Best Day Trips from Hong Kong6 min read
Tap Mun (Grass Island) Day Trip: Ferries, Cattle & the Plateau
A Tap Mun grass island day trip guide: the kaito ferry from Wong Shek Pier or Ma Liu Shui, fares, feral cattle, Tin Hau Temple and where to eat.
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PJ writes Staycation HK's practical, on-the-ground Hong Kong travel guides — covering the Octopus card, getting around the city, where to stay, the attractions worth your time, and day trips.
Best Day Trips from Hong Kong
Best Day Trips from Hong Kong5 min read
Peng Chau Day Trip, Hong Kong: Ferry, Finger Hill & the Island With No Cars
Peng Chau day trip guide: the ferry from Central, fares, the Finger Hill hike, temples and where to eat on Hong Kong's quietest outlying island.
Best Day Trips from Hong Kong5 min read
Shek O Day Trip, Hong Kong: Beach, Coastal Walk & How to Get There
A Shek O day trip from Hong Kong Island: real bus 9 and X9 fares, the coastal walk to Lovers' Bridge, beach facilities and where to eat.
Hong Kong with Kids5 min read
Hong Kong's Indoor Playgrounds: The Typhoon-Day Escape Hatch
Hong Kong indoor playgrounds that actually stay open in bad weather, from paid soft-play chains to a free government option nobody mentions.
Hong Kong with Kids5 min read
The Best Playgrounds in Hong Kong: Where to Let Kids Run Free
The best playgrounds in Hong Kong by district, all free LCSD spots, from Sham Shui Po's giant slide to Hong Kong Park's six-level play area.
Hong Kong with Kids5 min read
Hong Kong Airport Layover With Kids: Play Areas, Showers & Whether to Leave
Hong Kong airport layover with kids? Here's where the play zones actually are, where to shower, and whether a short trip into town beats staying airside.
Hong Kong with Kids6 min read
Hong Kong Itinerary with Kids: A Day-by-Day Family Plan
A day-by-day Hong Kong itinerary with kids covering the Peak, Disneyland, Ocean Park and a flex day, built around how long the trip actually needs.
Hong Kong with Kids6 min read
Victoria Peak With Kids: The Tram, the Walk & What Actually Entertains Them
Victoria Peak with kids: skip the tram queue with a stroller, find the free playground most guides miss, and see if Sky Terrace 428 is worth it for a family.
Must Visit Attractions6 min read
Cape D'Aguilar, Hong Kong: The Wild Lighthouse Walk (and Its Whale Skeleton)
How to get to Cape D'Aguilar on Hong Kong Island: the walk to the lighthouse, the marine reserve rules, and the whale skeleton's real story.
Must Visit Attractions6 min read
Free Museums in Hong Kong: What Costs Nothing (and When the Paid Ones Are Free)
Which Hong Kong museums are free? The always-free list, the HK$10-20 museums that go free on Wednesdays, and what M+ and the Palace Museum charge.
Must Visit Attractions5 min read
How Many Steps to the Big Buddha? Climbing All 268 (and How to Skip Them)
How many steps to the Big Buddha? 268. How hard the climb really is, how long it takes, and the step-free option if the stairs are not for you.
Must Visit Attractions6 min read
Star Ferry Harbour Tour: Is It Worth It Over the Ordinary Ferry?
Is the Star Ferry Harbour Tour worth it? Current prices and times, what the HK$230 to HK$280 cruise adds over the HK$4 crossing, and when to skip it.
Must Visit Attractions6 min read
The Choi Hung Estate Basketball Court: How to Visit Hong Kong's Rainbow Photo Spot (Respectfully)
How to find the Choi Hung Estate basketball court, why the rainbow estate is on borrowed time, and how to get the photo without bothering residents.
Best Day Trips from Hong Kong5 min read
Is Stanley Market in Hong Kong Worth Visiting? An Honest Answer
Is Stanley Market in Hong Kong worth visiting now? An honest look at the market, the bus ride, Murray House and the beaches, and how long you really need.
Best Day Trips from Hong Kong7 min read
Hong Kong to Guangzhou Day Trip: The Train, the Visa & Is One Day Enough?
Planning a Hong Kong to Guangzhou day trip? The 47-minute train, which station to choose, the visa rule that decides who can go, and an honest verdict.
