How large is Hongkong ?
I'm a student, wanting to travel to Hongkong. Can I find a cheap hotel under 40 USD per night ? what is the cheapest means of transport in Hongkong ? How far is it from the north of Hongkong to the south ? and how it takes to go from the central Hongkong to the interbational airport ?
Answers:
Hi, there is no such a thing as a "cheap" hotel in Hong Kong. Well, there is but I don't think you want to go there. Most of the "cheap" hotel are for sexual interactions. You could stay there but lots of shadowy people there. So go with your own risk.
Also, transportation is very cheap, the bus, MTR, KCR, Tramp Line, etc...the cheapes by car is the bus or the mini bus. MTR is a bit more expensive but it is VERY convenient!! You can get to all over Hong Kong just by the MTR!
The total land area of Hong Kong is small, comprising only 1,092 sq km (422 sq mi). The surrounding territorial waters cover 1,830 sq km (707 sq mi).
Area:
total: 1,092 sq km
land: 1,042 sq km
water: 50 sq km
Area - comparative:
six times the size of Washington, DC
best way to do is to get an online travel information from HK tourism department, it's more safe than asking anybody- u might be scammed
Travel is quite cheap in Hong Kong.
Use the Star Ferry to commute from Kowloon to Hong Kong Island, only costs a few dollars.
The trams and buses are easy to use and not expensive.
Check out the YMCA on Kowloon, as this is one of the cheaper places to stay and it has a great restaurant!
How this helps. :)
its very big its exactly a country wow i thought it was in china but no its a country i still can't believe it wow
Sorry, any place safe will run around US$60 & up. The cheapest public transport is the tram on the island side for HK$2 per adult (US$0.26) and the Star Ferry going across Victoria Harbor HK$2.2/$1.7 (US$0.28/0.22) In general, bus is the cheapest means of public transport. MTR is a far better choice, just get an all day pass if you are planning on running around a lot. From the N to S, vertical map distance about 26 miles. Travel time from northern border to the southern most islands, 3.5 hours give or take. Central to airport will be around 30 - 45 minutes depending on your mean of transportation.
For more details, check the following links.
Best place to stay is at the Youth Hostels, there are several, Mt Davis, Lantau Island, all in very nice areas, although not close to shopping district and the city action, but they are still fairly accessible, in beautiful settings, not far from the giant Buddha, some smal traditional fishing villages, and nice beaches, yes in HK! All are extremely clean, well maintained, you can cook your own meals or order in from local places, and most importantly the prices are right at less than $HK100 per night. They are all easily accessible, although in some cases you may prefer to take a taxi for the last portion, but taxis are cheap. Even local youths enjoy spending a few nights there to escape the city hustle, so you can meet a lot of interesting folks.
Also if you are on a budget (which I am when I am not traveling on business), adventurous, open, non-judgemental, and willing to meet real locals, try www.globalfreeloaders.com But in HK, space is at a premium and apartments are usually very very small so you could end up sleeping on a mat in the living-room/dining-room combo, but it could be fun.I am a "globalfreeloader" myself, I have stayed at people's places many times, and have had people staying at my place too. Most of them are now friends.
Local transportation: taxis are everywhere, cheap and easy for short rides, but for longer rides the MTR is the best way to travel. To and from the airport from many places in Kowloon or HK island, you can catch the airport bus, it is very convenient and fast, about 30 minutes. I can't remember the price, so it must have been relatively cheap.
Hk is the most expensive city in China. If you want to keep it cheap for a backpacker it is not that easy.
But as long as you are travelling without girlfriend (they make travelling soooooo expensive;-)
I can tell you of the MIRADOR ARCADE right on Nathan Road No. 58, the main shopping road of TsimShaTsui Kowloon District, HK. There are many Guesthouses inside.
It is possible to stay there for 50 HKD a night in dormitory rooms. Which sometimes means 14 beds - yes, every square centimeter is expensive and has to be used in HK!
The building is totally run down just like the Chungking Mansions, which is famous of the movie Chungking Express. Some scenes show the bunker atmosphere quite well. Inside both buildings you find a mixture of Pakistani, Indian, African shops. There is whistling from every corner: (Fake Rolex? Cheap suit? Marijuana? Girls?!?)
But inside the Chungking Mansions there are also delicious Indian restaurants. They are quite famous, that is why I sometimes had to wait up to 45 minutes to get a table - but it was worth it!
