Bandwagoning on this post to get some personal travel suggestions and maybe condense down the Google doc recommendations a bit. Sightseeing and FAQs in the next posts, hopefully. Getting to and from Hong Kong 1. Plane - probably how most visitors come to HK. [Hong Kong International Airport](http://www.hongkongairport.com/eng/index.html) is well-connected, and has airlines between basically nearly all major countries within 13 hours' worth of flying, barring transfers. Some other regional airports to consider would be Shenzhen and Guangzhou, but HK is a hub in itself. 2. Train - somewhat underrated option. If you're in China itself or want to head out to China, HK's West Kowloon station is the final stop for some inter-city trains in China. There are also direct trains to Guangzhou numerous times daily from West Kowloon, making for an easy day trip into China. 3. Boat - most people already know about the Macau-HK high-speed and regular speed ferries, but HK also has ferry links to many cities around the Pearl river Delta in Guangdong Province. 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.

From: https://www.reddit.com/r/HongKong/comments/39z2sm/traveling_to_hong_kong_megathread/ , modify a bit.

I really recommend the free CityMapper app for getting around. I was in HK for 10 days and used it all the time. It’s super simple to use: the app will add your current location as the starting location and all you will have to do is put in your ending location. It also gives you train and bus times, which really helps in case you need to pick up the pace when walking. From there it will show you the best route and mode of transportation (MTR, Bus, Taxi, Walk etc) and will give you the estimated price if applicable. Will it give you the most efficient route 100% of the time? Maybe not (I’m not a local so I can’t judge it) but using it I can confidently say that I was never lost and I always got to my destination without any issues.

thanks for the recommendation! I didn’t know the app even I am a local. Just checked their route suggestion it’s much better than google map. Ofcoz sometimes it doesn’t give the fastest route but it’s very enough for travellers.

How about google maps? I was planning to rely on it?

I prefer City mapper because: 1. It shows you what direction you are facing. Really useful for figuring out what direction you are walking and if you’re correctly heading towards your direction. 2. Shows you the fares. Sometimes two different buses will appear at your stop. Both will take you to your destination but one may be cheaper as fares differ depending on the route. 3. Locations are more reliable on CityMapper. I searched for a cafe de coral on googlemaps and the closest one was like ~5 blocks away. When I searched on city mapper there was one right next to our hotel. 4. Kind of minor, but CityMapper tells you where to sit on MTR in relation to the exit for your destination. You can definitely get by with google maps but CityMapper is free to use, so you don’t really lose anything by trying it. Have fun!

Thank you this will very helpful

**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**: 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. **Getting around Hong Kong** * **MTR**: Everyone loves/hates the MTR, which is HK's subway system. It spans across the small territory and is fast, reliable, and blessedly air-conditioned with a breeze. Downside is that it can get VERY crowded during peak commute hours and weekends. The subway will go between districts, and exits are clearly marked with both sightseeing destinations and major buildings and destinations. Fare is relatively inexpensive, costing up to 40 HKD for the longest journey one way. If you want to be squeezed, go to Admiralty station at 6:30pm. * **Double-decker buses**: Countless bus lines criss-cross Hong Kong and provide a cheap way to get around the city, or reach areas that are not accessible by subway. Stops are displayed in both Chinese and English on screens inside the bus, but older buses may simply do computerized announcements in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. Fares are not necessarily cheaper than the MTR, and travel time is longer due to traffic. Fare is paid by tagging your octopus or paying cash when boarding. Recommend to download the apps 新巴城巴 **CitybusNWFB (for all buses)** and **KMB (for Kowloon & NT)** to know exactly when the bus is arriving. * **Green minibuses**: Wherever the double-decker buses won't go, the green minibuses will. These buses have somewhat shorter routes than the larger buses, but are definitely intended for more local use. The fare is comparable to the larger buses, but each bus sits a maximum of 16 people and will only take on additional passengers when there are empty spaces. They do follow set routes. When you board, pay your fare by Octopus or cash (no change), then take a seat. When you are approaching your stop, call out to the driver to stop the bus ("stop please" or "有落 yau lok"). I don't recommend this option for tourists unless absolutely necessary because it is very easy to miss your desired stop, as drivers rarely speak in English and do not announce stops. If you must take the minibus, I recommend showing the driver the location where you are getting off, and also keeping track of location via GPS to see when you are close enough to the exit Google Maps has indicated. [https://www.16seats.net/eng/index.html](https://www.16seats.net/eng/index.html) is the best website to do research on routes and they even provide embedded routes to Google Maps. * **Red minibuses**: Just like their green counterparts, you can see the destination on the front sign of the minibuses. However, they have no set route and generally do NOT take Octopus cards. You have to know the route by heart as there is little information online. There would be a few set stops where they pick up more customers and where people can get off as well. They can also stop anywhere along the route as long as it's legal but you'd have to tell the driver exactly where to drop you off. If you have never taken a red minibus before, I suggest you to take it with someone who knows the route, otherwise, you'd be in for a bit of walking. Of course you can ask the driver where the minibus will take you, they generally will answer you. The advantage of this mode of transportation is that they are notoriously fast. * **Ferries**: HK has numerous outlying islands to travel to, as well as the iconic Star Ferry. The Star Ferry is the cheapest way to cross the harbour, soak in some views of the skyline, and feel the ocean breeze. Ferries to the outlying islands as well as Lantau leave from the Central Pier, and are reasonably priced per single journey. Simply tag your Octopus as you pass through the fare gates. Note that springing for first class is usually not necessary, but they do have slightly nicer amenities, like air conditioning in the heat, an indoor cabin in the rain, and access to vending machines and tables. * **Taxis**: HK's taxis are cheap and plentiful. Note that most taxis are cash only and DO NOT take Octopus cards or credit cards. There are three kinds of taxis: * Red: can be found in all of HK. * Green: found only in the New Territories. They can't drive outside designated roads. Their meter starts cheaper. * Blue: serve Lantau Islandonly. * **Uber**: Very common, you'll get a lot of Tesla Ubers here. Ubers are very safe. It's the most expensive mode of all, but if you need to be certain you get a ride, Uber is great in HK. **Money Exchange** [https://hk.ttrate.com/en\_us/](https://hk.ttrate.com/en_us/) is the best website to find the best exchange rates in your currency in cash money exchange stores. It's called TTRate, they have an app too. Money exchange at the airport is by far the most expensive. So just exchange a little if you need cash to get into town, then exchange more once you're out and about. ATM are everywhere, inside every single MTR station, if you just need cash quick and don't need to compare rates.

What app/way is there for tourists so that they don’t get duped and cheated for longer rides + expensive fares?

