Best Things to Do Alone in Hong Kong

Thanks to Hong Kong's past as a British colony, you'll find that the English language is used and spoken throughout the city. Restaurant menus, shops, and even Hong Kong's excellent public transport system all us English (alongside local dialects), so it's a great place for solo travelers who can speak and read English! 

Hong Kong is generally considered a safe place for solo female travelers, though using common sense, sticking to busier areas, and avoiding dark, sparsely-populated locales is advised.

If views are your thing, then this cable car to Ngong Ping Village – one of Hong Kong's top attractions – will be right up your alley. 

The journey itself is half the fun, with the cable car providing 360-degree views of the surrounding area. Watch the city fade away behind you as you ascend to Lantau Island, a verdant green paradise full of fun and adventure.

When you reach your destination, be sure to check out the Tian Rian Buddha, one of the largest sitting Buddha statues on Earth, Ngong Ping Village, Po Lin Monastery (a 100-year-old temple built by just three monks), and the Cable Car Discovery Center, which is full of interactive exhibits and information about the area.

If you want to hit most of Hong Kong's biggest landmarks in a single day, and explore any of them at your own pace, take a solo trip on a hop-on, hop-off bus! With ten stops along the way and buses running every hour, you can get off for a closer look at any landmark, and then get on the next bus that comes around. It's easy peasy, and without any pesky friends or family to rain on your parade, you're free to get off and explore whenever and wherever you choose. 

Discover iconic landmarks like Victoria Park, Man Mo Temple, Lan Kwai Fong, Causeway Bay, and more through the two comprehensive Big Bus routes. It's the best way to get all the touristy stuff out of the way, so you can enjoy exploring Hong Kong's lesser-known gems!

You may have seen Hong Kong's Peak Tram carriages before - they're one of the city's longest-running attractions, and their green color is pretty distinct! And, having run for well over 130 years, it's stood the test of time. So, why not hop aboard, ride up to the famous Victoria Peak, and see what all the fuss is about?

Starting at Garden Road, the ride up has you traveling at a steady incline that provides some fantastic photo opps as the city's skyscrapers appear to lean sideways the further up you travel. Then, when you reach the peak itself, you'll be treated to arguably the best views of Hong Kong around. You can see the entire city from there, so snap away, fellow photographers!

Then, check out Peak Tower, a shopping mall/viewing platform, before heading back down.

One of the best things to do alone in Hong Kong is take a walking tour. After all, you'll be surrounded by like-minded, curious travelers, and if you want, you can strike up conversations and make some friends. Or just go solo, you alpha dog. 

On this tour of Hong Kong's heritage, your guide will show you around the city's Central district, where the city evolved from a fledgling settlement to a behemoth of finance and commerce. You'll step into a labyrinth of streets lined with historic treasures spanning Gothic Revival, Colonial, and Neoclassical architecture, see the sprawling Statue Square, learn how Norman Foster's modern HSBC HQ embraces ancient feng shui principles, and marvel at the red-brick facade of the Former French Mission Building. 

Then, explore St John's Cathedral, Hong Kong Park, and the former Central Police Station Compound. Your camera will be worn out by the end of it all!

And finally, why not learn about the ancient Chinese art of tea appreciation? LockCha Tea House offers workshops where you'll learn all about the history of Chinese tea, sample from a selection of delightful blends, and even learn how to brew your own to perfection!

Perfect for solo travelers with a penchant for tea not often shared with those around them. You know who you are. The tea ceremony, alongside Ngong Ping cable car, the Peak Tram and other fine things to do alone in Hong Kong are included with the Go City Hong Kong pass. Save up to 50% when sightseeing all of Hong Kong's best bits: what's not to like? Hit the buttons below to find out more and choose yours!