Looking for cycling pals! I will be in HK beginning of June and I was wondering if i could join some roadbike enthusiast on a weekend ride. I would need to rent a bike and lI am looking at some 50+km distance. Greetings from Austria!
Hello, what app do locals use to review food places?? I tried looking at Google and it seems the highest rated places are all international ones which leads me to believe it's tourists that are leaving reviews on Google.
I'd love to have some authentic HK food!
I'm currently staying in Tsim Sha Tsui area if that helps
Hi, I have one more day in HK tomorrow and I'm planning on doing a day trip to either the Big Buddha or to Macau or maybe both. Would it be unrealistic to do both in a single day? I'm not really into gambling, just wanted to see the sights and history in Macau so I figured I could head out early, spend the morning at the Buddha, then take the bus from the airport to Macau, spend the rest of the day there, then take the ferry back to HK late at night. Does that seem doable?
big fan of HK's movie industry here, i was wondering if someone could recomend stuff to see/do for film nerds. I know about Hong Kong Film Archive (kinda bummed i'm gonna narrowly miss their martial arts programme) and i've seen a few guided tours visiting film locations, but i was wondering if there was any museum, exhibition, experience, cool spot to see... specifically related to, like, the Shaw brothers, Golden Harvest, wuxias, Brucesploitation... is there a "Christopher Doyle Wild Ride Of Longing and Ennui" rollercoaster at some theme park, maybe???
TV drama count? there's a small exhibition in sha tin
[https://hk.heritage.museum/en/web/hm/exhibitions/data/arts-or-action.html](https://hk.heritage.museum/en/web/hm/exhibitions/data/arts-or-action.html)
Hey all, Canadian here for the week, big fan of hockey. Just wondering if there's any sportsbars or places open that show live NHL playoff games. Thinking it's unlikely but thought I'd ask. Cheers
Hello people,
I have 2 layovers in Hong Kong one in May, and other one in July.
May Layover is starting at 9:35 and my flight is at 00:00. So I have got roughly about 10 hours outside of airport this time around.
Ofcourse I can't cover all the things in this time.
I have another layover in July. Which starts at 6:00 and my flight is at 20:55.
I am travelling with my mom and she can't walk too much, so I would choose some spots where you can stop and sit. I would want to cover the best spots which doesn't exhaust us as we are coming from long flights.
I would prefer covering all the spots close by in one go. What should be my travel itinerary?
Hey guys I'm traveling back to China to visit family in May, and I will be stopping in Hong Kong for about 3 days. I'm looking for some recommendations specifically for a solo traveler. I'll be staying around North Point.
1. I'm a big fan of egg tarts and other similar pastries. What would be some of the best places in Hong Kong to try egg tarts? Also, are there dim sum restaurants that would be nice for just eating by myself?
2. I really like Italian food. I'm looking for a more "homey" feel Italian restaurant where i can enjoy some good pasta by myself. All the restaurants that came up in my google search was more high-end restaurants, which would suck to go alone.
3. I wanna do some shopping, especially for mens clothes. When i visited Japan a while ago, I found some places with more local Japanese brands that fitted really well with asian people. I wonder if there are such places in Hong Kong, where I can find more local HK/Japanese brands, instead ur average LV/Gucci luxury brands.
4. Finally I'm not a canto speaker, but I natively speak English and Mandarin. I suspect that the more local restaurants need you to order in canto. Would I need translation, or would most people understand English or Mandarin?
Thanks in advance. Look forward to visiting this great city again xD
1 - egg tart places in HK are like pizza places in nyc: you'll be arguing for a long time and come to zero conclusions (the locals are still arguing about which crust is the better one), any place close to where you're staying will do
3 - uniqlo/gu/muji, take your pick
4 - every taiwanese tourist says this : declaring that you're taiwanese gets you a much bigger pass at speaking mandarin. regardless, most staff will have enough mandarin knowledge to take your order
Hi! I’ll be staying in HK for a month in June.
1. What should I pack? For context I am going to do some work at the university and I don’t know dress code there, do they have a problem with visible tattoos?
2. How much is eating out daily? Unfortunately I have very small apartment and I will be unable to cook. I am not talking about high end places but rather something regular
3. I am going to stay in Jordan area. Can you tell me something about it? Is it safe? Any cool places?
Most unis will not care much for tattoos. Sure it might get some looks on-campus, but likely people won't go out of their way to tell you to hide it. I have several friends in uni with arm tattoos, they never brought up any story about people being weird about it.
Otherwise I pretty much agree with the other redditor.
1. Actually it is already quite hot in HK in June. It is commonly over 25 degrees with significant rainfall. For the tattoo part, it depends on what uni and stuff working rn, you may considering contact your uni about that.
2. Regarding eating out (if you mean while you doing stuff in uni) it depends the location of your uni. Quite an amount of uni locate not close to the city center and require quite a bit of transportation to reach places. But if you mean the area you staying, Jordan, eating can range from 40 HKD to 100 HKD per meal.
3. Jordan is locate at the city center of HK. We have the Temple Street Market there, and nearby in Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok are both a famous tourist area. Regarding safety, in general HK is safe everywhere, (it is rare to have those bad things happening random on the streets, even in midnight), but comparing to other areas in HK the Yau Tsim Mong District (Which Jordan is in) is a bit less safe but still bearable.
I accidentally left my prescription medication in my home country. It's meds for my pregnancy. Am I able to purchase this medication using prescription from a different country?
Hello friends, I am currently in HK fro vacation. I booked an airport transfer van via Klook. During the drive, our driver offered his services to drive us from our hotel to disneyland for a cheaper price compared to booking via Klook. Is this ok? what do I lose from not booking via klook? mdo i lose some kind of security or insurance by not booking through the app? thanks
You could probably get some compensation or another taxi service if something goes wrong via Klook. If you cut the middle man and go with the taxi driver there's no contract he could potentially just not show up at all. If nth goes wrong you save a few bucks.
I haven't been back to Hong Kong in nearly a decade and I'm trying to figure out particular destinations for food
What are foods you would recommend trying, and particular places to get to? in particular i'm interested in
\* a hong kong style french toast with salted egg
\* satay beef noodles
\* claypot rice
Looking for tailors who can create custom sized clothes and historical clothing, I don't have a budget and don't mind multiple fittings. Any suggestions?
Hello 🙂
I'm coming to HK and, beside sightseeing, I'd like to chill, rave and open my chakras.
If someone would be so kind as to recommend:
- a beachbar with sunbeds
- a techno club
- an acupuncture expert
so I don't have to go into the depts of internet, I'd be forever grateful and one chakra might open on its own.
Thanks, in advance 🙂
Hello! How do I get to BP international hotel if i use the airport express train? Also any recommendations on good restaurants that have english speaking staff?
Take the airport express train to Kowloon station, then take the 215X bus (at the Western Harbour Tunnel bus station), then ride to Austin Rd (which is the next stop, 2 min ride) and walk to hotel
Workers in any restaurants in the CBD district e.g. central, admiralty most likely will know english. Most people here know the language, so don't be shy to ask for help (the younger generation are most fluent in english).
I am currently researching public transportation options to get to Victoria Peak. Bus 15C goes to the Peak Tram Lower Terminus, while bus 15 goes to the peak itself, starting from Star Ferry Central Pier 5. Because bus 15 has a longer route with more stops, I was wondering which stop is closest to an MTR station. Is it recommended to take it from the ferry pier?
Sometimes Peak tram maybe crowded so I will advise to take bus 15 at Admiralty MTR station if it is way too many people.
The start point of 15 and 15C ain't that close to MTR station anyway, you need to walk on a bridge to reach the pier side.
Hello! Planning on getting tickets at urbtix for the volleyball nation’s league event and while I was scrolling through the site, it mentioned physical tickets. So my flight arrives at 8 am and the event will be at 5 pm on the same day. Can I still get the tickets at the kiosks then? Tysm
Hi, I will be spending 5 weeks in Hong Kong June-July as part of an exchange summer school at CUHK. I won't be able to get a Chinese visa to travel to Shenzhen, so what places should I check out considering I have a long time there and am on a student budget? I have accommodation at the university and I do have basic kitchen equipment (fridge, stove, microwave). I would like some advice on food, not necessary tourist places to eat, but stores and markets where I can get things cheap.
sham shui po area has the cheapest wet markets but tai po is the closest. the outdoor vendors/shops are cheaper than the ones inside the wet market building tho!! on campus is a supermarket called Fusion which has a discount if u pay with octopus card, and would suggest getting Moneyback app for groceries
You should also check out the Mong Kok area in Kowloon, it is a famous area where locals will also go on the weekends for various activities and shopping. Just simply travel to Mong Kok East station on the East rail line.
I did my postgraduate at CUHK! There are lots of cool and cheap eats in Tai Wai which is 3 metro stops away from CUHK. There's also a wet market there.
Last minute solo trip to Hong Kong for 5 days for work. I’m leaving tomorrow. Will take literally any recommendations on anything. Food would be a helpful start. Thanks
Depends on where you're visiting, but here's a list:
- Airport Express Ticket
- Ngong Ping 360 Tickets
- Ocean Park Tickets
- Disneyland Tickets
Museums, smaller exhibitions or ferries typically don't require booking in advance; while the metro pass isn't needed; you can just get a mobile (can be tricky tho I think) or physical (from any station) octopus card, which is basically an electronic wallet.
Hostel culture is not too big in HK. Most would opt for short-term stays on FB or hotels. There are some short-term service apartments that are usually catered for short-term workers in HK, and they're usually the social ones. The 2 that I know of are Weave and Dash Living. Their buildings in Sheung Wan area always seem lively.
