TIP: A Cebu Pacific Agent told us that on Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the cheapest flights on most Cebu Pacific Destination. And before boarding, you will be paying a terminal fee of PHP550.00 and Philippine Travel Tax of 1620php per person.
And before flying to Hong Kong you should remember to book a Hotel or Hostel. For budget travellers like me and my friends, we choose to stay in a hostel since its cheap and its the best way to mingle with other backpackers and tourists from around the globe. On this trip ( November 2009), we stayed at Ah Shan Dragon Inn Hostel in Mongkok. Hostel Prices updated on December 23, 2011 for this backpackers’ guide. For a single bed it costs 37.80USD/1644.30PHP for a single room with shared bathroom per night. But if you are traveling with friends, you can book a 4-bed-private ensuite(if you are travelling with 3 other companions) for 22.68USD /986.50php per person per night. Book by clicking Ah Shan Dragon Inn. This hostel has been highly recommended for most tourists since it’s in the heart of downtown Mongkok, probably the center for night markets(tiangge) and its very near the MTR station. Amenities include, free Internet Access( 2 Desktop Computers on the common room), Rooms has hot water bath, free drinking water, fridge, AC, TV, Fresh towels daily and slippers. You could also book a hostel of your choice at www.hostels.com.
TIP: Check in and check out time for most hostels in HK are at 1PM. But you could stay in the common area til check in Time.
Before flying, its important to bring the basics during travelling
1. Medicine kit( Paracetamols, Loperamide, Pain relievers, Salompas, Menthol rubs(vicks), bandaids and etc.) — Its important to bring Loperamide( Diatabs/Imodium for Diarrhea) since you will be eating food that might be unfamiliar and might cause diarrhea. During your travel you would also do long walks and your feet and legs will surely hurt. So be sure to put on very comfortable and light shoes while travelling. And if you’ll be partying during the night you could put a pair of party shoes on your travel bag. A menthol rub, like vicks would be very helpful to soothe those tired and aching legs and feet. Salompas would also be helpful in soothing your aching back.2.Travel toothbrush, Shampoo sachets, Shaver, Soap, deodorant etc….
3. Travel Documents – Passport, Plane Ticket and 2nd Identification Card(Driver’s License, Postal Id, SSS ID, etc.) before travelling, you need to make 2 photocopies of your passport and identification card and keep a copy on your travel bag and 1 for your family in the Philippines. this is important because you will be bringing your passport with you anywhere you go while your travelling around HK and you might loose your passport and for faster processing of your affidavit, you’ll have a spare copy of your travel documents with you.
Be sure you get tourist maps at Map stands inside the airport to guide you on where to go when your in Hong Kong. Don’t worry they’re free! Maps at 711 shops are for sale, so be sure you get your free maps inside the airport before lining up for immigration.
Places of Interest and How to get there:
1. DISNEYLANDwww.hongkongdisneyland.com
(1 Day Pass Price: HKD 399) (updated price 12-21-11)
(Open daily from 9am to 7pm)
MTR and interchange for the Disneyland Resort Line at Sunny Bay Station.
- Only 23 minutes from the Hong Kong International Airport, MTR Airport station,
- 22 minutes from MTR Kowloon station
2.Po Lin Monastery (Giant Buddha) No Fee
Alight at Tung Chung MTR take Exit B, and then take bus 23 from Tung Chung Town Centre.
or take the Ngong Ping 360 Standard Cable car roundtrip (125HKD) Price updated December 23, 2011.
3. OCEAN PARK www.oceanpark.com.hk
(Price for 1 day adult pass HKD 280 and 3-11yrs. old 1 day pass is140HKD) Price updated December 23, 2011
Open Daily from 9Am to 6:30PM
Address: Aberdeen, Hong Kong Island
Route: City Bus 629 in Admiralty MTR Station
5. Repulse Bay HK Island (no Fee)
Take Bus 6, 6A, 6X, 66, 260 from Central (Exchange Square) Bus Terminus and alight at Repulse Bay
6. Kuwan Yum and Tin Hau Temple
a 5 minute walk from Repulse Bay(Follow Repulse Bay’s instructions). If facing the beach, walk towards your left
6. Avenue of Stars (Symphony of lights is 8pm Daily) No Fee
Alight at Tsim Sha Tsui MTR then take Exit F towards subway East Tsim Sha Tsui KCR station and take Exit J and follow the signs.