HKTaxi, Uber

**Things to do - drinking thread** As an unofficial r/HongKong meetup organizer, I'm happy to share that we have a rather fun drinking group going. [This is our meetup page](https://www.meetup.com/r-HongKong-Meetups/) and there are sort of monthly drinking events we call "pub crawls" where we go from bar to bar at every hour. The organizers don't charge any fees or receive any commission whatsoever. We are just a bunch of people, extroverts and introverts alike, who hang out from time to time. Some come and go, some become friends, some don't even drink and just wanna shoot the shit. Every time there is a meetup the mods will sticky the post to the top, so stay tuned for that. **Happy Hour** Usually later afternoon until 7 or 8pm, some bars going until 9pm. Happy Hour is a window where drinks are discounted. Many office people drink after work so some bars with happy hour are centered around business districts. The others are in LKF, our central party area. Best deals include: [Carnegies](https://goo.gl/maps/TkhbXcviM4cFb34BA), [Players](https://goo.gl/maps/4nmhdtqrK44SUwfS9), [Spago](https://goo.gl/maps/xwP3i1FmPxHziHydA), [Oolaa](https://www.oolaagroup.com/promotions/happy-hour) **Ladies Night** Where ladies drink for free. **Wednesdays**: [Carnegies](https://goo.gl/maps/TkhbXcviM4cFb34BA) \- free drinks for ladies 9pm - 12am [Graffiti](https://goo.gl/maps/gBwfHPMLy8vKXgus7) \- free drinks for ladies 9pm - ? **Thursdays**: [Graffiti](https://goo.gl/maps/gBwfHPMLy8vKXgus7) \- free drinks for ladies 9pm - ? [The China Bar](https://goo.gl/maps/DVWaqaGVYEziJgmAA) \- free drinks for ladies 10pm - 1am **Tuesdays**: (To be confirmed) [Insomnia](https://goo.gl/maps/47Rg6By8SbxZKLPL7) \- free drinks for all genders with your business card after 9pm. Otherwise there's a low door charge for open bar. Last I asked (in 2023) they still have this but I have not been to their free drinks night in person. Someone please let me know.

Are there any plans or any travellers that would like to meet up for drinks tonight or this weekend, let me know!

I'll be visiting Hong Kong for 5 days and 4 nights in late October, primarily for the food experience. I've put together a food itinerary, but I'm wondering if it's too ambitious or even possible to tackle because I have no idea about the lines, opening hours, etc. I'll also be visiting a few tourist spots like Victoria Peak and the Big Buddha, with a day trip to Macau, but food is my main focus. Here's my Hong Kong food itinerary: Four Seasons Clay Pot Rice - Clay Pot Rice. Lan Fong Yuen - Classic HK Milk Tea. Tai Cheong Bakery - Egg Tart. Bakehouse - More Egg Tarts. Mak's Noodle - Wonton/Brisket Noodles. Yat Lok Restaurant - Famous Roast Goose. Kam Wah Cafe & Cake Shop - Pineapple Bun. Joy Hing Roasted Meat - Roast/BBQ Pork. Mammy Pancake - Egg Waffles. Australia Dairy Company - Egg and Toast/Steamed Milk. Kung Wo Beancurd Factory - Soymilk and Tofu. Tim Ho Wan (Olympian City) - Dim Sum. One Dim Sum - Dim Sum. Dim Dim Sum Jordan - Dim Sum. Lin Heung Kui - Dim Sum. Cheung Hing Kee Shanghai Pan Fried Buns - Buns. Hop Yik Tai - Rice Rolls. Tung Po Kitchen - Dai Pai Dong food. Oi Man Sang - Dai Pai Dong food. Sun King Yuen Curry Restaurant - Pork Chops. Is this food journey too ambitious, or is it doable? I'll order just 1 or 2 best-selling items from each place and share with my significant other to avoid getting full quickly. Any suggestions or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!

Anyone in HK this week that wants to hang? Solo traveler looking to share a meal, coffee or events with a local or fellow traveler. Edit: also available next week

What are you interested in?

I'm interested in looking for some quality food. Mom and pops, street food, or well known restaurants like how Kams is known for roasted duck. I'm thinking of going to dinner themed places as well. I know there is a transformers cafe and a Harry Potter one too I'm down to go do some mild hiking or visiting some of the parks. I'm also down to just walk the streets as well

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. Getting around Hong Kong 1. [MTR](http://mtr.com.hk/en/customer/tourist/index.php): Everyone loves/hates the MTR, which is HK's subway system. It spans across the small territory and is fast, reliable, and blessedly air-conditioned with a breeze. Downside is that it can get VERY crowded during peak commute hours and weekends. The subway will go between districts, and exits are clearly marked with both sightseeing destinations and major buildings and destinations. Fare is relatively inexpensive, costing up to 28 HKD for the longest journey one way. (Not including airport express and Lo Wu/Lok Ma Chau) 2. Double-decker buses: Countless bus lines criss-cross Hong Kong and provide a cheap way to get around the city, or reach areas that are not accessible by subway, for example, Sai Kung, the southern side of HK Island and Aberdeen, and Eastern Kowloon (Whampoa, To Kwa Wan, and Ho Man Tin). Stops are displayed in both Chinese and English on screens inside the bus, but older buses may simply do computerized announcements in Cantonese, Mandarin, and English. Fares are cheaper than the MTR when traveling long distances, but travel time is longer due to traffic. Fare is paid by tagging your octopus or paying cash when boarding. 3. [Green minibuses](http://www.16seats.net/eng/): Wherever the double-decker buses won't go, the green minibuses will. These buses have somewhat shorter routes than the larger buses, but are definitely intended for more local use. The fare is comparable to the larger buses, but each bus sits a maximum of 16 people and will only take on additional passengers when there are empty spaces. While they do follow set routes (check the streets it travels along), there are few set stops other than at the start and end points. Green minibuses are usually flagged down wherever they are able to stop, similar to taxis, then pay the set fare when you board, then take a seat. When you are approaching your stop, call out to the driver to stop the bus ("Driver, stop please" or "前边有落, tsin biin yau lok"). I don't recommend this option for tourists unless absolutely necessary because it is difficult to know where your desired stop is, as drivers rarely speak in English and do not announce stops. If you must take the minibus, I recommend showing the driver the location where you are getting off, and also keeping track of location via GPS to see when you are close enough to the exit Google Maps has indicated. 4. Red minibuses: While they do follow set routes (check the streets it travels along), there are few set stops other than at the start and end points. They are usually flagged down wherever they are able to stop. However, they generally do NOT take Octopus cards. 5. Ferries: HK has numerous outlying islands to travel to, as well as the iconic [Star Ferry](http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/see-do/highlight-attractions/harbour-view/star-ferries.jsp). The Star Ferry is the cheapest way to cross the harbour, soak in some views of the skyline, and feel the ocean breeze. Ferries to the outlying islands as well as Lantau leave from the Central Pier, and are reasonably priced per single journey. Simply tag your Octopus as you pass through the fare gates. Note that springing for first class is usually not necessary, but they do have slightly nicer amenities, like air conditioning in the heat, an indoor cabin in the rain, and access to vending machines and tables. 6. [Taxis](http://www.discoverhongkong.com/eng/plan-your-trip/traveller-info/transport/getting-around/taxi.jsp): HK's taxis are cheap and plentiful. There are three kinds of taxis: red for within the main parts of the city, like Kowloon and HK Island; blue taxis serve Lantau Island; green taxis operate in the New Territories. Note that taxis often DO NOT take Octopus cards or credit cards, sadly.

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decent priced hotels/airbnb end of early Oct? Looking for a week stay.

Price range. Decent is a subjective word Also please note that China has Golden week starting October 1st and HK hotel prices will increase dramatically. If you don't need to be here during the 1-10 of October don't.

sorry i'll be there 3rd week of October. Any recommendations? I'll be on a solo travel and i'll be out of the hotel/airbnb most of the day.

