What should I pay attention to when going to Hong Kong? Hong Kong Travel and Shopping Guide

In fact, Hong Kong is not only about tourism, but also about shopping. There are many things to buy in Hong Kong. Cosmetics, clothing, accessories, etc. have become the reasons why Hong Kong has become a tourist destination.

Notes

For transportation in Hong Kong, you can buy an Octopus and make a reservation on Taobao. The deposit is HKD 50 and the card is HKD 100. You can buy the Macau Free Travel Card in Macau, and you can book it on Taobao for 50 yuan per person. The card opening fee is MOP 25, and the card fee is MOP 30.

1. Communications: You can purchase 4G phone cards in Hong Kong and Macao on the 7th (card needs to be replaced, including Internet and voice, Taobao can be booked for 60 yuan/person); 2. You can directly activate roaming voice and data (no need Change card); 3. You can rent wifi eggs in Hong Kong and Macau (need to return, no need to change card).

The power sockets are different from those in mainland China, but hotels are generally equipped with mainland sockets or converters.

Please exchange Hong Kong dollars and Macau patacas in advance.

I am a non-artistic but reliable young woman, and I can only provide you with an affordable form guide. Haha, actually what I want to see most before traveling is the practical information planned for the trip. I can change it if I travel for a different number of days. Now I would like to share with you the following notes:

1. During this trip with my colleagues, Hong Kong and Macau were actually very good for eating, drinking and having fun. So we automatically canceled some basic attractions because we slept in, so there was no need to worry.

2. The Hong Kong Cityview International Hotel where we stayed is located in Yau Ma Tei. Yau Ma Tei is an area in Hong Kong that I personally think is very cost-effective. Very close to the subway station and easily accessible in all directions. It is also very close to downtown areas such as Tsim Sha Tsui, and the surrounding facilities are very good. Hong Kong has a lot of land, so it’s easy to book a room in a small fried chicken room, which is very uncomfortable. However, although the rooms at Cityview International are small, they are okay. However, since we went on a Saturday, we spent more than 800 yuan a night. Accommodation in Hong Kong is more expensive than in the Mainland.

3. Xinhaiyi Shopping is the highlight of this trip for me. As we all know, shopping in Hong Kong is not cheap now. Compared with the mainland, the exchange rate is basically around 0.85. Therefore, you can only make money by getting good stuff at discount stores. Haiyi has been to Hong Kong before. A friend from Hong Kong drove us there, which was quite far. But this time there is a subway to go to, which is super fast and convenient. You can get out of the subway and transfer to the bus, and it's not far to walk. I recommend walking instead of waiting for the bus. At Haiyi, you need to take the floor introduction on the first floor first, and then walk around from top to bottom, so don’t go the wrong way. The first time I went there, I went from bottom to top, and then I jumped off the building and went shopping. What a mess. For specific Xinhaiyi guides, it is recommended to check Xiaohongshu. There are quite a lot of them and they are relatively complete. I bought two YSL bags this time, one of which is new. I saw it for sale at the original price in Harbor City, and here it is 35% off! I also bought three pairs of sneakers, and some stores have discounts on two pairs, such as Alipay, which offers a 15% discount. If you like high heels, you can check out Lane Crawford here. It should be noted here that the closing time of Xinhaiyi is 19:00. Be sure to plan your time. If you can buy it, just hurry up and skip it, don't get entangled.

4. One thing you need to pay attention to when traveling to Hong Kong and Macao is that if there is a typhoon signal No. 8 or above, almost all shops will be closed! Almost everything! Don’t think you can go shopping during a typhoon like you can in mainland China. Although Harbor City is open, almost all the shops inside are closed, with only a few small shops still open. But DFS is open, and Bear Biscuits are open for purchase. The store clerk will not go to work until the typhoon signal No. 3 is lowered or above. It is said that due to insurance issues, many traffic closures prevent the store clerk from going to work.

5. It is recommended to book a boat from Hong Kong to Macau on Taobao, which is more than ten yuan cheaper than buying it on site. We started from Kowloon, and the location of the Kowloon Ferry Terminal is still walking distance from Jordan MTR Station. If it is really inconvenient to carry your luggage, it is more convenient to take a taxi from the hotel, and transportation costs in Hong Kong are more expensive than in the mainland. es

6. Hotel shuttle buses in Macau are very developed, and there are hotel shuttle buses at almost all piers. The price of the old Lisboa Hotel where we stayed is high, but the shuttle bus is not as developed as some new hotels. There are many shuttle buses in Tai Tsai like the Melco Cinema Hotel, and there are many places to go to various attractions.

