Hongkong Travel Tips & Hacks 2024
By: Trisha Gonzales (FACEBOOK)
I hope this helps! If you are a DIY traveler like me, feel free to save this post for your future travels in Hong Kong!
• Most of the Locals do not speak English. Their language is Cantonese. It’s hard to ask for directions. Make sure to do your research beforehand.
• Rule of Int’l travel: Always bring your passport everywhere.
• Search for “Hong Kong and Macau Travel updates” on FB groups. Super helpful!
• The HK Tourism Board is giving away 100HKD worth of goodies. You can claim your prize upon entering the arrival area at the airport.
• Buy HK sim at any 7/11 or designated stores. Make sure to register first before you leave the store.
• Buy an Octopus card for convenient travel. You can use it for almost all their transport. Reload are by 50’s and 100’s HKD only.
• Most of our activities are booked on klook. Klook would be your money and time saver. Best decision we made!
• MTR in HK is very tourist-friendly. Study their transport system. Download the MTR app. Very on-time schedule.
• If you have a Go TYME card, use it to withdraw from any Bank of China ATM. Rate saver. No extra fees.
• Peak tram advice: Sit on the right side when going up. Best View awaits.
• Ngong Ping 360 hack: Usually there’s a long queue of Cable cars going to the big Buddha. So we took a bus from the City Gates going to the Big Buddha. Then going back to the city gates, We booked Crystal Cabin one way. It’s much much cheaper.
• If you’re planning to go to Disneyland, it’s best to buy hats while in the Philippines. It could cost you more if you buy inside. Your choice anyway.
• Disney Entrance fee and meal voucher are cheaper when booked in Klook. You might want to consider adding a meal for experience. However, outside food is allowed and it costs cheaper. Make sure to check the Disney app for food restrictions.
• Food trips are everywhere. Some restaurants have tea time from 2-6pm which foods are discounted.
• Ready your awra. People in HK wear their best outfits. Make sure to wear yours.
• Wear your comfiest shoes. Expect 10k steps a day.
Happy Travel! 🗺️
