In the “HOW TO FIND CHEAP FLIGHTS TO HONG KONG” post, we talk about how to find cheap flights to hong kong. If you’ve read it, you may recall one of the method “Verify your flight on the website of the airline.When you have identified cheapest ticket on the comparator, go check the price on the website of the airline company. It is sometimes cheaper!’. So… in order to get the best deal to travel hong kong, it’s always a good idea to check the Hong Kong Airlines Website. It’s time to give you a list of Hong Kong Airlines which may help you find cheap flights, a good deal on Hong Kong Airlines offers. Here’s the list of Hong Kong Airlines:
 

Cathay Pacific

http://www.cathaypacific.com

Dragonair

http://www.dragonair.com/

Air Hong Kong

http://www.airhongkong.com.hk

Hong Kong Airlines

http://www.hongkongairlines.com

Heliservices

http://www.heliservices.com.hk

Hong Kong Express Airways

http://www.hkairlinesholidays.com

Jet Aviation Business Jets

http://www.jetaviation.com

Metrojet

http://www.metrojet.com

Waterfront Air

http://www.waterfrontair.com

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The Top 10 Hong Kong Hotels based on the quality to be listed. There’s actually quite a number of hotels in hong kong that is in world class quality, so it’s hard to decide which is the best or even which is better than which. The below is only listed according to our taste and preference. And after the “so-called” top 10, we’ve also listed other great hotel that you can consider. First, Here’s the top 10 hong kong hotels of our choice.

1.The Four Seasons

Address: 8 Finance St, Hong Kong
Phone:+852 3196 8888

2.The Ritz-Carlton

Address: 1 Austin Rd W, Hong Kong
Phone:+852 2263 2263

3.The Langham

Address: 8 Peking Rd, Hong Kong
Phone:+852 2375 1133

4.The Peninsula

Address: Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui, Hong Kong
Phone: +852 2920 2888

5.Island Shangri-La

Address: Supreme Court Rd, Hong Kong
Phone: +852 2877 3838

6.Mandarin Oriental

Address: 5 Connaught Rd W  Hong Kong
Phone: +852 2522 0111

7.Rennaisance Harbour View Hotel

Address: 1 Harbour Road  Hong Kong
Phone: +852 2802 8888

8.Langham Place Hotel

Address: 638 Shanghai St  Hong Kong
Phone: +852 3552 3388

9.Regal Airport Hotel

Address: Hong Kong International Airport, 9 Cheong Tat Rd, Hong Kong
Phone: +852 2286 8888

10.The Excelsior

Address: 281 Gloucester Rd  Hong Kong
Phone: +852 2894 8888

Other great choice that you could consider:

The Mira Hong Kong

Conrad Hong Kong

J Plus Boutique Hong Kong

InterContinental Grand Stanford Hong Kong

Grand Hyatt Hong Kong

JW Marriott Hotel Hong Kong

The Upper House

Four Seasons Hotel Hong Kong

Hullett House Hotel

Le Meridien Cyberport

The Excelsior, Hong Kong

Hotel ICON Hong Kong

Kowloon Shangri-La

Harbour Grand Kowloon

Mandarin Oriental Hong Kong

W Hong Kong

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Somehow the connotative associations of ‘cheap’ and ‘airfare’ are held largely implausible by all and sundry. Buying a Hong Kong air ticket for the right price with a tight budget can be a problematic situation. Most airline websites and their ticket pricing schemes will seem like a labyrinth of mumbo jumbo. Too many hidden charges crop up once you get closer to the actual transaction and eventually you end up paying a fortune which you could have otherwise saved had you played it a tad differently.

The Internet is king to find a flight

Internet is almost the BEST way to find cheap flights, there are plenty of websites that Offer Cheap Flights To Hong Kong. Commission fees will of course be lower online than with a physical branch. Also, it is certain that you will not seek personal advice from an agency. You just want the ticket.

Compare Flights

This is the most efficient way to find cheap flights to Hong Kong. There are several online flight comparators such as Kayak or Skyscanner. It’s totally just a simple task to find them, simply browse flights To Hong Kong on the websites. Kayak compares prices of thousands of routes and hundreds of airlines. In addition, these comparators of flights offer interesting options such as choosing a flight with or without stopover and maps to see destinations based on their price. In addition, getting the best price on the day becomes easier. The search tool is generally very user-friendly too. Some of them are in fact specialized in finding low-cost flights.

