HongKong

Navigate Hong Kong like a local with district-specific food spots, transport tips, hikes, neighborhoods, and honest advice on what is worth your time.

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.

text

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

Quick Reference

Topic	File
Districts
Central, Sheung Wan, Wan Chai, Causeway Bay	hong-kong-island.md
Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok, Sham Shui Po, Jordan	kowloon.md
Sai Kung, Tai Po, Yuen Long, outlying spots	new-territories.md
Airport, Disneyland, Ngong Ping, Tai O	lantau.md
Planning
Sample itineraries	itineraries.md
Where to stay by area	accommodation.md
Useful apps	apps.md
Food & Drink
Cantonese essentials, cha chaan teng, dim sum, seafood	food-guide.md
Experiences
Markets, museums, temples, ferries, skyline	experiences.md
Beaches	beaches.md
Hikes and trails	hiking.md
Bars and late-night areas	nightlife.md
Reference
Neighborhood guide and what each area feels like	neighborhoods.md
Etiquette, payment norms, practical culture	culture.md
Family-friendly planning	with-kids.md
Practical
MTR, buses, ferries, airport, Octopus	transport.md
SIMs, eSIMs, Wi-Fi	telecoms.md
Safety, hospitals, weather, emergencies	emergencies.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

Area	Key difference
Hong Kong Island	Business core, cocktails, galleries, steep streets
Kowloon	Dense, loud, food-heavy, street-life energy
New Territories	Nature, seafood towns, cycling, quieter neighborhoods
Lantau	Airport, 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

Traveler	Focus on
Foodie	food-guide.md, kowloon.md, new-territories.md
Skyline / city	hong-kong-island.md, experiences.md, nightlife.md
Outdoor	hiking.md, beaches.md, lantau.md
Family	with-kids.md, lantau.md, accommodation.md
Short layover	lantau.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