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Recs from a Birthday Weekend in Hong Kong

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The last time I visited Hong Kong was when I was still in grade school. My mom & I went back here to celebrate my birthday last Nov 2025 & here is what we did.
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Causeway Bay

 
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Our hotel was just a 5-minute walk from Causeway Bay. It was really convenient for us to walk here so we could eat breakfast/dinner & go shopping.
Causeway Bay, Hong Kong
 
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Most of the items here were on SALE!! It has many floors where you can buy makeup, luxury bags, clothes, shoes, appliances, & more.
Sogo Mall (Causeway Bay), Hong Kong
 
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Bought myself a Kate Spade. iirc this bag was 50% sale on Sogo Mall!
Kate Spade Emma Shoulder Bag Light Frozen Lilac
 
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ok I know we were in Hong Kong but we still visited this to buy pasalubong
Don Don Donki, Hong Kong
 
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took a picture outside & just quickly checked this mall out.
Times Square, Hong Kong

Tsim Sha Tsui & Mongkok

 
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Rode a tram to the Wan Chai area so we could go to the Wan Chai Pier. We just rode a regular tram, though there's a sightseeing tram if you want to check that out.
Hong Kong Tramways
 
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Cheapest way to cross the Victoria Harbour & you'll enjoy a scenic view. To maximise the ferry ride, I recommend the long way, which is Wan Chai ↔ Tsim Sha Tsui.
Star Ferry Ride: Wan Chai ↔ Tsim Sha Tsui
 
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shopping district + foodie hotspot. easy to access around on foot & has many local resto, shops, food stalls, etc.
Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
 
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Famous landmark in Tsim Sai Tsui. It's near Victoria Harbour, so it offers many scenic views.
Former Kowloon-Canton Railway Clock Tower
 
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has a nice facade & we took a picture outside this hotel
The Peninsula, Hong Kong
 
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must-try roast goost! super delicious.
Yung Kee Roast Goose Restaurant, Tsim Sai Tsui, Hong Kong
 
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Lots of famous markets here, such as Ladies' Market, Sneakers Street, Lung Fung Mall, & more. Also, if you love cats, you can see the 3d cat billboard here.
Mongkok, Hong Kong

Central & Wan Chai

 
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I vaguely remember riding this when I was a kid. Anyway, we rode this again. We just bought a one-way ticket to the top & didn't get the one with the viewing deck. There are plenty of places inside & outside to take pictures. They added more ...
Peak Tram, Hong Kong
 
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From the Peak, we rode a bus to IFC Mall. Inside are mostly high-end shops. Lots of gorgeous displays where you can take pictures. Since it was Nov, we got to see the Christmas decors.
IFC Mall, Hong Kong
 
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There's a free observation deck on the 55th floor. Just go to the info desk & provide a valid ID. Aside from the stunning city views, there's also the Hong Kong Monetary Authority Museum, where you can engage with the interactive displays & l...
Two International Finance Centre, Hong Kong
 
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Didn't really explore this place, but it's filled with boutique shops & foodie hotspots. If you want to wander a street market, the Tai Yuen Street Market & Wan Chai Market are nearby.
Wan Chai, Hong Kong