Exploring Hong Kong: A 5-Day Itinerary (Macau Included!)

📌 Check out the top things to do in Hong Kong: bit.ly/hongkongthingstodo
Here's a comprehensive Hong Kong travel guide itinerary of things to do for first-time travelers! (With a visit to Macau included).
[ C H A P T E R S ]
0:00 - Introduction & Arrival
2:34 - Day 2
3:45 - Day 3
6:13 - Day 4
7:22 - Day 5
Hong Kong was the first country that I traveled to abroad, so it was amazing to have been able to return here again!
Watch this video to see how our 5-day trip went - or, you can create your own DIY trip itinerary to Hong Kong + Macau with this in-depth guide: iamaileen.com/diy-trip-itinera...
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[ V I D E O ]
▸ Background Music:
Hidden Dragon by BigAlBeatz / 23-1st-sample-asian-zen
Netflix & Chill by Shleepytime / netflix-chill
Watermelon Popsicle by Ozoh / watermelon-popsicle
Magic by TONEZPRO / magic
▸ Cameras: Sony RX100 MIV bit.ly/sonyrx100miv and Canon 760D T6s bit.ly/canon760dt6s
▸ Editing Software: Final Cut Pro (Apple)
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[ A B O U T ]
I am Aileen Adalid. At 21, I quit my corporate job in the Philippines to travel the world. Today, I am a digital nomad and entrepreneur living a sustainable travel lifestyle.
My mission? To show you how it is absolutely possible to create a life of travel, and I will help you achieve that through my detailed travel guides, resources, and tips. But above all, I hope that my story and my videos will inspire you to go after your travel dreams!
So come with me on this crazy journey as I bring the world to you! Adventure, fun, inspiration, and tips - you'll find it all here.
#HongKong #AileenInHongKong
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[@iAmAileenTV]

📌 Check out the top things to do in Hong Kong: bit.ly/hongkongthingstodo (use code AILEEN5OFF to save 5% on tours and hotels) Hong Kong was amazing! Have you traveled there already? 😍 If not, come read my guide here to plan out your itinerary: iamaileen.com/hong-kong-itinerary-macau/

[@blessel7786]

Hi Aileen! My fam and I will be visiting HK soon, is it fine to purchase just one octopus card for the whole fam? or does it have to be one person=one card?

[@iAmAileenTV]

I highly advise that you purchase separate octopus cards for transport because for example, the MTR does not register another entry for 10 minutes - unless, each of you are willing to wait 10 minute each until you can swipe again. Rest assured, the stored value inside is refundable should any of you guys have balance left. :) Enjoy HK!

[@blessel7786]

Thanks for replying! Btw, I enjoyed watching your vids!!

[@skybud2277]

iAmAileen hi ate how much po 1 day pass sa hk disneyland?

[@iAmAileenTV]

Disneyland cost HKD $539 for adults (you can get HKD $20 discount if you purchase from CTS/China Travel Service at the airport) 👍🏻

[@shawnlizeleatherdale4052]

I came for a 5 day visit in 1997. I'm still here.

[@user-ql5br3bx9k]

hahaha!

[@lyndenbailey254]

a dream

[@shawnlizeleatherdale4052]

@@lyndenbailey254 not really. It has changed a lot over the years. I have also lived in Thailand and the Philippines, but Hong-Kong is home.

[@shrutimago2830]

@@muhammadfadzilbinnormahaza9986 pl

[@sushiprabu1814]

😂wow

[@taylorsmunich5360]

Thank you for calling Hong Kong as a "country" which we Hong Kong people have been long awaiting for!