Hong Kong with Kids6 min read
Kid-Friendly Restaurants in Hong Kong: Where Families Actually Eat
The kid-friendly restaurants in Hong Kong worth your time, from dim sum and cha chaan tengs to the places with real kids' menus and high chairs.
Hong Kong with Kids6 min read
Best Time to Visit Hong Kong with Kids: Month by Month, Honestly
The best time to visit Hong Kong with kids is mid-October to early December: cooler, drier, past peak typhoon season. Month-by-month weather and crowd dates.
Hong Kong with Kids6 min read
Is Hong Kong Safe for Families with Kids? An Honest Answer
Is Hong Kong safe for families with kids? Yes, and the 2025 numbers prove it. The real risks are heat, typhoons and online scams, not street crime.
Hong Kong with Kids6 min read
Hong Kong Beaches With Kids: Which Ones Actually Work
Hong Kong beaches with kids, sorted: which ones have lifeguards, shark nets, playgrounds and calm shallow water, from Repulse Bay to Hap Mun Bay.
Hong Kong with Kids6 min read
Hong Kong MTR with a Stroller: Lifts, Rush Hour & What to Ride Instead
Taking the Hong Kong MTR with a stroller: which stations have lifts, when to avoid the trains, why buses and trams are harder, and the flat routes that work.
Hong Kong with Kids6 min read
Hong Kong with Teenagers: What Actually Holds Their Attention
Hong Kong with teenagers, honestly: skip Disneyland, ride real coasters, chase neon photo spots, eat street food and hike a ridge with a skyline view.
Must Visit Attractions5 min read
Is the Hong Kong Museum of Art Worth Visiting?
The Hong Kong Museum of Art is free, sits right on the Tsim Sha Tsui harbourfront, and most visitors walk straight past it. Here's whether it's worth your time.
Must Visit Attractions6 min read
Hong Kong Pink Dolphin Tours: Worth It, and How to Do It Right
Is a Hong Kong pink dolphin tour worth it? Real prices, the 97% sighting rate, how few dolphins are left, and how to pick an operator that doesn't chase them.
Must Visit Attractions6 min read
The Lantau Peak Sunrise Hike: The 4:50am Bus, the Stairs & Whether to Do It at All
The Lantau Peak sunrise hike, honestly: the 4:50am bus from Tung Chung, the relentless stairs, what you see at 934m and how to get back down.
Must Visit Attractions6 min read
Po Lin Monastery Vegetarian Meal: How the Ticket Works and What You Actually Get
The Po Lin Monastery vegetarian meal is a fixed set you buy at the counter, about HK$148 a head. How the ticket works, what you eat and the cheaper option.
Must Visit Attractions6 min read
Is the Ngong Ping 360 Crystal Cabin worth it? Crystal vs Crystal+ vs Standard
Is the Ngong Ping 360 Crystal Cabin worth it? The real HK$ difference, what the glass floor is actually like, and the cheaper combo ticket to buy instead.
Must Visit Attractions6 min read
Hong Kong Disneyland vs Tokyo Disneyland (and Shanghai): which is worth it?
Hong Kong Disneyland vs Tokyo Disneyland vs Shanghai, compared on price, size, crowds and days needed. An honest answer from a Hong Kong travel site.
Best Day Trips from Hong Kong6 min read
Sai Kung Day Trip: Beaches, Boats and Seafood in Hong Kong's New Territories
A Sai Kung day trip from Hong Kong: real bus and minibus fares, the sampan to Sharp Island, which beaches have lifeguards, and where to eat.
Best Day Trips from Hong Kong6 min read
Hong Kong to Shenzhen Day Trip: Is It Worth It, Visa & How to Cross
Planning a Hong Kong to Shenzhen day trip? The visa rules, the border crossings, real MTR fares, and the closing time that decides your day.
Hong Kong with Kids6 min read
A Rainy Day in Hong Kong With Kids: What Actually Works
A rainy day in Hong Kong with kids is not a lost day. What the warning colours mean, which museums are free, indoor play by age, and whether the parks stay open.
Hong Kong with Kids7 min read
Hong Kong Family Trip Cost: What Five Days Really Costs a Family of Four
A real Hong Kong family trip cost breakdown for two adults and two kids over five days, with actual ticket prices, room rates and the child fares nobody mentions.
