Hong Kong on a Budget

Filed in archive Budget Asia on October 25, 2006

Now is the time to Discover Hong Kong!

On a tight budget? Well, you do not have to shelve the idea of vacationing in the Far East for financial reasons because there sure are lots of way to enjoy Hong Kong on a budget.

By Air: From the 26th of October, you can fly to Hong Kong from Europe (London) for £75 via Oasis Hongkong Airlines. Soon enough, you will be able to fly using the same long-haul budget airline from Oakland, Chicago, Milan, Cologne/Bonn and Berlin.

For Budget Accommodations, check out Travellerspoint and their recommendations found all over Hong Kong.

You can go sightseeing for free if you walk. A lot. Walk around Hong Kong Park. OR, why not walk around the whole of Hong Kong?! The Hong Kong Tourism Board has developed nine walks for visitors who want to discover the city of contrasts. Check this site for the detailed directions.

Hungry? Try out local fastfoods like Maxim's and Cafe de Coral.

A few drinks at a local pub or bar may make a serious dent in your budget. A great option would be to buy a beer at a local supermarket and then bring your party self and your drink to Lan Kwai Fong. The Fong is the center of nightlife but you need not go inside any of the trendy bars to have some fun. Normally, people spill out of these establishments and the whole street becomes alive alá street party.

Traveling with your child? HongKong Disneyland regularly has special offers. Check this site for a special package offer which you may avail of during your trip.

See, you do not need to go beyond your means in order to discover the Fragrant Harbor of Asia.