A full day in Disney's magic kingdom on Lantau: World of Frozen, Castle of Magical Dreams, Marvel rides, parades and the evening castle show.

Hong Kong's marine theme park on a headland: giant pandas, a cable car over the sea, the Grand Aquarium, polar animals and thrill rides on The Summit.

Ride the historic Peak Tram up Victoria Peak, then step onto Sky Terrace 428 – Hong Kong's highest viewing platform – for the classic skyline view.

A 25-minute cable car ride over Lantau's mountains and sea to Ngong Ping village, the Tian Tan Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery – choose a standard or glass-floored Crystal cabin.

Hong Kong's highest indoor observation deck, on the 100th floor of the ICC tower – 360-degree views over Victoria Harbour, Kowloon and the islands.

Meet lifelike wax figures of Asian and Hollywood stars, sports legends and world leaders at the top of Victoria Peak.

Treasures from Beijing's Palace Museum – the Forbidden City – in a striking modern building on the West Kowloon waterfront, plus world-class special exhibitions.

Asia's global museum of visual culture: contemporary art, design, architecture and moving image in a landmark building on the harbour, plus ticketed special exhibitions.

Free entry: the revamped 'Hong Kong Story' tells the city's history from prehistoric times to today, with a full-size recreated 1930s street and tram.

Hundreds of hands-on exhibits for all ages, from physics and robotics to the human body – and the museum's famous 22-metre Energy Machine.

Hong Kong's dome-shaped planetarium on the harbourfront: interactive space exhibitions and immersive dome shows in the Space Theatre.

Free entry: Hong Kong's largest museum covers Cantonese opera, New Territories heritage, art and the popular Bruce Lee exhibition.

Sail Victoria Harbour on the red-sailed Aqua Luna, Hong Kong's iconic Chinese junk, with a drink in hand – choose an evening cruise or the Symphony of Lights show cruise.

See Victoria Harbour from a classic Star Ferry, in service since 1888, on a one-hour harbour tour – afternoon, sunset or the night tour with the Symphony of Lights.

Ride Hong Kong Island's century-old 'Ding Ding' trams in style: a one-hour open-top heritage tram tour with commentary, plus a 2-day unlimited tram pass.

Hire a whole junk boat for your group – the Hong Kong way to celebrate – with time to swim at a quiet bay, or a harbour sunset cruise with free-flow drinks.

Glide around Aberdeen's typhoon shelter in a traditional sampan, past fishing boats, houseboats and floating fish markets – or join a guided fishing-village tour.

Look for Hong Kong's rare pink Chinese white dolphins off Lantau – on a short boat ride from Tai O fishing village or a full-day guided dolphin-watch and Lantau tour.

Cruise past giant hexagonal volcanic columns, sea arches and sea caves in Hong Kong's UNESCO Global Geopark – Hong Kong's wild side, an hour from the city.

Paddle the calm, clear water of Hoi Ha Wan Marine Park and snorkel over coral – a guided half day in one of Hong Kong's best marine reserves.

See Hong Kong's skyline, harbour and peaks from the air on an 18-minute helicopter flight – shared seat or a private helicopter for up to 6.

Wednesday night racing among the skyscrapers: a tourist package with Members' Enclosure access, buffet dinner and drinks, parade-ring visit and a betting guide.

A 60-hectare nature reserve of boardwalks, bird hides and wetlands – home to migratory birds, fiddler crabs and Pui Pui the saltwater crocodile.

Eat like a local in Sham Shui Po: six family-run eateries, from dim sum and wonton noodles to egg waffles and milk tea, with a guide who knows their stories.

Walk Hong Kong's oldest streets with a guide: Tai Kwun's restored police station and prison, PMQ, Man Mo Temple, antique lanes and hidden staircases.

Learn to fold har gow and siu mai with a dim sum chef, then sit down to eat what you made – a fun, hands-on taste of Cantonese cuisine.

Cross to Macau for the day: the Ruins of St. Paul's, Senado Square, A-Ma Temple and the Cotai casinos, with return ferry, guide and lunch.