Hong Kong with Kids6 min read
Hong Kong With Kids: How Many Days Do You Actually Need?
How many days in Hong Kong with kids? Five is the realistic number if you want both theme parks and the city. Here is how to decide, and what to cut.
Hong Kong with Kids6 min read
Hong Kong Disneyland With Toddlers: Rides, Height Limits and Survival Tips
Doing Hong Kong Disneyland with toddlers, from the rides they can actually go on to stroller hire, the two Baby Care Centers and the parade dates to avoid.
Must Visit Attractions6 min read
Is the Hong Kong Maritime Museum Worth Visiting?
Is the Hong Kong Maritime Museum worth visiting? HK$30 tickets, opening hours, what's on each deck, the free Anchor Plaza outside and how long to budget.
Must Visit Attractions6 min read
The Best Place to Watch the Symphony of Lights in Hong Kong (While It Lasts)
The best place to watch the Symphony of Lights in Hong Kong, the free spots vs the harbour cruise, how to hear the music, and why the show is being retired in 2026.
Must Visit Attractions6 min read
Is Ocean Park Water World Worth It? Prices, Rides and the Catch
Is Ocean Park Water World Hong Kong worth it? Real 2026 ticket prices, how it differs from Ocean Park, what is inside, and the extras that add up.
Must Visit Attractions6 min read
Sai Wan Swimming Shed, Hong Kong: How to Find It and How to Behave
How to get to the Sai Wan Swimming Shed in Hong Kong, when to go for the sunset, and why the pier belongs to the swimmers who use it every morning.
Must Visit Attractions6 min read
World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland: Is It Worth It?
World of Frozen at Hong Kong Disneyland, honestly reviewed: the two rides, the 95cm height line, the food, and whether the land justifies the park ticket.
Must Visit Attractions7 min read
Lion Rock Hike Hong Kong: Route, Difficulty and That Skyline View
How long the Lion Rock hike in Hong Kong takes, which route to pick, how to reach the trailhead, and what the 495m ridge actually looks down on.
Must Visit Attractions6 min read
Lugard Road: The Victoria Peak Walk That Beats the Paid Deck
Lugard Road and the Peak Circle Walk give you Victoria Peak's best view for free. Route, direction, timings, and how to get up without paying for a deck.
Must Visit Attractions6 min read
Big Buddha Hong Kong Entrance Fee: What's Free and What You Pay For
The Big Buddha Hong Kong entrance fee is nothing. The statue and the climb are free. Here is what actually costs money, with current operator fares.
Best Day Trips from Hong Kong7 min read
Lamma Island Day Trip, Hong Kong: Ferries, the Family Trail & Seafood
A Lamma Island day trip from Hong Kong: real 2026 ferry fares from Central Pier 4, the 5km Family Trail, the beaches, and where to eat.
Hong Kong Itineraries8 min read
Hong Kong Solo Travel Itinerary: 3 Days, Where to Stay & What It Costs
A Hong Kong solo travel itinerary built for one: three days of real routes and fares, where to stay alone, eating solo, and what costs more without a group.
Hong Kong Itineraries7 min read
2 Days in Hong Kong: Is It Enough? A Tight Itinerary
A realistic 2 days in Hong Kong itinerary: Hong Kong Island on day one, Kowloon on day two, with real fares, timings and what to cut on a short trip.
Best Day Trips from Hong Kong7 min read
How to Get from Hong Kong to Macau: Ferry vs Bridge Bus
How to get from Hong Kong to Macau - ferry vs the HZMB bridge bus, real fares, journey times, terminals and which one to pick for your trip.
Hong Kong Itineraries6 min read
Hong Kong Itinerary Without Disneyland: What to Do Instead
A full Hong Kong itinerary without Disneyland: Victoria Peak, Lantau's Big Buddha, temples, markets and harbour views for a culture-first trip.
Hong Kong Itineraries6 min read
Hong Kong 4-Day Itinerary: The Perfect Plan
A practical Hong Kong 4-day itinerary covering Hong Kong Island, Kowloon culture, a full Lantau day trip and one flexible day, no rushing, no Macau needed.