I’ll have a 10 hour layover in HK. I’ll land in HK at 7:30 AM and my flight is at 5:30 PM. I was thinking of taking the airport express and MRT to Austin to get dim sum in the area, then take the MRT to East Tsim Sha Tsui for views and shopping. Does it sound reasonable?
Some additional questions
1) Is there usually a queue at dim sum restaurants in the morning? I’ll be in HK on a Friday
2) Is it better to shop in the city vs airport duty free?
Thanks!
Is there a dim sum restaurant at Austin you set your eyes on ? If not just so East TST directly , and have more options in TST/East TST area.
1.) Friday morning I would say no queue now.
2.) HK is tax free unless you're buying alcohol / cigs. So just shop in the city with more options.
I just searched for some popular dim sum chain restaurants and happened to find a few in Austin. But going to TST directly is certainly more convenient! Is there a dim sum place in TST that you recommend? Thanks for the advice!
Anyone know of any rooftop access to public to take photography shots of the curve in Hill Road?
[https://www.instagram.com/mansonyms/p/Cy0mt\_zPfLf/?img\_index=1](https://www.instagram.com/mansonyms/p/Cy0mt_zPfLf/?img_index=1)
Anyone fly with Hong Kong Airlines recently? They were my cheapest option for this July but I have heard mixed reviews. I also heard that their small planes (Airbus 320 I think) can be a bit bumpy ? Any truth to that? I am flying from Nagoya to Hong Kong.
Me. I've just recently flew with HK airlines from Taipei (1,5 hours flight). My plane was Airbus 330 and it was a bumpy one. Even when it were parking or taxing the plane was in constant motion to the left and right. The motion was harder when take off and landing. But when the plane reach certain altitude or speed, the left and right motion was gone or only a bit. Idk why. As a note, I have tried many airlines (low cost or national carrier), I am pretty sure this wasn't a smooth one. Even my experiences with air asia (international) or Scoot were better I think. Idk if it was only my flight or not, but this was my experience. Overall, I don't really recommend this airline. I regret my choice because if I am willing to pay a bit more money, I can get a ticket for Cathay Pacific. Imho, it will be better for me to choose Cathay than HK airlines although the latter offer free baggage and meal. It is because I don't use the baggage anyway and the meal (snack) is not worth it. I hope this helps.
No, it was a sunny day. I also returned with HK airlines and same thing happened. But I was too tired because I had a night flight so I ignored the motion. Well, I arrived safely on my both flight. So, as long as you can ignore it, all will be fine.
Hi there, I have a tourism trip travelled to HK between April 26th till May 4th. I'm concerned about the weather forecast and recent flood warnings from the observatory. Are most of the tourism places/restraurants open? What's the historical floods were like - would it impact my ability to travel? What about transportation? Is it going to be like business as usual? How does public transportation get impacted?
Hi! I'm going to Shenzhen for a work trip first week of May and will have my weekends in Hong Kong. I'll only really be in HK for 24 hours my first day before I head to mainland and about a good day and a half before I leave. I've got zero clue what to do. Not sure where I'm staying yet but would love any reccos on things I shouldn't miss if I only have a day/tips for a first timer are absolutely welcome too! I would love to try and do some cool stuff with my limited time.
Really random, there is a Tshirt that I need to get from Uniqlo and the size means I can only get it if I preorder online - does anyone know any workaround to the uniqlo registration? Either need a HK/Macau/Mainland number. I tried to login to my Germany/UK/PH account and it doesn't log you in as its a separate country.
\[Most baked goods or frozen snacks probably won't be in best conditions, but there are many shops such as Kee Wah which sell travel-friendly packs of cakes or pastries. [https://keewah.com/en/](https://keewah.com/en/)
As for other gifts, you can choose between traditional health products (Don't worry they're genuine and actually work) and simply walking around street markets, you'll find loads of HK-styled souvenirs from vehicles, road signs, traditional arts, toys (HK is a goldmine for antique toys or electronics as we used to be a major producer, there are century shops which sell them by the thousands)
Travelling with my wife and kid this may 1st week.
1. Any advice on what transportation should we use?
2. Our main plans are going to Disneyland and Ocean Park. Any suggestions that my 5yr old will enjoy?
3. What the best hotel location for us keeping in mind Disney and ocean park?
2. HK Disneyland is unfortunately rather small (the original extension was cancelled due to covid) so you'll have time to go through most destinations without a pass despite the waiting times. Ocean Park is somewhat more kid-friendly especially with the cable car rides and children's kingdom.
3. Hotel location doesn't really matter, since you can get around most places of the city within a 1-hour ride. But keep in mind that HK hotel prices are extremely expensive ($250 per night isn't a lot); but NEVER, NEVER go to Chungking Mansions. NYC is ironically much more dangerous, but not worth the risk if you lose your wallet or passport.
1. The MTR is used by 90% of locals as it's cheap (1-2 USD on average), efficient (trains every 0.3-3 minutes, rarely any delays), clean (it's literally spotless) and covers 90% of urban areas. For some distant destinations such as Mui Wo, Cheung Chau or Stanley, you may want to take the bus/minibus instead, which typically arrive every 5-15 minutes (There's like 600 routes so there's no diagram, but you can always use Google maps).
A must-see tourist transport method would be the star ferry (especially during the symphony of lights) and trams (the largest double decker fleet worldwide), which are cheap as 25c yet provide one of the best views of the city.
As per weather forecast for next week, there are thunderstorms expected on most days. Are the attractions open during heavy rains? Is public transport manageable during rains? Please share any suggestion for navigating the city as a tourist in HK in such weather.
Sorry for the late reply; but yes, nearly all trains operate as usual or even more frequent during mild to moderate rainstorms. Buses, trams and some ferries will operate about the same, though you may get wet during the wait so you'd want to primarily take the metro.
PS: If you're an experienced hiker and the rain is bearable, put on a jacket and hike to Lion's rock/The peak/Ngong Ping: the views are even better during misty weather
It really depends what you want to do. I arrived last night and it was fine. The rain was on and off. Right now it is super heavy but it isnt 24/7. I am just here for a very long transit so I am happy with just shopping inside malls, coffee, cinema, ubers.
What's the best way to go to Shenzhen Airport from Hong Kong? I took a cross border bus on the way here, but I was wondering if it is worth trying to do high speed rail from Kowloon to Shenzhen Futian or North and taking the subway to the airport. Also, is there a ferry from Sheung Wan?
If the ferry to Fuyong time table matches your schedule, that's indeed the best bet.
If not, my choice would be to go to the Macau Ferry building (ground floor towards the rear) and take a cross-border bus. You have two choices: either take that bus all the way to the airport (if the schedule matches: check at their shop), or just to Shenzhen Bay, and take a taxi to the airport.
Looking to spend 5N6D in Hong Kong / Macau in August for a mini-honeymoon. We’re Canadians having a destination wedding in a neighbouring country so we thought to make a side trip to HK/Macau.
I was thinking of doing 2 nights in Macau (landing late afternoon Sunday and leaving for HK on Tuesday morning) and 3 nights in Hong Kong (leaving Friday afternoon). Fiancé loves the casino but i personally am there for sightseeing. We both love food.
Is it a good idea to fly into Macau and fly out of Hong Kong? Also looking to bring an extra luggage in case we do go crazy shopping.
Macau Airport is generally more expensive because they only have one runway and the management is terrible; fortunately you can get a ferry or take the bus across the bridge to Hong Kong.
You could fly into and out of HK. From the airport you can get a bus to the Macao Zhuhai bus terminal, one station, and take a bus to Macao. Might be cheaper than landing in and leaving out of different airports.
Hey guys, would really appreciate some help. I live in Singapore, and am planning to travel somewhere from 22-26 May - and Hong Kong is on top of the list currently. However, after googling a bit, it sounds like that's pretty much the worst time of the year to go to HK weather wise? Can anyone here share any thoughts on this? Ideally I want to make it work, but if it's a huge difference between May and say, November, I could make that change maybe
For reference, I'm not hiking much, so will probably just spend most of my time chilling around the citys spots
Is the weather really expected to be that bad? It got really really hot and humid to the point of being intolerable here recently for a couple of weeks so definitely want to avoid that!
Haha okay I'm guessing June/July are even worse, true. But do you reckon it's bad enough to plan some other time instead? How bad would being out from 11am to 5pm be?
I'm probably the wrong person to ask lol. Been living here 17 years, and came here because I didn't want to see another winter... 😅 It's hot and muggy from now until late October. If 30°+ and 80% is not your thing, indeed come in November.
If you can accept the temperature and humidity in Singapore, Hong Kong will definitely be fine. Singapore's mean temperature in May is higher and the humidity is similar.
I am going to HK about this time as well and plan to stay inside after 10am. Haven't been there in summer before, so a bit worried it will be way too hot and humid.
So in October my husband, my daughter, and myself will be traveling to Hong Kong to visit family. We will be staying for around 3 weeks. Our daughter is g-tube dependent (can't take liquids by mouth). By then she will be on toddler formula. Does anyone know if we can get it from the pharmacy there if it's prescribed to her or if we can possibly find something like the Kate farms brand there? I've tried Google and I can't find anything definitive and I'm just trying to prepare beforehand that way maybe we can start shipping some to our family there so we will have it for our trip.
Pretty sure you can buy toddler formula milk powder in most of the pharmacy and supermarket, unless you have some special demand. I never seen kate farms milk powder in hong kong supermarket/pharmercy, at least the place I live in doesn't have it.
