dim sum meal. This meal consisting of many small appetizers is a favorite in the region and internationally known. Seafood lovers will be in heaven when they are surrounded by all of the fresh Hong Kong seafood. For travelers not interested in local cuisine in Hong Kong it is such a big city that it supports many internationally known restaurants that offer a variety of flavors. Similarly there are many Hong Kong hotels available to the international traveler. Tourists will find both local and internationally known hotel chains in the city as well as a wide range of prices available to suit most budgets.