A concierge that already knows Hong Kong
NUM holds 55,476 places in and around Hong Kong. Text it what you want, in any language. It finds three real places that fit, open now, and books the one you pick.
Six of us want dim sum in Central on Sunday at 11. Where can we get a table?
Three dim sum places in Central that can seat six on Sunday at 11. Want me to book one?
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What is in the Hong Kong directory
Built from open map data, kept current, and never ranked by who paid, because nobody can pay. Placement is not for sale on NUM. Counted November 8, 2026.
Hong Kong at a glance
A dense harbor city of skyscrapers, street markets and steep green hills on the south coast of China. Visitors come for Cantonese food, the views across Victoria Harbour, shopping and hiking. Beyond the city, the New Territories and outlying islands have hills and hiking trails.
Known for
Peak Tram 山頂纜車
Funicular from Garden Road in Central up to Victoria Gap below the Peak Tower; new, larger cars since 2022.
Star Ferry 天星小輪
Green-and-white ferries across Victoria Harbour from Tsim Sha Tsui to Central and to Wan Chai; pay by Octopus or token.
Temple Street Night Market 廟街夜市
Street market in Yau Ma Tei and Jordan that fills at dusk with stalls of cheap clothes, gadgets and street food.
Dim sum 點心
Small steamed and fried dishes eaten with tea (yum cha, 飲茶), traditionally from mid-morning to mid-afternoon.
Ding Ding trams 香港電車
Double-decker trams along the north shore of Hong Kong Island from Kennedy Town to Shau Kei Wan, with a Happy Valley loop.
Getting there
From Hong Kong International Airport, the MTR Airport Express runs to Hong Kong station in Central in about 24 min, stopping at Tsing Yi and Kowloon. Some airlines offer in-town check-in at Hong Kong and Kowloon stations. The free Airport Express shuttle buses ended in 2020. Airport buses and taxis also run to all areas.
Getting around
The MTR covers most of the city; trams run along Hong Kong Island's north shore, and the Star Ferry crosses the harbor. An Octopus card works on all of them and in many shops.
When to go
October to December is usually clear and mild; many locals see November and December as the best months. Summer (May to August) is hot and humid with storms, June and August are the wettest months, and typhoons are most likely from July to September.
Local tip
Get an Octopus card on arrival: it pays for the MTR, trams, Star Ferry, buses and convenience stores, so you rarely need coins.
Facts checked November 1, 2026. Transport and openings change, so NUM checks them again.
More of Hong Kong
Peak TramPhoto: Samson Ng . D201@EAL · CC BY-SA 4.0 
Star FerryPhoto: Baycrest · CC BY-SA 2.5 
Temple Street Night MarketPhoto: WiNG · CC BY-SA 3.0 
Dim sumPhoto: LeonardKong · CC BY 2.0 
Ding Ding tramsPhoto: Exploringlife · CC BY-SA 4.0 
Hong KongPhoto: 建園春秋 · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Where NUM looks in Hong Kong
Districts NUM covers here.
- Kowloon
- New Territories
- Tsim Sha Tsui
- Central
- Causeway Bay
- Wan Chai
- Mong Kok
- Hung Hom
- Sheung Wan
- North Point
How NUM works in Hong Kong
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Text NUM what you want
A table, a massage, a driver, a pharmacy. In your words, in your language.
- 2
Get three real places
Checked, open now, and close to where you are. Nobody paid to be on the list.
- 3
It books the one you pick
The confirmation stays in your thread. A real person is one message away.
Questions about NUM in Hong Kong
How many restaurants does NUM know in Hong Kong?
5,738 in and around Hong Kong, from the open map data NUM builds its directory on. NUM does not list all of them at you. It picks three that fit what you asked for, and says why.
Does NUM cover street food and markets in Hong Kong?
Yes: 1,275 street-food spots and 147 markets. Ask it what is open now and it will answer for the hour you are actually in.
Can NUM help me find a hotel in Hong Kong?
NUM knows 1,455 places to stay here. It finds the one that fits and hands you to the licensed partner who books it, so you always know who you are booking with.
What is the fastest way from the airport to Central?
The Airport Express to Hong Kong station, about 24 minutes, with stops at Tsing Yi and Kowloon.
Do I need to tip?
Usually not. Many restaurants add a 10% service charge to the bill. Taxi drivers do not expect tips, though people often round up.
When is typhoon season?
Tropical cyclones are most likely from July to September. Check the Hong Kong Observatory's signals; ferries and some services stop at higher warning levels.
What language can I message NUM in for Hong Kong?
Whatever you write in. NUM answers in the language of your message, and in the script you used, which for Chinese means Traditional stays Traditional.
Does it cost anything?
Not for travelers. Booking through NUM is free and nothing is added to your bill. NUM Plus and NUM Platinum are optional and only add room.
For businesses in Hong Kong
If you run somewhere here, list it free. No account needed: add your place or update its details, and NUM checks them before they go live. Taking bookings through NUM is a separate, optional sign-up.
- Free to list, no account needed
- NUM checks every listing before it goes live
- Nobody can pay to be recommended
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