{"id":4320,"date":"2019-08-06T01:49:54","date_gmt":"2019-08-05T17:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/ec2-54-254-239-209.ap-southeast-1.compute.amazonaws.com\/?p=4320"},"modified":"2026-01-20T01:50:49","modified_gmt":"2026-01-19T17:50:49","slug":"12-things-hong-kong-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/12-things-hong-kong-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Things to Do in Hong Kong During the Summer"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Updated <em>19 January 2026<\/em><\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_81 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/12-things-hong-kong-summer\/#1_Go_all_artsy\" >1. Go all artsy!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/12-things-hong-kong-summer\/#2_Enjoy_an_evening_chill_out_session_on_one_of_the_many_rooftops\" >2. Enjoy an evening chill out session on one of the many rooftops<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/12-things-hong-kong-summer\/#3_Embark_on_a_junk_boat\" >3. Embark on a junk boat<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/12-things-hong-kong-summer\/#4_Ride_the_ferry_at_night_for_memorable_experience\" >4. Ride the ferry at night for memorable experience<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/12-things-hong-kong-summer\/#5_Go_ice_skating\" >5. Go ice skating<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/12-things-hong-kong-summer\/#6_Go_off_the_beaten_path\" >6. Go off the beaten path<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/12-things-hong-kong-summer\/#7_Visit_Tin_Shui_Wais_wetland_park\" >7. Visit Tin Shui Wai\u2019s wetland park<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/12-things-hong-kong-summer\/#8_Hit_the_movies_and_check_out_the_latest_releases\" >8. Hit the movies and check out the latest releases<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/12-things-hong-kong-summer\/#9_Get_tricked\" >9. Get tricked!<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/12-things-hong-kong-summer\/#10_Experience_complete_darkness_all_while_being_guided_by_a_blind_person\" >10. Experience complete darkness, all while being guided by a blind person.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/12-things-hong-kong-summer\/#11_Visit_Disneyland\" >11. Visit Disneyland<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/12-things-hong-kong-summer\/#12_Plan_time_for_rest_or_beach_days\" >12. Plan time for rest or beach days<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-gallery has-nested-images columns-default is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"800\" height=\"550\" data-id=\"14124\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/08\/12-Things-to-Do-in-Hong-Kong-During-the-Summer.png\" alt=\"Hong Kong - Summer Activities you can enjoy\" class=\"wp-image-14124\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer in Hong Kong is definitely stiffening. On top of that, humidity and rain can be pretty good deterrents against any form of activity. But, worry not! There are plenty of things to do and many events to attend this summer. We have compiled a list of 12 things that will keep you busy and will make you forget everything about the scorching heat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Go_all_artsy\"><\/span>1. <strong>Go all artsy!<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Hong Kong definitely has a lot to offer, and the art scene is thriving in many parts of the city. Take some time to visit the many <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lcsd.gov.hk\/en\/facilities\/facilitieslist\/museums\/lcsdmuseums.html\" target=\"_blank\">museums<\/a> and art galleries \u2013 make sure that you pay a visit to the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/hk.history.museum\/en_US\/web\/mh\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hong Kong Museum of History<\/a>, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/hk.heritage.museum\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hong Kong Heritage Museum<\/a>, and <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/hk.science.museum\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hong Kong Science Museum<\/a>, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.gagosian.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Gagosian<\/a>, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whitecube.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">White Cube<\/a> and the <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.fodors.com\/world\/asia\/china\/hong-kong\/things-to-do\/sights\/reviews\/hong-kong-museum-of-art-419706\/\" target=\"_blank\">Hong Kong Museum of Art<\/a>. The good news is that access to most museums in Hong Kong is free on Wednesdays!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Enjoy_an_evening_chill_out_session_on_one_of_the_many_rooftops\"><\/span>2. <strong>Enjoy an evening chill out session on one of the many rooftops<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Check out Pier 3 Rooftop, <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sevva.hk\/\" target=\"_blank\">Sevva<\/a>,&nbsp;and <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sugar-hongkong.com\/en\/Pages\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\">Sugar<\/a>. Sit back, relax, enjoy the breeze, and admire the amazing view!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Embark_on_a_junk_boat\"><\/span>3. <strong>Embark on a junk boat<\/strong>  <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Also known as Chinese fishing boat \u2013 relax, enjoy a refreshing moment, and admire the views! <em>Tickets start at $600 for a 7 to 8-hour ride.