See what the experts are saying about Hong Kong. Get expert advice on how to get there what to see and more.
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Getting there
With dozens of airlines and half a dozen cruise lines serving Hong Kong from around the world, it's certainly not difficult to get there. Your itinerary, the amount of time you have, and your pocketbook will probably dictate how you travel. B... Continue reading »
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Escorted & package tours
Packages for the Independent Traveler Package tours are simply a way to buy the airfare, accommodations, and other elements of your trip (such as airport transfers and sometimes even city tours and other activities) at the same time and of... Continue reading »
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Entry requirements & customs
Entry Requirements The only document most tourists need to enter the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (SAR) is a passport, valid for at least 6 months beyond the planned departure date from Hong Kong. Americans, Australians, New Zea... Continue reading »
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Money
According to figures released by the Hong Kong Tourism Board, the average per capita spending of overnight visitors to Hong Kong is HK$4,663 (US$606/£333) per day on hotels, meals, shopping, and entertainment (frugal travelers, of course, can... Continue reading »
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The 21st-century traveler
Internet Access Away From Home Without Your Own Computer -- Most hotels have business centers with computers for Internet access, but they can be expensive (some, however, are available free for hotel guests). Otherwise, cybercafes are gro... Continue reading »
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Health & safety
Staying Healthy The two major health concerns for travelers to Hong Kong the past few years have been SARS and avian flu. At press time, neither poses a threat for those going to the SAR (yes, its name is an unfortunate coincidence). Hong... Continue reading »
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Insurance
The cost of travel insurance varies widely, depending on the cost and length of your trip, your age and health, and the type of trip you're taking, but expect to pay between 5% and 8% of the vacation itself. You can get estimates from various... Continue reading »
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Tips for families
Hong Kong is a great place for older kids, since many of the attractions are geared toward them and even offer discounts for children, sometimes as much as 50%. In addition, public transportation is half price for children. As for very young... Continue reading »
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Tips for gay and lesbian travelers
There are only a handful of openly gay establishments in Hong Kong, concentrated mostly in the Lan Kwai Fong/SoHo nightlife districts, but several clubs have gay or lesbian nights. Gmagazine, a monthly for gays distributed free to clubs, bars... Continue reading »
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Tips for senior travelers
Seniors receive half-price or free admission to most museums in Hong Kong. In addition, seniors can ride the cross-harbor ferry free of charge and receive reduced fares for ferries to the outlying islands, the trams (including the Peak Tram),... Continue reading »
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Tips for single travelers
You shouldn't have any problems as a single traveler to Hong Kong. Almost every time I've come here, I've traveled alone. The biggest problem is one of expense, since many hotels charge the same for both double and single occupancy. The other... Continue reading »
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Tips for student travelers
Students receive a slight discount to most museums in Hong Kong, but major attractions like Ocean Park do not offer discounts. Before you leave home, you'd be wise to arm yourself with an International Student Identity Card (ISIC), which o... Continue reading »
Hong Kong Travel Experiences
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Special Economic Zone
Upon reflection, sometimes it seems a miracle that have gotten this far. Normally, I am, well, pretty normal. September, too.... Continue reading »
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May week in Hong Kong
We left Yongzhou at 11pm on Friday night, taking an overnight train. We paid for a soft bed, which is a first class sleeper, there... Continue reading »
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Days 95 & 96: Macau
Macau is rightly described as Asia’s Vegas, and with a recent influx of over-sized casino resorts including many US based companies such... Continue reading »
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Day Four - Tour of Lan Tau
Today I took a group tour to Lan Tau Island which is the largest island in Hong Kong. It is also where the international airport is locat... Continue reading »
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How Many 7-Eleven's Can a City Have??
My quick visit to Hong Kong was an unscheduled stop off. My old friend Vicky from when I had worked in Bangkok was back to her... Continue reading »
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