[@WaqasAli-hu2ol]

lop muy Hongkong is Hongkong not stupid China

[@prettypie612]

Waqas Ali I was from Hong Kong raise there and Hong Kong is Cantonese as Cantonese in China they do have some cantonese population there also Hong Kong was belonging to China . Taiwan , China, Hong Kong was equally Chinese People's

[@prettypie612]

NuggetOfBlueGold we called ourselves Chinese one thing you never missed Hong Kong people's​ are cantonese as Chinese other way to say #1 black hair #2 Asian #3 speaking cantonese which is Chinese

[@business9989]

taylors munich yes it's beautiful country love from India to HK

[@Chloe3610]

geographically part of China, not mentally

[@BloomingGail]

Thank you for posting this! I've been looking for travel blogs/videos for days cos I was tasked to do the itinerary for our family trip in HK next month, and this by far is the best one I have seen. 🙂 Sooo thank you! Such a big help. 😊

[@mysticalangel]

Love your editing, girl! Also, great blog. From designer to designer, much respect!

[@omarkamel7929]

subscribed , i will go to HK in November 2017 for 1 week and this video was beautifully informative and got me even more hyped

[@hiridavidfeign]

Great photography and editing. I love this! Very informative. Thanks a lot.

[@nuraminust]

omg, I love your editing! so interesting 😇 I've planned to go hk in July, btw 😇

[@iAmAileenTV]

Awww, thanks Umi! I'm glad you liked it. Enjoy your trip to HK!

[@youknowwho2887]

I'm going to Hong kong in May. I used to go there once 2 years ago but with tours guide. This time i go on my own, feel excited and a bit nervous.

[@AShellaBaby]

new vlogger here taking inspiration on youtube came across your video and have to say i love your version of HK (i'm originally from HK). Have to agree HK is a fun place to explore hehe

[@iAmAileenTV]

Awww thank you! 💗

[@nikhilkumar8502]

Nice Video, Aileen. You managed to cover a lot of places in 5 days. A huge shout out to you and your friend.

[@kurniawanteddy7]

I've just travelled to Hong Kong & Macao 2 weeks ago. It was an amazing trip .. This video helped me to prepare for ny itinerary there ..

[@MsLilac88]

Teddy Kurniawan I have been to Hong Kong with my husband on 1-5 October 2018, Monday till Friday & it was amazing ☺️ let’s be friends 💜

[@shofirafiola8938]

i want to go to HK next year. this is so helpful and i really love the way you take a shoot and edit it! thank youu so much!!

[@TheBritishLife]

Just been researching things to do in Hong Kong and found this video and your channel. Great content and super helpful with the title cards you put over the footage. Subscribing and off to watch more. Thank you!

[@heysamnang]

Great video editing and great ideas on how to spend 5 days in HK! It really helped us a lot on our trip. Your diy guide was really comprehensive and easy to follow. Hopefully I can get to Disneyland next time! :)

[@charrygrace459]

I'm planning to surprise my mom on a trip to Hong Kong and this vlog helps a lot..Yey!

[@iAmAileenTV]

Awesome! Let me know how it goes ;)

[@niccelio8234]

i love your video. the ambience of music chosen, the editing, your personality....

[@glorybaekhyun7694]

Ate I really like your travel vlogs I just finished watching your Taiwan Vlog I and my friends are planning to go in Taiwan on March I'm nervous but excited 🤩

[@kaydeeb08]

Me and my family will be goinkg to hk and macau this september. I'm so excited yeeey!!! ❤️❤️

[@SeoulSearchingLexi]

That was a pretty cool video! I'm planning a trip to Hong Kong and this'll definitely come in handy!

[@aviona123]

cool vid i really liked the editing!! looks like u guys had an amazing time ! 😭👍🏼

[@elenmargaret6166]

Wow, you have wonderful time in Hong Kong. Blessed!

[@serbi3503]

I've been there in HK last year with my parents and it was amazingly awsome!!!

[@ShortTravelImpressions]

Wow I want to go to Hong Kong so badly! Thanks for sharing this beautiful video with us. :)

[@maridieemor7179]

I love your travel vlogs . I hope I can travel abroad just like you . Thank you so much for this awesome video ☺

[@biankicks]

I just came here to research on traveling to HK as I and my friends are planning to go this November. Curious for further details I checked your description and wow! Super adore your courage to quit your corporate job at 21! I have very unconventional plans myself and boy oh boy were they not kidding when they said that it takes so guts to follow your dreams. Im glad somebody like you is a proven testament that though young, we can walk the talk and pull it off. I'm about to turn 21 this October and I'm afraid I'll be starting out too late to get my dreams up and going just because my elders in the family are super traditional (huhu Filipino problems). Continue being an inspiration!