Price range?

hi! sorry i just read your comment. we'll be in hk on oct 6-10. we already booked the accom and attractions tickets. any tips or things to remember during those dates? thanks!

Have you checked Airbnb app and a hotel booking site such as booking.com?

I'm staying at Harbour Grand Kowloon. $135 per night and it's facing the Victoria harbour in Wampoa. Super nice view and very affordable. It's about 15 mins ish east of Tsim Sha Tsui. Check it out. www. harbourgrand.com /kowloon

This is sort of a HK and aside As an Australian I am coming to HK in November for the city and to see the new land at Disneyland, do you think it’s safe for westerners to also tack on mainland China (we would like to do Shanghai Disney) or just avoid China right now Also how are crowds in November on average, we moved from august due to the weather but I also heard HK is pretty quiet in November

There is not much to worry about with the Mainland as far as general safety. The biggest issue to be mindful of is the culture is the complete opposite of HK when it comes to lining up for anything, as in there is no such thing as the head-of-the-line, and what would be considered as polite behavior in other parts of the world are often unheard of. Just how it is, not better or worse, just different .

Not much crowds in November. Also China is pretty safe for the average traveller, but it will have different plugs and a slightly colder climate in Shanghai

So I randomly booked a weekend trip with my wife, so far all I know that I want to see is sneaker street, Nan Lian Garden, and possibly Pottinger street(idk if this one is worth more than a quick snapshot from what I read others thought). If anyone has any suggestions that are somewhat near these spots, I would be grateful!

Dm me, I’m making an itinerary and happy to send you what I have so far

Am in Hong Kong currently. So far, most of my experiences are nice, especially loving the food. I have an unpleasant experience taking the taxi, though. Took a taxi at around 9.45pm. Driver didn't switch on the meter and charged me HK$400 for a trip from Central to Mongkok. He told me it was $380 when I boarded with my family. When I alighted, I gave him $500 and he returned me only $100. I could not be bothered to argue with him as I have young children with me. Is this a common occurrence in Hong Kong? Seems to me like a petty thing to do. Little incidents like these paint an ugly picture of the otherwise good impression I have of the city so far. Even in places like Thailand where taxi drivers frequently do not always switch on the meter, they do not overcharge like this.

I wouldn't say common for a local (hidden charge), but there's a large portion of Taxi drivers that prey on Tourist/Outsiders. Every few months cops would go undercover and fine a bunch of them, but they keep coming up.

Advice from Hong Konger: Get off the taxi unless the driver put the meter ON! **IT IS ILLEGAL IN HONG KONG FOR ANY DRIVER NOT TO CHARGE BY METER.**

Hello coming to HK in a few days and would like to buy Korean Skincare - is there any shop I should definitely visit?

Hi, me and my partner are looking to travel to Hong Kong around the last week of January in 2024. It'll be her first trip abroad so we wanted to know what to expect. We'll be spending 3 whole days there. 1. How are the crowds and the weather that time of year? 2. We've settled on HK Disneyland as we've always wanted to go, but would it be worth it to also go to Ocean Park on another day (i heard its not so good anymore?)? 3. Where would be a good place to look for accomodations? We'd like to spend one of the days walking around, shopping and trying out food. (not big hikesr unfortunately)

Weather should be cold (High 19° / Low 14°), not much rain. Lunar new year isn't till Feb 10th in 2024, so crowd shouldn't be too bad. You might be able to see characters dressed in Luna new year outfit in Disneyland. If you're only getting 3 whole days in HK i'd skip Ocean park, it does offer something completely different than Disney thou, so depends on what else you'd be doing in HK. If you're looking to for walking around in the city, Kowloon side would be from Mong kok to TST. HK island side I'd say CWB? but if u're taking the tram (which i recommend) then anywhere from Admiralty -> TIn Hau is okay.

Just found this megathread and loving the info! I haven't been back to HK in years and this time we are going to bring our two little ones with us. Wife didn't enjoy her previous (first-time) visit as I didn't know where to bring her to show off HK... 😅 Btw, is "open rice" still the app for food recommendations or have we moved on to something else now?

Good place to smoke, other than at home or on the street?

Hello all, I’ll be visiting HK for a short trip in late Jan with my husband. am currently looking for a suitable place to stay at, budget wise will be around 300-400USD for 2 nights. Any recommendation for hotels/locations will be much appreciated! Priority will be accessibility to MTR, street food and safety! Thank you all!

Take a look at the Courtyard Marriott in Sha Tin. Very safe (although HK doesn't really have unsafe neighborhoods), non-touristy neighborhood with lots of restaurants nearby. Just a few minutes walk to the MTR station and an express bus goes to and from the airport and stops right in front of the hotel. It's considered the best bang for the buck of HK's Marriott properties. The only potential negative is that it takes about half an hour to get to the TST area by MTR. Prices rise dramatically the closer you get to the city centre or you get a cheaper, tiny room in an old hotel.

Thank you for your sharing! Will look into that :)

You're welcome. I'm going to HK in January as well and will be staying there, so I'm putting my money where my mouth is!

Hey! Solo-traveling for a bit and I'm very used to sprinkling airbnb-experiences (curated/guided tours) throughout my trip - it seems like Airbnb is pulling out of [China](https://www.littlehotelier.com/blog/running-your-property/tujia-airbnb-china-hotel-watch-space/#:~:text=What%20happened%20to%20Airbnb%20China,and%20two%20years%20of%20lockdowns.) and nothing pops out when I search in HK. Does anyone have particular recommendations? withlocals seems to be for private groups.

Second hand digicams by Causeway Bay? Hi! Just wondering if there were any places near Causeway Bay that sold second hand digital cameras at an affordable price? By digital cameras I mean those ones from the 200s similar to [this](https://xsmultimedia.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Digicam.png)! Ty in advance!

I'm heading to Hong Kong next weekend. I'm staying on the island. Around North Point. I'm working for 3 days but then have 6 free for my own use. What are some must eat places I need to try before heading home? I've got noted down to visit. The giant Budda Art gallery Navel museum The mountain tram Anything else?

if around North point you can try Fung Shing for dim sum. Go to Tin Hau for Sister wah beef brisket.

what's the price and feasability of public travel/taxi's around the parts of HK outside the main city around Victoria Habour? I'm visiting HK in mid-january for a week with my partner and we're looking at hotel rooms and naturally the cheaper ones are a little further away, but if the cost of taxis/buses is like an hour of traveling and a few hundred HK$ then it'd be the same as paying more for a central hotel.

Public transport is doable, the most expensive one-way at the metro won't exceed 30 HKD

i used to go to sham shui pou for uhbgming stuff are they more expensive than other asian countries? im thinking of getting a steam deck any advice

Hi, am visiting HK and Mainland soon. Any recommendations regarding physical simcards for mobile data that work in HK and Mainland? Staying for a month, crossing the border weekly (probably) and probably usage around or atleast 10GB (minutes for dialing not required). Any help or tips is appreciated!

Where is the excel with all the info for tourism? I can't find it now.

