10 Weekend Trips with Bestie in Hong Kong

If you find that your weekly routine has been terribly mundane, uninspiring and repetitive lately, now’s the time to do something about it.

Whether you’re working at a nine-to-five job, five to six days a week or you’re your own boss, there’s no reason to miss out on spending one or two days on a short trip to let loose. One of the little pleasures in life is enjoying a free and fulfilling weekend with the one who knows you best, and what could be better than planning a weekend staycation with your bestie right here in Hong Kong!

Luckily for us, this city is home to the most amazing weekend getaways. There are so many things to do in Hong Kong. If you happen to have the opportunity to get a long weekend all to yourself, make the most of it with our handy dandy Hong Kong travel guide on what to do in Hong Kong and explore the city to your heart’s content!

Activities to do with bestie

The best thing about enjoying life’s little luxuries with your bestie is that you both have a great understanding of each other and have similar interests. This makes trying new things together all the more fun! Here are ten suggestions on how to spend your Hong Kong trip.

1. Go for high tea or a fancy afternoon tea: If you both want to feel like you’ve stepped into a royalty’s shoes for the day – or even the afternoon – enjoy a deluxe high tea at a decent restaurant, café or hotel in Hong Kong. The Verandah in Repulse Bay, The Lounge at JW Marriott, The Lobby at The Peninsula and The Lounge & Bar at The Ritz-Carlton are all fantastic high tea experiences you need to try!
2. Book a party room: Take your time out away from the hustle and bustle of the city and book a party room for you, your bestie and some other friends to enjoy. There, you can lounge around and enjoy a game of darts, board games, pool and even a mini theatre. Try Secret Party at Kwun Tong or Tsim Sha Tsui or To.Gather Partyroom in Lai Chi Kok.
3. Go to Ocean Park: Head to Ocean Park for some true, fearless fun! If you’re a bit of a daredevil, head straight to the rollercoasters, rides and various games. Or if you’re more into animals, Ocean Park is home to a wide variety of animals, particularly marine animals.
4. Crack the code in the escape room: Ready to become detectives for the weekend? Book a session at an escape room in Causeway Bay or Mong Kok and try to escape before it is too late!
5. Go shopping: Hong Kong is a paradise for shopaholics. Let loose at the weekend, grab your bestie and go for a rare shopping spree, be it in a fancy mall or the stalls in every district of Hong Kong.
6. Hit the beaches: You can’t fully enjoy Hong Kong without hitting the beaches! Hung Shing Ye Beach, Repulse Bay Beach and Shek O Beach are the ultimate places to visit, with stretches of pristine golden sand and cool waters to dip in.
7. Go on an outlying island trip: Plan a trip to one of the outlying islands with your bestie – there is so much to explore! At Cheung Chau Island, you can look for hidden treasures, visit a temple, go windsurfing, kayaking or cycling, or just enjoy the local cuisine.
8. Visit the museums: You can visit many museums in Tsim Sha Tsui. If you’d like to find out more about the city, visit the History Museum Hong Kong. Or if you’re more of a science nerd, Hong Kong Science Museum will be perfect for you.
9. Go hiking: There are multiple hikes and trails you can take all around Hong Kong. It’s wonderful to take a break from the city life and surround yourself with nature. Lion’s Rock and Dragon’s Back are some of the top choices to hike at. Remember to check the weather and level of difficulty of the hike before you go so that you can prepare for it.
10. A day at the spa: After a long day of exploration and fun-packed adventures, kick back and relax at the spa with your bestie. Sogo Club Beauty Centre in Causeway Bay and Bodhi Herbal Spa Centre in Tsuen Wan are top picks.