[@iAmAileenTV]

Hey there, thank you SO much for your kind words! 😘 I really appreciate it! And for sure, it's never too late. What's important, in my opinion, is to just "do" it. 💗 I wish all the best for you! (And I know what you mean, I have a super traditional family and relatives too!)

[@ccristinaa16]

I would love to try the food spots that you went thru. :) Looks delish

[@madokachannel1921]

A lot of good places and delicious foods.luv it! Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful video 🙏🤗

[@NadineFelice]

The hotel you guys stayed at is too unique & cute! The food spots you guys went to, I haven't been, and they loook sooo goood!!!

[@iAmAileenTV]

Haha yeah, it was called "Mini Hotel" for a reason ;) It's indeed much like all the typical small apartments in Hong Kong. Thanks Nadine! I hope this video can give you ideas when you do get to HK in the future!

[@iAmAileenTV]

It's a bit on the pricey end at Php 5K/night but it's very central (the location). And if you book waaay ahead of time, it can only cost Php 3K/night (via Agoda)

[@deniseang]

iAmAileen that's not bad :) the place looks super nice mahal talaga sa central :( I stayed in tsim sha tsui for my budget travel pero i wanna try central din ill take note of this place

[@kamranrana8050]

Nadine Felice beautiful

[@ashwagomar2380]

Nadine Felice ًًككيىكًمًك

[@ameliajane7241]

So good!!!! love this (: i recently went to hong kong too , just uploaded my first video about it (: cool to see others journeys too :D

[@melanieledger6999]

You have wonderfully edited and presented content! Quality! Enjoy your videos

[@iAmAileenTV]

I'm happy to hear that! Thank you!

[@chelseayzel]

You have a youtube channel ! yay. I found your blog just a couple of days ago and I've been so inspired that I've literally been losing sleep daydreaming. I hope I get to do this soon and jumpstart my own adventures. Thank you !

[@iAmAileenTV]

I'm happy you stumbled here on my channel (and my blog too!) I hope you'd continue sticking around too. Thank YOU! And I also hope all the best in what you do. Here's to reaching your dreams - SOON!

[@gailcat9656]

girl i love ur blogs. you need more subs

[@trishaaguilar974]

Going to HK next week and this helped in my itinerary planning. Actually I always refer to your blog for my trips! :)

[@iAmAileenTV]

I'm very happy to hear that!! Enjoy your trip Trisha :D

[@marjoryvega7635]

I been in Hong Kong many times. But I’m not yet a Vlogger on that time. I think I need to get back to Disneyland after watching your vlog and make one for my channel too. Because I’m currently here in HK again for few days. Your travel vlog is awesome.

[@jun813]

Thank you. Even though i've been to hongkong twice (2013 and 2015), this guide really helps and I miss the place. Planning on going back there after the pandemic.

[@MsLilac88]

I went to Hong Kong with my husband on 1-5 October 2018 & we visited Hong Kong Disneyland, ocean park, Victoria peak, the clock tower & some cool attractions ☺️

[@its-tanner]

love you video! i love watching and am broken hearted to not be able to go because of the current situations in hong kong! hope it gets better loved vid’

[@wilsonwangsa5861]

Thanks for upload n share this video its so amazing wonderful hongkong

[@mgphotographyuk]

One of my favourite vlogs on HK. Great work.

[@iAmAileenTV]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you!

[@CollectingMemories04]

Hi Im Analyn supporter here😊 I learned a lot from your travel lifestyle vlog.Thanks for sharing your experience.