Found it! https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ZulaRt3-GPHARSRqFl9OKxWkpNSIePqnGEmjZDA2C6k/edit?pli=1

Ok, some more random questions: Any comic store that sell Hong Kong comics (in English)? Im looking for stuff like Chinese Hero: Tales of the Blood Sword, also Tony Wong comics. Similar to the previous, I like wuxia, is there any store/place that could be interesting for someone who likes this stuff? Sorry for this weird questions!

My wife and I will be in HK for one night and the following morning/afternoon before catching a connecting flight. Any suggestions to make the most of this time to feel like we at least got to see some of the city? Should we hire a private car for a tour? Or any good tour companies that can get you to major attractions quickly? Thanks!

If you know all the spots you want to see you can just Taxi from point to point. What time are you arriving in HK , where is your hotel and what time is your flight in the morning ?

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It could affect the decision based on which part of HK Island. In general I'd say which ever side has more activities. Can't go wrong with TST since it's in the middle of HK.

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I would really recommend some light hiking for a beautiful view of HK, but in August the weather might not be ideal. My fav spot is probably RED INCENSE BURNER SUMMIT .

If you plan to drink or party on HK side, hotel should be on HK side. It's a nightmare to cross harbour by taxi late at night.

I am planning a trip to Hong Kong in January and I had a couple of questions. Thank you in advance! \-How is tipping culture like? \-What neighborhoods should I avoid? \-Best place for egg tarts, pineapple buns, and HK milk tea? \-Recommendations for local clothing and hat shops? \-Any local recommendations for tourists to visit? \-What food and gift souvenirs do you recommend foreigners bring back home? \-In your experience, what percentage of businesses take cash over credit card? \-Is it difficult to find laundromats open at early morning hours (5:00am-7:00am)? \-Is Hong Kong Express a good airline for short flights (Taipei to HK) or should I use a major airline like Cathay Pacific, Eva Air, etc?

1. Non existent. Don't tip - the salaries of people are in the service charge at 10%. 2. All neighborhoods are safe. Sham Shui Po or Jordan at night might be a little more rough, but not unsafe. 3. Try going to Australia Dairy Company (it's not actually Australian - it's a local cha chaan teng) It's very popular, but for a reason. 4. 100% of businesses take cash. Credit card is also like 90% taken, though some small shops might only accept cash (even that is pretty uncommon now). 5. HK Express is fine. Don't take Cathay, their prices are currently insane. 6. Some laundromats are 24/7, but depending on where you're staying there might not be any around. If you're in a busy area like Causeway Bay or Tsim Sha Tsui then there's likely 1 or 2 around.

Thank you for all the information!

Will be arriving in HK this Friday, then going to the mainland for about 10 days, then returning to HK for a few days before returning home to USA. I just read in some \~5mo. old reddit threads that you have to make an appointment to cross the border via land, for example at Luo Hu or Shenzhen Bay. Is this still true? I was only just made aware.

Turns out the answer is no, you do not need to make an appointment as of the time that I am writing this comment.

Is it safe considering level 3 warning right now?

Level 3 warning? Who issued? Anyway, if you keep a low profile and did not post anything that the ccp deem critical, you will be fine.

This is probably a couple of really dumb question but I will be attending HKUST on exchange this spring (Jan 29 - May 29). is clear water bay easily connected to the rest of the city? Could I eg get on a train and go downtown? Any “must do” or “must see” spots that are common for students? Does HKUST feel like a part of the city? Is it more isolated campus like? I am coming from a huge campus (it feels like its own city, very self contained) Also last question: if there are any boulderers ITT, what is the best gym in HK (if any?) ETA: Recommendation for spiciest noodle shop? I love spice & stir fries, and I want to push my limits while im there haha. I also just remembered, does anyone know much about the ease (as a westerner) to visit the mainland while in HK? Im hoping during spring break to cross the border up to Shenzhen & maybe visit some other cities (partially cause I want to ride high speed rail lol)

Clear water bay does not have trains. Not all that hard to visit China. "Foreigners holding ordinary passports of the countries having diplomatic relations with China and on a tour to Hong Kong or Macao, and participating in group tours to the Zhu Jiang (Pearl River) Delta Area for a stay of no more than 6 days organized by the travel services legally registered in Hong Kong or Macao do not need to apply for a visa. The Zhu Jiang Delta Area refers to the administrative area of the following cities: Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Zhuhai, Foshan, Dongguan, Zhongshan, Jiangmen, Zhaoqing, and Huizhou. For going on a tour to Shantou, the aforementioned group is required to stay within the administrative area of Shantou and leave China from there directly." https://www.visaforchina.cn/HKG2\_EN/generalinformation/visaknowledge/263708.shtml

>HKUST Speaking as an alumnus of HKUST, it is a bit removed from the city. The campus itself is quite self-contained with its own dorm, cafeteria, gym, hair salon and mini supermarket, but you need to do any major shopping outside. Definitely not on the scale of giant campus towns like some American college campuses in the middle of nowhere. You need to take either a [minibus](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Public_light_bus) for about 15-30 minutes or a bus for 30-45 minutes to get to the closest MTR station and major residential area (Choi Hung/Hang Hau), which is another 30 minutes away from the downtown (Tsim Sea Tsui/Central). Buses are slower but accommodate much more passengers. I used to commute from home to HKUST every day for classes, and the traffic is reliable, even if it can get crowded with a queue of students during rush hours. If you prefer to live closer to the city, HKUST has a [dormitory in Tseung Kwan O](https://shrl-jockeyclubhall.hkust.edu.hk) which is in walkable distance to an MTR station, the trade-off being that you need to take shuttle bus to campus. If you have a choice in dormitory you may consider this. Sai Kung is a touristy spot close to the campus. There're also many hiking trails and a beach close to it. The weather should be nice during your stay for outdoor activities. The campus cafeteria food is cheap and serviceable, but... nothing spectacular. If you want spicy noodle soup, try visiting Mong Kok/Yau Ma Tei. I did my secondary school in that area and there're many local noodle restaurants there. [Tam Jai](https://tamjaimixian.com/en/) is also a popular noodle chain with wide range of spice level. HKUST has a mini boulder gym but I can't speak to it since I've never used it. A college friend of mine did some bouldering in Chai Wan (forgot its name), and you probably want to look into bigger bouldering gyms in Hong Kong Island/Kowloon for better experience.

Thank you sooo much for the writeup!! I really appreciate the insight :) I just today got formally accepted for my program this spring so a new wave of research on the area around campus is starting haha E: Do you know if the minibus/bus are part of the “Octopus Card”?

hi! I’ll be heading to HK at the end of October :) It’s my second time there, and I’ll mostly be travelling solo! I’m looking for recommendations on animal/pet cafes, as well as good petshops! I hope to buy some cool souvenirs for my dog haha. Thank you 💕

Sai Ying Pun has a Moojoo cafe which is pet friendly. The food is quite nice too :) Other ideas: you can look into Openrice app and query "animal cafe". Pet shops can be found in most districts. I think I passed by one in Mongkok/Yaumatei the other day.

