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Independent hotel guides, travel articles, and travel videos for Hong Kong.

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Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos

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Samuel and Audrey is a YouTube travel channel from Canadian media publishers Samuel and Audrey, focused on city guides, food tours, and itineraries.

This Hong Kong travel guide video covers 25 activities across Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, and Lantau, with a helpful mix of sights, food, temples, markets, and viewpoints.

Attaché

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Attaché is a YouTube travel series hosted by Alex Hunter, with episodes focused on food, culture, history, and practical city guidance.

This Hong Kong travel guide video gives a well-rounded visitor overview, including tips, places to eat and drink, accommodation mentions, and general advice for a visit.

Creative Travel Guide

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Creative Travel Guide is a YouTube travel channel from a British couple sharing travel vlogs, advice, attractions, and planning tips.

This Hong Kong guide video outlines things to do in the city, with a useful attraction mix covering The Peak, Tian Tan Buddha, Disneyland Hong Kong, temples, parks, and markets.

Hungry Passport

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Hungry Passport is a YouTube travel channel offering short travel guides and tips for destinations around the world.

This concise travel guide video highlights ten Hong Kong sights, including Victoria Peak, Hong Kong Park, Wong Tai Sin Temple, Tian Tan Buddha, and the Symphony of Lights, making it a helpful quick overview for first-time planning.

Sophie Nadeau

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Sophie Nadeau is a YouTube travel channel by travel writer Sophie Nadeau and Antoine, focused on documentary-style travel videos.

This documentary-style travel video gives a well-rounded several-day look at Hong Kong, covering Hong Kong Island, Kowloon, Sai Kung, Sharp Island, Lion Rock, Disneyland, and Nan Lian Garden.

vagabrothers

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vagabrothers is a YouTube travel channel from Alex and Marko Ayling, centered on cultural and culinary discovery around the world.

This Hong Kong street food tour video is a strong fit for viewers who want food-focused travel coverage with added context about the city's history and culture.

Amanda King

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Amanda King is a YouTube channel from Amanda, sharing travel vlogs, life abroad, and flight attendant-related content.

This itinerary video offers practical value by pairing a four-day Hong Kong trip plan with a budget breakdown covering flights, hotel costs, dining, public transport, Ubers, and total spending.

Joel and Emilia

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Joel and Emilia is a YouTube travel channel from Joel Friend and Emilia Beattie, documenting their trips around the world.

This Hong Kong travel vlog frames the city through a less commonly featured side, making it a useful complement to standard sightseeing videos while also referencing the Victoria Peak tram.

Yellow Productions

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Yellow Productions is a YouTube travel channel creating detailed guide videos, hotel reviews, restaurant reviews, and travel advice.

This focused guide video is helpful for exploring Stanley in Hong Kong, with coverage of Stanley Market, Stanley Promenade, Stanley Main Street, Murray House, Pak Tai Temple, Tien Hou Temple, and Stanley Bay views.

Gabriel Traveler

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Gabriel Traveler is a YouTube travel channel by Gabriel Morris, sharing travel videos, practical information, and budget travel tips.

This walking travel video centers on Temple Street Night Market in Hong Kong, giving viewers a clear on-the-ground look at one of the city's market experiences.

The Endless Adventure

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The Endless Adventure is a YouTube travel channel from Eric and Allison, focused on interesting places and unique foods.

This travel vlog follows the transition from Japan to Hong Kong via HK Express, offering a useful arrival-focused start to a first Hong Kong visit.

Travel articles & blogs

Lonely Planet
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Lonely Planet is a major travel publication and guide site with professionally edited destination-research coverage. Its Hong Kong destination guide is a strong starting point for attractions, local highlights, practical travel tips, and trip-planning basics.

Hong Kong travel - Lonely Planet | China, Asia

Explore Hong Kong holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.

lonelyplanet.com/destinations/china/hong-kong

Nomadic Matt
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Nomadic Matt is a long-running budget-travel advice site focused on practical and money-saving trip planning. Its Hong Kong budget guide is especially helpful for comparing sights, costs, transport options, savings tips, and practical planning advice.

Hong Kong Travel Guide (Updated 2026)

A comprehensive budget travel guide to Hong Kong with tips on what to see, costs, transportation, ways to save, and more.

nomadicmatt.com/travel-guides/china-travel-tips/hong-kong/

Going Awesome Places
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Going Awesome Places is an itinerary-focused travel brand built around detailed guides and first-hand trip planning. Their Hong Kong guide gives travelers a well-rounded look at things to do, places to eat, where to stay, and what to expect on the trip.

Hong Kong Travel Guide - Going Awesome Places

The ultimate Hong Kong travel guide, with tips and advice on things to do, where to eat, where to stay, what to expect & more to plan your trip.

goingawesomeplaces.com/destination/asia/hong-kong/

ViaTravelers
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ViaTravelers is a travel media and planning site combining destination guides with practical comparison tools. Its Hong Kong guide is a useful overview for major sights, dim sum, harbour views, and cultural context in one practical resource.

Visit Hong Kong, China — Travel Guide (2026)

Hong Kong travel guide — Victoria Peak, Star Ferry, Temple Street Market, dim sum, and the harbor city where East meets West at every altitude.

viatravelers.com/destinations/hong-kong/

Migrationology
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Migrationology is a food travel blog focused on restaurant recommendations, street food, city guides, and travel videos. Its Hong Kong guide is a good fit for food-focused travelers, pairing where to stay and what to do with specific foods to eat.

