Poor people who want to go to Hong Kong please come in (personal experience)

I took a trip to Hong Kong. Since it was my first time there and it was a free trip, I referred to a lot of travel notes and related information. Finally, combined with the actual situation, I came to the following valuable experience, which is worth learning from:

1. Transportation

(1). There are many ways to get to Hong Kong. First of all, you can take Dragonair directly to Hong Kong. Dragonair generally does not have discounts, and the round trip is about 3,000 per person (of course it means The flight is economy class. Secondly, you can choose to fly from Hangzhou to Shenzhen and exit the customs at Luohukou. The price is about 1,200 cheaper than Dragonair, but it is worth noting that the public security in Shenzhen is also good. You can also choose the train from Shanghai to Hong Kong. The round trip is 1,200 yuan per person. Since this train ticket is in short supply, you must buy it in advance. No matter how you arrive in Hong Kong, don’t forget to pick up free maps and other information at the train station or airport. There are also McDonald’s coupons on the free maps. , it’s an event where you can get a free bag of chips when you are over 20, haha.

(2) No matter where you enter Hong Kong, remember to buy an Octopus first. You can return it when you leave Hong Kong. It is much more convenient. There are buses such as A21 from the airport to Fa Yuen Street. The fare is generally around HK$33-40. There is also the Airport Express, which is more expensive. However, the Airport Express is running some promotions recently. It is more cost-effective for four people to travel together. Originally, it was a one-way trip. 100 Hong Kong dollars, one way for four people only costs about 150-200 Hong Kong dollars. The bus there does not announce the stop. Although there is a display screen on the bus, you still need to ask more. One thing is that Hong Kong people are very enthusiastic, and it is good to ask more. The most convenient thing in Hong Kong is the subway. It costs about HKD 4.5 one way. It is cheaper to transfer to the subway. The signs at the subway station are very clear, so you don’t have to worry about getting lost.

(3) There is nothing wrong with the Star Ferry. How to take a seat and enjoy the scenery of Victoria Harbor without taking part in the Star Ferry night tour which costs more than HK$70? You can just sit at the Star Ferry Pier and get to Central for only HK$2.2

2. Accommodation

On my first day in Hong Kong, I stayed at the Jinghua Hotel in Xianshi Building on Huayuan Street. It has a prime location and a moderate price of HK$180 per day. It has public bathrooms and toilets. This is okay for independent travelers. The room is 4-5 square meters. It is quite troublesome to turn around when taking a bath in the bathroom. The hygiene is poor. Local phone calls are free. I stayed at Moxingling Youth Hostel the next day. This is what I strongly want. The one I recommend to you, remember, is Mount Davis. If you want to stay at this place, you must first get a membership card in China. It only costs 70 yuan here, but it costs 95 Hong Kong dollars in Hong Kong. Mount Davis has an invincible night view, because it is Victoria Harbor below. , many Shanghainese also choose to live there, the general price is HKD 65-75/person/night, no deposit is required, sheets and other items must be changed per person, it is clean, although it is a public bathroom, it has an independent single shower room , the price/performance ratio is very good. Laundry service is HKD 30/2kg.

Moxinling is located on a mountain, so the transportation is not very convenient. Fortunately, the hotel has a dedicated shuttle bus to pick up and drop off guests at regular intervals. Behind the No. 7 convenience store below Shun Tak Center in Sheung Wan, you can refer to their website for information about Mount Davis Youth Hostel.

3. Food

Food in Hong Kong is very expensive. As long as you can carry it, it is recommended to carry more than 3 bottles of water with you. The cheapest water in Hong Kong costs about 4 yuan. In the ocean In parks and other places, canned Coca-Cola sells for 13 yuan, haha, I feel bad. If you stay in a youth hostel, there is a kitchen. As long as you are not afraid of trouble, you can buy things and bring them back to the hostel and cook them yourself. It is recommended that you try Hui Lau Shan’s desserts and Yishun’s double skin milk at all costs. The rest depends on the rice in your pocket. The first meal I had in Hong Kong was Qianwei Ramen, which cost 40 Hong Kong dollars + 4 yuan service charge. The terrible thing was that I was not full, and I was depressed. So far, I have never set foot in this kind of restaurant. I always go to Café de Coral. , fast food restaurants like McDonald's solve it.

4. Play

Discounted tickets for Ocean Park can be purchased at China Travel Service. It is a group ticket and is more than 20 Hong Kong dollars cheaper. There is a China Travel Service branch on Huayuan Street. The time for the dolphin show is But it depends on the preparation. This is the biggest selling point. It’s really good. I always wish I could spend so much time training the dolphins to be so obedient, haha. Be careful not to wear slippery shoes when going to Ocean Park and the top of the mountain, because I fell twice there, and a kid behind me also fell. It is recommended to sit on the cable car at the top of the mountain, because it will make your head dizzy if you come down upside down.

5. Exchange

Don’t believe too much about the Watsons RMB and Hong Kong dollar exchange rate of 1:1 on the website. I went to 4 stores and there was no such thing, so I pressed 1:1.09 Calculated from left to right, it’s not very cost-effective. Don’t exchange RMB in the busiest places. The exchange rate is higher than that of Bank of China. Look for one that’s a little off. Generally, it’s acceptable at 1:1.06. If you want to withdraw cash with a credit card, just wait for 50. If you are worried about carrying cash, it is recommended to apply for the Great Wall Card of Bank of China. After all, Bank of China is also the master there. Hong Kong dollars have denominations of 1,000, 500, and 100. It is more convenient to exchange them for 500 and 100. I am referring to the poor who do not buy big things.

6. Shopping

The ESPRIT outlet near the Hong Kong Cultural Center on Nathan Road is a must-go for independent travellers. Don’t think too much about everything. alright. The Hong Kong Cultural Center is open for free every Wednesday afternoon, next to the Avenue of Stars and the Star Ferry Pier. The sports shoes on Fa Yuen Street are pretty good. It’s best to look for the shops with the “Excellent” logo posted by the Hong Kong government on the door. Ladies’ Street recommends that you don’t go there. They are all junk goods from the mainland, and there are “chicken coops” next to them. ". Causeway Bay is far away from Nathan Road. It’s better to visit the two places in two days. There are more Sa Sa stores in Causeway Bay. Sa Sa’s products are more authentic. It is a listed company. Bonjour has many small items. It is recommended to buy high-end cosmetics at Sa Sa. Buy it. The method of identifying the production date of cosmetics can be found online. Sogo Department Store and Mitsukoshi Department Store are relatively well-known in Causeway Bay. They have special sales on the upper floors, and there are usually signs at the elevator entrance. As long as you buy men's clothing, children's clothing and wallets at the special sales, the prices are quite reasonable.

7. Public security

The security in Hong Kong is very good. As long as you are single and are not in remote places such as Lantau Island late at night, you can rest assured.

8. Preparation work

(1) Exchange about 3,000 Hong Kong dollars (including some change) and a copy of the pass, which will be useful when the certificate is lost.

(2) Toiletries, a change of underwear (it is best to bring disposable underwear), a coat (a long-sleeved shirt is more suitable in this season), slippers, and an umbrella

(3) Since Hong Kong has a British plug, please prepare the conversion plug. Mobile phones have no signal in Hong Kong except for Global Communications, and preparations such as global roaming must be activated.

(4). The more important thing is the lock, which can come in handy in youth hostels.

I haven’t thought of anything else yet, I will add it at any time.