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Lonely Planet Hong Kong
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher
Lonely Planet Hong Kong is your passport to all the most relevant and up-to-date advice on what to see, what to skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Hop aboard the Star Ferry for glittering city views, have your fortune told at an ancient temple, or listen to Cantonese opera beneath the stars; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Hong Kong and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet Hong Kong Travel Guide:
Full-colour maps and images throughout Highlights and itineraries show you the simplest way to tailor your trip to your own personal needs and interests Insider tips save you time and money and help you get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots Essential info at your fingertips - including hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, and prices Honest reviews for all budgets - including eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, and hidden gems that most guidebooks miss Cultural insights give you a richer and more rewarding travel experience - including customs, history, art, literature, cinema, music, architecture, politics, food, drink, and more Free, convenient pull-out Hong Kong map (included in print version), plus over 60 colour local maps Useful features - including Walking Tours, Travel with Children, and Day Trips Coverage of Central Hong Kong Island, the Peak, Northwest, Wan Chai, Northeast, Aberdeen, the South, Kowloon, New Territories, Outlying Islands, Macau, and moreeBook Features: (Best viewed on tablet devices)
Zoom-in maps and images bring it all up close and in greater detail Downloadable PDF and offline maps let you stay offline to avoid roaming and data charges Seamlessly flip between pages Easily navigate and jump effortlessly between maps and reviews Speedy search capabilities get you to what you need and want to see Use bookmarks to help you shoot back to key pages in a flash Visit the websites of our recommendations by touching embedded links Adding notes with the tap of a finger offers a way to personalise your guidebook experience Inbuilt dictionary to translate unfamiliar languages and decode site-specific local termsThe Perfect Choice: Lonely Planet Hong Kong, our most comprehensive guide to Hong Kong, is perfect for those planning to both explore the top sights and take the road less travelled.
Looking for just the highlights of Hong Kong? Check out Lonely Planet's Pocket Hong Kong, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip. Looking for more extensive coverage? Check out Lonely Planet's China guide for a comprehensive look at all the country has to offer, or Lonely Planet's Discover China, a photo-rich guide to the country's most popular attractions.384 pages, ebook
First published May 1, 1985
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April 6, 2019
Brauchbar für einen ersten Überblick - wer die Stadt schon besser kennt, findet leider wenig Neues.
September 7, 2016
This has been my least-favourite of the Lonely Planet guides I've read. The restaurant recommendations are heavily weighted towards expensive options, when Hong Kong has lots of amazing cheap food. The descriptions of many attractions focus on historic details instead of telling you what it's like to visit.
Having said that, this was still a helpful resource & I'll be making space for it in my bag when going to Hong Kong.
Having said that, this was still a helpful resource & I'll be making space for it in my bag when going to Hong Kong.
May 31, 2016
Pros:
- Colored photos
- Good attraction discriptions
- Food recommendations (I can't vouch for the quality since that isn't my priority)
Cons:
- The maps are not detailed enough.
- The walking tours are also not detailed enough and seem a bit disjointed.
- Lack of recommendations apart from very popular destinations.
Overall, this isn't enough as the only guide for any extensive travel of 3+ days. I found the Hong Kong Tourism Board site and app to be of much better use. Save yourself some money and get the apps.
- Colored photos
- Good attraction discriptions
- Food recommendations (I can't vouch for the quality since that isn't my priority)
Cons:
- The maps are not detailed enough.
- The walking tours are also not detailed enough and seem a bit disjointed.
- Lack of recommendations apart from very popular destinations.
Overall, this isn't enough as the only guide for any extensive travel of 3+ days. I found the Hong Kong Tourism Board site and app to be of much better use. Save yourself some money and get the apps.
May 25, 2019
This book contains lots of useful in depth information for people considering traveling to Hong Kong, it is well produced, the books layout is excellent, another very good book from Lonely Planet.
July 10, 2017
Hong Kong is an amazing place, an international city with its own style. It is a potent mix of cultures-China with a dose of the West. Having a good reference guide made all the difference. Lonely Planet always does a good job of providing large doses of information with colorful maps and photos. The weight of carrying around a print version pays off as a helpful navigation and planning guide. I've tried using the ebook version, finding links handy, but clunky for on the spot questions. Besides, with a book I can rip out the pages I don't need.
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May 12, 2019Good guidebook; we’ve used/consulted it frequently during our days here. We leave Wed (15th) — too soon.
Note: The waiters at Spring Deer — an unassuming Kowloon-side restaurant up a flight of stairs — are described in these pages as being “as cold as a Beijing winter.” We found them old-school and quite accommodating. And more to the point, the Peking Duck should not be missed.
