A Two-Day-One-Night Guide to Eating, Drinking, and Having Fun in Hong Kong: The Ultimate Travel Guide
On the first day, take the MTR Disneyland Resort line to the world's fifth, Asia's second, and China's first Disneyland – Hong Kong Disneyland. Besides the well-known classic Disney stories and rides, Hong Kong Disneyland also incorporates Hong Kong's cultural characteristics, designing some rides, entertainment shows, and parades exclusively for Hong Kong. Inside the park, you can find Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse, Winnie the Pooh, and Cinderella, suitable for visitors of all ages. There are many must-try attractions, among which the Dream Garden is recommended because it is unique to Hong Kong Disneyland, featuring a Mulan pavilion in Chinese design. Enjoy the 4D movie 'Mickey's PhilharMagic', and after taking a photo at the park's landmark Sleeping Beauty Castle and watching the fireworks show, head back to Mong Kok for dinner.
In Mong Kok, 'Don (Donburi) Kitchen' offers great value for money! Every time I come to Hong Kong and don't know what to eat, I come here for the crab meat rice bowl and seafood sashimi. The 'All Crab Rice Bowl' is clearly made with care, containing crab roe, crab paste, crab claws, and plenty of crab meat. For seafood sashimi, I ordered the 'Nine Treasures Rice Bowl', which includes sea urchin, salmon, botan shrimp, and more—all very fresh.
If you want to experience Hong Kong's night market, I recommend 'Shanghai Street' in Mong Kok, which is also easily accessible, near the Tsuen Wan Line Mong Kok MTR station. Shanghai Street blends Chinese and Western architectural styles, with a dazzling array of goods, including a nostalgic small stationery exhibition, camping equipment shops, and Japanese and Korean style clothing stores. If you love diverse cultures, this place is a five-star recommendation!
On the second day, we start shopping and eating snacks! The first restaurant is 'Kam Wah Cafe', known for having the best pineapple bun in Hong Kong, so it's always crowded. I recommend the pineapple bun, French toast, and dry-fried beef ho fun. The pineapple bun is very crispy, and the butter inside has a light lemon flavor, not too greasy. The French toast is also excellent, with the bread toasted just right, paired with a cup of authentic Hong Kong-style milk tea—it's the perfect afternoon tea for Hong Kongers!
On Dundas Street in Mong Kok, 'Fei Jie (Sister Fei) Snack Shop' specializes in cold skewers of braised meats. All skewers are ice-chilled to maintain a crunchy texture. I ordered the Grand Royal Set, which includes chicken gizzard, cuttlefish, and raw intestine, topped with the soulful yellow mustard sauce. The mustard hits your brain directly, giving a really satisfying kick.
'Ma Ma (Mommy) Egg Puffs', recommended by Michelin for three consecutive years, is located near Tsuen Wan Line Jordan Exit A, close to Temple Street and Nanjing Building. They offer original flavor, Earl Grey chocolate, matcha, salted egg yolk, French lemon cheese, and more. The French lemon cheese one is crispy on the outside, sweet and sour on the inside, with a rich cheese flavor. The Earl Grey chocolate one has a light tea fragrance, and each egg puff has chocolate inside—a pleasant surprise!
After eating and drinking, we buy some souvenirs and head home! First, I recommend a local Hong Kong brand, 'Kung's Patisserie' (Huáng Yuè), which has over 40 stores in Hong Kong and is well-known. I recommend their Eight-Flavor Butterfly Pastry set, which includes their eight most popular flavors, each pack containing 4 individually wrapped pieces. The original flavor is crispy with a strong butter taste. The Earl Grey butterfly pastry has a layer of tea leaves on the surface, giving a light tea fragrance. The hazelnut and almond flavors have a rich nutty taste when chewed slowly. The most special is the spicy flavor, which clearly uses more than one type of chili—likely a mix of chili and Sichuan pepper—providing a fiery and enjoyable kick.
For toy souvenirs, I recommend 'Big Ear Cow' (Dà ěr niú) on the second floor, diagonally opposite the Mong Kok Metro Park Hotel. This is a Toy Story general store with a wide variety of goods, including keychains, Sanrio notebooks, stickers, plush toys, and more—you'll find everything here. Basically, once you enter, you won't want to come out for at least two hours!