However, Old Lisboa only has access to the pier and even the airport, but the room rates are much cheaper. Moreover, there are many public transportation in Macao, the place is small, and the public transportation is convenient.

7. The Dancing Water House is worth visiting. If you don’t particularly care about money, I personally think Area C is pretty good, because the circular stage has little impact on the effect. The earlier you reserve your seat, the better. The front row will be splashed with water. It's also fun if you're a high-spirited person. Haha, you can interact. The view from the ferris wheel is poor. There is a large open space in front, but the tickets are given by Dancing Water House.

8. Transportation overview: It is recommended that you buy a Hong Kong and Macao transportation card. In addition to transportation, you can also use them to buy things. You are not afraid of running out. It’s annoying to buy tickets every time, especially since there is no subway in Macau and the bus fare is still a fraction. For example, the price is 4.2 yuan, and the credit card discount is only 3 yuan. My colleague didn’t have a transportation card. It was his first time taking a bus and he had to pay for it from a kind passerby. Then I thought about changing it here and there. Navigation software can recommend Google Maps or Baidu Maps. Google is recommended abroad, and Baidu is no problem in Hong Kong and Macao.

9. Overview of communication: There are many ways to communicate. I bought the phone card so I would only have to change it on the plane. Hong Kong and Macau have purchased 4G, and the signal is very good. Note that if you buy phone cards, it is recommended that two people buy them separately. Turning on the hot spot can be unstable, especially with two girls. Don't lose touch. If two people must use one, then buy a wifi egg, but bring a power bank~

10. Overview of foreign exchange exchange: Alipay has a lot of outbound activities now. Alipay can be used in many places, with a 15% discount, capped at 50 yuan. So except for small things, you don’t need to exchange too many Hong Kong dollars and Macau pataca dollars. Hong Kong dollars and RMB are almost universal in Macau, but the ratio is 1:1, so it is not cost-effective to use Hong Kong dollars and RMB.

Duty-free shops

When shopping in Hong Kong, duty-free shops are a must-go. Among them, DFS duty-free shop is very well-known and everyone is familiar with it. This is a paradise to buy the world's top brand products, not only providing discounts, but also ensuring quality. The clerk is proficient in multiple languages ??and the service is very attentive. Moreover, they have after-sales service offices in Beijing and Shanghai, so you don’t have to worry about running all the way to deal with problems when you buy something.

The Sun Plaza store in Tsim Sha Tsui is the most popular one. Just a few minutes walk from Tsim Sha Tsui MTR station. The owner on the first floor should have cosmetics, and the owner on the second floor should have a famous brand store.

Shopping malls

In addition to duty-free shops, the most attractive ones are the shopping malls or department stores here, such as Hysan Place and Times Square in Causeway Bay, Harbor City and Sogou Fangyuan Shopping Center in Tsim Sha Tsui , the Landmark Plaza in Central, and the East Gate near the airport. They are all popular shopping places!

Basically, you can visit shopping malls or department stores, concentrated in Mong Kok, Causeway Bay, Tsim Sha Tsui, Central, the airport and their vicinity. Whether it’s luxury goods or practical items, you can buy them all. Moreover, these shopping malls will enter a discount period starting in June every year and lasting for several months. Now is a very good time to go~

Bonjour Sasha

In Hong Kong, you can often encounter two chain stores, Sasa and Bonjour, and their goods are very cheap. Sasha became even more famous. Most of its supplies are products that are about to expire and are returned to wholesalers by the counter, so the prices are more affordable than elsewhere. However, when purchasing, pay special attention to the production date and shelf life to avoid buying expired products.

Bonjour is also very cheap. Some things are cheaper than Marseille, but some people say that Hong Kong people only go to Marseille, and some say that Hong Kong people only go to Bonjour. It may be the comparison and competition between two stores with similar styles, and you can choose by yourself.

Pharmacies

In Hong Kong, there is another very popular store, that is the pharmacy, which is as popular as Sasa and Bonjour. The quality and price of some medicinal materials and c

well-known Longcheng Pharmacy and Jinying Pharmacy are better than other pharmacies. I recommend Longcheng Pharmacy here because there are too many copycat stores of Jinying Pharmacy. If you are not careful, you will get scammed by walking into a copycat store. It’s really hard to guard against. It can be said that the right pharmacies in Hong Kong are paradise, and the wrong pharmacies are the biggest pitfalls.