Verify your flight on the website of the airline

When you have identified cheapest ticket on the comparator, go check the price on the website of the airline company. It is sometimes cheaper!

Anticipate and buy flight ticket in advance

In theory, it is best to book at least two months in advance. This is the best way to get a better price. In practice, however, this is not always the case. Often it is seen that booking an air ticket just a couple of hours before departure time proves to be the cheapest bargain.
Also, avoid weekends for a flight. Always prefer a departure or arrival weekday other than a Friday or a Monday. Aircraft is less crowded on the other weekdays.

Travel off-peak periods

Summer is often the most expensive time to buy a plane ticket. January and February, on the other hand, appears as the most suitable time to book a flight to Hong Kong. If you avoid holidays and vacation periods, you avoid the crowd as well the cost.

Beware of extra costs

This is particularly evident in the case of low cost flights. Often fees may be equivalent to the price of the ticket. Costs for extra baggage may also be high.

Be active on websites

Sites such as AirfareWatchdog.com and Flightfox are immensely useful if you are a frequent traveller to Hong Kong and always on the lookout for the best bargains. Keeping an eye on their regular updates and signing up for email offers will ensure you are always aware of the best deals on cheap flights to Hong Kong.

Insurances for flight travel

They are always available. On some sites, the boxes are sometimes pre-checked. Ask yourself if you really need it, and whether you are already covered by other insurance policies.

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There’s a lot of things we can do when we’re travelling Hong Kong. The food, view, fun things … there are tones of them that’s so interesting. Among them, I’ve chosen 10 of them that we should not miss from a local point of view. For more detailed for each activities/places, click on the title and you’ll have more pictures and information.

Top 10 Things to do in Hong Kong

1. Victoria Peak – Great View

Even the Hong Kong Tourism Board says, “If there is only one thing you can do in Hong Kong, go to the Peak. If there are many things you can do here, still go to the peak.” It’s totally true. Only that you will need the luck of a good weather (which is not difficult in Hong Kong) and the patience to line up for transportation uphill.

2. Dim Sum – Chinese Style Food

If you don’t even know what DimSum is … here’s some clue (WIKI). In Hong Kong, there are many Chinese restaurant that serves top quality dimsum, you shouldn’t miss that for sure.

3. Local Restaurant “Cha Chaan Teng” – Hong Kong Style Food

If you never heard of Dim Sum, I guess there is a great chance you don’t know what Cha Chaan Teng is (WIKI). But if I have to choose from Cha Chaan Teng and Dim Sum personally, Cha Chaan Teng it is my friend.

4. Horse Racing

How can you miss Horse Racing (WIKI)?? Try not to gamble too much though.

5. Learn some Cantonese

You may already know some mandarin, but Cantonese .. ? It’s almost totally a different language. Hong Kong people speak English. But not all of them speak good English. Especially the older generation, taxi drivers, restaurant waiters, they may all try to speak to you but it’s another question whether you understand them. Having said Cantonese is one of the most difficult languages to learn, it is always handy when you know a few phrases.

6. Ding Ding !

Ding Ding is an old Tramways in Hong Kong. Hong Kong people like to call it Ding Ding because when this Tram goes, it produce some kind of Ding Ding sound frequently. It’s kind of slow compared to other transportation in this modern years, but who cares? It’s a great way to enjoy the view of Hong Kong and … IT’S CHEAP !

7. Lan Kwai Fong

Ask any locals for a nightlife recommendation. 9 out of 10 answers you will hear ‘Lan Kwai Fong’, the little L-shaped ally in Central. Lan Kwai Fong is a little expatriate area inside Hong Kong, home to over 90 restaurants, bars and clubs, packed with foreigners, locals and celebrities especially on Friday nights and weekends. On Halloween, Christmas, New Year and Lan Kwai Fong’s beer festival the crowd gets to a maximum of both persons per square meter and laughter per drink.

8. Karaoke

I know it’s from Japen, but Hong Kong people love it, and it’s one of the popular activities that local will always do. You may find it in place like Neway Karaoke, Red Mr KTV or even local bar. Ask local for them.

9. Wong Tai Sin Temple

I love Wong Tai Sin Temple. Its background being a home to three religions of Taoism, Buddhism and Confucianism and its beautifully craved and ornamented buildings makes it a must-visit.

