Pearl River Delta & Hong Kong, China

The Pearl River Delta combines Hong Kong's Victoria Peak skyline and Lantau Island temples, Macau's Portuguese colonial squares and casinos, and Guangzhou's Cantonese food culture along the Pearl River.

Highlights

When to Visit

Oct-Dec

Cool dry season with Hong Kong at 22°C, Hong Kong Wine and Dine Festival in late October, and Victoria Peak views haze-free for the first time since spring.

Jan-Feb

Cool but humid with Chinese New Year fireworks over Victoria Harbour, Hong Kong Arts Festival in February, and Macau Lantern Festival mid-February.

Mar-May

Spring humidity rising with Hong Kong's Sevens rugby tournament in early April, Tai O fishing village in Lantau accessible, and the wet markets at peak activity.

Jun-Sep

Hot wet season with typhoon risk peaking August-September, hits 33°C with humidity, and the air-conditioned malls of Causeway Bay and Tsim Sha Tsui at peak.