Fast-paced, vibrant, and full of contrasts, Hong Kong is a city where towering skyscrapers meet lush hiking trails and quiet temples. From late-night street food to efficient public transport and ever-changing weather, traveling here is exciting but can feel overwhelming without proper preparation.
That’s why I created this ultimate travel checklist for Hong Kong — to help you pack smart, stay organized, and focus on exploring the city instead of stressing over the details.
🛂 Travel Documents & Essentials
🛂 Passport with at least six months validity remaining
🛃 Visa or confirmation of visa-free entry based on nationality
✈️ Flight tickets or digital boarding passes saved offline
🏨 Hotel or accommodation address written down and stored digitally
🧾 Travel insurance covering medical care and city activities
📄 Printed and digital copies of passport, insurance, and bookings
📱 Immigration and arrival details easily accessible on your phone
❤️ Health, Safety & Insurance
💊 Personal medication in original packaging
🩺 Prescriptions or doctor’s notes if needed
🧴 Hand sanitizer for busy streets and transport
😷 Face masks for crowded areas or public transport
🧰 Small first aid kit for blisters or headaches
🌡 Remedies for heat, humidity, or jet lag
Clothing for Hong Kong’s Climate
👕 Lightweight and breathable outfits
🧥 Thin jacket or cardigan for air-conditioned spaces
👟 Comfortable walking shoes for city streets and hikes
🩴 Sandals for warm evenings
🧢 Hat or cap for sun protection
🕶 Sunglasses
🌂 Compact umbrella for sudden rain showers
Daily Carry-On Must-Haves
🎒 Small backpack or crossbody bag
📖 Book or e-reader for flights and quiet moments
✍️ Travel journal or notes app for memories
🍫 Snacks for late nights or long days
💧 Reusable water bottle
🪪 ID stored safely but within reach
Exploring the City Like a Local
🗺 Offline maps with MTR lines and neighbourhoods
📍 Addresses saved in Chinese for taxis
🍜 Restaurants and street food spots bookmarked
📷 Photo locations and viewpoints saved
🙏 Basic awareness of local customs and etiquette
⚡ Electronics & Tech
📱 Smartphone with roaming, local SIM, or eSIM
🔌 Chargers and cables for all devices
🔋 Power bank for long city days
🌍 Travel adapter for UK-style plugs
📸 Camera or phone with enough storage space
🎧 Headphones for flights, ferries, and cafés
💰 Money & Payments
💳 Debit and credit cards that work internationally
💵 Hong Kong dollars for markets, taxis, and small eateries
📱 Octopus card or mobile wallet for public transport and shops
🔢 Bank emergency numbers saved just in case
🏧 Awareness that Hong Kong is largely cashless
🧳 Smart Extras You’ll Be Glad You Packed
🧼 Laundry bag or packing cubes
🧻 Tissues for public restrooms
🕶 Anti-humidity wipes for glasses or lenses
📱 Extra cloud storage for photos and videos
🧠 Curiosity and flexibility for a fast-moving city
