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), and the subway system. Some discounts are available to seniors older than 60; others for seniors older than 65. In any case, seniors should carry identification for proof of age and should keep in mind that there are many stairs to climb in Hong Kong, including overhead pedestrian bridges and in subway stations. In addition, remember that it is very hot and humid in summer.
Before leaving home, consider becoming a member of the AARP (formerly known as the American Association of Retired Persons), 601 E St. NW, Washington, DC 20049 (tel. 888/687-2277; www.aarp.org), which brings such benefits as AARP: The Magazine and a monthly newsletter. Anyone 50 and older can join.
Many reliable agencies and organizations target the 50-plus market. Elderhostel (tel. 877/426-8056; www.elderhostel.org) arranges study programs for those aged 55 and over. ElderTreks (tel. 800/741-7956; www.eldertreks.com) offers small-group tours to off-the-beaten-path or adventure-travel locations, restricted to travelers 50 and older. INTRAV (tel. 800/456-8100; www.intrav.com) is a high-end tour operator that caters to the mature, discerning traveler (not specifically seniors), with trips around the world.
Hong Kong Travel Experiences
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Crazy Markets and Sake Bombs
So...7:30 am this morning came REALLY early. Our first agency this morning was DDB, and it was way out in the middle of nowhere so we had... Continue reading »
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Day Two - Exploring Hong Kong Island
Finally got some sleep last night. Even though it was only about 5 hours I felt so much better!Kong and I started off our day by heading... Continue reading »
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Hong Kong (via Guangzhou and Shenzen)
We managed to get the train ok and laden with enough pot noodles to keep a pikey council family from Newcastle happy we survive... Continue reading »
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Day 17 - Macau
Today we go to Macau, let’s wake up early. No, lets wake up at 10. But we will get on the 14:30 turbo jet ferry to Macau.Macau is a tiny... Continue reading »
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I like Hong Kong
I really enjoyed my stay in Hong Kong. We stayed in the Harbourview Hotel near the Hong kong Convention and Exhibition Center. ... Continue reading »
Popular Hong Kong Hotels
- Langham
- Nathan Hotel
- Sheraton Hong Kong Hotel and Towers
- The Ritz-Carlton, Golf & Spa Resort
- B P International
- Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong
- Silvermine Beach Hotel
- The Kowloon Hotel
- Cosmic Guest House
- Dorsett Far East Hotel
Popular Hong Kong Things to Do
- International Arts Carnival
- Central
- Stanley
- LA Cafe
- Causeway Bay
- Lei Yue Mun
- Museum of History
- Hong Kong Museum of Art
- Amoeba
- Victoria Park