Getting Around Hong Kong5 min read
Hong Kong's Light Rail: Routes, Fares & How to Ride It
How Hong Kong's Light Rail actually works: routes, the tap in/out fare system, ticket prices and when tourists in Tuen Mun or Yuen Long need it.
Getting Around Hong Kong6 min read
Hong Kong Wheelchair-Accessible Transport: What Actually Works
A practical guide to wheelchair-accessible transport in Hong Kong: the MTR, buses, Airport Express, ferries, wheelchair taxis, and what to skip.
Getting Around Hong Kong5 min read
Hong Kong Late-Night Transport: Getting Around After Midnight
MTR closes around 1am, but Hong Kong doesn't stop. Here's how to get around after midnight: night buses, taxis, Uber, and what actually costs what.
Getting Around Hong Kong6 min read
Best Hong Kong Bus App for Tourists: What to Download & How to Use It
Which Hong Kong bus app actually works for tourists, HKBUS and HK Bus ETA vs the official KMB, Citybus and HKeMobility apps, and how to pay once you're on.
Getting Around Hong Kong6 min read
Uber vs Taxi in Hong Kong: Which Is Cheaper and Easier?
Uber vs taxi in Hong Kong compared on price, legality, availability and payment, with real fare examples so you know which to open first.
Must Visit Attractions5 min read
Che Kung Temple, Hong Kong: What to Know Before You Visit
Everything to know before visiting Che Kung Temple in Hong Kong's Sha Tin: hours, how to get there, the pinwheel ritual, and whether it's worth the trip.
Must Visit Attractions5 min read
Is the Hong Kong Space Museum Worth It?
Is the Hong Kong Space Museum worth it? Ticket prices, opening hours, what's inside the dome and how to get there, so you know before you go.
Must Visit Attractions5 min read
Is the Hong Kong Museum of History Worth Visiting?
The Hong Kong Museum of History reopened its Hong Kong Story exhibit in April 2026 after a 6-year renovation. Hours, cost, and whether it's worth your time.
Must Visit Attractions5 min read
Is Central Market Hong Kong Worth Visiting?
Central Market Hong Kong reopened in 2021 as shops, food and a heritage staircase. Here's what's actually inside, and who it's worth a stop for.
Must Visit Attractions5 min read
PMQ Hong Kong: What It Is, How to Get There & Is It Worth a Visit
Is PMQ Hong Kong worth visiting? What's actually inside, opening hours, free tours, and how to get there from Central or Sheung Wan.
Must Visit Attractions5 min read
Is Tai Kwun Worth Visiting? Hong Kong's Free Heritage & Arts Complex
Is Tai Kwun worth visiting? What the old police station and prison actually offers, opening hours, how to get there, and how long to spend.
Must Visit Attractions6 min read
Is the Avenue of Stars in Hong Kong Worth It?
Is the Avenue of Stars worth a stop in Hong Kong? Handprints, statues, opening hours, cost and how to get there, plus what's happening to the light show.
Must Visit Attractions7 min read
Is the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens Worth Visiting?
Free to enter, small, and a steep walk up from Central. What the Hong Kong Zoological and Botanical Gardens actually offers, and who should skip it.
Must Visit Attractions7 min read
Is Hong Kong Park worth visiting?
Is Hong Kong Park worth visiting? Yes, for the free walk-through aviary. Opening hours, the Admiralty MTR exit, what to see and what to skip.
Must Visit Attractions7 min read
Happy Valley Racecourse: how to watch horse racing in Hong Kong
Happy Valley Racecourse runs night races most Wednesdays from September to July. Entry is HK$10. How to get there, what it costs and how to place a bet.
Must Visit Attractions6 min read
Is Hong Kong Palace Museum Worth It?
Is the Hong Kong Palace Museum worth it? Ticket prices, opening hours, how to get there and how long to set aside, so you know before you book.
Must Visit Attractions6 min read
Is the M+ Museum Worth It?
Is the M+ Museum in Hong Kong worth it? Ticket prices, free areas, hours and how to get there, so you know what HK$190 actually buys you.
Must Visit Attractions5 min read
Is Man Mo Temple Worth Visiting?
Is Man Mo Temple in Hong Kong worth visiting? Hours, entrance fee, how to get there, what's inside and how much time to set aside.
Must Visit Attractions5 min read
Is Repulse Bay Worth Visiting?