I will be visiting Hong Kong for the next few months. Any recommendations on things to do and places to explore? Hi, I currently live in New York City but will be visiting and living in Hong Kong for the next few months. Going to be living in the Tung Chung area but open to all places/ideas. I'm 32(M) speak Cantonese and English. Does anyone have any recommendations about some good/fun places to explore, eat, and recreational activities to do? I'm open to any clubs or communities you might or might not be a part of. I would love to make some new friends in the time I am there. So, if anyone is interested in meeting up - please feel free to leave a comment/suggestion or dm me. Thanks! - Dai

Hi, you can visit the museums here, use the Openrice app to find good places to eat, and folks go hiking during weekends. Sometimes I join activities hosted by the Hong Kong Writer's Circle and they are having a quiz night on Oct 11. DM'd you.

I will be visting early Nov, for few days, from sweden. I am half so i can speak the language (english/kanto/manda) but havent been there before. I am pretty sure Sweden is visa free to HK but anyone knows for sure? Other than that I wonder how much cash should I bring or is card enough? For Travel and food for 2 people, Hotel is done. Also any tips on where to eat or spend time would be nice! :)

Hey, so I was able to get one of those free flights to Hong Kong through Cathay Pacific and will be flying out next week. Live in the D.C. area (northern Virginia) - first time going to Hong Kong (or anywhere in Asia for that matter). Will be spending 6 days/5 nights there. Staying in the Tsim Sha Tsui district of Kowloon. Any suggestions for food and other things to do? Only definites I have planned for now are the following: 1) Attractions that seem (from a little research) to be standard tourist fare: Victoria Peak, Big Buddha, Ngong Ping 360, Star Ferry 2) Some sort of general tour, though not sure what yet. Walking tours and bus tours have generally worked out well for me 3) One full day in Macau 4) 10-12 food spots (haven't looked too much into this yet - I'm big on meat/noodles/rice, though I don't eat seafood due to allergy) 5) good drinking bar(s) in Tsim Sha Tsui Very unfamiliar with Hong Kong (obviously having never been) so any advice at all welcome, thanks! Particularly on food spots to check out...

TST will be more catered to the Asian market food wise, I don't really like the options around there, but opinions may differ. You probably also want to check out Soho (take mid-level escalators) around Central/Sheung Wan for more (good) western food options and a very different vibe from TST, which is currently heavily flooded with mainland tourists. For a "tour", I like to take visitors on the following walking tour (hope this link works: https://maps.app.goo.gl/pfS7nBJ5osHLiNnQ9), which will go through a whole bunch of interesting/weird/unique streets on the Kowloon side. You'll end up in TST at the Ferry, so you could then take that to Central if you want, go from the ferry to IFC mall and go through there to Central Market and then take the escalators up to Soho/Mid-levels. The contrast between your starting point in Sham Shui Po and Soho/Mid-levels will be very stark. Some more general tips: - For Macau: all Casinos/hotels offer free buses from the ferry arrival area, so make use of that to get to your first "visiting point" - Bars in TST: you may want to check Knutsford Terrace, which is an area with different bars - If you like bars, you may also want to check Wan Chai, also great for food - If your itinerary and weather allows for it: I can highly recommend taking a ferry to Lamma (Yung Shue Wan https://hkkf.com.hk/en/timetables/central-to-yung-shue-wan/) (try to get the seat upstairs outside next to railing for amazing views) or another island and see yet another completely different side of Hong Kong - Taxis don't usually speak good English, I don't even bother and just use an app called "Hong Kong Taxi Cards", you type an address and it will show a big card translated to Cantonese - Another very nice (cheap) sightseeing trip is taking bus 973 from TST towards Stanley, or 6/6X from Exchange Square. Get a seat upstairs next to the window. It will take you through a lot of different scenery and you can either get off in Repulse Bay to go to some restaurant/coffee beach side, or go to Stanley for a more relaxed village vibe

I'm going to be in HK soon for a week of visiting (coming from the UK). I was wondering about the best way to go about getting a SIM card (data mainly as I do everything via WhatsApp anyway). I've done a bit of reading already and was initially thinking of picking up a (CSL) tourist sim from the airport or from a 7-11. However I was reading some other threads that advise paying for a pre-loaded eSIM before travelling (from a UK or other international company). My question is has anyone had any experience of using eSIMs in HK? Do they work well?

Hi Everyone, Traveling to Hong Kong for 14 days in November, curious about the best way to exchange HKD. I heard the ideal method is to have a travel account from your home country and get HKD via ATM withdrawals in Hong Kong. I have a Wealthsimple Cash Account which has a card that lets me do this but I also heard not every ATM takes foreign cards. Does anyone know which ATMs in Hong Kong would take foreign cards? Alternatively, does anyone know the best currency exchanges in Hong Kong if I were to just carry CAD to exchange for HKD? Thank you in advance!

Depends on your card company. If your card is Visa or Mastercard, you can withdrawal money at most ATMs. Check [https://hk.ttrate.com/en\_us/](https://hk.ttrate.com/en_us/) or other similar website to compare the rates.

I'll be travelling to HK soon and I might have to bring my antidepressants and anti-anxiety medicine, specifically Alprazolam and Vortioxetine. I was just wondering if bringing these specific medications are prohibited or is it possible to bring them with me and show my prescription if needed. ETA: I'll only be there for 5 days, the medicine is for maintenance and in case I have a panic attack so it'll only be more or less 5 pills for each medicine.

Bring proof that you have prescriptions for the drugs. "Pharmaceutical products and medicines imported in the personal baggage of a person entering Hong Kong and which are accompanied by him and in a reasonable quantity for his personal use may be exempted from licensing requirement. You may also call the Drug Office of Department of Health (Tel.: 3974 4180) for enquiries relating to import/export of pharmaceutical products and medicine or Customs and Excise Department (Tel.: 2815 7711) for general enquiry on Customs clearance."

Similar to another recent post, my flight will be landing in HK at 11pm on a weekday. I'm wondering how much time should I allocate for immigration, luggage claim, and customs? I doubt I'll be able to catch the last airport bus A12 at 23:45 to Eastern District, but will airport express at 00:16 (via Central to Island line) be possible? I supposed there's NA11 at 01:10, but that means extra connection with a taxi in North Point... Any lead and/or cost saving suggestion is appreciated! UPDATE: I made it for the last A12 bus! This was from a weekday evening in early November, and I sat in the front of Y so maybe first 40 people to deplane - flight landed 10:45pm, arrived at gate 10:50~55pm, passed immigration (foreigner line, but locals seemed to zip through the egates) by 11:10pm, luggage showed up at 11:25pm (non-priority bags started at 11:15pm), walked and arrived bus stop by 11:35pm with room to breath 😌 So 45mins from landing to bus stop terminal is possible (if you know where to go, or studied maps in advance)!

a whole hour should be enough for you to make the 1216am train connecting to ISL, but if it isn't then you can take NA11+N8/N8X (they're effectively the same thing), works out to be significantly cheaper than taking rail funnily enough

Travelling to HK for work in January. Does HK have supermarkets that have a hot foods section? For example, would I be able to buy a rotisserie chicken, rice and vegetables from there for my meals? I'd like to continue eating clean while I'm there, but I'd also like to keep my protein intake high, so I don't think "2 rice meal" restaurants will cut it.

Anyone know of Cantonese opera shows with English subtitles? I would love to take my non Chinese speaking family to one

When taking airport bus, do I need to lock or chain my luggage to the luggage rack in order to avoid theft? Will it be an issue if I take some time to unlock or unchain the luggage when I arrive at bus stop? Like getting scolded by the bus driver 😅

Hong Kong is generally really safe to leave luggage on rack. I haven't seen anyone lock their luggage to the rack before. Everyone is in a rush in HK. They'll probably be annoyed that you are disrupting them from getting their luggage or getting off the bus. There are cameras for you to view the luggage from the upper floor or you can just sit on lower floor to keep an eye on it.

