First-time 3-day trip to Hong Kong: Itinerary Recommendations!

A 4-day, 3-night trip with accommodations near Prince Edward MTR Station (you can choose your accommodation based on your itinerary). The Prince Edward and Mong Kok area offers a wide variety of delicious food options and is generally more affordable compared to Hong Kong Island and Tsim Sha Tsui! DAY 1: Start with lunch at "One Dim Sum" near the hotel, where the portions are generous and the dim sum is delicious! Then, take a walk to Mong Kok and explore Langham Place, Ladies' Market, and Don Don Donki. For afternoon tea, try "Red Tea Café"—their pork chop bun is amazing! Afterward, take the MTR to Tsim Sha Tsui and visit Harbour City (mostly luxury brands), the Art Museum (lots of free exhibitions), and stroll along the Avenue of Stars. In the evening, enjoy dinner at "Espresso Alchemy" in Harbour City—absolutely delicious! (Later, I discovered that there are even more great food options near East Tsim Sha Tsui Station, like Hau Fook Street 🥹). After dinner, hop on the Star Ferry to Central. A summer ferry ride with the breeze is very refreshing! You can take a waterfront walk to Admiralty Station or use the footbridge to Central Station to catch the MTR 🚇. If you still have energy, explore Central and Sheung Wan (but be prepared for uphill roads!!!). Don’t miss "Eight Thirty Dessert"—it’s super tasty! DAY 2: Spend the day shopping in Causeway Bay (a popular shopping area in Hong Kong with all your favorite stores and plenty of food options). Nearby, there’s a large "Milk Tea Café" where the char siu rice, French toast, and red bean ice are all very satisfying. In the evening, head to Central for dinner at the highly-rated "PICI" for pasta 🍝—it’s delicious! The staff speaks English, and they don’t accept cash payments. After dinner, take a stroll around Central and Sheung Wan to digest, then take the tram up to Victoria Peak for the night view. The view is absolutely stunning and a must-see when visiting Hong Kong! DAY 3: Disneyland! Food inside the park is relatively expensive, so if you’re not planning any special activities, you can have lunch before entering the park. Hong Kong Disneyland is smaller, so you can usually cover everything in one day on a weekday! The recently opened Frozen-themed area is definitely worth the wait, and the Toy Story pirate ship-like ride is also highly recommended! This trip only covered some of the more popular tourist spots. If you have more time, you’ll find that Hong Kong, though small, is packed with attractions and has so much more to explore!