One-day trip to Hong Kong from Guangzhou

Travel by train from Guangzhou to Hong Kong, spend 1 day sightseeing and staying overnight, then return to Thailand.

Full-day Hong Kong itinerary focusing on:
• Walking and shopping around Tsim Sha Tsui
• Praying for good luck at Che Kung Temple (Windmill Temple)
• Eating Thai food in Hong Kong

This plan is suitable for starting early in the morning, walking comfortably, having time for merit-making, shopping, and enjoying delicious Thai food 🍜

🧭 One-day Hong Kong itinerary

⏰ 08:00 – 09:00 | Travel to Che Kung Temple
• How to get there: Take the MTR to Tai Wai Station (East Rail Line), then walk about 10 minutes
• Highlights:
• Pray for health, career, and finances
• Turn the windmill to boost luck
• Fortune sticks available (English included)

📌 Tip: Prepare coins for donations; there are worship sets sold in front of the temple (~HKD 20-30)

⏰ 10:30 – 12:00 | Continue to Wong Tai Sin Temple (nearby)
• Take the MTR to Wong Tai Sin Station
• Highlights:
• A temple popular with locals for praying especially for health and love
• Beautiful architecture with both traditional Chinese style and Yin Yang garden
• Very accurate fortune sticks (staff can translate for you)

⏰ 12:00 – 13:00 | Lunch break – Eat Thai food in Mong Kok or Tsim Sha Tsui area

🟡 Recommended Thai restaurants in Hong Kong:
1. Koh Thai – Tsim Sha Tsui branch
Spicy Thai food made by Thai chefs, moderate prices
Recommended dishes: Tom Yum Goong, Larb Moo, Mango Sticky Rice
📍Near MTR TST Station
2. Chaophraya Thai Restaurant – Mong Kok area
Beautiful decor, classic restaurant-style food

📌 Or if you want Thai street food style, there are small shops in alleys in TST or Mong Kok like “Baan Thai”

⏰ 13:30 – 16:30 | Walk & shop in Tsim Sha Tsui

🔹 Recommended walking route:
• Start at Harbour City – large seaside mall with brand names + local shops
• Then Canton Road – luxury brand area
• Stroll at 1881 Heritage – beautiful colonial-style building, great for photos
• End at Avenue of Stars – walk along the bay with views of Hong Kong Island

🛍️ Souvenir shopping:
• Sasa, Bonjour – cosmetics, perfumes
• Kee Wah Bakery – local snacks (including mooncakes)
• The ONE / iSQUARE malls – new malls in the area

⏰ 17:00 – 18:30 | Take the Star Ferry to Central or watch the sunset

🛥️ Star Ferry:
• Board at Tsim Sha Tsui Ferry Pier to Central Pier
• Only about 10 minutes but enjoy beautiful views of Victoria Harbour
• Recommended to come in the evening before sunset for beautiful light!

⏰ 19:00 – 20:00 | Dinner with Thai food (again if you still want)

📍Another recommended restaurant:
• Tuk Tuk Thai – Central (walking distance from Star Ferry Pier)
Wide menu, casual atmosphere, affordable prices
Open late

⏰ 20:00 – 21:00 | End with watching the Symphony of Lights
• Free viewing from Tsim Sha Tsui Promenade
• Light show on buildings on Hong Kong Island side, starts every night at 8:00 PM
• Lasts about 15 minutes with English narration

🎒 What to prepare
• Octopus card for MTR / ferry / convenient shopping
• Umbrella / hat (Hong Kong weather can be hot or rainy)
• Reusable bag / small backpack (to carry items bought from markets or malls)

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