Hong Kong & Macau Travel Guide
By China On Arrival Editorial Desk · Checked and updated 2026-09-21 · Research basis: Editor research
At a glance
Visa-easy bookends for a mainland trip: both count as third regions for 240-hour transit, and both have separate entry rules from the mainland.
Suggested stay: 2-3 days · Airports: HKG (Chek Lap Kok) / MFM (Macau) · Train hubs: West Kowloon (high-speed to mainland)
What is Hong Kong & Macau known for?
- Victoria Peak
- Star Ferry
- Ruins of St. Paul's
What do you eat in Hong Kong & Macau?
dim sum · Macanese egg tarts
How do you arrive in Hong Kong & Macau?
HKG (Chek Lap Kok) and MFM (Macau) handle the international arrivals; West Kowloon (high-speed to mainland) is the high-speed rail entry point.
Where should you stay in Hong Kong & Macau?
Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon is the default first-timer base — first-timers — harbor views at lower prices than the Island. Before paying, check the property's guest policy and, for smaller hotels, confirm the front desk can register a foreign passport — licensing rules still exclude some budget properties. Hotel-by-hotel picks: where to stay in Hong Kong & Macau →
| Area | Best for | The honest note |
|---|---|---|
| Tsim Sha Tsui, Kowloon | first-timers — harbor views at lower prices than the Island | Airport Express + A21 bus links |
| Central / Sheung Wan | business trips and Island sights | the priciest base; MTR goes everywhere |
| Macau: Peninsula vs Cotai | Cotai = casino resorts; Peninsula = heritage and ferries | ferries and the HZMB bus link the two |
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How do you get in from the airport?
HKG: Airport Express to Central in 24 min, trains every 10 min. MFM: AP1 bus or taxi into the Peninsula; the HZMB bus links Macau and Hong Kong in about 40 min. Octopus / MPay cards cover all transit.
Plan your trip around these questions
Explore the Hong Kong & Macau guides below, organised around the questions travelers ask before booking.
Which cities pair with Hong Kong & Macau?
- 🔗 Beijing — flight about 3.5 h