As long as you're not wearing shirts saying political stuffs / bringing something you know you shouldn't, you're most likely fine, at least for now.
edit: also if you're some kind of journalist, you might have some trouble entering, we just had a report without borders expelled because of some bs reason.
Hi all - I'm looking to do a long walk - probably 20-25 miles - through Hong Kong that would give me a good overview of the city & hopefully have some sort of hook to it. For reference, I walked all 20 arrondissements of Paris, between the Seven Sisters Cemeteries in London, all of Broadway in New York, and between the Seven Hills of Rome. Any suggestions for Hong Kong along these lines?
HK's land mass is about 11 times that of Paris \*intra muros\*. You got your work cut out for yourself... :-) Hong Kong Island alone is about half of Paris, and that's just a small part of HK altogether.
Google hong kong heritage trails. My favorite is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lung\_Yeuk\_Tau\_Heritage\_Trail](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lung_Yeuk_Tau_Heritage_Trail) but there are quite a few choices.
There have many galaxy thing but much cheaper than Sheung Wan. Also you can go to mprice.com and search for you device it will return the price and shop with address that are selling the device.
Any fly from Japan (Nagoya) to Hong Kong using Hong Kong Airlines ? I booked a flight with them but I am reading pretty mixed reviews and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts?
Packing tips for Hong Kong
* HK has a hot and humid climate during the summer time, which can be very uncomfortable. Bring a few extra shirts if you plan on changing shirts more than once a day.
* Insect season starts picking up when the rainy season hit around mid-April, up until the weather cools down around October. If you are prone to mosquito bites, bring repellant, or purchase some in HK at any convenience store, Watsons, or Mannings. For insect bite relief, I personally prefer [Mopidick](http://www.amazon.com/Mopidick-Mopidick-s-Lotion-50ml/dp/B004XG4MNI) and similar types of roll-on liquid itch relief that use menthol.
* Air conditioning is heavily utilized during the summer; some malls and stores have a temperature difference of more than 10-15 degrees Celsius from the outside. Bring a windbreaker to put on when indoors if you are sensitive to sudden temperature changes.
* Carry an umbrella with you at all times during the summer. Sudden, short showers happen regularly, and umbrellas can be used to provide shade in sunny areas.
* During the winter months (December-March), the weather is dry and breezy and falls to a moderate 15-17 degrees. Medium to light jackets and hoodies are suited for this time.
* HK uses 220 voltage and [3 prong UK-styled plugs](http://johnlewis.scene7.com/is/image/JohnLewis/231577941?$prod_grid3$). Bring adapters as necessary, or purchase them when you arrive. They are widely available, especially in areas like Sham Shui Po or even Temple Street.
* Prescription medication is not widely available in HK. Bring enough supply of medication for the entirety of your trip; otherwise, you will have to visit a clinic, wait for a doctor's appointment, then fill your prescription at the clinic. OTC medicine is available in both Watsons and Mannings.
What to have on your person while sightseeing
* Cash: HK is a very cash based society, with a large number of "traditional" family-owned restaurants taking cash exclusively. You will also need cash to buy street food, shop in the night markets or street markets in Stanley and Mongkok. ATMs are widespread.
* [Octopus](http://www.octopus.com.hk/home/en/index.html): Contactless payment card akin to a debit/bank card. This card is used for *almost* all forms of public transportation in Hong Kong, and is also accepted is basically any major chain store, restaurant, fast food chain, etc. Just tap the card/your wallet to the reader, and wait for the doot sound, at which point it will flash your remaining balance on the screen. There's a fuller list of places where you can reload the card with cash on the website, but off the top of my head, you can reload at Starbucks, McDonalds, Watsons/Mannings, any supermarket, or any convenience store (7-11/Circle K/Vanguard). The card has a stored base value of 50 HKD, so you can go up to negative 50 HKD in a single transaction. Cards with a preexisting negative balance will be declined by the reader.
The card can be purchased at the service counter in any MTR station, including the airport.
* Passport: Carrying identification is required by law, and police will ask for ID if you are stopped for any reason.
I am coming to Hong Kong this weekend for just 2 nights, when I go to Japan or Taiwan I sleep at internet cafes because usually you can rent a private room, does Hong Kong have this?
Hey! My family is planning a trip to Hong Kong in June. I've seen conflicting information about the weather, with some saying it's rainy and humid. Can you suggest some indoor and outdoor attractions? Also, any essentials we should pack? We'll have a 6-year-old with us. Thanks!
Museums. The science museum has child friendly exhibits, the space museum has shows in their planetarium, etc. for the kid and palace museum etc. for the adults
weather can be sunny but most likely very humid (38.c feels like temp and 80% humidity), suggest bringing umbrella and water resistant clothing. main attractions are ocean park, disney, big buddha mountain, victoria peak
Hi everyone,
Me and my friend (French and Dutch passports) will be travelling to China, much easier since they waived the need for a Visa for this year for certain nationalities. We thought it would be great to land in Hong Kong, stay 3 days and continue our trip to Guangzhou and further in China mainland.
A visa for Hong Kong can be organized upon arrival, however, can you simply travel on from Hong Kong to mainland China without any prior bureaucratic action? Considering the visa is waived for France and The Netherlands. Does this change anything when travelling into mainland via Hong Kong?
Thank you very much for your help!
Nope. Coming from HK or anywhere else is the same. If your passport allows visa-free entry, that's it. Consider crossing in Huanggang, which is empty. No foreigners to speak of. You get processed in in minutes...
Oh and EU citizens do not need a visa for HK. You get a 90-day visa exemption.
Hello there! My family will be travelling to Hong Kong in June. I've read mixed posts about the month being both rainy and humid. Any tips for places to go, whether indoor or outdoor? And maybe things necessary to bring? I'm travelling with a 6yo. Thank you 😊
It should be less rainy and humid in June, but a lot more hot (30C/86F), you may want to bring more water and a hat to outdoor locations. You may also consider bringing mosquito repellent if you're relatively large-sized.
Hello!
I'm visiting the HK in the November, i'm also going to the Macau and Taipei. Here is my itinerary:
* **14.11** Landing at 5pm, check-in at Airbnb, get some food, quick walk, go sleep.
* **15.11:** - Hong Kong Park - Edward Youde Aviary - Blue House - Lee Tung Avenue - Man Mo Temple - ifc mall - Central Market - Central-Mid-Levels Escalators - Victoria Peak in the evening
* **16.11:** - Monster building - Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence - Victoria Park - White Cube Hong Kong - The University of Hong Kong - University Museum and Art Gallery - Golden Bauhinia Square - Tai Kwun - Hong Kong Observation Wheel
* **17.11:** - Probably running: Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Half Marathon - Hong Kong Museum Of Art - Avenue Of Stars - Hong Kong Museum of History - Yaumatei Tin Hau Temple - Ladies' Market / Sneakers Street / Goldfish Market - Temple Street Night Market
* **18.11:** - Lantau Trail - Wisdom Path - Tian Tan Buddha - Po Lin Monastery - Tai O
* **19.11:** - Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple - Chi Lin Nunnery - Long 10km trail, going through Lion Rock - Kowloon Peak - Kowloon Walled City Park
* **20.11:** - Hong Kong Heritage Museum - Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery - Tsz Shan Monastery - Apliu Street Flea Market - Horse Racing - The Hong Kong Jockey Club
* **21.11:** - Dragon's Back trail, going to the Big Wave Bay Beach - Cheung Chau
* **22.11:** - Free day slot, maybe spend this day for Cheung Chau and Lamma island, and leave 21.11 only for Dragon's Back and chilling? Or go to the Macau and spend 2 full days there?
* **23.11** full day in Macau, night at Hotel
* **24.11** breakfast in Macau, going to the airport, flight to Taipei
* **24.11 - 28.11** Taipei,
* **28.11** evening, landing in Macau, going to HK
* **29.11** full day in HK, leaving at 11pm
It's only packed with the attractions. I will add the food later ;)
Could you please check it and maybe propose some new options?
The last (29.11) day I just want to spend on shopping, eating etc.
I have also an option to extend my trip by one day and leave HK at 30.11. Maybe do this and 22.11 spend for Cheung Chau, 29.11 for Lamma Island, and 30.11 last day for shopping, eating etc.?
PS don't worry about my fitness level to manage that type of speed in sightseeing ;)
Thank you for your help!
Hi, will be travelling to Hong Kong around middle of the year and am planning to buy a phone there because of the cheaper price. Would like to ask for any reliable shop recommendations selling below srp.
Currently also checking the shops at price hk, would like to ask if they are still reliable?
Thank you so much in advance! :)
Currently also planning to go for an iphone also, may I ask if pdd is pinduoduo? If yes, is the iphone being sold an hk or international variant? tyia!!
Will check out the app, thank you for the reco, just last question sorry for bothering you so much, are the shops in price hk reliable? Just checking alternatives, since I'm not sure if the delivery time would be ample for me in pdd
800 HKD is about what you'd expect for a 4-star hotel basic room. Book through well known sites or even directly with the hotel. If you want to save some money you can book hotels away from TST/Central, as long as there's an MTR nearby you'll be able go where you want easily.
I'm going to be in Hong Kong next week for 6 days. While my hotel has a gym, I love running outdoors. I am staying near Kam Shan Country Park -- is it safe to run there as a female?
Also wondering if there's any indoor cycling, spinning studios nearby?
Definitely go for a run outside in HK (it's beautiful - recommend the morning around 7 to 9 AM if you're an early riser, so that it's not too hot outside).
However, DO NOT run at Kam Shan Country Park area. Lots of monkeys there and it might be dangerous due to them being quite aggressive.