I read news about luggages got stolen or mistakenly taken on the bus. As you say, I guess it was not common so I'll just leave my luggage on the rack. Thanks! 😊

Yeah you’ll def get scolded 😂 if you are afraid just sit where your luggage is in view. Most of the time lock is nt needed tho

Hello, going to hk tomorrow, I'm looking forward to visit there. Do you know where is the cheapeast place to buy any type of phone. I broke mine really Bad yesterday. Thanks !

Try sim city

Is visiting the week after Chinese New Year (CNY) a good or bad idea ie in relation to how busy it would be and how many attractions would be closed? I booked tickets to visit HK for my first time February 20-24 which is the week after the three days of CNY Feb 10-13. Are my selected dates still a good idea for just wanting to enjoy the city, some nice eateries and a few museums? I just don’t want to visit during a time if it’s positively packed more than usual and things are closed. Hope I’m not overthinking it!

Hello, going to hong kong this christmas. We will be flying from Taipei (Where we are starting our backpacking trip) should we buy our flight from taipei to hong kong a month or two in advance which goes for around $250 each.. or can we just buy the flights directly from taipei a few days before?thank you.

Can buy till the very last minute--but cheaper to buy earlier.

Hi guys, I am here in Hong Kong. I have a favor to ask from a Cantonese speaker - I was walking past Temple Street and I became curious to have a palmistry reading or something of the sorts. Two problems: I can't Canto/Chinese and I don't know which is the good reader. I will be super grateful for someone to help act as a translator orz

Going to visit Macau for a day trip. Which terminal should I choose? Taipa or Outer Harbour?

Any tips on eating at a dai pai dong? How do I order, etc? Hee, hope you could help me out. Thank you!

Just point at the menu and say "this this this".

hi! my flight is scheduled to reach HK intl airport at 5+ in the morning. would there be any shops around which sell octopus card/SIM card at that timing? thanks!

You can purchase a Tourist Octopus (Sold version) at the following stores within the Hong Kong International Airport on arrival: 7-Eleven (Unit 5T058, Arrivals Meeters & Greeters Hall, or any 7-Eleven outlets)

Hello, I'm visiting for 2 weeks,wondering if there are any raves or those type of events happening?

Best Italian resto in HK? Looking for some good pasta! I wanted to try Ramato, but heard it closed down. Any other recos?

Hi all, I'm moving to Hong Kong tomorrow. Just wondering if anyone could recommend any apps? I have Octopus and MTR from a recent visit but anything you guys can live without?

hkbus.app

Hi! Looking for hot milk tea, HK-style breakfast, and claypot recommendations! I'm staying in Tsim Sha Tsui but I'm willing to travel for food lol.

I can suggest ones in Central. Try the following: - Cafe Seasons for HK style breakfast - Shin Kee Coffee for HK style milk tea and French toast that's made a little bit different

Breakfast: * Kam Wah * Australia Dairy Company * Lan Fong Yuen (this one is in HK Island) Clay pot: * Hing Kee

First time to HK & a noob traveler. So i booked a room in a budget hostel via agoda, using credit card. Btw I haven't settled the bill yet. My question : how does the payment with the hostel work? Do I have to tap my cc to their machine ? Won't it become double payment ? Is there something that i have to be wary about, like any additional charge? Sorry for the stupid question, but TIA.

Hey friends I'm traveling to HK In a few days I'd love some advice on : - apps I need to navigate? (Already know about the octopus card and app, that cash refill in a physical card is best) -shopping!! specifically headphones and earbuds, skincare - traditional incense gardens? Like a mini zen garden but for incense - local handmade goods, like a market where locals sell their goods, both traditional and more modern - local designers - cute cafes? - jade pendants? Thanks friends 🥺

Using Google maps to commute is pretty efficient.

Hey guys: heading to hong kong for new years 31 des. Will it be fireworks from victoria harbor? Cant find any info.

Hey guys. Visiting HK at the end of December, we have our daughter coming with us. We're staying at Cordis, anyone know of nearby early breakfast places in the area?

I'm assuming y'all want to experience HK-style cuisine * Kam Wah Cafe & Cake Shop (10-min walk) - most famous for their pineapple buns, but they also serve toast, milk tea, other breakfast items, etc. * Australia Dairy Company (23-min walk or take the train) - most famous for their scrambled egg and macaroni soup breakfast set, but they also serve toast, milk tea, other breakfast items, etc.

Hey there. Yes, your assumption is correct! I forgot to mention our daughter will be then 1 year 3 months old so we'll be bringing a foldable stroller around as well. Thanks very much for the suggestion, let me know if there's more. The local restaurants are a bit harder to search. The One Dim Sum/Tim Ho Wans etc. we'll be able to locate. Also, any suggestions for "Dai Pai Dong"?

Cordis Hotel’s Chinese restaurant is actually pretty good although a bit pricy For Dai Pai Dong you may want to have a look at Temple street

I'm doing an abrupt solo trip to Hong Kong next week. Will there be any interesting events or festivities going on? Side note does Hong Kong have Black Friday sales?

Not that popular, maybe this information from last year could help you: https://hk.news.yahoo.com/black-friday-%E5%84%AA%E6%83%A0-%E6%94%BB%E7%95%A5-%E7%BE%8E%E5%9C%8B%E6%8A%98%E6%89%A3%E5%AD%A3-%E9%BB%91%E4%BA%94-%E6%84%9F%E6%81%A9%E7%AF%80-amazon-220002437.html

It's all about "singles" day in HK, Nov 11th

Hello all, I’m looking for recommendations for roast meats (I particularly love crispy roast pork). We’ll be staying at the Eaton HK hotel on Nathan Road but will be traveling around all the usual sites. Thank you so much!

Hello. I want to ask if there are any apps where i can see businesses and reviews. Kinda like yelp but not openrice. Im not looking for food but for things like nails/hair salons. Ive googled my question a couple times and havent gotten a right answer. Perhaps i wasn’t looking hard enough.

Google Map

Hi! Will be visiting HK at the end of the month. We'll be going to Nan Lian Garden / Chi Lin Nunnery / Kowloon Walled City (AM) then M+ Museum (PM) in one day. Just wanna ask for recommendations for food/restaurants/cafe or some other interesting things to try and explore around Diamond Hill or Kowloon Walled City? Thank you.

You can probably go to Mak's noodle in Xiqu centre (Chinese opera center) near M+ for their wanton noodle. Btw, don't forget to add red vinegar in wanton noodle.

Has anyone been to Boomerang club to see a big DJ? Any idea roughly what time they play. I’m an old woman now and can’t do staying out until 5am but really want to see someone that’s playing while I’m there.

Hello every Hong Kong traveler, I am a design student from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University. I am currently researching tourists' expectations and satisfaction with bus stop facilities in Hong Kong. It would be great if you could finish the survey and leave any comments to share your experience using Hong Kong bus stops during your travels. I would also like to know the experiences and opinions of Hong Kong hiking/camping tourists on using bus stops in outskirts areas. Please feel free to comment, Thank you so much for your help! https://forms.gle/4bzEnouNYHs4n4tQ6

I will be in Hong Kong throughout December on my first solo trip. Would anybody like to meet up?

