So many hikes, sights, and views…all without breaking the bank.

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So many of Hong Kong’s iconic landmarks and Instagram-worthy sights are totally free to check out.

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So many hikes, sights, and views…all without breaking the bank.

Here are 12 for you to discover!

1.Skip the cable car and walk up 268 steps to the top of Muk Ye Shan.

That’s where you’ll find the iconicBig Buddha and Po Lin Monasterylooking out among the lush scenery.

Aerial view of the large Tian Tan Buddha statue surrounded by forest in Hong Kong

Hong Kong is home to dozens of beaches, fromCheung Sha Beachto the appropriately namedBig Wave Bay.

3.Check out free events, performances, and pop-ups over atWest Kowloon Art Park.

With a ton of green space, it’s also the perfect place to have a picnic.

Two people sitting on beach chairs facing the sea with other beachgoers and boats in the background

Stroll down the stunning promenade to spot plaques and statues dedicated to your fave stars.

5.Yes,mallsare primarily for shopping.

Hong Kong is known as the “city of malls” for a reason!

Sculpture of a figure holding aloft a glowing orb by a waterfront with city skyline backdrop at night

6.Soak in a little history with visits to the absolutely freeChi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden.

Avoid the tram crowds and enjoy the walk.

9.See the sights atARTLANEin Sai Ying Pun.

Traditional Asian temple with multiple roofs and a pond with lily pads in the foreground

11.Enjoy the skyline in a spectacular (and free) way.

Check it out from theTsim Sha Tsui Promenade.

What did we miss?

Open-air multi-level shopping complex with a transparent ceiling and banner with "10 x 100"

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Overlooking view of a city skyline and harbor from behind a railing, likely a scenic viewpoint for travelers

Neon sign for Temple Street with Chinese characters, at a busy evening market street

Nighttime view of Hong Kong skyline with a cruise ship in the harbor

Pedestrians walk along a cobblestone street with yarn-bombed railings

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