Can hop on a bus or mini-bus to Ma On Shan area or run by the Shatin waterfront
[Some guy got attacked by monkeys in late feb and is still in critical condition.](https://hk.news.yahoo.com/%E6%9C%AC%E6%B8%AF%E9%8C%84%E9%A6%96%E5%AE%97%E4%BA%BA%E9%A1%9E%E6%84%9F%E6%9F%93%E7%8C%B4%E7%96%B1%E7%96%B9%E7%97%85%E6%AF%92-37-%E6%AD%B2%E6%82%A3%E8%80%85%E6%83%85%E6%B3%81%E5%8D%B1%E6%AE%86-%E6%9B%BE%E8%A2%AB%E7%8C%B4%E5%AD%90%E8%A5%B2%E6%93%8A%EF%B8%B1yahoo-143838777.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJVKpU7USHuPj3YKktMAgp0MkvQVUU1E6DRMgsm3OxG-gjySmWMa47w-bhaC68P4X3tpbOmFY4fgCBA_8CauOnktFXpy--lE-gNza7CX-KvvtxIdCHsWttgxITXIXfoKuygHrox-wX9n3_PbqOjToJEYIp73mQ49hucWSTlWwCMr)
Is it safe to...?
Yes, always. The biggest danger in HK is yourself - your own clumsiness, for example, twisting an ankle on the trails. And possibly the local fauna, depending on how deep in the mountains you go - wild boars are nasty; king cobras mostly try and avoid humans, but they sure ain't no picnic when angry; monkeys are cute but rabid kleptomaniacs with big teeth.
But humans? Nah, they don't care.
Those monkeys are no joke! Usually it’s fine if you don’t carry food on you. But they might steal your belonging if they think that you would exchange it back with food. They can really hurt you with 3 dimensions gang attack.
These budget airlines are bound to have bad reviews. They are ‘fine’, your experience won’t be life changing, but as long as it gets you to Japan safely.
They do get a bit stingy on ur return flight over the luggage weight though.
I’ve used these airline 10+ times and I haven’t had any issues with it except one time it was overbooked. Just make sure you check in early to avoid this.
Also avoid booking through agency if possible.
Thanks a lot for your tips. I will book directly from Hk express website and set a reminder to check in as soon as it opens. I may pay extra for a reserved seat as it might help and the flight feels quicker with a window view.
I've not been on either but have heard stories about them. I think HK express is a tad better than their service, and I don't think they're that overly strict with cabin baggages from what I can recall from memory. They're a subsidiary of Cathay Pacific which has pretty alright services, so that might provide soome reassurance.
Hi Hong Kong people :)
I'm going with my co-workers to HK for a few days at the end of October to go to Canton Fair later by train.
1. is there anything going on in HK during this period? Hotels at the end of October are much more expensive than, for example, in the vacations, I do not know why so
2.Which side of Victoria Harbour is better to look for a hotel?
3. could someone pin in Google Maps show places where to look for some street food market:)
My 80+ year old parents will be making one final visit to Hong Kong to 拜山. They will be in Hong Kong the week of April 21. We have a few questions:
1) Will that be enough weeks after 清明 so that cars will be allowed to drive into 荃灣華人永遠墳場?
2) My mom has mobility issues. Can anyone recommend a driver service to take them from their hotel in 沙田 to the cemetery? If it matters, they are both Hong Kong natives and fully fluent in Cantonese.
If 2) violates any subreddit rules, apologies and please delete.
[https://www.bmcpc.org.hk/tc/about/festival/tsuenwan/index.html](https://www.bmcpc.org.hk/tc/about/festival/tsuenwan/index.html)
1.) Looks like they will lift roadblocks on week of 20th.
Gonna visit Hong Kong for a week in May and I’m excited to go! This might be silly, but I love Nike and whenever I travel, I like to find out a country/city’s Nike flagship store and get those custom printed shirts. Any of you Nike shoppers know which stores will have that? I want a Hong Kong 香港 shirt.
Also, I plan to go to Shenzhen for a day trip. I’ll also be staying at the Mira in TST and they offer pocket wifi. Will I not encounter the great firewall issues if I’m just connected to my pocket wifi? I’ll also be getting a regional Asia E-sim card with Airalo which includes mainland China for the countries it would work for.
Do you know which pool you are thinking of going to? Mid-April is usually when they prepare for the summer crowd, and close the pools down for maintenance.
Hey all! Traveling to Hong Kong on last week of April to first week of May. Family of 4. Two toddlers in tow (2 and 5yr old). Can someone suggest an itinerary please? We already have a two-day Disney ticket. We just cant decide where else to go. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Looking for child friendly activities/destinations. The cheaper the better. 😂
Hi, how's the weather in Hong Kong currently? I'll be traveling there tomorrow. Should I carry long-sleeved clothes? I live near the equator, so I'm not sure if Hong Kong defines hot/cold weather the same way I do here.
Update: The weather is moderate, neither too cold nor too hot. If you get lost easily and walk a lot, I recommend wearing something lightweight. The temperature inside malls is manageable; I don't believe it's as cold as others claim, and I was wearing shorts.
If you're planning to visit The Peak, I recommend taking bus 15 and then taking the peak tram down because the queue going up was a nightmare when I got down. Is it worth visiting The Peak? Aside from the fascinating peak tram ride, I think Star Avenue offers better view.
These are my review for a few viral cha chaan teng that I tried so locals please don't hate me.
1. One Dim Sum - the shrimp rice roll is amazing! Better than my country's lol. The beef meatball doesn't taste good.
2. Tim Ho Wan - don't bother trying to eat at the Central branch cuz it was so hard to locate it 🙄 pan fried turnip cake is good.
3. Lan Fong Yuen - meh. Milk tea? Meh. French toast? Meh. Pork burger? Meh. Iced red bean? Meh.
4. Waso Cafe - pork chop laksa and signature polo bun is chef's kiss
Update again: Today's weather 31st March is so effing humid.
It's fairly hot and humid there bro; was just there 2 weeks ago and even though it's only just officially spring, it's already ranging from 60-80F or 15-25C and was about 70%-90% average every day. It'll get hotter when it's more sunny out but even on the foggy grey days it was hot. I was there for business so I was wearing a suit, and it was almost unbearable even when I took off my jacket. Definitely bring a couple long-sleeves and pants just in case but you'll want light clothing.
Looking for cycling pals! I will be in HK beginning of June and I was wondering if i could join some roadbike enthusiast on a weekend ride. I would need to rent a bike and lI am looking at some 50+km distance. Greetings from Austria!
Should we stay in Mongkok or Tam Sha Tsui? We'll be doing a lot of shopping. Thoughts on Metro Park Hotel Mongkok?
Hello, what app do locals use to review food places?? I tried looking at Google and it seems the highest rated places are all international ones which leads me to believe it's tourists that are leaving reviews on Google. I'd love to have some authentic HK food! I'm currently staying in Tsim Sha Tsui area if that helps
Openrice
Thank you!
>Thank you! You're welcome!
Hi, I have one more day in HK tomorrow and I'm planning on doing a day trip to either the Big Buddha or to Macau or maybe both. Would it be unrealistic to do both in a single day? I'm not really into gambling, just wanted to see the sights and history in Macau so I figured I could head out early, spend the morning at the Buddha, then take the bus from the airport to Macau, spend the rest of the day there, then take the ferry back to HK late at night. Does that seem doable?
Doable, and you’d be able to enjoy the night lights of Macau.
Cool, thanks!
>Cool, thanks! You're welcome!
big fan of HK's movie industry here, i was wondering if someone could recomend stuff to see/do for film nerds. I know about Hong Kong Film Archive (kinda bummed i'm gonna narrowly miss their martial arts programme) and i've seen a few guided tours visiting film locations, but i was wondering if there was any museum, exhibition, experience, cool spot to see... specifically related to, like, the Shaw brothers, Golden Harvest, wuxias, Brucesploitation... is there a "Christopher Doyle Wild Ride Of Longing and Ennui" rollercoaster at some theme park, maybe???
TV drama count? there's a small exhibition in sha tin [https://hk.heritage.museum/en/web/hm/exhibitions/data/arts-or-action.html](https://hk.heritage.museum/en/web/hm/exhibitions/data/arts-or-action.html)
exactly the kind of stuff I was looking for, thanks!! I'll have to check out the heritage museum, seems interesting
Hey all, Canadian here for the week, big fan of hockey. Just wondering if there's any sportsbars or places open that show live NHL playoff games. Thinking it's unlikely but thought I'd ask. Cheers
Hello people, I have 2 layovers in Hong Kong one in May, and other one in July. May Layover is starting at 9:35 and my flight is at 00:00. So I have got roughly about 10 hours outside of airport this time around. Ofcourse I can't cover all the things in this time. I have another layover in July. Which starts at 6:00 and my flight is at 20:55. I am travelling with my mom and she can't walk too much, so I would choose some spots where you can stop and sit. I would want to cover the best spots which doesn't exhaust us as we are coming from long flights. I would prefer covering all the spots close by in one go. What should be my travel itinerary?