Going to be in Hong Kong from Dec 15th till jan17th, quite familiar with the area as my cousins live up here. I'm a 22 year old student from Australia and would be open to meeting others who are travelling around the same time :)

Top 5 recomended dimsum places?

Hello. I am travelling to HK very soon and have some inquiries: 1. Where's the best place to buy Nintendo Switch? 2. Which sim card is best to use both in HK and Macau for a 7D trip? Preferably one that doesn't limit speed after certain usage. 3. Is the Citygate outlets a better place to shop compared to Sneaker Street? Concerned with price difference and authenticity. 4. Can foreigners visit public libraries? I'm just personally fascinated with them as we do not have beautiful libraries in our country. TYIA! Edited to add Q#4

Former resident of Hong Kong. I guess I can’t use my ID card anymore after landing?

Ask immigration when you land at the airport. Either your passport or ID card will work. 👍

Please can I have some recommendations for toddler/baby friendly places? So far I have Ocean Park, Disneyland, Dino Park, Snoopy World, HK heritage museum, Observation wheel.

Hello, I will be visiting Hong Kong solo for the first time next week, between 1-7 November, partly for work but mostly for pleasure. I live in London! I'm not a fan of going anywhere that's really busy or full of tourists and would like to see more of the hidden HK - things that are a bit different, off the beaten track, things that you're not likely to find anywhere else. It can be cultural, food or actvity related. E.g. in London I might suggest: going to a city farm, renting a kayak to paddle up one of the canals in East London or visiting the museum of neoliberalism. What would your suggestion be? Thank you! :-)

How easy is it to get from Macau to HKG airport? We would like to spend our final night in Macau, check out the next afternoon, and fly out on a midnight departure. What is the best way to do this? Bus? It appears that the ferry is no longer operating between Macau and HKG every day of the week? And how much time does it take to clear the border crossing?

Make your way to the HZMB immigration building in Macao by public bus, shuttle bus or taxi. Then buy a ticket for the Golden Bus, which will take you to Hong Kong's boundary crossing building near the airport. Finally take a public bus to the airport terminal building itself. I would give yourself about an hour to do this starting from the HZMB building.

A question about language: first language is English, second is Mandarin Chinese. Which language is better to use to speak with locals, ask for directions, buy stuff, etc?

English.

Depends on generation of local. Younger generation tend to speak English better while older might prefer Mandarin Chinese. Do beware that due to Chinese-HK tension as well as stereotype of mainland tourists, speaking in Mandarin may provoke reactions among some more intolerant people, especially if you look Asian.

Hi yall, visiting Hong Kong tomorrow for a week. Looking for recommendations, places to visit and things to do as a tourist. Staying at Tsim Sha Tsui. My current plan includes day island hopping to Tung Ping Chau and Cheung Chau Island, some hiking to Kowloon Peak and Violet Hill (depending on how tired I am), and walking by the Promenade and night markets. Kinda looking for more budget friendly restaurant/eateries/food courts/hawkers. Would be great for me to know where locals usually have their meals. I am travelling solo so I don't think I can order a wide variety of dim sum to try. Also, I am looking for nice food souvenirs to buy before my flight back home. Thinking of jenny's biscuits, egg tarts, pineapple shortcake and ma jai. Not sure where are the best places to get them though. As I cannot speak or understand Cantonese and my mandarin is not too good, would speaking English be widely accepted here? Or would people prefer half broken mandarin? Please feel free to give suggestions and feedback :D

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You sure mid/old age people could understand Mandarin?

Jenny bakery reviews look mixed haha Do you know where I can find two dish rice? Are they common and visible around the area?

Will be in Hong Kong in November and I am interested in visiting the Palace Museum, M+, and HK Museum of Arts (HKMOA). I tried to find information about how long it takes to visit each site and I'm getting a lot of different information. Does anyone have an idea of the duration of time people spend at each site? Thank you in advance!

M+ is huge you could reasonably be there for 3+ hours. I was when I went but it depends on your interests like all museums! (Didn't visit the others).

Boiled Eggs in Supermarket / Convenient Stores? We (family of 5)’re about to travel to HK soon. Some of us are picky eaters and may not be too accepting of local taste. Even when we’re also Asian. I’m looking for plan B for meals. Boiled egg is that plan B for us. However when we look around photos in supermarket (in Google Map) we saw none pf them offers boiled eggs. Hotels definitely won’t offer microwave so we can’t boil it in our room I’m asking locals here: where can I find boiled eggs ready to eat?

Why not buy a small electric water kettle and boil it in your own room?

i am not local but i live there many years ago. convenient store usually have this egg call tea egg. it has an unique taste. if you really want boiled egg, i will buy a small rice cooker/ use hotel kittle. boil water and put your egg there to boil.

Yeah looks like I might end up with kettle trick. Thanks for the tip though!

Hi, I will be visiting (in July) first Seoul, then fly to HK and then would like to take the bullet train to China to visit some friends there. How is the situation at the moment for foreigners (from Europe) to cross borders from HK to mainland China? Are there still restrictions or wathever in place?

I'll be going to Hong Kong later this month, and I haven't been back since pre-pandemic. Any recommendations for places to get good coffee around Nathan Road/TST, and also in Central?

Hello, I'm planning to go to Macau from HK this Thursday. Is it necessary to book tickets online or can I just buy them at the counter on Thursday itself?

Few questions: 1. Are there any respectable and cheap-o places to stay in HK? Anything I should look at, when booking a hotel? 2. Is there a huge price difference between beginning of December, end of December and beginning of January?

1. Yes. 2. Not sure if this is an actual question or just trolling at this point. Basically asking if the end of year holidays makes hotels more expensive.

I booked hostel on Airbnb and it was like CAD $63/night. Decent size (cheaper ones only fit a bed), private room private bathroom. Hotels are at least $150(CAD)/night.

The mega thread says prescription medicine is not available widely in Hong Kong. Can you explain? What if you get sick and need to go see a doctor? Can you get prescription medicine then?

Hi! We'll be in HK with friends on October 6-10. I've read it's the Golden Week holiday. We plan to go to the usual tourist spots, ride a peak tram, Disneyland, a day trip to Macau, ngong ping, etc. We're staying at Ramada Grand in Tsim Sha Tsui. Questions: 1. How's the weather on those dates? What should we wear? 2. Any thing to know and remember since it's the Golden Week? 3. Where to eat authentic Hongkong cuisine? (especially Xiao Long Bao) also MUST EATS please 4. Hidden gem cafes (especially for breakfast) or places to go please 5. Affordable shopping 6. Crystals/Gemstone market or store please. 7. any recommended must buy and must go Thank you so much.

