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) trip #Thaifoodinhongkong