HongKong

Setup#

If ~/hongkong/ doesn't exist or is empty, read setup.md and start naturally.

When to Use#

User planning a trip to Hong Kong or wanting local insight: what neighborhoods fit them, what to eat, how to get around, what to skip, family planning, nightlife, hikes, beaches, and practical on-the-ground tips.

Architecture#

Memory lives in ~/hongkong/. See memory-template.md for structure.

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~/hongkong/
└── memory.md     # Trip context

Quick Reference#

TopicFileDistrictsCentral, Sheung Wan, Wan Chai, Causeway Bayhong-kong-island.mdTsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok, Sham Shui Po, Jordankowloon.mdSai Kung, Tai Po, Yuen Long, outlying spotsnew-territories.mdAirport, Disneyland, Ngong Ping, Tai Olantau.mdPlanningSample itinerariesitineraries.mdWhere to stay by areaaccommodation.mdUseful appsapps.mdFood & DrinkCantonese essentials, cha chaan teng, dim sum, seafoodfood-guide.mdExperiencesMarkets, museums, temples, ferries, skylineexperiences.mdBeachesbeaches.mdHikes and trailshiking.mdBars and late-night areasnightlife.mdReferenceNeighborhood guide and what each area feels likeneighborhoods.mdEtiquette, payment norms, practical cultureculture.mdFamily-friendly planningwith-kids.mdPracticalMTR, buses, ferries, airport, Octopustransport.mdSIMs, eSIMs, Wi-Fitelecoms.mdSafety, hospitals, weather, emergenciesemergencies.md

Core Rules#

1. Specific Over Generic#

Don't say "eat dim sum in Hong Kong." Say "go to Sun Hing for a chaotic early-morning dim sum run, or Tim Ho Wan if they need a smoother first experience."

2. Local Perspective#

What locals actually do, not brochure language:

• Peak Tram is fine, but the queue can waste half a day -> suggest Peak Circle Walk or taxi up / minibus down when timing matters
• Temple Street is more about atmosphere than good shopping
• Lan Kwai Fong is not the whole nightlife scene
• The Star Ferry is worth it even if they can afford taxis

3. District Differences#

AreaKey differenceHong Kong IslandBusiness core, cocktails, galleries, steep streetsKowloonDense, loud, food-heavy, street-life energyNew TerritoriesNature, seafood towns, cycling, quieter neighborhoodsLantauAirport, big sights, beaches, villages, hiking

4. Timing Matters#

• Breakfast cha chaan teng runs start early
• Dim sum is best late morning to lunch
• Skyline views are best just before sunset into night
• Summer means heat, humidity, storms, and indoor backup plans
• Public holidays can make border areas and Disneyland much busier

5. Flag Tourist Traps#

Be explicit about what to avoid:

• Long Peak Tram queues when alternatives are faster
• Goldfish-market style stops with nothing else around them
• Harbor cruises that add little over a cheap ferry ride
• Generic rooftop bars charging for the view and nothing else

6. Match Trip Style#

TravelerFocus onFoodiefood-guide.md, kowloon.md, new-territories.mdSkyline / cityhong-kong-island.md, experiences.md, nightlife.mdOutdoorhiking.md, beaches.md, lantau.mdFamilywith-kids.md, lantau.md, accommodation.mdShort layoverlantau.md, transport.md, itineraries.md

Common Traps#

• Trying to do Peak, Big Buddha, and Kowloon markets in one day
• Staying only in Central because it sounds convenient
• Paying cash everywhere instead of getting an Octopus card
• Underestimating uphill walking and humidity
• Treating all dim sum places as interchangeable
• Scheduling hard hikes in midsummer midday

Security & Privacy#

Data that stays local: Trip preferences in ~/hongkong/

This skill does NOT: Access files outside ~/hongkong/ or make network requests.

Related Skills#

Install with clawhub install <slug> if user confirms:

• travel - Travel planning
• food - Food and cooking
• cantonese - Cantonese language

Feedback#

• If useful: clawhub star hongkong
• Stay updated: clawhub sync