Note: The waiters at Spring Deer — an unassuming Kowloon-side restaurant up a flight of stairs — are described in these pages as being “as cold as a Beijing winter.” We found them old-school and quite accommodating. And more to the point, the Peking Duck should not be missed.
April 16, 2023
Had a good read to prepare myself for an upcoming trip. I like it that there’s an updated version that covers the post Covid era.
If you’re familiar with HK and just looking for a refresher guide, highly recommend this book. Helps me to locate niche cafes instead of the big chains.
What I like too is the coverage on nearby Shenzhen and Macau, making interesting day trips too.
If you’re familiar with HK and just looking for a refresher guide, highly recommend this book. Helps me to locate niche cafes instead of the big chains.
What I like too is the coverage on nearby Shenzhen and Macau, making interesting day trips too.
July 30, 2018
Great information about sleeping and eating in this vibrant city.
March 23, 2019
Very useful for a visit to HK
November 14, 2023
read a lot of this before and during my trip to Hong Kong in 2013, i thought it was great, very useful and interesting.
August 31, 2025
Ok information often running long with plenty of padding but its the moralizing and progressive idealism that leaves a bad taste. Did not expect activism in a travel guide.
November 9, 2013
Really well-written informative guide by writers who seem to know and love Hong Kong, a must for any trip! Its been essential for my in starting my new life here.
The only thing I would say is that it makes HK seem more overwhelming than it is because the Island is broken down into areas, whereas I would probably just group all of that under one chapter of the island. But despite that, a must-read!
The only thing I would say is that it makes HK seem more overwhelming than it is because the Island is broken down into areas, whereas I would probably just group all of that under one chapter of the island. But despite that, a must-read!
July 25, 2016
It has only very popular spots and leave out on the most interesting parts of Hong Kong, which I have found by myself over the time.
It's okay if you only have a few days and want to do tourist stuff but if you are looking for local life, beautiful beaches and good places to eat, this isn't your guide.
I liked the colour pages bcs it makes easier to read but it should be done much better since they are such a large company with the budget to do so.
It's okay if you only have a few days and want to do tourist stuff but if you are looking for local life, beautiful beaches and good places to eat, this isn't your guide.
I liked the colour pages bcs it makes easier to read but it should be done much better since they are such a large company with the budget to do so.
November 3, 2016
Money-saving tips were highly appreciated! For instance, avoid the paid view and catch the free one from Peak Galleria. It was especially useful info for navigating via public transit and providing multiple options to reach sites. Good job!
March 26, 2014
This was not a very helpful guide. It was well written but not very practical when on the ground.
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April 3, 2017
Not worth a dime. So short there was no usable info in this book.
July 31, 2018
Lonely Planet: The world's leading travel guide publisher
Lonely Planet Hong Kong is your passport to the most relevant, up-to-date advice on what to see and skip, and what hidden discoveries await you. Ride the hair-raising tram to Victoria Peak, feast on seafood at Temple Street Night Market, or hike the delightful Hong Kong Trail; all with your trusted travel companion. Get to the heart of Hong Kong and begin your journey now!
Inside Lonely Planet Hong Kong Travel Guide:
Colour maps and images throughout
Highlights and itineraries help you tailor your trip to your personal needs and interests
Insider tips to save time and money and get around like a local, avoiding crowds and trouble spots
Essential info at your fingertips - hours of operation, phone numbers, websites, transit tips, prices
Honest reviews for all budgets - eating, sleeping, sight-seeing, going out, shopping, hidden gems that most guidebooks miss
Cultural insights give you a richer, more rewarding travel experience - food, cinema, architecture, day trips, history, itineraries, culture, shopping, religion, art, music, theatre, literature
Free, convenient pull-out Hong Kong map (included in print version), plus over 35 colour maps
Covers Central, Wan Chai, Aberdeen, Kowloon, the Peak, Lamma Island, Lantau Island, Cheung Chau, Macau and more
*The Perfect Choice: *Lonely Planet Hong Kong, our most comprehensive guide to Hong Kong, is perfect for both exploring top sights and taking roads less travelled.
Looking for just the highlights of Hong Kong? Check out *Pocket* Hong Kong, a handy-sized guide focused on the can't-miss sights for a quick trip.
Looking to plan your perfect day? Check out Lonely Planet Make My Day: Hong Kong for a unique guide that allows you to create your own itineraries.
About Lonely Planet: Since 1973, Lonely Planet has become the world's leading travel media company with guidebooks to every destination, an award-winning website, mobile and digital travel products, and a dedicated traveller community. Lonely Planet covers must-see spots but also enables curious travellers to get off beaten paths to understand more of the culture of the places in which they find themselves. The world awaits!
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