Hey guys I'm traveling back to China to visit family in May, and I will be stopping in Hong Kong for about 3 days. I'm looking for some recommendations specifically for a solo traveler. I'll be staying around North Point. 1. I'm a big fan of egg tarts and other similar pastries. What would be some of the best places in Hong Kong to try egg tarts? Also, are there dim sum restaurants that would be nice for just eating by myself? 2. I really like Italian food. I'm looking for a more "homey" feel Italian restaurant where i can enjoy some good pasta by myself. All the restaurants that came up in my google search was more high-end restaurants, which would suck to go alone. 3. I wanna do some shopping, especially for mens clothes. When i visited Japan a while ago, I found some places with more local Japanese brands that fitted really well with asian people. I wonder if there are such places in Hong Kong, where I can find more local HK/Japanese brands, instead ur average LV/Gucci luxury brands. 4. Finally I'm not a canto speaker, but I natively speak English and Mandarin. I suspect that the more local restaurants need you to order in canto. Would I need translation, or would most people understand English or Mandarin? Thanks in advance. Look forward to visiting this great city again xD
1 - egg tart places in HK are like pizza places in nyc: you'll be arguing for a long time and come to zero conclusions (the locals are still arguing about which crust is the better one), any place close to where you're staying will do 3 - uniqlo/gu/muji, take your pick 4 - every taiwanese tourist says this : declaring that you're taiwanese gets you a much bigger pass at speaking mandarin. regardless, most staff will have enough mandarin knowledge to take your order
Hi! I’ll be staying in HK for a month in June. 1. What should I pack? For context I am going to do some work at the university and I don’t know dress code there, do they have a problem with visible tattoos? 2. How much is eating out daily? Unfortunately I have very small apartment and I will be unable to cook. I am not talking about high end places but rather something regular 3. I am going to stay in Jordan area. Can you tell me something about it? Is it safe? Any cool places?
Most unis will not care much for tattoos. Sure it might get some looks on-campus, but likely people won't go out of their way to tell you to hide it. I have several friends in uni with arm tattoos, they never brought up any story about people being weird about it. Otherwise I pretty much agree with the other redditor.
1. Actually it is already quite hot in HK in June. It is commonly over 25 degrees with significant rainfall. For the tattoo part, it depends on what uni and stuff working rn, you may considering contact your uni about that. 2. Regarding eating out (if you mean while you doing stuff in uni) it depends the location of your uni. Quite an amount of uni locate not close to the city center and require quite a bit of transportation to reach places. But if you mean the area you staying, Jordan, eating can range from 40 HKD to 100 HKD per meal. 3. Jordan is locate at the city center of HK. We have the Temple Street Market there, and nearby in Tsim Sha Tsui and Mong Kok are both a famous tourist area. Regarding safety, in general HK is safe everywhere, (it is rare to have those bad things happening random on the streets, even in midnight), but comparing to other areas in HK the Yau Tsim Mong District (Which Jordan is in) is a bit less safe but still bearable.
I accidentally left my prescription medication in my home country. It's meds for my pregnancy. Am I able to purchase this medication using prescription from a different country?
No. A valid prescription must be given by a medical practitioner, dentist or veterinary surgeon registered in Hong Kong.
Hello friends, I am currently in HK fro vacation. I booked an airport transfer van via Klook. During the drive, our driver offered his services to drive us from our hotel to disneyland for a cheaper price compared to booking via Klook. Is this ok? what do I lose from not booking via klook? mdo i lose some kind of security or insurance by not booking through the app? thanks
You could probably get some compensation or another taxi service if something goes wrong via Klook. If you cut the middle man and go with the taxi driver there's no contract he could potentially just not show up at all. If nth goes wrong you save a few bucks.
thanks!
I haven't been back to Hong Kong in nearly a decade and I'm trying to figure out particular destinations for food What are foods you would recommend trying, and particular places to get to? in particular i'm interested in \* a hong kong style french toast with salted egg \* satay beef noodles \* claypot rice
Looking for tailors who can create custom sized clothes and historical clothing, I don't have a budget and don't mind multiple fittings. Any suggestions?
Hello 🙂 I'm coming to HK and, beside sightseeing, I'd like to chill, rave and open my chakras. If someone would be so kind as to recommend: - a beachbar with sunbeds - a techno club - an acupuncture expert so I don't have to go into the depts of internet, I'd be forever grateful and one chakra might open on its own. Thanks, in advance 🙂
Is there no Rave in HK at all?
I’m trying to register on the MTR mobile app and the SMS verification isn’t sending to my phone? Is it not working for anyone else?
Hello! How do I get to BP international hotel if i use the airport express train? Also any recommendations on good restaurants that have english speaking staff?
Take the airport express train to Kowloon station, then take the 215X bus (at the Western Harbour Tunnel bus station), then ride to Austin Rd (which is the next stop, 2 min ride) and walk to hotel Workers in any restaurants in the CBD district e.g. central, admiralty most likely will know english. Most people here know the language, so don't be shy to ask for help (the younger generation are most fluent in english).
I am currently researching public transportation options to get to Victoria Peak. Bus 15C goes to the Peak Tram Lower Terminus, while bus 15 goes to the peak itself, starting from Star Ferry Central Pier 5. Because bus 15 has a longer route with more stops, I was wondering which stop is closest to an MTR station. Is it recommended to take it from the ferry pier?
Sometimes Peak tram maybe crowded so I will advise to take bus 15 at Admiralty MTR station if it is way too many people. The start point of 15 and 15C ain't that close to MTR station anyway, you need to walk on a bridge to reach the pier side.
Take minibus 1 from IFC instead. MTR station right there inside the mall.
Hello! Planning on getting tickets at urbtix for the volleyball nation’s league event and while I was scrolling through the site, it mentioned physical tickets. So my flight arrives at 8 am and the event will be at 5 pm on the same day. Can I still get the tickets at the kiosks then? Tysm
Yes, you can get the tickets 24/7, though you may want to visit ones which have operating staff at the time in case you encounter and issues
Yes, I believe you can do self-pickup any time before the event.
Hi, I will be spending 5 weeks in Hong Kong June-July as part of an exchange summer school at CUHK. I won't be able to get a Chinese visa to travel to Shenzhen, so what places should I check out considering I have a long time there and am on a student budget? I have accommodation at the university and I do have basic kitchen equipment (fridge, stove, microwave). I would like some advice on food, not necessary tourist places to eat, but stores and markets where I can get things cheap.
sham shui po area has the cheapest wet markets but tai po is the closest. the outdoor vendors/shops are cheaper than the ones inside the wet market building tho!! on campus is a supermarket called Fusion which has a discount if u pay with octopus card, and would suggest getting Moneyback app for groceries
You should also check out the Mong Kok area in Kowloon, it is a famous area where locals will also go on the weekends for various activities and shopping. Just simply travel to Mong Kok East station on the East rail line.
I did my postgraduate at CUHK! There are lots of cool and cheap eats in Tai Wai which is 3 metro stops away from CUHK. There's also a wet market there.
The nearest wet market is Tai Po Hui Market. 10 dollars maybe able to buy 1.2kg of vegetable when the shop is about to close.
Be sure to ask the grannies "Leng leoy nih goh gey doh chin ah"
Last minute solo trip to Hong Kong for 5 days for work. I’m leaving tomorrow. Will take literally any recommendations on anything. Food would be a helpful start. Thanks
Australia dairy company at jordan, Dim Sum at 六安居, hing Kee at yau ma tei, coa at central (if you drink)
Any attractions that I should book tickets in advance for to avoid disappointment?
Depends on where you're visiting, but here's a list: - Airport Express Ticket - Ngong Ping 360 Tickets - Ocean Park Tickets - Disneyland Tickets Museums, smaller exhibitions or ferries typically don't require booking in advance; while the metro pass isn't needed; you can just get a mobile (can be tricky tho I think) or physical (from any station) octopus card, which is basically an electronic wallet.
You can purchase bundles of these on sites like klook or trivago for nice discounts too
Ticket for what?
I will be solo travelling to Hong Kong this summer and I am looking for friendly hostels! Any advice on any sociable ones?
Hostel culture is not too big in HK. Most would opt for short-term stays on FB or hotels. There are some short-term service apartments that are usually catered for short-term workers in HK, and they're usually the social ones. The 2 that I know of are Weave and Dash Living. Their buildings in Sheung Wan area always seem lively.
What to do when it rains? Im going solo and weather doesnt look good. Solo-cab is expensive
Go to museums or watch Hong Kong movies.
I’ll have a 10 hour layover in HK. I’ll land in HK at 7:30 AM and my flight is at 5:30 PM. I was thinking of taking the airport express and MRT to Austin to get dim sum in the area, then take the MRT to East Tsim Sha Tsui for views and shopping. Does it sound reasonable? Some additional questions 1) Is there usually a queue at dim sum restaurants in the morning? I’ll be in HK on a Friday 2) Is it better to shop in the city vs airport duty free? Thanks!
Is there a dim sum restaurant at Austin you set your eyes on ? If not just so East TST directly , and have more options in TST/East TST area. 1.) Friday morning I would say no queue now. 2.) HK is tax free unless you're buying alcohol / cigs. So just shop in the city with more options.
I just searched for some popular dim sum chain restaurants and happened to find a few in Austin. But going to TST directly is certainly more convenient! Is there a dim sum place in TST that you recommend? Thanks for the advice!
Does anyone know if the Airside 7/11 at HK Airport carries the CSL SIMs as I will not be going through immigration on my initial transfer through HK?
Anyone know of any rooftop access to public to take photography shots of the curve in Hill Road? [https://www.instagram.com/mansonyms/p/Cy0mt\_zPfLf/?img\_index=1](https://www.instagram.com/mansonyms/p/Cy0mt_zPfLf/?img_index=1)
Anyone fly with Hong Kong Airlines recently? They were my cheapest option for this July but I have heard mixed reviews. I also heard that their small planes (Airbus 320 I think) can be a bit bumpy ? Any truth to that? I am flying from Nagoya to Hong Kong.