For Dragon City Pharmacy, take the MTR Tsuen Wan Line and get off at Tsim Sha Tsui. Then exit at Granville Road. Then walk along the road to Hang Seng Bank, turn left, then turn right. It takes about 5 minutes to walk. However, you cannot use credit cards when shopping at Dragon Mart Pharmacy in Hong Kong, so you must have enough cash! The service attitude here is very poor, but compared to other small pharmacies that make people suffer, just bear with it!

Finally, here are some things you need to pay attention to when going to a drug store:

1. Confirm the unit price before buying dry goods. Some places only list the price but do not indicate whether the unit of measurement is two or kilograms, creating the illusion of cheapness. , In addition, in Hong Kong, one pound is generally calculated as 16 taels;

2. When talking about dry goods with the clerk, especially in the pharmacy, always pay attention to whether the other party transfers the things without your nodding. Slice or grind into powder, so as not to buy it when the time comes;

3. Pay close attention when buying things, watch carefully throughout the process, and beware of being dropped;

: 0104. Go Before buying medicine, be sure to remember the name and appearance of the medicine. It is best to bring a box or take a photo to avoid buying a copycat, and do not easily trust the recommendation of the store clerk;

5. If you are deceived, actively protect your rights. , to minimize losses.

Some people come to Hong Kong for shopping purposes, such as buying watches and shoes. There are many ways to do this.

Shopping for shoes

Fa Yuen Street in Mong Kok is famous for its sports shoes. Various sneaker brands have exclusive stores here, selling the most complete and richest range of sports and leisure shoes and sporting goods. If you want to buy cheap shoes, you can take your time shopping here, but the prices of new products are similar to those outside.

Buy a watch

Hong Kong people’s love and understanding of watches gave birth to Hong Kong’s watch industry. Moreover, Hong Kong is a world-famous free port, and many foreign watches are cheaper than those in the mainland. Central, Tsim Sha Tsui, Mong Kok, Wan Chai, and Admiralty are all popular watch shops, but it is troublesome to buy a watch through customs, and you will have to pay customs duties once you are randomly inspected. So after buying a watch, ask the watch store to send the box and receipt home. If the shop owner refuses, it is better to spend some money to send it back expressly, which is much better than going through customs and paying customs duties.

Note: If a watch store has the word "Excellent" on the door, then this store is trustworthy!

Buy an iPhone

Hong Kong is one of the most cost-effective places to buy an iPhone. The main Apple stores you can buy include: Hysan Plaza in Causeway Bay, IFC Mall in Central, Tat Chee Road Festival Pedestrian Street Store in Kowloon Tong, etc. Customs inspection is also required, but if it is for personal use, unpacking should not be a big problem.

Trendy stores

Patrick Street in Causeway Bay is the default street in Hong Kong. It is very suitable for young people to visit and has convenient transportation. Sogou not only has delicious food, but also shopping malls. From start to finish, don’t be afraid of where you run out of money.

Shopping strategy

Shopping tips:

1. When shopping in Hong Kong, be sure to have enough cash;

2. When buying something, you need to check whether it is second-hand. Second-hand goods will be marked "USED";

3. If you are shopping for a brand, be sure to check whether it is the brand you want to buy, because copycats There are too many and it’s easy to get confused.

After buying at buy buy, it’s time to visit some of Hong Kong’s landmark attractions! If this is your first time and time is tight, choose the popular one. If it’s not your first time and you’re not pressed for time, you can choose some niche attractions. Today, let’s talk about must-sees.

Recommend Disneyland, Hong Kong Ocean Park, Wong Tai Sin Temple, Avenue of Stars, etc. For happiness.

Although there is a Disneyland in Shanghai, Hong Kong Disneyland was established earlier and has already become a unique attraction in Hong Kong. Compared with Shanghai, the level of queues is acceptable. If you are nervous, you can basically play all the popular events in one day.

Wong Tai Sin Temple is one of the most popular temples in Hong Kong. Its architecture and layout are exquisite, and its vows are ingenious!

If you are taking children, in addition to Disneyland, Ocean Park is also a good choice. The most classic one is the dolphin show.

If you are chasing stars, you can go to the Avenue of Stars and take photos with your idol’s handprints and signatures.

Appreciate the scenery

Recommend Lantau Island, Lamma Island, Repulse Bay, Sky 100 Hong Kong Observation Deck, etc.

To enjoy the beautiful scenery of Hong Kong, Lantau Island and Sky 100 Hong Kong Observation Deck are good choices. On the same island as Lantau Disneyland, there are also famous attractions such as the Tian Tan Buddha and Po Lin Temple. Generally, people will take Ngong Ping 360 and sit on the cable car to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Lantau Island.

