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Hong Kong Classics: free self-guided audio tour of Hong Kong
Hong Kong Classics is a free self-guided audio walking tour of Hong Kong, Hong Kong: 5 stops in about 1 h 40. The Itinerarly app walks you from one stop to the next and plays a short narrated story when you arrive, in English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese.
| Stops | 5 |
|---|---|
| Duration | about 1 h 40, including time at each stop |
| Difficulty | Moderate |
| Distance | about 5.5 km in straight lines between the stops (a little more on foot) |
| Start | Victoria Peak |
| Finish | Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade |
| Price | Free (some sights charge their own entry ticket) |
| Languages | English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese |
Temples, Central and Kowloon
The stops, in order
- Victoria PeakWelcome to the top of Victoria Peak, Hong Kong's most famous viewpoint. At 552 meters above sea level, 'The Peak' offers a legendary panorama over the skyscrapers, Victoria Harbour, the Kowloon peninsula and the green hills of the island. You can reach it aboard the Peak Tram, a historic funicular opened in 1888 that climbs through the world's priciest residential districts.
- Man Mo TempleYou are entering Man Mo Temple, one of Hong Kong's oldest and most evocative Taoist temples. Built in 1847 during the early years of the British colony, it is dedicated to two deities: Man, the god of literature, worshipped by students and scholars; and Mo, the god of martial arts and war, protector of police officers and merchants. The interior is steeped in a mysterious atmosphere, smoked by the huge incense coils hanging from the ceiling that can burn…
- Lan Kwai FongWelcome to Lan Kwai Fong, Hong Kong's nightlife district, perched on the slopes of Central. By day, bankers and employees from the neighboring skyscrapers rush there for lunch. By night, the L-shaped street bursts into a festival of neon, bars, clubs, international restaurants and lively terraces.
- Star FerryYou are boarding the Star Ferry, one of Hong Kong's most endearing symbols. Since 1888, this fleet of small green-and-white boats has connected Tsim Sha Tsui on the Kowloon side to Central and Wan Chai on Hong Kong Island. For just a few dollars, you enjoy one of the world's most beautiful urban sea crossings.
- Tsim Sha Tsui PromenadeWelcome to the Avenue of Stars and the Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront Promenade, famous for offering one of the most photogenic views in the world. Inspired by Hollywood's Walk of Fame, the avenue pays tribute to the great figures of Hong Kong cinema, with handprints, statues and plaques dedicated to Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan, Leslie Cheung and Wong Kar-wai. The promenade runs along Victoria Harbour and offers a direct view of the island's legendary skyline.
How to take this tour
- Install the free Itinerarly app on iPhone or Android and create a free account.
- Open Guided tours, choose Hong Kong, then Hong Kong Classics.
- Start whenever you like: the app guides you to Victoria Peak and the story plays when you arrive at each stop.
Other audio tours of Hong Kong
Frequently asked questions
- Is the Hong Kong Classics tour in Hong Kong free?
- Yes. It is one of 3 free self-guided audio tours of Hong Kong in the Itinerarly app. Some sights charge their own entry ticket.
- How long does the Hong Kong Classics tour take?
- About 1 h 40 for 5 stops, including time at each stop.
- Where does the Hong Kong Classics tour start and finish?
- It starts at Victoria Peak and finishes at Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade.
- Which languages is the narration in?
- English, French, Spanish, Italian and Chinese, with natural-sounding synthetic voices.