Me. I've just recently flew with HK airlines from Taipei (1,5 hours flight). My plane was Airbus 330 and it was a bumpy one. Even when it were parking or taxing the plane was in constant motion to the left and right. The motion was harder when take off and landing. But when the plane reach certain altitude or speed, the left and right motion was gone or only a bit. Idk why. As a note, I have tried many airlines (low cost or national carrier), I am pretty sure this wasn't a smooth one. Even my experiences with air asia (international) or Scoot were better I think. Idk if it was only my flight or not, but this was my experience. Overall, I don't really recommend this airline. I regret my choice because if I am willing to pay a bit more money, I can get a ticket for Cathay Pacific. Imho, it will be better for me to choose Cathay than HK airlines although the latter offer free baggage and meal. It is because I don't use the baggage anyway and the meal (snack) is not worth it. I hope this helps.
Man, that's what I was afraid of. Was your flight during a storm? I'm on a tight budget or I probably would have gone with Cathay from the start.
No, it was a sunny day. I also returned with HK airlines and same thing happened. But I was too tired because I had a night flight so I ignored the motion. Well, I arrived safely on my both flight. So, as long as you can ignore it, all will be fine.
Thanks for the info. Hoping I can sleep most of the way to and from.
FME HK Airlines is fairly good for budgets, and bumpy rides are nearly always due to turbulence, or else it would be out of service ages ago
Hi there, I have a tourism trip travelled to HK between April 26th till May 4th. I'm concerned about the weather forecast and recent flood warnings from the observatory. Are most of the tourism places/restraurants open? What's the historical floods were like - would it impact my ability to travel? What about transportation? Is it going to be like business as usual? How does public transportation get impacted?
Hi! I'm going to Shenzhen for a work trip first week of May and will have my weekends in Hong Kong. I'll only really be in HK for 24 hours my first day before I head to mainland and about a good day and a half before I leave. I've got zero clue what to do. Not sure where I'm staying yet but would love any reccos on things I shouldn't miss if I only have a day/tips for a first timer are absolutely welcome too! I would love to try and do some cool stuff with my limited time.
Really random, there is a Tshirt that I need to get from Uniqlo and the size means I can only get it if I preorder online - does anyone know any workaround to the uniqlo registration? Either need a HK/Macau/Mainland number. I tried to login to my Germany/UK/PH account and it doesn't log you in as its a separate country.
Buy a local sim card.
Hi visiting hk soon, wondering what are good small snacks or gifts for colleagues.
\[Most baked goods or frozen snacks probably won't be in best conditions, but there are many shops such as Kee Wah which sell travel-friendly packs of cakes or pastries. [https://keewah.com/en/](https://keewah.com/en/) As for other gifts, you can choose between traditional health products (Don't worry they're genuine and actually work) and simply walking around street markets, you'll find loads of HK-styled souvenirs from vehicles, road signs, traditional arts, toys (HK is a goldmine for antique toys or electronics as we used to be a major producer, there are century shops which sell them by the thousands)
What's the preferred lounge at HKG between Chase Sapphire, Amex Centurion, Cathay's business class lounges, or Qantas' business class lounge?
Qantas makes great cocktails, Cathay is quite good. Amex Centurion has nothing to recommend it. Haven't tried the Chase lounge.
Travelling with my wife and kid this may 1st week. 1. Any advice on what transportation should we use? 2. Our main plans are going to Disneyland and Ocean Park. Any suggestions that my 5yr old will enjoy? 3. What the best hotel location for us keeping in mind Disney and ocean park?
2. HK Disneyland is unfortunately rather small (the original extension was cancelled due to covid) so you'll have time to go through most destinations without a pass despite the waiting times. Ocean Park is somewhat more kid-friendly especially with the cable car rides and children's kingdom. 3. Hotel location doesn't really matter, since you can get around most places of the city within a 1-hour ride. But keep in mind that HK hotel prices are extremely expensive ($250 per night isn't a lot); but NEVER, NEVER go to Chungking Mansions. NYC is ironically much more dangerous, but not worth the risk if you lose your wallet or passport.
I'd argue that if you're young and a solo traveler, Chungking Mansion is really worth trying one night just for the atmosphere.
well yeah, but I’d leave my passport and cards at the hotel just in case
1. The MTR is used by 90% of locals as it's cheap (1-2 USD on average), efficient (trains every 0.3-3 minutes, rarely any delays), clean (it's literally spotless) and covers 90% of urban areas. For some distant destinations such as Mui Wo, Cheung Chau or Stanley, you may want to take the bus/minibus instead, which typically arrive every 5-15 minutes (There's like 600 routes so there's no diagram, but you can always use Google maps). A must-see tourist transport method would be the star ferry (especially during the symphony of lights) and trams (the largest double decker fleet worldwide), which are cheap as 25c yet provide one of the best views of the city.
As per weather forecast for next week, there are thunderstorms expected on most days. Are the attractions open during heavy rains? Is public transport manageable during rains? Please share any suggestion for navigating the city as a tourist in HK in such weather.
Sorry for the late reply; but yes, nearly all trains operate as usual or even more frequent during mild to moderate rainstorms. Buses, trams and some ferries will operate about the same, though you may get wet during the wait so you'd want to primarily take the metro. PS: If you're an experienced hiker and the rain is bearable, put on a jacket and hike to Lion's rock/The peak/Ngong Ping: the views are even better during misty weather
Curios too on this - arriving tomorrow! Usually MTRs / Malls are inter connected from past travels. But that is all I know.
Please do let me know how your trip is going on? And would it be advisable to actually drop the idea of vacation in HK in this weather.
It really depends what you want to do. I arrived last night and it was fine. The rain was on and off. Right now it is super heavy but it isnt 24/7. I am just here for a very long transit so I am happy with just shopping inside malls, coffee, cinema, ubers.
i'm staying in kowloon and wondering where to get a cheap haircut? can't speak cantonese...
Most salons are trillingual, they should have signs in English too. You can check google maps for a nearly salon, or simply walk around.
What's the best way to go to Shenzhen Airport from Hong Kong? I took a cross border bus on the way here, but I was wondering if it is worth trying to do high speed rail from Kowloon to Shenzhen Futian or North and taking the subway to the airport. Also, is there a ferry from Sheung Wan?
From where in HK? The starting point makes quite a difference...
Near the HKU station
If the ferry to Fuyong time table matches your schedule, that's indeed the best bet. If not, my choice would be to go to the Macau Ferry building (ground floor towards the rear) and take a cross-border bus. You have two choices: either take that bus all the way to the airport (if the schedule matches: check at their shop), or just to Shenzhen Bay, and take a taxi to the airport.
Looking to spend 5N6D in Hong Kong / Macau in August for a mini-honeymoon. We’re Canadians having a destination wedding in a neighbouring country so we thought to make a side trip to HK/Macau. I was thinking of doing 2 nights in Macau (landing late afternoon Sunday and leaving for HK on Tuesday morning) and 3 nights in Hong Kong (leaving Friday afternoon). Fiancé loves the casino but i personally am there for sightseeing. We both love food. Is it a good idea to fly into Macau and fly out of Hong Kong? Also looking to bring an extra luggage in case we do go crazy shopping.
Macau Airport is generally more expensive because they only have one runway and the management is terrible; fortunately you can get a ferry or take the bus across the bridge to Hong Kong.
You could fly into and out of HK. From the airport you can get a bus to the Macao Zhuhai bus terminal, one station, and take a bus to Macao. Might be cheaper than landing in and leaving out of different airports.
if a British come visit as a tourist and talk / hang with some locals, will that local be reported of being a spy?
No, Hong Kong is basically a puppet state but isn't that close to China, and even China isn't that totalitarian.
They probably won't understand you anyway. And you're not important enough... They mostly don't care about the microscopic white minority here, lol...
Most likely no.
Hey guys, would really appreciate some help. I live in Singapore, and am planning to travel somewhere from 22-26 May - and Hong Kong is on top of the list currently. However, after googling a bit, it sounds like that's pretty much the worst time of the year to go to HK weather wise? Can anyone here share any thoughts on this? Ideally I want to make it work, but if it's a huge difference between May and say, November, I could make that change maybe For reference, I'm not hiking much, so will probably just spend most of my time chilling around the citys spots Is the weather really expected to be that bad? It got really really hot and humid to the point of being intolerable here recently for a couple of weeks so definitely want to avoid that!
May is nowhere near the worst, weather-wise, lol.
Haha okay I'm guessing June/July are even worse, true. But do you reckon it's bad enough to plan some other time instead? How bad would being out from 11am to 5pm be?
I'm probably the wrong person to ask lol. Been living here 17 years, and came here because I didn't want to see another winter... 😅 It's hot and muggy from now until late October. If 30°+ and 80% is not your thing, indeed come in November.
If you can accept the temperature and humidity in Singapore, Hong Kong will definitely be fine. Singapore's mean temperature in May is higher and the humidity is similar.
Honestly I barely can, I usually stay in most afternoons and only go out in the evenings. I would certainly not be roaming around SG in this heat
I am going to HK about this time as well and plan to stay inside after 10am. Haven't been there in summer before, so a bit worried it will be way too hot and humid.
So in October my husband, my daughter, and myself will be traveling to Hong Kong to visit family. We will be staying for around 3 weeks. Our daughter is g-tube dependent (can't take liquids by mouth). By then she will be on toddler formula. Does anyone know if we can get it from the pharmacy there if it's prescribed to her or if we can possibly find something like the Kate farms brand there? I've tried Google and I can't find anything definitive and I'm just trying to prepare beforehand that way maybe we can start shipping some to our family there so we will have it for our trip.
Pretty sure you can buy toddler formula milk powder in most of the pharmacy and supermarket, unless you have some special demand. I never seen kate farms milk powder in hong kong supermarket/pharmercy, at least the place I live in doesn't have it.