Is Repulse Bay hong kong worth visiting? What's actually there, how to get there by bus, what it costs, and who should skip it for Shek O instead.
Must Visit Attractions5 min read
Chi Lin Nunnery & Nan Lian Garden: What to Know Before You Visit
Everything to know before visiting Chi Lin Nunnery and Nan Lian Garden in Hong Kong: opening hours, entrance fee, how to get there and what to see.
Hong Kong with Kids6 min read
Hong Kong With a Baby or Infant: What Actually Works
A practical guide to Hong Kong with a baby or infant: transport, baby care rooms, where to stay, what to pack and what to skip.
Must Visit Attractions5 min read
The Monster Building, Quarry Bay, Hong Kong: How to Visit Respectfully
How to find Hong Kong's Monster Building in Quarry Bay, the MTR exit to use, the best courtyard to shoot, and the etiquette every visitor should follow.
Must Visit Attractions5 min read
Dragon's Back Hike, Hong Kong: The Complete Trail Guide
Everything you need for the Dragon's Back hike in Hong Kong: how to get to the trailhead, distance and duration options, difficulty, and where it ends.
Must Visit Attractions5 min read
Is Tai O Fishing Village Worth It?
Is Tai O fishing village worth the trip from Hong Kong? Stilt houses, pink dolphins, egg waffles, how to get there, and how long to spend.
Hong Kong Itineraries6 min read
Hong Kong 3 Days Budget: What It Really Costs
A real Hong Kong 3-day budget: hostel, food, and transport costs in HKD, from a HK$1,500 shoestring trip to a comfortable one, so you know what to bring.
Hong Kong Itineraries5 min read
Hong Kong First-Time Itinerary: What to Actually Prioritize
A Hong Kong first-time itinerary built on priorities, not a day-count template: when to go, where to stay, what to see first, and what to skip.
Best Day Trips from Hong Kong5 min read
Cheung Chau Island Day Trip: How to Get There & What to Do
Ferry times and fares, the best beach, the pirate cave, the famous buns, and how to fill a full day on Cheung Chau Island, Hong Kong.
Getting Around Hong Kong6 min read
Ferry to Hong Kong's Outlying Islands: Routes, Fares & Tips
Which pier for which island, what the ferry actually costs, and how long each crossing takes. Cheung Chau, Lamma, Peng Chau & Lantau, all in one guide.
Getting Around Hong Kong5 min read
Hong Kong's Cross-Harbour Tunnel Buses: Routes, Fares & Tips
How to cross Hong Kong's harbour by bus through the Cross-Harbour Tunnel, which routes to take, what they cost, and how to pay.
Getting Around Hong Kong7 min read
Hong Kong Taxi Guide: Fares, Apps & How to Book One
Hong Kong taxi colours and fares explained, plus tunnel tolls, luggage fees, how to book one, and whether Uber is worth it over a red taxi.
Must Visit Attractions5 min read
Victoria Peak Best Time to Visit: Day, Sunset, or Night?
Victoria Peak looks completely different by the hour. Here's the real timing trade-off between daytime views, sunset, and the night skyline, and the crowd pattern behind it.
Must Visit Attractions6 min read
Is Kowloon Walled City Park Worth Visiting?
Is Kowloon Walled City Park worth visiting? What's left to see, how to get there, opening hours, admission and how much time to set aside.
Must Visit Attractions5 min read
Is Hong Kong Wetland Park Worth It?
Is Hong Kong Wetland Park worth it? Hours, admission, transport, and what's actually open right now, including the current Visitor Centre closure.
Must Visit Attractions6 min read
Is the Hong Kong Observation Wheel Worth It?
Is the Hong Kong Observation Wheel worth it? Ticket prices, hours, how to get there and how it compares to the Peak Tram.
Getting Around Hong Kong6 min read
Riding Hong Kong's Green Minibuses: How to Pay & When to Get Off
How Hong Kong's green and red minibuses work, how to pay with Octopus or cash, how to flag one down, and how to signal your stop.
Must Visit Attractions5 min read
Aqua Luna Sunset Cruise vs. Night Cruise: Which One to Book
Aqua Luna's sunset and night sailings leave from the same two piers for the same 45 minutes. Here's the real difference, current prices, and which one to book.