10. MTR (Metro in Hong Kong)

I know it’s impossible that one will miss MTR Hong Kong, but in case you’re too rich or travelling with a tour package, I have to include it.

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Rating:

Spending – 4, View – 4, Convenience – 3, History / Culture – 3, Overall – 5

**DETAILED RATING REPORT **

Introduction:

Ocean Park Hong Kong is a well-known local theme park in hong kong, a must go option. The marine mammal, the different kind of animals and the exciting rides are the selling point of Ocean Park. There are total 35 attractions and rides in the park, all of them are with a lot to see, to learn and also to play, so you will never be bored when you’re in the park. It’s the seventh most popular amusement park.

Location:

180 Wong Chuk Hang Road, Wong Chuk Hang, Hong Kong

How to get there:

Citybus Route 629, from Admiralty MTR station

Average Spending:

Adult ~ HKD$300 (Age >12), Child ~ HKD$150 (Age 3-11, free admission under 3), Meal is arround HKD$50-$100

Total spending per people arround HKD$400

Opening Hours:

(Mon – Sat) 10:00am – 7:00pm, (Sun) 9:30am – 7:00pm

Tel:

(852) 3923 2323

Reference:

Ocean Park Hong Kong Official Site

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The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong hotel is easy to find. Simply look up the sky and identify the tallest building on the Kowloon side – yes, that’s it! Well, isn’t that the ICC (International Commerce Centre)? You are not wrong. The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong shoots up from the 102 floor up to the top of ICC. It was the world’s highest hotel when it was opened in 2011 and was beaten down the rank by its Marriot counterpart in Dubai. But who cares? The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong is tall enough to stun you with its breath-taking views of the Victoria Harbour.

Planning your stay?

The Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong is everything you would expect from a Ritz-Carlton hotel – and more. The hotel facilities and service levels are top-notched. The hotel starts from the 102nd floor so you won’t even have to worry asking a room in the high floors. If you are meeting you friends at the lobby, remember to be specific whether you are meeting them at the 9th floor entrance or the main lobby on the 102nd floor.

The best selling point of the hotel is of course its view. The deluxe rooms give you a sweeping city and Lion Rock Mountain view, the deluxe harbor room gives you a spectacular habour view. Both are just amazing! What I love most is the Nespresso coffee machine in every room – it simply make leaving the room even harder. Do NOT forget to visit the pool and the gym on the 118th floor. Swimming and running over all these skyscrapers – feel like in a Jackie Chen movie!

One little draw-back is that the location of the hotel is not extremely convenient. Though it is connected directly to the giant Elements shopping mall and the Kowloon MTR station, the ‘connection’ is indeed quite a long walk in the maze and the metro line brings you nowhere but the airport. The best way to commute from the hotel would be taxi. The location of the hotel is very central just with poor connection, so taxi fees are very reasonable.

If you are looking up reviews online, do check the dates of the reviews so not to confuse yourself with the former Ritz-Carlton Hotel Hong Kong in Central that closed down in 2008.

Drinking on the Ozone

Bar Ozone, as its name says, locates at the top (118th) floor of Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong, making it the highest bar in the world. If you are not staying at the hotel, at least make Ozone a visit! Indulge yourselves with signature cocktails and exotic Asian tapas with DJ beats and a 270-degree view of the Hong Kong city and Victoria Harbor. You might have heard of the Sky 100 observation deck, which is indeed on the 100th floor, right downstairs from Ritz. With the price of the entrance ticket to Sky 100, you may better get yourself half a drink at Ozone, where an outdoor terrace is also available. The bar is absolutely cool and is popular among the locals. Make a dinner booking will ensure you a table. Dress code for men applies after 9pm.

A truly ‘high’ tea

High tea, the British saying of a luxury afternoon tea, may be best for its name at Cafe 103 or the Lounge and Bar of Ritz-Carlton Hong Kong. The 103 cafe, formerly named as the ‘Chocolate Library’, specializes in a signature chocolate afternoon tea and lunch or dinner buffet. The Lounge and Bar at the 102nd floor sets the atmosphere with giant chandlers and live band performance. Both present all sorts of beautiful tea canapes together with a selection of specialty teas that will surely melt a lady’s heart. Price level at around HKD300 per person with drinks and service charges included. Do make a phone reservation and request a window seat.