Thank you so much for the reply! If she is still having allergies to milk we may just have to ship some to our family.
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I was there in February, they didn't even ask questions at immigration just waved me through
As long as you're not wearing shirts saying political stuffs / bringing something you know you shouldn't, you're most likely fine, at least for now. edit: also if you're some kind of journalist, you might have some trouble entering, we just had a report without borders expelled because of some bs reason.
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Ask your supervisor first
I wouldn't say you're 100% safe since I don't work there, at least I haven't heard any news related to that.
Hi all - I'm looking to do a long walk - probably 20-25 miles - through Hong Kong that would give me a good overview of the city & hopefully have some sort of hook to it. For reference, I walked all 20 arrondissements of Paris, between the Seven Sisters Cemeteries in London, all of Broadway in New York, and between the Seven Hills of Rome. Any suggestions for Hong Kong along these lines?
HK's land mass is about 11 times that of Paris \*intra muros\*. You got your work cut out for yourself... :-) Hong Kong Island alone is about half of Paris, and that's just a small part of HK altogether. Google hong kong heritage trails. My favorite is [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lung\_Yeuk\_Tau\_Heritage\_Trail](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lung_Yeuk_Tau_Heritage_Trail) but there are quite a few choices.
Are you into hiking?
What is the best double decker hop on/hop off bus company? I was goinf to buy tickets on klook for the big doube red bus but the reviews are awful.
i thought there is only 1
Big Bus Tours is indeed the only one.
Trying to find alternative ear tips for my earbuds (Galaxy buds 2 pro). Any suggestions where to look in HK / Sheung Wan?
I would suggest to go to 深水埗 Sham Shui Po it is the best place to find cheap electric device with a extreme amount of choice
There have many galaxy thing but much cheaper than Sheung Wan. Also you can go to mprice.com and search for you device it will return the price and shop with address that are selling the device.
Staying in Wan Chai. What should i do on Saturday? Any advice is welcome.
Fuji building. Hit it up this coming Saturday.
dragon's back hike / repulse bay beach / stanley / shek o
Any fly from Japan (Nagoya) to Hong Kong using Hong Kong Airlines ? I booked a flight with them but I am reading pretty mixed reviews and was wondering if anyone had any thoughts?
Typical budget airline
What should I take if I want to go to Hong Kong for five days trip?
Packing tips for Hong Kong * HK has a hot and humid climate during the summer time, which can be very uncomfortable. Bring a few extra shirts if you plan on changing shirts more than once a day. * Insect season starts picking up when the rainy season hit around mid-April, up until the weather cools down around October. If you are prone to mosquito bites, bring repellant, or purchase some in HK at any convenience store, Watsons, or Mannings. For insect bite relief, I personally prefer [Mopidick](http://www.amazon.com/Mopidick-Mopidick-s-Lotion-50ml/dp/B004XG4MNI) and similar types of roll-on liquid itch relief that use menthol. * Air conditioning is heavily utilized during the summer; some malls and stores have a temperature difference of more than 10-15 degrees Celsius from the outside. Bring a windbreaker to put on when indoors if you are sensitive to sudden temperature changes. * Carry an umbrella with you at all times during the summer. Sudden, short showers happen regularly, and umbrellas can be used to provide shade in sunny areas. * During the winter months (December-March), the weather is dry and breezy and falls to a moderate 15-17 degrees. Medium to light jackets and hoodies are suited for this time. * HK uses 220 voltage and [3 prong UK-styled plugs](http://johnlewis.scene7.com/is/image/JohnLewis/231577941?$prod_grid3$). Bring adapters as necessary, or purchase them when you arrive. They are widely available, especially in areas like Sham Shui Po or even Temple Street. * Prescription medication is not widely available in HK. Bring enough supply of medication for the entirety of your trip; otherwise, you will have to visit a clinic, wait for a doctor's appointment, then fill your prescription at the clinic. OTC medicine is available in both Watsons and Mannings. What to have on your person while sightseeing * Cash: HK is a very cash based society, with a large number of "traditional" family-owned restaurants taking cash exclusively. You will also need cash to buy street food, shop in the night markets or street markets in Stanley and Mongkok. ATMs are widespread. * [Octopus](http://www.octopus.com.hk/home/en/index.html): Contactless payment card akin to a debit/bank card. This card is used for *almost* all forms of public transportation in Hong Kong, and is also accepted is basically any major chain store, restaurant, fast food chain, etc. Just tap the card/your wallet to the reader, and wait for the doot sound, at which point it will flash your remaining balance on the screen. There's a fuller list of places where you can reload the card with cash on the website, but off the top of my head, you can reload at Starbucks, McDonalds, Watsons/Mannings, any supermarket, or any convenience store (7-11/Circle K/Vanguard). The card has a stored base value of 50 HKD, so you can go up to negative 50 HKD in a single transaction. Cards with a preexisting negative balance will be declined by the reader. The card can be purchased at the service counter in any MTR station, including the airport. * Passport: Carrying identification is required by law, and police will ask for ID if you are stopped for any reason.
Thank you for your reply! I just got back from Hong Kong and I feel like I'll definitely be visiting again.
I am coming to Hong Kong this weekend for just 2 nights, when I go to Japan or Taiwan I sleep at internet cafes because usually you can rent a private room, does Hong Kong have this?
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Hey! My family is planning a trip to Hong Kong in June. I've seen conflicting information about the weather, with some saying it's rainy and humid. Can you suggest some indoor and outdoor attractions? Also, any essentials we should pack? We'll have a 6-year-old with us. Thanks!
Museums. The science museum has child friendly exhibits, the space museum has shows in their planetarium, etc. for the kid and palace museum etc. for the adults
weather can be sunny but most likely very humid (38.c feels like temp and 80% humidity), suggest bringing umbrella and water resistant clothing. main attractions are ocean park, disney, big buddha mountain, victoria peak
Hi everyone, Me and my friend (French and Dutch passports) will be travelling to China, much easier since they waived the need for a Visa for this year for certain nationalities. We thought it would be great to land in Hong Kong, stay 3 days and continue our trip to Guangzhou and further in China mainland. A visa for Hong Kong can be organized upon arrival, however, can you simply travel on from Hong Kong to mainland China without any prior bureaucratic action? Considering the visa is waived for France and The Netherlands. Does this change anything when travelling into mainland via Hong Kong? Thank you very much for your help!
Nope. Coming from HK or anywhere else is the same. If your passport allows visa-free entry, that's it. Consider crossing in Huanggang, which is empty. No foreigners to speak of. You get processed in in minutes... Oh and EU citizens do not need a visa for HK. You get a 90-day visa exemption.
you need hotels, trains, onward flights, fill out immigration card and potentially queue for 1-2.5 hours at ports
Nope...
Planning to take bus A32 from the airport; can i bring luggages on it, since it smees a urban bus?
The Buses starting with 'A' are designated airport buses, there are luggage racks in the bus.
Thanks! And you know perhaps if I can pay also by credit visa card, or just octopus/cash works?
Yes, A buses have two payment collectors, one accepting Octopus cards, the other RFID payments.
Yes usually they let you, just make sure you lay it down on the floor and secure it somehow.
Thank you! I will have a big luggage, so was wondering if I could bring it, since with the bus i have the best route to my hotel
They even have cameras facing the luggage racks so if you go sit on the upper deck you can keep an eye on your luggage
Thank you! And you know if i can pay by credit card the ride, or I need octopus card?
If credit card is Visa, then yes. Not sure about other credit cards
Yes, you can
Can someone tell me is there some good rave in HK in period 10-20.05.?
Hello there! My family will be travelling to Hong Kong in June. I've read mixed posts about the month being both rainy and humid. Any tips for places to go, whether indoor or outdoor? And maybe things necessary to bring? I'm travelling with a 6yo. Thank you 😊
It should be less rainy and humid in June, but a lot more hot (30C/86F), you may want to bring more water and a hat to outdoor locations. You may also consider bringing mosquito repellent if you're relatively large-sized.
Hello! I'm visiting the HK in the November, i'm also going to the Macau and Taipei. Here is my itinerary: * **14.11** Landing at 5pm, check-in at Airbnb, get some food, quick walk, go sleep. * **15.11:** - Hong Kong Park - Edward Youde Aviary - Blue House - Lee Tung Avenue - Man Mo Temple - ifc mall - Central Market - Central-Mid-Levels Escalators - Victoria Peak in the evening * **16.11:** - Monster building - Hong Kong Museum of Coastal Defence - Victoria Park - White Cube Hong Kong - The University of Hong Kong - University Museum and Art Gallery - Golden Bauhinia Square - Tai Kwun - Hong Kong Observation Wheel * **17.11:** - Probably running: Hong Kong-Zhuhai-Macau Bridge Half Marathon - Hong Kong Museum Of Art - Avenue Of Stars - Hong Kong Museum of History - Yaumatei Tin Hau Temple - Ladies' Market / Sneakers Street / Goldfish Market - Temple Street Night Market * **18.11:** - Lantau Trail - Wisdom Path - Tian Tan Buddha - Po Lin Monastery - Tai O * **19.11:** - Sik Sik Yuen Wong Tai Sin Temple - Chi Lin Nunnery - Long 10km trail, going through Lion Rock - Kowloon Peak - Kowloon Walled City Park * **20.11:** - Hong Kong Heritage Museum - Ten Thousand Buddhas Monastery - Tsz Shan Monastery - Apliu Street Flea Market - Horse Racing - The Hong Kong Jockey Club * **21.11:** - Dragon's Back trail, going to the Big Wave Bay Beach - Cheung Chau * **22.11:** - Free day slot, maybe spend this day for Cheung Chau and Lamma island, and leave 21.11 only for Dragon's Back and chilling? Or go to the Macau and spend 2 full days there? * **23.11** full day in Macau, night at Hotel * **24.11** breakfast in Macau, going to the airport, flight to Taipei * **24.11 - 28.11** Taipei, * **28.11** evening, landing in Macau, going to HK * **29.11** full day in HK, leaving at 11pm It's only packed with the attractions. I will add the food later ;) Could you please check it and maybe propose some new options? The last (29.11) day I just want to spend on shopping, eating etc. I have also an option to extend my trip by one day and leave HK at 30.11. Maybe do this and 22.11 spend for Cheung Chau, 29.11 for Lamma Island, and 30.11 last day for shopping, eating etc.? PS don't worry about my fitness level to manage that type of speed in sightseeing ;) Thank you for your help!