The Ultimate Hong Kong Travel Guide for Food Lovers (PDF Download)

In this Hong Kong Travel Guide for Food Lovers you'll discover helpful tips about where to stay, things to do, and delicious food to eat in Hong Kong.

migrationology.com/travel-guides/hong-kong/

Earth Trekkers
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Earth Trekkers is a family adventure travel site specializing in detailed destination guides, itineraries, and route planning. Their Hong Kong trip-planning coverage is particularly practical for visitors who want a four-day itinerary alongside top things to do and timing advice.

Hong Kong Travel Guide: How to Plan a Trip to Hong Kong

How to plan a trip to Hong Kong, our four day itinerary, top things to do in Hong Kong, plus the best time to visit.

earthtrekkers.com/destination-hong-kong/

Nomad is Beautiful
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Nomad is Beautiful is a digital nomad and travel site focused on travel, work, and lifestyle resources. Their Hong Kong accommodation guide is helpful for narrowing down neighbourhoods and lodging options across different budget levels.

Where to Stay in Hong Kong: The Best Hotels and Neighborhoods

Where to stay in Hong Kong: the best neighborhoods, as well as the accomodation options for travelers looking for budget, mid-range,or luxury categories.

nomadisbeautiful.com/travel-blogs/where-to-stay-in-hong-kong/

Never Ending Voyage
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Never Ending Voyage is a travel blog focused on detailed independent travel, slow travel, and practical planning. Their budget Hong Kong stopover guide is a practical choice for planning a short visit around activities, accommodation, food, and costs.

Hong Kong Stopover Guide

Plan your budget Hong Kong stopover. A comprehensive guide to what to do, where to stay and eat in Hong Kong and how much it costs.

neverendingvoyage.com/hong-kong-stopover-guide/

Girl Eat World
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Girl Eat World is a food and travel blog publishing itineraries, food stories, and practical destination advice. Its two-day Hong Kong itinerary is useful for quick weekend trips, helping visitors organize limited time in a busy city.

2 Days Itinerary in Hong Kong: A Quick Weekend Getaway — Girl Eat World

Weekend trips can be very overwhelming in a bustling city like Hong Kong. Find out my must-visits in Hong Kong!

girleatworld.net/2-days-in-hong-kong/

NOMADasaurus
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NOMADasaurus is an adventure travel and photography blog with a large editorial travel-publishing presence. Its three-day Hong Kong itinerary offers a clear structure for travelers who want to make good use of limited time in the city.

The PERFECT 3 Days in Hong Kong Itinerary [2026 Edition]

There's so much to do in this incredible place, but if you only have 3 days in Hong Kong make sure you follow this itinerary to make the most of your visit.

nomadasaurus.com/3-days-in-hong-kong-itinerary/

Love and Road
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Love and Road is a travel blog by a long-term travel couple with a practical trip-planning focus. Their Hong Kong trip-costs guide is a practical resource for understanding prices, daily budget questions, and ways to save.

Love and Road: Hong Kong Trip Costs

Read the guide at loveandroad.com/hong-kong-trip-costs/.

loveandroad.com/hong-kong-trip-costs/

A Broken Backpack
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A Broken Backpack is a practical long-term-travel and travel-resources blog covering independent travel and living abroad. Its Hong Kong SIM card guide is helpful for comparing in-person, online, and eSIM options before choosing how to stay connected.

Hong Kong SIM Cards: Everything You Need To Know | 2026

Learn how to buy a Hong Kong SIM card.📱Compare your options to buy in person, online or get an eSIM.✔️ Get your prepaid Hong Kong SIM card!

abrokenbackpack.com/hong-kong-sim-cards/

Y Travel Blog
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Y Travel Blog is a travel blog covering destination guides, family travel, travel advice, and practical trip inspiration. Its Hong Kong things-to-do guide gives a broad mix of attractions, beaches, hikes, temples, and lesser-known places to consider.

20 Unmissable Things To Do In Hong Kong

Looking for things to do in Hong Kong? We share top attractions, beaches, hikes, temples, a few hidden gems and more!

ytravelblog.com/things-to-do-in-hong-kong/

The Broke Backpacker
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The Broke Backpacker is an adventure and budget-travel site focused on backpacking, low-cost travel, and long-term trip resources. Its Hong Kong itinerary is useful for comparing route ideas and practical planning details across different travel styles.

The Broke Backpacker: Hong Kong Itinerary

Read the guide at thebrokebackpacker.com/hong-kong-itinerary/.

thebrokebackpacker.com/hong-kong-itinerary/

Goats On The Road
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Goats On The Road is a travel guide site and travel-lifestyle resource covering destinations, remote work, and living abroad. Its Hong Kong activity roundup is a good source of varied ideas, from eating and camping to hiking and island hopping.

21 Best Things To Do in Hong Kong - Goats On The Road

Wondering what to do in Hong Kong? From eating and camping, to hiking and island hopping, here's our list of the best things to do in Hong Kong!

goatsontheroad.com/things-to-do-in-hong-kong/

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