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Ask any locals for a nightlife recommendation. 9 out of 10 answers you will hear ‘Lan Kwai Fong’, the little L-shaped ally in Central. Lan Kwai Fong is a little expatriate area inside Hong Kong, home to over 90 restaurants, bars and clubs, packed with foreigners, locals and celebrities especially on Friday nights and weekends. On Halloween, Christmas, New Year and Lan Kwai Fong’s beer festival the crowd gets to a maximum of both persons per square meter and laughter per drink.

Spending – 5

The official language at Lan Kwai Fong is English. Menus are in English, service persons are mainly foreigners. So you don’t have to worry being cheated as you are not alone! A lot of the time bars are so packed that people cannot get in. An extremely smart and economical solution came up when a 7-eleven was opened a little down the alley. People simply buy bottles and cans of alcohol, stand and drink on the slope outside the shops, creating an unofficial extension of the bars with its loud music and free-flow of people.

View – 1

There’s not much of a view in Lan Kwai Fong, just lots and lots of ‘Gwai Lo’s (Cantonese for foreigners, literally ‘ghost people’, but is now accepted as a cool naming). Yet there are also many local visitors, and seems to be the only place conservative Hong Kong girls show more of their flesh.

Convenience – 5

Lan Kwai Fong is in Central, the central of Hong Kong. Best way to get there is to walk up slope from Central MTR (metro) station. By the time you leave probably the metro is no longer running. Overnight buses and speedy (or speeding) mini-vans are available down the streets. Or if you are too drunk to find your route, tones of taxis are waiting right at the corner of the street, with vomit bags readily available.

History / Culture – 2

Lan Kwai Fong was once a street for street hawkers, for flowers, for marriage-arrangers, until ‘the father of Lan Kwai Fong’ German-Canadian businessman Allan Zeman gave it a make-over. Now it is Hong Kong’s most popular entertainment destinations. It is a city in the city of Hong Kong, a foreign culture unique to Hong Kong. If you wander a few blocks away from the main street, you will still find traditional dim sum restaurants, and Chinese herbal medicine stalls. Maybe this is where Hong Kong’s true culture, where East meets West, lies.

Overall – 3

Hong Kong is a dynamic city, and Lan Kwai Fong is where the action is! Do check it out! Just beware of the crowd especially during festive seasons. A serious accident happened Lan Kwai Fong in 1993 because it’s too crowd and  more than 15,000 were celebrating the New Year’s Day. But after that, it become much less dangerous and saver in recent years. Let’s go and have fun there !!

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Favour a glass of Long Island Ice Tea? There’s also a ‘Long Island’ in Hong Kong. The island is located 10km southwest of Hong Kong Island, a relatively small island with a relatively small population. By the way, ‘Cheung’ means long in Cantonese, and ‘Chau’ means island. So calling it Cheung Chau is enough, ‘Cheung Chau Island’will mean ‘Long Island Island’, weird. The island is also nick-named as ‘dumbbell island’ for its shape. It’s a relaxed island with a good mix of Chinese and Western culture, natural sceneries, good food and good company.

Spending – 3

There are no 7-elevens nor Circle-Ks on Cheung Chau. The only and largest supermarket is the local chain Parkn’shop near the ferry dock. The locals shop groceries and everyday items at small stalls along the main street, and the fresh market complex that holds more than 200 vendors. Prices are reasonable, and you usually get smiles and small talks for free. The island is also famous for its seafood, where they are caught and cooked mostly the same day. Prices are friendly, and quality is among the best in Hong Kong.

View – 3

Blue sky, great wind and waves, great sunshine, less-crowded beaches are the characteristics of Cheung Chau. As the Island is long and thin, it is almost impossible to find a spot without seeing any part of the sea.

Did you watch the movie Priates of the Caribbean? The Chinese pirate is based on Cheung Po Tsai, a notorious pirate in the South China Seas during the late 18th century who is said to have once commanded a fleet of 600 ships and 50,000 men. Know what? His hidden place is right here at Cheung Chau! Try your luck and you may find some left-over treasures at the Cheung Po Tsai Cave! Nearby the cave are five giant eroded rocks, the biggest reclining rocks.

Convenience – 3

Although Cheung Chau is an outlying island, it is not difficult to reach. Ferries sail from Central pier every 30 minutes. On a high speed ferry it takes 35 minutes to arrive. If you have more time, I will recommend the ordinary ferries with open-top areas that you could enjoy the view and sea breeze for 55 minutes.