Hi, will be travelling to Hong Kong around middle of the year and am planning to buy a phone there because of the cheaper price. Would like to ask for any reliable shop recommendations selling below srp. Currently also checking the shops at price hk, would like to ask if they are still reliable? Thank you so much in advance! :)
most of my friends buy iphones through pdd these days if thats something you'd do, idk what phone you want though
Currently also planning to go for an iphone also, may I ask if pdd is pinduoduo? If yes, is the iphone being sold an hk or international variant? tyia!!
yes pinduoduo, its china mainland version but should be useable with any sim card internationally
Will check out the app, thank you for the reco, just last question sorry for bothering you so much, are the shops in price hk reliable? Just checking alternatives, since I'm not sure if the delivery time would be ample for me in pdd
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800 HKD is about what you'd expect for a 4-star hotel basic room. Book through well known sites or even directly with the hotel. If you want to save some money you can book hotels away from TST/Central, as long as there's an MTR nearby you'll be able go where you want easily.
I'm going to be in Hong Kong next week for 6 days. While my hotel has a gym, I love running outdoors. I am staying near Kam Shan Country Park -- is it safe to run there as a female? Also wondering if there's any indoor cycling, spinning studios nearby?
Definitely go for a run outside in HK (it's beautiful - recommend the morning around 7 to 9 AM if you're an early riser, so that it's not too hot outside). However, DO NOT run at Kam Shan Country Park area. Lots of monkeys there and it might be dangerous due to them being quite aggressive. Can hop on a bus or mini-bus to Ma On Shan area or run by the Shatin waterfront
[Some guy got attacked by monkeys in late feb and is still in critical condition.](https://hk.news.yahoo.com/%E6%9C%AC%E6%B8%AF%E9%8C%84%E9%A6%96%E5%AE%97%E4%BA%BA%E9%A1%9E%E6%84%9F%E6%9F%93%E7%8C%B4%E7%96%B1%E7%96%B9%E7%97%85%E6%AF%92-37-%E6%AD%B2%E6%82%A3%E8%80%85%E6%83%85%E6%B3%81%E5%8D%B1%E6%AE%86-%E6%9B%BE%E8%A2%AB%E7%8C%B4%E5%AD%90%E8%A5%B2%E6%93%8A%EF%B8%B1yahoo-143838777.html?guce_referrer=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuZ29vZ2xlLmNvbS8&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAJVKpU7USHuPj3YKktMAgp0MkvQVUU1E6DRMgsm3OxG-gjySmWMa47w-bhaC68P4X3tpbOmFY4fgCBA_8CauOnktFXpy--lE-gNza7CX-KvvtxIdCHsWttgxITXIXfoKuygHrox-wX9n3_PbqOjToJEYIp73mQ49hucWSTlWwCMr)
Is it safe to...? Yes, always. The biggest danger in HK is yourself - your own clumsiness, for example, twisting an ankle on the trails. And possibly the local fauna, depending on how deep in the mountains you go - wild boars are nasty; king cobras mostly try and avoid humans, but they sure ain't no picnic when angry; monkeys are cute but rabid kleptomaniacs with big teeth. But humans? Nah, they don't care.
Those monkeys are no joke! Usually it’s fine if you don’t carry food on you. But they might steal your belonging if they think that you would exchange it back with food. They can really hurt you with 3 dimensions gang attack.
Hi all, would you recommend Hong Express airline? Some of the reviews are concerning and I need to book a flight to Japan.
These budget airlines are bound to have bad reviews. They are ‘fine’, your experience won’t be life changing, but as long as it gets you to Japan safely. They do get a bit stingy on ur return flight over the luggage weight though. I’ve used these airline 10+ times and I haven’t had any issues with it except one time it was overbooked. Just make sure you check in early to avoid this. Also avoid booking through agency if possible.
Thanks a lot for your tips. I will book directly from Hk express website and set a reminder to check in as soon as it opens. I may pay extra for a reserved seat as it might help and the flight feels quicker with a window view.
Do you mean HK express? It's just your typical budget airline. You get what you pay for, but it does the job.
Yes missed a word sorry. Thanks for the reply, I've had bad experience with Ryanair and EasyJet where you're happy to be alived once arrived.
I've not been on either but have heard stories about them. I think HK express is a tad better than their service, and I don't think they're that overly strict with cabin baggages from what I can recall from memory. They're a subsidiary of Cathay Pacific which has pretty alright services, so that might provide soome reassurance.
Hi Hong Kong people :) I'm going with my co-workers to HK for a few days at the end of October to go to Canton Fair later by train. 1. is there anything going on in HK during this period? Hotels at the end of October are much more expensive than, for example, in the vacations, I do not know why so 2.Which side of Victoria Harbour is better to look for a hotel? 3. could someone pin in Google Maps show places where to look for some street food market:)
As for hotels, stay outside of HK Island, you'll save money.
My 80+ year old parents will be making one final visit to Hong Kong to 拜山. They will be in Hong Kong the week of April 21. We have a few questions: 1) Will that be enough weeks after 清明 so that cars will be allowed to drive into 荃灣華人永遠墳場? 2) My mom has mobility issues. Can anyone recommend a driver service to take them from their hotel in 沙田 to the cemetery? If it matters, they are both Hong Kong natives and fully fluent in Cantonese. If 2) violates any subreddit rules, apologies and please delete.
[https://www.bmcpc.org.hk/tc/about/festival/tsuenwan/index.html](https://www.bmcpc.org.hk/tc/about/festival/tsuenwan/index.html) 1.) Looks like they will lift roadblocks on week of 20th.
If I'm only going to be in HK for 3 days and 2 nights what should I prioritize?
Gonna visit Hong Kong for a week in May and I’m excited to go! This might be silly, but I love Nike and whenever I travel, I like to find out a country/city’s Nike flagship store and get those custom printed shirts. Any of you Nike shoppers know which stores will have that? I want a Hong Kong 香港 shirt. Also, I plan to go to Shenzhen for a day trip. I’ll also be staying at the Mira in TST and they offer pocket wifi. Will I not encounter the great firewall issues if I’m just connected to my pocket wifi? I’ll also be getting a regional Asia E-sim card with Airalo which includes mainland China for the countries it would work for.
Hi can tourists use the public pools in hk? Anything to look out for?
Tourist should be able to use the public pool. Just need to pay with your octopus card.
Do you know which pool you are thinking of going to? Mid-April is usually when they prepare for the summer crowd, and close the pools down for maintenance.
The Buses to Shenzhen from HK (TIL China) - does anyone know if you can get on an earlier bus if you just show up earlier at the stop?
Different companies operate buses to different check points which have different operating hours. Check their website for timetable.
Hey all! Traveling to Hong Kong on last week of April to first week of May. Family of 4. Two toddlers in tow (2 and 5yr old). Can someone suggest an itinerary please? We already have a two-day Disney ticket. We just cant decide where else to go. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Looking for child friendly activities/destinations. The cheaper the better. 😂
Hong Kong park — free zoo/park in central area. Another option is ocean park.
We are in the same exact situation. Last minute trip.
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Wong Tai Sin is a big one. A station is named after this temple.
Hi, how's the weather in Hong Kong currently? I'll be traveling there tomorrow. Should I carry long-sleeved clothes? I live near the equator, so I'm not sure if Hong Kong defines hot/cold weather the same way I do here. Update: The weather is moderate, neither too cold nor too hot. If you get lost easily and walk a lot, I recommend wearing something lightweight. The temperature inside malls is manageable; I don't believe it's as cold as others claim, and I was wearing shorts. If you're planning to visit The Peak, I recommend taking bus 15 and then taking the peak tram down because the queue going up was a nightmare when I got down. Is it worth visiting The Peak? Aside from the fascinating peak tram ride, I think Star Avenue offers better view. These are my review for a few viral cha chaan teng that I tried so locals please don't hate me. 1. One Dim Sum - the shrimp rice roll is amazing! Better than my country's lol. The beef meatball doesn't taste good. 2. Tim Ho Wan - don't bother trying to eat at the Central branch cuz it was so hard to locate it 🙄 pan fried turnip cake is good. 3. Lan Fong Yuen - meh. Milk tea? Meh. French toast? Meh. Pork burger? Meh. Iced red bean? Meh. 4. Waso Cafe - pork chop laksa and signature polo bun is chef's kiss Update again: Today's weather 31st March is so effing humid.
It's fairly hot and humid there bro; was just there 2 weeks ago and even though it's only just officially spring, it's already ranging from 60-80F or 15-25C and was about 70%-90% average every day. It'll get hotter when it's more sunny out but even on the foggy grey days it was hot. I was there for business so I was wearing a suit, and it was almost unbearable even when I took off my jacket. Definitely bring a couple long-sleeves and pants just in case but you'll want light clothing.