[@MsLilac88]

The Portuguese egg tarts look delicious ☺️

[@geneviemichelle]

Makes me wanna go back to HK and Macau! ❤❤❤

[@cheechee6473]

Ugh that’s so cool! I really wish I could be a spontaneous-travel person...sadly I get overwhelmed easily. I’ve been the the Hon Kong International Airport and to be honest, it was the WORST experience ever 😂 so stressful

[@inaps]

Can't believe I missed so much the last time I went there, specially the food! Definitely following your guide for when I come back. 😊

[@iAmAileenTV]

Glad to hear that! Thank you :)

[@raelfernandesturatti5399]

It's fantastic to see the street signs and names in Portuguese in Macau

[@matatkw9827]

Hai Sist, I'm from Indonesia and today works at Hkg. Mata TKW hope can captures Hongkong like you 👍👏👏👏🌹

[@sue14ramirez]

amazing...so nice vlogging...more power ms aileen.

[@Fernweh]

Very nice video, well presented! I think now we got some more inspiration for our worldtravels as well. Thank you for that. Subbed and liked to support you! Stay gorgeous!

[@dy6856]

I should suggest this to my parents because they're planning to have a vacation there and want to visit Macau too

[@bub_bluesph7420]

Finally I found a video! I was going to HK for 3 days like next 1 or 2 weeks and I really want to buy some merch or even dance at the something like the just dance but KPOP!I wish I'll go to the same places!

[@elore7108]

Really good choice of music and great video editing.

[@BliKasep]

OMG love HK so much, love back again, ladys market i have been visit 4th times :) keep supports..

[@JJJJJYT2205]

The background song till 2:34 is like watching an old Chinese ghost movie

[@TataboyChavez]

wow i'm inspired by your video

[@shawnlizeleatherdale4052]

Tst tim saw choi

[@lokobutete]

wow nice video! didnt have much time to edit mine heheh.. hongkong is a great place for family and for couple, a great get away vacation.

[@keltorralba4895]

You're travel guide was helpful.

[@MsLostkitty]

Omg your vlog is amazing!!! I mean the way you edited it was fantastic. I totally Loved it and for sure coping your itinerary

[@bastek.]

Hong Kong is amazing!!! 👍👍👍

[@XX-vu5jo]

5:22 yeah, even my friends and co dancers from DLSU are performers in Disney.

[@koreath]

You provide something different! Awesome music, remember to add links to the songs. Shazam doesn't always have it.

[@AlanaBertozzi]

awesome vid!

[@Truth0830]

Great video, edit, planning on this!! Who did the beat for the first song? it's amazing.

[@robertcacase8096]

Outstanding!

[@fil-amspacechannel408]

Hello mom...Im one of your subscribers and welcome here in Hongkong, im a worker in this country and hope u enjoyed ur trip..Have a nice day..😊😊😊

[@kimthuybui9279]

I'm Vietnamese and I have a friend whose name is exactly the same as you. Same meaning and same pronunciation. That's interesting!

[@preciousannetomagan7369]

Nice vlog, Aileen! ☺ This will help me on my solo trip to Hong Kong this December 2017. ☺

[@iAmAileenTV]

Awesome! Hope it helps and enjoy your trip!!

[@williamreiudarbe7612]

Wow.great vlog.. Been there last oct 2017

[@uwegrauert7680]

We love Hong Kong and hope we can come back. Take care and best wishes

[@rafulford]

Nice job very professional. Enjoy

[@harrazamzar225]

Great video 👍👍

[@emiljunblance333]

where can I find a cheapest place to stay in hongkong

[@Taroworld444]

I will go there in June

[@shiiithaaapens]

Planning to go here this December 2017! I'm excited!

[@iAmAileenTV]

Awesome! Enjoy your trip and let me know how it goes ;)

[@Khalid_Looby]

This look like a planet of its own. so modren! and i thought this is in 2024! this video was 7 yrs ago! crazyyyy

[@kristinejtigue7222]

Hi Aileen, I really enjoyed your HK and Macau video, thanks alot for the pics. Do you mind if i ask, since its your first time, didnt you get scared of being lost? can you give me some tips 😅

[@iAmAileenTV]

Thank you Kristine! I'm glad you like it :) As for your question, this wasn't my first time there; I've been traveling since 2013 and mostly solo ;) Before I did this, I slowly eased myself into the idea of traveling by myself by starting on small trips nearer to home and then slowly going to far flung places. :) You can try this too and I bet you'll realize for yourself that other places abroad can technically be just like home.