7. Wong tai Sin Temple (2HKD donation/fee when entering the garden)
How to Get There: Take Exit B3 on Wong Tai Sin Station
click map for a better view
CLIMATE IN HONG KONGclick a season for the readable version
Below is the Itinerary I made and my friends and way back in 2008 during my backpacking trip with my friends complete with the expenses. Please take note of the year(2008) and prices definitely has changed. (will update the price soon)
Hong Kong- Shenzhen-Macau Itinerary
November 13-21
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November 13 |
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7:00pm |
MactanInternationalAirport |
Flight no. 5J238 |
Airfare: 7,542php Travel Tax: 1620php Terminal fee: 500 |
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9:45pm |
DepartMactanIntl.Airport |
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11:55pm |
Arrive atHongKongIntl.Airport |
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November 14 |
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12:00mn |
HongKongIntl.Airport |
Sleep at airport until5am |
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5:01am |
Eat breakfast, brush teeth, |
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6:01am |
Go to Monkok to leave bags @ hostel |
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7:00am |
Wong Tai sinTemple |
Wong Tai Sin station |
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8:30am |
Mongkok (hostel) |
Ah Shan Dragon Inn to Check In HKD 390/day for 3 persons = 801php/day per person |
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10:00am |
DisneylandHong Kong |
HKD 295 = 1770php |
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7:00pm |
Watch fireworks |
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9:00pm |
Mongkok (hostel) |
Sleep |
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November 15 |
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9:00am |
Mongkok (hostel) |
Assembly Time |
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10:00am |
Mongkok |
Group Breakfast |
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11:00am |
Tsuen Wan |
Ferry toMacau Turbo Jet 1 way : HKD 146 = 950php |
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12:30noon |
Jetfoil TerminalMacau |
Macau |
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1:00pm |
Sanva Hostel |
Check in Hostel Double regular room = 100HKD/ person/day 600php/person/day |
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2:00pm |
Venetian Hotel |
Late Lunch at the Venetian |
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5:00pm |
MacauTower |
Watch Fireworks |
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6:30pm |
Sanva Hotel |
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7:00pm |
Group Dinner |
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9:00pm |
SanVa Hostel |
Sleep |
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November 16 |
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8:00am |
SanVa Hotel |
Assembly |
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8:15am |
World Heritage |
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11:30pm |
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12:00noon |
SanVa Hostel |
Checkout |
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1:00pm |
Casino Lisboa |
Watch Grand Prix |
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3:00pm |
Fisherman’s wharf |
Macau |
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5:00pm |
Jetfoil Terminal |
Leave forHong Kong Turbo Jet 1 way : HKD 146 = 950php |
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7:00pm |
Tsuen Wan |
Hong Kong |
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8:00pm |
Mongkok
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Check in Hostel HKD 390/day for 3 persons = 810php/day per person X 4 nights = 3240php for 4 nights |
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9:00am |
Sleep |
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November 17 |
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9:00am |
Mong Kok (hostel) |
Assembly Time |
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10:00am |
Aberdeen |
OceanPark Admission: HKD 208 = 1352PHP |
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6:30pm |
Leave forVictoriaHarbour |
Tsim Sha Tsui |
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7:00pm |
VictoriaHarbor |
Dinner |
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8:00pm |
Tsim Sha Tsui |
Symphony of lights |
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9:00pm |
Mong Kok (hostel) |
Sleep |
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November 18 |
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8:00am |
Mong Kok (hostel) |
Assembly |
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9:00am |
Leave for Shenzhen Tsim Sha Tsui East Rail |
Fare one way: HKD 35 = 227.50PHP |
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10:00am |
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12:00noon |
Shenzhen |
Lo Wu |
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1:00pm |
WOW Shenzhen |
Admission: CNY: 120 = 720php |
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8:00pm |
Leave for Lo wu |
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9:00pm |
Lo Wu |
ToHong Kong Fare one way: HKD 35 = 227.50PHP |
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11:00pm |
Mongkok (Hostel) |
Sleep |
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November 19 |
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9:00am |
Mongkok (Hostel) |
Assembly Time |
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10:00am |
NgongPingVillage |
Roundtrip cable car: 88HKD= 572php |
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2:00pm |
Leave forVictoriaPeak |
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4:30pm |
Central |
VictoriaPeak Roundtrip Tram Ride: 48HKD = 312php |
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8:00pm |
Monkok |
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8:30pm |
Shopping at Night Market |
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9:00pm |
Sleep |
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November 20 |
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9:00am |
Mongkok (Hostel) |
Assembly Time |
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10:00am |
Kowloon |
KowloonPark |
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12noon |
RepulseBay |
Picnic Lunch @RepulseBay |
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6:30pm |
Sunset |
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7:00pm |
Mongkok (Hostel) |
Walk at the night Market |
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8:00pm |
Mongkok (Hostel) |
Get Bags |
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10:00pm |
Airport |
Check In |
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November 21 |
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12:05am |
Hong KongIntlAirport |
Flight no. 5J239 Depart |
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3:05am |
MactanIntl.Airport |
Arrival |
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