<\/em> Check out <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.traway.com.hk\/\" target=\"_blank\">Traway<\/a> and other junk boat companies for more information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"691\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Junk-Boat-HK-1024x691.jpg\" alt=\"junk boat with red flag, hong kong skyline, tst harbour\" class=\"wp-image-4321\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Junk-Boat-HK-1024x691.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Junk-Boat-HK-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Junk-Boat-HK-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Junk-Boat-HK-1200x810.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Junk-Boat-HK.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Ride_the_ferry_at_night_for_memorable_experience\"><\/span>4. <strong>Ride the ferry at night for memorable experience <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll get to enjoy the breeze, admire beautiful sceneries, and be mesmerized by a bevvy of lights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Go_ice_skating\"><\/span>5. <strong>Go ice skating <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Escape the scorching heat and cool off at one of the many ice rinks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Go_off_the_beaten_path\"><\/span>6. <strong>Go off the beaten path <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Head to Discovery Bay Rock Pool. This hidden natural poolis the perfect place to be for nature lovers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Visit_Tin_Shui_Wais_wetland_park\"><\/span>7. <strong>Visit <\/strong><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wetlandpark.gov.hk\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>Tin Shui Wai<\/strong><\/a><strong>\u2019s wetland park<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a great chance to get acquainted With Hong Kong\u2019s amazing natural wildlife.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"682\" src=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Wetland-Park-HK-1024x682.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-4322\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Wetland-Park-HK-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Wetland-Park-HK-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Wetland-Park-HK-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Wetland-Park-HK-1200x800.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/www.helperchoice.com\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Wetland-Park-HK.jpg 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Hit_the_movies_and_check_out_the_latest_releases\"><\/span>8. <strong>Hit the movies and check out the latest releases<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>There is definitely a multitude of options to choose from this summer, and it is a great way to avoid Hong Kong rainy weather!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Get_tricked\"><\/span><strong>9. Get tricked!<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/trickeye.com\/hongkong\/main_test\/\" target=\"_blank\">3D Trick Eye Museum<\/a> is a delightful mix of weird and fun. Your kids will love it \u2013 and, no doubt you will too! <em>Tickets cost$150 for adults and $100 for kids and senior citizens.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Experience_complete_darkness_all_while_being_guided_by_a_blind_person\"><\/span>10. <strong>Experience complete darkness, all while being guided by a blind person. <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.dialogue-experience.com.hk\/en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\"Dialogue (opens in a new tab)\">Dialogue<\/a><a rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.dialogue-experience.com.hk\/web\/?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\"> in the Dark<\/a> is a must-try experience! You will be surprised to see how your senses get attuned to total darkness. <em>Tickets cost $160 \u2013 $180 for adults and $80 \u2013 $90 for senior citizens.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Visit_Disneyland\"><\/span>11. <strong>Visit Disneyland<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Get ready to meet legendary and supernatural heroes. Your little ones will be all over the moon! The Disney Magical World 4D Museum doors will be opened all summer. Breaking news: this summer, Marvel Super Heroes are all gathering at Disneyland. <em>Tickets cost $655 for adults and $85 for children for a 2-day pass to the park.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Plan_time_for_rest_or_beach_days\"><\/span><strong>12. Plan time for rest or beach days<\/strong> <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t forget to just relax. Choose a quieter beach like Tai Long Wan, one of the many island spots, or simply lounge pool-side. With helpers or with your family, having a chill day matters<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Summer in Hong Kong offers wonderful opportunities to explore, relax, and create memories \u2014 whether you\u2019re scheduling activities for your family or including your domestic helper in weekend plans. Clear communication, inclusive planning, and fun-filled outings help strengthen relationships and make the most of the season.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Are you planning other activities? Please share them with us letting us a comment below!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Updated 19 January 2026 Summer in Hong Kong is definitely stiffening. On top of that, humidity and rain can be pretty good deterrents against any form of activity. But, worry not! There are plenty of things to do and many events to attend this summer. 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