[@Chloe3610]

HK have bilingual street signs so it's good basically everything is in English and Chinese

[@asimali9160]

Aileen Adalid hi beautiful girl

[@Care901]

Kristine Joanne Tigue I studied abroad in Macau last year, and decided to go to Hong Kong alone for a few days. It was my very first time abroad, and my first time traveling alone as well. It was a lot easier than I thought! HK’s metro system was easy to understand, and google maps really help. I thought I wouldn’t be able to do it alone, but I hardly felt any stress in actually doing it. I guess try not psyching yourself out is my tip for you.

[@rajeshkeshari9927]

Very awesome experience for me

[@Psyche-ew6eg]

Nice vlog! My girlfriend and I are planning to go there next year and we have no idea about the place. This vlog gave me tons!

[@iAmAileenTV]

I'm happy to hear that! Thanks!

[@ijazafzal9317]

Excellent way of presenting

[@manjunathalgowdagowda3293]

1st time visit on 15to19 with wife for anniversary.

[@Canyboy-hg7bl]

I would like to visit HKG. Does 5 days (without arrivalday and departureday) extended?

[@bartlaterongcanada]

i hope 1 day i can travel to macau with my family to try all the authentic food and ofcourse to see all the beautiful places in Macau

[@C.S.Yiampoi]

I love Hong Kong,it's just amazimg

[@madonnaclenista9506]

cute editing!! specially the disneyland part😅 i read your article about your HK travel, when you posted a visual or youtube link i went and checked this..question about transpo in HK, is the octopus card good for 1 day? me and my sis will travel to HK this coming May😀

[@iAmAileenTV]

Hey Madonna! Thanks! And as for the octopus card, it stays valid for 1,000 days after your last top-up or ‘load’ and can be reactivated anytime afterwards by adding more money ☺️

[@mssaab4555]

i watched this video before my HK trip! 👌👌👌

[@iAmAileenTV]

Hope it has been of help!

[@suyinweesy]

I miss Macau. Miss the food there.

[@wdmmark1609]

I love the music. Wow! Where can i get it?

[@joyfuljanine7071]

Nice editing video

[@cool.pastorray9514]

Hi, thanks for this video. My First time to plan and visit HK on January and your video educates me a lot. I only have one question to ask tho. Is it possible to see and tour around Macau the whole day and go back to HK on the night like 6PM? Is it safe to travel on the evening? Thanks

[@tanvirhossain3928]

Nice editing

[@andreajuarez244]

Where is situated the store that writes your name and the meaning? THANK YOU!!!

[@nielseybenedicto6823]

I will go there on August! 💗

[@iAmAileenTV]

Awesome, enjoy your trip! Let me know how it goes :D

[@dbest6557]

Nielsey Benedicto may i asking what weather hong kong in august ?

[@krystaljunglover7849]

Nielsey Benedicto wow such a coincidence me too~❤

[@mariamara999]

It is the worst possible time to go because of the heat and humidity

[@viethuongnguyen3429]

what font did you use for 'HONGKONG" in the intro. can u share us =)

[@kennygeorge765]

I am planning to travel to Hong Kong in Sep. 2017 for 5 days.. any suggestions or where you recommend to travel there ?? pls let me know.. Thanks Kenny G.

[@sherilynjavier6081]

We just got there few days ago

[@akirej21]

Question, is the rate in mini hotel site in USD or HKD? thanks!

[@phinecode6996]

nice vlog! from what country are you?

[@emily-mz6qj]

Tyssm!!!💖This vlog totally helps me a lot especially the depth guide! Btw the link that we can go to Hk Disneyland or Ocean Park with cheaper price is it real cause the prices are too cheap while I thought is a fake website!😯 Really can't wait to go to HK during this holiday! Support ur videos by giving such in details😙❤

[@iAmAileenTV]

Yep, it's totally real! :D No worries there. I hope you enjoy your trip! Let me know how it goes!

[@eunicemanalad6245]

What camera are you using? 😊

[@haydenlammi]

I've been Macao for 4 or 5 year's