Old Hong Kong Districts and a Day in Macau

Stay in Sheung Wan, explore old streets, tong lau tenements, public housing and walled villages in the New Territories, then take a ferry to Macau for a day

Skipping the shopping circuit, this route links the Sheung Wan antique street, Sai Ying Pun, the Blue House in Wan Chai, Sham Shui Po and Kowloon Walled City Park by tram and MTR. On day four, take the ferry from the Sheung Wan pier to Macau's historic centre. On the last day, visit the Ping Shan Heritage Trail and Kat Hing Wai, a clan walled village, before heading to the airport. Suited to repeat visitors to Hong Kong who enjoy urban walks; the Peak and Disneyland are not included.

Summers are hot and rainy, so schedule walks in the historic districts for early morning or evening.

Day by day

Day 1 · Arrival and Hollywood Road

Hong Kong（Tai Kwun、PMQ、Hollywood Road & Cat Street、Man Mo Temple (Sheung Wan)）

About 25 minutes on the Airport Express to Hong Kong Station. After check-in, walk around Hollywood Road.

Stay: Central and Sheung Wan

Day 2 · Tram from Sai Ying Pun to Wan Chai

Hong Kong（Sai Wan Swimming Shed、Hong Kong Tramways、Blue House、Lee Tung Avenue、Happy Valley Racecourse）

Take the MTR to Kennedy Town, then ride the tram east all the way to Wan Chai. In the evening, walk or take the tram to Happy Valley.

Happy Valley night racing is usually held on Wednesday evenings during the season, roughly September to the following July.

Stay: Central and Sheung Wan

Day 3 · Sham Shui Po and Kowloon Walled City Park

Hong Kong（Sham Shui Po、Mei Ho House、Kowloon Walled City Park、Choi Hung Estate、Temple Street Night Market）

Take the MTR to Sham Shui Po to browse the shops on foot, then the MTR to Lok Fu to see Kowloon Walled City Park, and to Choi Hung station for Choi Hung Estate. In the evening, head to Yau Ma Tei.

The Mei Ho House Life Museum is closed on Mondays. Many small shops in Sham Shui Po accept cash only.

Stay: Central and Sheung Wan

Day 4 · A Day in Macau's Historic Centre

Macao（A-Ma Temple、Lilau Square、Senado Square & Historic Centre of Macao、Ruins of St. Paul's、Mount Fortress & Macao Museum）

About 1 hour by ferry from the Sheung Wan Macau ferry pier to the Outer Harbour. Walk through the old peninsula town, then take the ferry back to Sheung Wan in the evening.

Crossing between Hong Kong and Macau requires immigration clearance. Bring your travel documents and check the last ferry time.

Stay: Central and Sheung Wan

Day 5 · New Territories Villages Before Departure

Hong Kong（Ping Shan Heritage Trail、Kat Hing Wai）

Take the Tuen Ma line to Tin Shui Wai and walk the Ping Shan Heritage Trail. Take a taxi or bus to Kat Hing Wai in Kam Tin, then about 40 minutes to the airport.

You can pre-check your luggage or store it at Hong Kong Station. The walled villages are homes, so keep your visit quiet.

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