Must Visit Attractions5 min read
The Central–Mid-Levels Escalator: What It Is, How to Ride It & What to See
How to ride Hong Kong's Central–Mid-Levels Escalator, free to use and 800m long: hours, direction schedule, what to see, and where it starts and ends.
Hong Kong Itineraries6 min read
Hong Kong Layover Guide: What to Do With 6–12 Hours
A Hong Kong layover guide for 6-12 hour connections: the airport's free guided tours, luggage storage, visa-free rules, and what's realistic by the hour.
Hong Kong Itineraries6 min read
Hong Kong Itinerary with Disneyland: The 3-Day Plan
A 3-day Hong Kong itinerary with Disneyland: one full park day plus the Peak, the harbour and Kowloon's markets, built around the trains you'll actually take.
Getting Around Hong Kong4 min read
Riding the Star Ferry in Hong Kong: Routes, Fares & Tips
How much the Star Ferry in Hong Kong costs, which routes it runs, first/last sailing times, how to pay, and which side to sit on for the view.
Getting Around Hong Kong6 min read
Do You Need an eSIM in Hong Kong? Best Options for Tourists
Do you need an eSIM in Hong Kong? What it gets you over a physical SIM or hotel WiFi, real prices compared, and how to set one up before you land.
Getting Around Hong Kong5 min read
Cheapest Way From Hong Kong Airport to the City
The cheapest way from Hong Kong Airport to the city is an E-series bus at around HK$21, not the Airport Express. Here's every option, ranked by price.
Getting Around Hong Kong6 min read
MTR Tourist Day Pass: Is It Worth It?
The MTR Tourist Day Pass costs HK$75. Here's exactly what it covers, the fare math that decides if it beats an Octopus card, and who should skip it.
Must Visit Attractions5 min read
Hong Kong Disneyland Tips for First-Timers
Real Hong Kong Disneyland tips for first-timers: rope drop, the app, Early Park Entry, Premier Access, baby care, and the mistakes worth skipping.
Must Visit Attractions5 min read
What to Wear to the Big Buddha in Hong Kong (Can You Wear Shorts?)
What to wear to the Big Buddha in Hong Kong. Can you wear shorts? Do you need pants? The real dress code for the Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Monastery.
Must Visit Attractions5 min read
Wong Tai Sin Temple, Hong Kong: What to Know Before You Visit
Everything to know before visiting Wong Tai Sin Temple in Hong Kong: how to get there, opening hours, entrance fee, kau cim fortune-telling and dress code.
Must Visit Attractions5 min read
How to Get to Victoria Peak Without the Tram (Hike, Bus & Minibus Routes)
How to get to Victoria Peak without the tram: bus 15, green minibus 1, and the hike up Old Peak Road, with real fares, times and the mix-up to avoid.
Must Visit Attractions6 min read
Is the Big Bus Hong Kong Tour Worth It? An Honest Hop-On Hop-Off Review
Is the Big Bus Hong Kong hop-on hop-off tour worth it? Routes, prices, stops, and who should just take the MTR and tram instead.
Must Visit Attractions5 min read
Is Madame Tussauds Hong Kong Worth It? Tickets, Prices & What's Inside
Is Madame Tussauds Hong Kong worth it? What's inside, ticket prices, opening hours, and how it stacks up against the rest of your Peak day.
Hong Kong Itineraries6 min read
Hong Kong 5-Day Itinerary: The Complete Trip Plan
A practical Hong Kong 5 day itinerary covering the island, Kowloon, a Lantau or Macau day trip, and a slower final day, with real transit details.
Best Day Trips from Hong Kong6 min read
Lantau Island Day Trip: Big Buddha, Tai O and the Cable Car
Plan a Lantau Island day trip from Hong Kong: the Ngong Ping 360 cable car, the Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery, and the Tai O stilt village, with a full-day route.
Best Day Trips from Hong Kong7 min read
Hong Kong to Macau Day Trip: The Complete Guide
How to plan a Hong Kong to Macau day trip - ferry vs bridge bus, passport and immigration, currency, and the best one-day route through Macau.
Hong Kong Itineraries5 min read
How Many Days Do You Need in Hong Kong? An Honest Answer
How many days in Hong Kong do you really need? Three is the sweet spot for a first visit, but here's how to decide based on your pace, kids and day trips.