So many hikes , sights , and view … all without breaking the bank .

So many of Hong Kong’s iconic landmarks and Instagram-worthy sights are totally free to check out. Here are 12 for you to discover!👇

1.Skip the cable car and walk up 268 steps to the top of Muk Ye Shan. That’s where you’ll find the iconicBig Buddha and Po Lin Monasterylooking out among the lush scenery.

2.Take a swim atRepulse Bay— a 292-metre beach nestled between mountains, perfect for cooling off after a humid day. Hong Kong is home to dozens of beaches, fromCheung Sha Beachto the appropriately namedBig Wave Bay.

3.Check out free events, performances, and pop-ups over atWest Kowloon Art Park. With a ton of green space, it’s also the perfect place to have a picnic.

4.Visit Bruce Lee’s….statue!Avenue of Starson Victoria Harbour is Hong Kong’s version of the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Stroll down the stunning promenade to spot plaques and statues dedicated to your fave stars.

5.Yes,mallsare primarily for shopping. But in Hong Kong, malls likeTimes SquareorK11 MUSEAare artistic and architectural marvels worth checking out even if you don’t buy anything. Hong Kong is known as the “city of malls” for a reason!

6.Soak in a little history with visits to the absolutely freeChi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden. Connected by a foot bridge, these tranquil spots are great to visit if you’re looking for a little good fortune (and some quiet away from the city!).

7.Immerse yourself in Hong Kong’s incredible design and culture scene with a walk throughPMQ, a revitalized historical site turned into a haven for creatives. You can eat and shop here, but enjoying the local art scene is free, of course.

8.Hong Kong is all about the panoramic views, and there might be no better way to see this stunning collision of skyscrapers and nature than atThe Peak, the highest point on Hong Kong Island. Avoid the tram crowds and enjoy the walk.

9.See the sights atARTLANEin Sai Ying Pun. It’s a small urban area full of vibrant colour, with beautiful building murals designed by local and international artists.

10.Get up close to Hong Kong’s neon-tinged nightlife onTemple Street, where nocturnal energy, delicious grub, and dazzling lights come together in a feast for the senses.

11.Enjoy the skyline in a spectacular (and free) way. Every night at 8 p.m., the iconic skyline becomes the backdrop to a free light and music show calledA Symphony of Lights. Check it out from theTsim Sha Tsui Promenade.

12.For a real taste of old school Hong Kong, take a stroll along the uneven granite slabs ofPottinger Street, better known as “Stone Slabs Street.” It’s one of the oldest streets in Hong Kong, dating back to the 1850s, and it’s famous for its vendors selling all kinds of unique costumes!

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So many hikes, sights, and views…all without breaking the bank.

Aerial view of the large Tian Tan Buddha statue surrounded by forest in Hong Kong

Two people sitting on beach chairs facing the sea with other beachgoers and boats in the background

Sculpture of a figure holding aloft a glowing orb by a waterfront with city skyline backdrop at night

Traditional Asian temple with multiple roofs and a pond with lily pads in the foreground

Open-air multi-level shopping complex with a transparent ceiling and banner with "10 x 100"

Overlooking view of a city skyline and harbor from behind a railing, likely a scenic viewpoint for travelers

Neon sign for Temple Street with Chinese characters, at a busy evening market street

Nighttime view of Hong Kong skyline with a cruise ship in the harbor

Pedestrians walk along a cobblestone street with yarn-bombed railings

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