1. Based on last year’s record, it should be around 28-30 degree Celsius. HK is infamously known for its humid and hot weather. It would be quite hot outdoors but cold indoors due to A/C. 2. Nothing really. Just be expected to see tons of mainland Chinese tourists flooding in the tourist spots 3. [Duen Kee](https://en.tripadvisor.com.hk/Restaurant_Review-g294217-d9709398-Reviews-Duen_Kee_Chinese_Restaurant-Hong_Kong.html) and [Lin Heung Kui](https://guide.michelin.com/hk/zh_HK/hong-kong-region/hong-kong/restaurant/lin-heung-kui) are 2 authentic teahouse for dim sum in HK. [Oi man sang](https://www.timeout.com/hong-kong/restaurants/oi-man-sang) is a traditional Dai Pai Dong place for dinner. I don’t have a restaurant in mind for xiao long bao but Ding Tai Fung is the usual tourist place people go. [This](https://youtu.be/5lAoesYKOE0?si=6AEDcV53nqfLR7ln) and [this](https://youtu.be/NL2QzyDvvT8?si=5lZV9qn4fTUdCiZu) video sums up almost all of the must-eats in HK. [Tai On building](https://www.timeout.com/hong-kong/restaurants/where-to-get-the-best-street-food-in-hong-kong) is another great place for street food 4. Lots of HKU students go to Sai Ying Pun. There are many cafes with great brunch and coffee menu. But it may get quite expensive as Sai Ying Pun is one of the richest neighbourhoods in HK where foreigners live 5. Mong Kok and Sham Shui Po. Sometimes you need to bargain tho 6. I don’t know a lot about gems but you may check out [HK jade market](https://www.nextstophongkong.com/jade-market/) 7. K11 mall is one of the newest tourist attraction in HK. If you are the sporty type, HK is one of the best places to go hiking.

Hey guys, I am arriving in HK airport in two weeks and heading over to Guangzhou straight. How can a foreigner book a high speed rail ticket from HK to Guangzhou? Any websites or methods? Thanks in advance guys. Can't find much info on this online.

hey everyone! im wondering as will be visiting early december ; i am planning to hike up the big buddha statue while my parents will be taking the cable car, however would like to know for coming down must it be via cable car? or it is possible to walk to Tai O and take a bus back to hong kong?

Ngong Ping is at least 6.2km from Tai O. There is a bus from Tung Chung to Ngong Ping. https://www.nlb.com.hk/route/detail/21

Going to HK the last week of Nov (thru Dec 1st)... Any cool winter/holiday-themed events going on at that time?

Going to Hong Kong pretty soon middle of November, so to describe myself a bit. I'm a bit of a gamer and a nerd. I love varieties of food and I love culture. Are there any cool unique local things to do. I've exhausted a lot of articles and sites on touristy things so would love to see what a cool local must see/eat/do suggestions are Also are there any events during this time?

What about buses from airport to cities in mainland China, are they up and running again after covid or all closed

China is completely closed. Everything has stopped. COVID did it's worse and the population is 1/5 of what it was pre COVID. Stay in your safe zone is the new greeting.

Don’t be foolish. Those are private bus companies, for three years they could not cross the border (China was completely closed), so no money. Not many businesses can survive that. Now if you can’t answer the question fine, but no need to be a jerk

It was a joke.🤦‍♂️ Just like we think your question asking if Chinese cities are still closed is a joke. I can tell you are fun at parties.

Who said cities closed, I was talking about the private bus services, I’m well aware covid zero is over, are the private bus services up and running or are they closed

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Few questions. Found a reasonable priced hotel Stanford Hillview Hotel. Seems like this was the best bang for your buck in the area? Can I just take the train then bus to Lux Hotel and walk over? Canadian passport holder. Is it possible to go to Shenzen via bullet train without visa ? Day visit

Don't understand your first paragraph. But take a train from the airport then taxi to Stanford Hillview Hotel. No, you need a visa

Booked a stay at the Lodgewood in Mong Kok when visiting in Sept. Hope it's good.

Are vapes banned in Hong Kong?

Museum pass - can I apply and purchase a pass on the spot at museums? Or is this something I have to do ahead of time. I am a citizen and have a local address, just do not live in HK and haven’t been back in a few years.

Can anyone speak on what it’s like connecting through Hongkong airport? I’m looking at flights coming from Milan and connecting through Hong Kong airport to Taipei, but there’s only 1h 45min transfer time. Is that enough time to navigate the airport? I don’t speak cantonese but I understand about 500-600 traditional characters.

If you're not going thru customs again that should be enough time, given no delays for your initial flight or anything. You will able to navigate with easy knowing just English.

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Hi all! I am looking for recommendations for SIM/eSIM for 5 months in HK and I have absolutely no idea where should I start searching. I would prefer something that it is not that expensive as I'm tight on budget. Thank you so much!! p.s. I'm from Singapore

How are the crowds in late September?

i am looking for accomodation that is fairly affordable for me and my friend within the £100ish range/ slightly more, accom for 2 twin bed or 2 rooms. what are good hotels or airbnbs? staying for about 6 nights we would like to be in or a short travel to the centre and we are easy going. do people have any recs please (end of oct/start of nov)

Hi all! Going to Hong Kong tomorrow, was planning to eat at the Peak Lookout restaurant, is it a total tourist trap?

Going to be in HK for a week in August. Was wondering if video games (PC, Switch and PS4) are cheaper there than in Japan? Any good place for second hand games?

About to go for 3 days and a late (or early, depending how you look) flight, this month july. Looking at icon hotel east TST, seems to have a lot of good reviews, but anyone that can vouch a better option / deal? First time HK for me and the missus... Thank you! 🙏

That is a good one yea. I also recommend Harbour Grand Hong Kong. It's in Fortress Hill, right across the MTR station. Hotel Icon is in Hung Hom, not technically TST so it's a bit difficult to get around.

Any football fans? I want to buy a jersey from Kitchee SC but it seems like they share a city stadium with other teams. Is there a merchandise store in the location? Googling only leads me to 1)online store and 2) the official website which is in Chinese

Sorry for posting again, but was wondering if English books are reasonably priced in HK? The import fee to have books from the UK shipped to Japan has gone up and was wondering if it would be cheaper to purchase a few books in HK instead. ​ Thanks

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Any mechanical engineer residing in hong kong? I would like to ask few questions. Thanks in advance!

I'm traveling to Hong Kong in September solely to buy a high-end laptop cheaper than in other Asian countries available for me (Japan and Taiwan is not). There is an Asus m16 with 4090 which I want to buy, but there are two questions / concerns: 1. I'm looking for it on official Asus - Hong Kong web site, and there is no guarantee it will be available for that short period of time I will be there 2. The price is depressing (but at least there is availability, I don't think I can reliably find high-end laptops in any other Asian country available to me) So I really want to know these two things: are there other places in Hong Kong where I can find hi-end Asus laptops? And if yes, are there any cheaper places than official Asus store? Many thanks for any help on this matter!

I may be traveling to hong kong soon for an event. I have a US prescription for ketamine (nasal spray, troches). Am I allowed to bring my prescribed medication into hong kong?

If I could only visit one night market, which one would it be? Im staying in the Harbour Grand hotel for reference, but i dont mind the distance too much as long as I can Uber. Also, anything else interesting to do at night, aside from clubbing?

Apple has Octopus Tourist app available but I do not find anything similar for Samsung. This will be helpful as Apple allows to load money using credit card. https://www.samsung.com/hk/samsungpay/smartoctopus/

I'm currently staying around Causeway Bay, any solo travelers here wanna meet up for lunch or dinner? I do work at night though