The Sky 100 Hong Kong Observation Deck offers a 360-degree bird’s-eye view of the different landscapes of Hong Kong and Victoria Harbor. It is also one of the iconic buildings. Its entrance is located on the second floor of Fangyuan Shopping Center. After playing, you can also stop by Fangyuan Shopping Center for shopping. The queues at Square are not as severe as other malls. The surrounding facilities are clean and tidy t

Lamma Island and Repulse Bay are relatively pure viewing places. Ocean, beach and island are standard. Lamma Island is also a favorite place for Hong Kong people to go on weekends. Repulse Bay is a summer resort, and TVB often comes here to take photos.

Hong Kong Features

Recommend HKU, Mong Kok, Tsim Sha Tsui, Bank of China Tower, TVB TV City, Queen's Road, etc.

If you want to experience the authentic Hong Kong, HKU, Mong Kok and Queen's Road are all suitable places. As a well-known institution of higher learning in Hong Kong, HKU has a long history and profound heritage. There are many old buildings in it, which are worth visiting.

Mong Kok is the place that most resembles old Hong Kong. The crowded buildings and distinctive street signs show the most distinctive aspect of Hong Kong movies. Mong Kok is also a gathering place for Chinese restaurants and shopping streets for Internet celebrities. Even if you stay here for a day, it won't be bad.

Similar to Mong Kok in Tsim Sha Tsui, you can also take the Star Ferry here, but in our hearts, it is more about shopping.

TVB TV City is a favorite place for Hong Kong drama lovers, but it is far away and not open to the public. Only suitable for taking pictures at the door. Of course, you may encounter familiar faces;

The Bank of China Building is a relatively modern landmark in Hong Kong and is often seen in textbooks. If you are curious, you can check it out.

Queen's Road is a commercial street with Hong Kong characteristics. The most familiar ones are Luo Dayou’s classic old songs. Therefore, its name has a Hong Kong flavor. You can choose one or two of these places, so you don’t have to repeat them next time when you change two places.

Travel guide

Recommend Temple Street, Victoria Peak, Victoria Harbor, etc.

The most classic and famous place for night view in Hong Kong is Victoria Harbour. Is there no photo of Victoria Harbor to prove that you have been to Hong Kong?

If you want to overlook Victoria Harbor or the night view of Hong Kong, Victoria Peak is worth a visit. It is the highest point in Hong Kong. You can take the cable car to the top of the mountain and it feels amazing all the way up. The terminal station of the cable car is the Peak Observation Deck, which is an excellent place to enjoy the night view of Hong Kong and Victoria Harbor. Other floors have leisure, food, souvenir shops and other consumer places. The famous Madame Tussauds Hong Kong is also here!

Temple Street, also known as Men’s Street, is a famous night market and a popular filming location for Hong Kong movies. It doesn't seem like much during the day, but at night, when the night market starts, people come and go, it's very lively, and you can appreciate the authentic Hong Kong culture.

Good places to go at night

Tips:

Residence: The best choice is to live in Tsim Sha Tsui. It is located in the center and has convenient transportation to other attractions. It's easy to take a car.

Transportation: Hong Kong's transportation is still very convenient, including the subway, buses, and Hong Kong's ancient transportation vehicles, the Ding Ding Car and the Star Ferry. It is also necessary to apply for an "Octopus Card". It saves time when taking the bus, and there are discounts on the Airport Express and the subway.

: 010 Hong Kong’s subway basically covers some must-visit places in Hong Kong. If you don’t have special needs, you can follow the subway to get around Hong Kong.

Scenery selection: Everyone chooses a destination. It is enough to choose 1-2 of the same type. The important thing is the type rather than the quantity. If you go to the same type of attractions during your trip to Hong Kong, it will be very difficult. It is easy to feel tired and bored, and you may also have the illusion that there is nothing interesting in Hong Kong, so you must make reasonable arrangements.

When it comes to food, Hong Kong has it all. Authentic Hong Kong-style restaurants, morning tea, Hong Kong-style desserts, street snacks, and many Internet celebrity restaurants will make you fall in love with the feeling of queuing.

Eat Xianxia Wonton

This is Hong Kong A famous classic snack. The noodles and wonton fillings are made strictly according to the proportion of ingredients. The soup is delicious and mellow, with a long aftertaste. Located at 51 Russell Street, Causeway Bay, Exit A of Causeway Bay MTR Station.

