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| Hong Kong Travel Guide for backpackers |
| In its multi-faceted role as a repository of traditional Chinese culture, the last jewel in the crown of the British Empire and one of the key economies of the Pacific Rim, Hong Kong is East Asia's most extraordinary city. The view of sky-scrapered Hong Kong Island, across the harbour from Kowloon, is one of the most stunning urban panoramas on earth. Surprisingly Hong Kong has of inviting beaches, rewarding hiking trails and some surviving bastions of Chinese village life. |
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 DAILY BUDGET in HONG KONG - Currency: Renminbi ('People's Money') Meals - can be kept to around HKD20. Accommodation should be budgeted for about HKD150 to HKD350 a day. Food is cheap throughout China. The bottom line is that you'll be charged the 'tourist price' a lot of the time - it's a practice encouraged by the government. Tipping is not really expected in mainland China - but bargaining is definitely OK. You can bargain in shops, street stalls, and hotels - but not in large stores |
The Peak (Victoria Peak) - Hong Kong's number one tourist destination features the Peak Tower and the Peak Tram, the city's oldest mode of public transport.
Man Mo Temple - The smell of incense pervades this oldest and most famous of Hong Kong’s temples, dedicated to Man, God of Literature and Mo, God of Martial Valor.
Temple Street Night market - The fun begins around 8:00 PM, when visitors flock to the numerous stalls lining this bustling, open-air market
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American Peking Restaurant - 20 Lockhart RD, Delicious chinese food for under $13.00.
Deli Lamma - 36 Main St., Yung Shue Wan, Good food served in a trendy and laid back atmosphere for under $13.00.
Dumpling Shop - 138 Wanchai Rd., This trendy but relaxed joint has more style than any other place on Lamma meals under $13.00
Kam Wah Cafe - 47 Bute Street, Mong Kok. Local tea house, serves a great variety of food - from proper chinese food to its famous HK style buns and cakes. Just few minutes walk from the Fa Yuen Street -- another great shopping place!
Tim Sum - tan tatt, charsiew pau & lots more stuff
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Knutsford Terrace - Located in Tsim Sha Tsui, this collection of bars,
clubs and restaurants are a great place to enjoy the local nightlife.
Similar to that of Lan Kwai Fong, but more down to earth and affordable.
Lan Kwai Fong - The most concentrated collection of bars is in this area on Hong Kong Island. Check out "2121" at UG/F 21 D'Aguilar St. and "Music Room Live" at 2/F 34-36 D'Aguilar St
The Kangaroo Downunder - The Kangaroo Downunder is full of fun young people a bit of a Hong Kong Uni hang out. Good sports pool talbe & cheap beers. 54 Lockhart rd in the middle of Wan Chai. There are two other in TST and LKF.
V13 - On Old Bailey St in Soho, it has a very cheap happy hour till 9pm. Fun staff, eclectic music and Pete, is happy to help out with any queries about Hong Kong sightseeing.
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