Once you stepped your foot on the soils of Cheung Chau, you may notice something abnormal – there are no cars! Bicycles are available for rental at small stalls, but the best way to navigate is on foot.

History / Culture – 5

Although now home to many foreigners, Cheung Chau is an island full of traditional Chinese atmospheres. There’s the Kwan Kung Pavilion, the Pak Tai Temple, and not to forget the annual Bun Festival. The Bun Festival is really one of its kind. Little kids dressed up in traditional customs, raised up high on floats pushed through the streets of the island. Strong men climb up the ‘bun mountain’ competing for the highest bun. Even local Hong Kong people are stunned by the scene.

Cheung Chau is also home to Li Lai Shan, the first and only Hong Kong gold medalist in the Olympics.

Overall – 3

There’s just too much to see in Cheung Chau, but in a relaxing manner. After all the sight-seeing don’t forget to visit the local bars at the main street and cool off under the blue sky.

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There are many hostels in Hong Kong which offers great and quality of service. While some traveler may travel with plenty of extra cash, trying to find the best accommodation to stay will find their ways to different hotels in Hong Kong, some like us sometimes may rather choose hostel to stay to save some bucks. Below are the top 5 well-known hostel in Hong Kong that may provide you with low budget, good quality deal.

You only have to spend around USD$30 – USD$4X for accommodation in Hong Kong at normal season !!

USA HOSTEL HONG KONG

USA Hostel Hong Kong is a part of the USA Hostel Group and has been established in the year 1971. The hostel has received the award “The Best Hostel in Asia” in the year 2007. In the year 2012 it has added forty deluxe rooms and its total room contains over 140 rooms. It is famous for its location and lies in center of the Tsim Sha Tsui city. Travellers can find easy modes of transportation like the MTR, the Stay Ferry and the Cross Harbor Tunnel. It takes only thirty minutes to reach the hostel from the International Airport through rail service. The major attractions include the Ocean Centre, the Hong Kong Cultural Centre, the Victoria Harbor and the Hong Kong Space Museum. Shopping is opened for 24 hours.

Official Website of USA Hostel Hong Kong

APPLE HOSTEL HONG KONG

Apple Hostel Hong Kong is located in the center of the city and near the office of China Visa. It rooms are newly renovated which are equipped with free broadband connection and other amenities include air-conditioner, telephone and attached bathroom.
It provides budget rooms in safe and clean environment. It has 32 different types of rooms with different rates. It is a budget guest house which is located in the center of Tsim Sha Tsui city. It is very convenient for shopping and also for sightseeing. Travellers can reach the Victoria Harbor within 5 minutes and they can reach to several modes of transportation within 3 minutes.

Official Website of Apple Hostel Hong Kong

AH SHAN HOSTEL HONG KONG

Ah Shan Hostel Hong Kong is based in Mong Kok, Kowloon and it is one of the colorful and vibrant hotspot of Hong Kong. It is located very near to the Nathan Road. They offer refurbished rooms, free Wi-Fi access, Televisions, private telephone line with unlimited local calls and separate air conditioners. Their reception areas are opened for 24 hours and provide free Internet access to its guests. Other free services include face towels and tooth brush. It has over 1,000 of restaurants, shopping malls and department stores.

Official Website of Ah Shan Hostel Hong Kong

YOUTH HOSTEL ASSOCIATION HONG KONG

Youth Hostel Association Hong Kong is a special one that provide accommodation service. It is operating 8 hostels, which are in different areas of Hong Kong. Their aim is to provide friendly, comfortable, safe and affordable price to travelers. Rooms are spacious, well lighted and well ventilated.
The hostels are neat and clean and is very economical. Staffs are very friendly and most of them speak English. Some of them may also have a bar fridge and provide kettle but travelers are advised to bring their own coffee or tea as these are not provided.

Official Website of Youth Hostel Association Hong Kong

DRAGON HOSTEL HONG KONG

Dragon Hostel Hong Kong aim at providing a high standards of hospitality service in Hong Kong and at very competitive rates to every traveller around the globe. They have hired staffs who speak several languages which include Mandarin, Vietnamese, Indonesian and English. It location is near to the Mong Kok station and convenient place for shopping, restaurants and they offer free Internet. Rooms are clean with clean sheet and towel.

Official Website of Dragon Hostel Hong Kong

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Sorry … can’t get this for you, you could take a quick snap though.

Here you go … Golden Bauhinia Square and HKCEC

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