Kun Gao Technology Expert

This kind of homemade pastry is soft but not sweet, and there are many signature cakes. Located at Shop 10, G/F, Pei Ho Shopping Centre, 115-117 Wah Fuk Street, Sham Shui Po.

Fei Jie’s Late Night Supper

There is always a long queue at the door, but the raw intestines, cuttlefish and duck tongue are so delicious that they are too many to count! Located at Shop 4A, No. 55 Dundas Street, Mongkok

Coconut King

His coconut juice has a rich milk aroma and is delicious. Abel, who sells coconut juice, will Pour it until it overflows, it’s quite real! Located on the ground floor of 72 Bee Street, Mongkok, Hong Kong.

Jiuji Beef Brisket

A family lined up to go to a shocking beef brisket restaurant, but the beef brisket is rich, delicious and crispy, and it is worth a try! No. 21 Gough Street, Central, Exit A2 of Sheung Wan MTR Station

Roast Goose

An authentic Hong Kong-style restaurant, its signature dish is roast goose, which is delicious outside. Highly recommend everything you eat! Located at 34-38 Stanley Street, Central, Hong Kong

Australian Milk Company

The most famous is scrambled eggs and toast. For desserts, egg whites stewed in fresh milk and apricot juice stewed eggs are signature products. It is crowded with people every day, but the service has always been rated as "poor". If you can't accept it, there is no loss if you don't punch in. The address is G/F, 47-49 Parkes Street, Jordan.

Blue Ramen

The partition design provides good privacy, which is a blessing for singles. The twelfth letter of the English alphabet

Ice cream carts are often encountered on the streets of Hong Kong, and they are also the most impressive street food for people who often go to Hong Kong. Don’t be too happy about buying one~

Jenny’s Bakery

Hong Kong’s online celebrity cookie, a well-known offline store, has been imitated and never surpassed~ The Tsim Sha Tsui store is located on Nathan Road Shop 24, G/F, Mirador Building, No. 54-64.

Ji Claypot Rice

The claypot rice is sold all year round. It has a great sign and is a must-visit gourmet restaurant. It's in Yau Ma Tei. Look at these signs. Very easy to find.

Mai Wenji

Very authentic Hong Kong cuisine. Wonton noodles and hand-cooked noodles are the signatures. Next door is the Australian Milk Company. Address: 51 Parkes Street, Jordan, Kowloon

Representative dim sum

The online celebrity dim sum shop will change the theme from time to time, which is very cute! Shop L308, 3/F, City One, 100 Nathan Road, Tsim Sha Tsui

Xinxing Shijia

Hong Kong’s old-fashioned morning tea shop often has a queue. It is said that Eason Chan likes this very much! Address: G/F, No. 10 Hou Ho Street, Central and Western District, Hong Kong

Shengxiang Yuan

The simple environment for many years cannot withstand the unchanging love of diners for ten years, just opposite Jiuji Beef Brisket. Food stall, No. 2 Mei Lun Street, Central, Hong Kong

Jim Zai Kei

Wontons, Sanbao noodles, etc. They are all delicious and the portions are huge! Located at 98 Wellington Street, Central, Hong Kong Island.

Thai Bakery

Egg tarts have been a must in Hong Kong for decades. Here you can eat snacks that cannot be bought elsewhere. Located at 35 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, Hong Kong Island (near Green Street)

Tian

The world's cheapest Michelin-starred restaurant, with fresh and pure taste. The signature barbecued pork buns are a must, and the others are all delicious and hearty. Shop No. 72, Block G, Olympian City Phase 2, 18 Hoi Ting Road, Tai Kok Tsui

Have you been unable to control your desire to go to Hong Kong? Don’t worry, take a look at which route from Wuhan is best for you!

010-10: Departure at 10

First of all, let me tell you about the Hong Kong and Macao Pass, which is divided into individual visa and group visa.

Individual visas can fly directly to Hong Kong, but group visas can only be purchased and cleared in Shenzhen and then taken to Hong Kong by car. The personal application condition is that you must have a Wuhan household registration, please remember!

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What everyone is more concerned about is customs clearance. The popular ports in Shenzhen are Luohu Port and Futian Port. Although there are often a lot of people queuing up, these two places can take the MTR and swipe Octopus cards, so they are still the first choice for everyone to clear customs. There are not so many people at other ports, so you can take the transit bus.

If this is not your first time clearing customs, take the self-service clearance channel. "Drip" once is very convenient! For the first time, you need to manually clear the level to activate.

Although Hong Kong may not look big on the map, almost every step is worth your stop.