Hong Kong Transport - The traffic in Hong Kong is very heavy and so you may prefer to rely on other forms of transport than driving yourself. The system in Hong Kong is comprehensive, extensive and convenient. The public bus system is widely used in Hong Kong and can take you to almost all destinations in Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. To figure out where a bus is going to, look on the front of the bus where destinations are clearly marked. You must have exact change.
The Mass Transit Railway (MTR) serves the major areas in Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, providing a clean, efficient, and easy way to travel about the city. Fares range from HK$4 to HK$26, depending where you are traveling to. The rail stations are clearly marked with either a red, blue, or green sign depending on which line is passing through. Look for the Kowloon-Canton Railway (KCRif you plan on visiting the New Territories and the border with China. For more transportation information and to obtain maps of the city, contact The Hong Kong Tourist Association (HKTA), which is located on 18 Whitfield Rd. (852 2807-6543)
The Hong Kong's Subway System is one of the best in the world, but it shuts down at 12:30am which is something to watch out for. This is when you may turn to a taxi cab to get you to and fro. When the sign on top of the taxi is lit, the cab is available. Taxi Fares are HK$14 for the first two kilometers and HK$1.20 for each additional 0.2 kilometers. There are additional charges for going through a tunnel.
An Octopus Card will save you having to have the exact change for your transport requirements and it covers buses, trains, ferries, the Peak Tram and even some taxis. When you use it the amount of the fare is automatically deducted from the amount on the Card and it even works in some fast food places! You have to pay HK$50 and any value not used at the end of your visit is refunded.
The Mid-levels Escalator is a free ride and it is the longest escalator (outdoors and covered) in the world that takes you around certain parts of the Hong Kong area. It is an interesting ride that takes 20 minutes and you will be able to see plenty of scenery while you are on it. Cool.
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Answers:
Hi, there is no such a thing as a "cheap" hotel in Hong Kong. Well, there is but I don't think you want to go there. Most of the "cheap" hotel are for sexual interactions. You could stay there but lots of shadowy people there. So go with your own risk.
Also, transportation is very cheap, the bus, MTR, KCR, Tramp Line, etc...the cheapes by car is the bus or the mini bus. MTR is a bit more expensive but it is VERY convenient!! You can get to all over Hong Kong just by the MTR!
The total land area of Hong Kong is small, comprising only 1,092 sq km (422 sq mi). The surrounding territorial waters cover 1,830 sq km (707 sq mi).
Area:
total: 1,092 sq km
land: 1,042 sq km
water: 50 sq km
Area - comparative:
six times the size of Washington, DC
best way to do is to get an online travel information from HK tourism department, it's more safe than asking anybody- u might be scammed
Travel is quite cheap in Hong Kong.
Use the Star Ferry to commute from Kowloon to Hong Kong Island, only costs a few dollars.
The trams and buses are easy to use and not expensive.
Check out the YMCA on Kowloon, as this is one of the cheaper places to stay and it has a great restaurant!
How this helps. :)
its very big its exactly a country wow i thought it was in china but no its a country i still can't believe it wow
Sorry, any place safe will run around US$60 & up. The cheapest public transport is the tram on the island side for HK$2 per adult (US$0.26) and the Star Ferry going across Victoria Harbor HK$2.2/$1.7 (US$0.28/0.22) In general, bus is the cheapest means of public transport. MTR is a far better choice, just get an all day pass if you are planning on running around a lot. From the N to S, vertical map distance about 26 miles. Travel time from northern border to the southern most islands, 3.5 hours give or take. Central to airport will be around 30 - 45 minutes depending on your mean of transportation.
For more details, check the following links.
Best place to stay is at the Youth Hostels, there are several, Mt Davis, Lantau Island, all in very nice areas, although not close to shopping district and the city action, but they are still fairly accessible, in beautiful settings, not far from the giant Buddha, some smal traditional fishing villages, and nice beaches, yes in HK! All are extremely clean, well maintained, you can cook your own meals or order in from local places, and most importantly the prices are right at less than $HK100 per night. They are all easily accessible, although in some cases you may prefer to take a taxi for the last portion, but taxis are cheap. Even local youths enjoy spending a few nights there to escape the city hustle, so you can meet a lot of interesting folks.
Also if you are on a budget (which I am when I am not traveling on business), adventurous, open, non-judgemental, and willing to meet real locals, try www.globalfreeloaders.com But in HK, space is at a premium and apartments are usually very very small so you could end up sleeping on a mat in the living-room/dining-room combo, but it could be fun.I am a "globalfreeloader" myself, I have stayed at people's places many times, and have had people staying at my place too. Most of them are now friends.
Local transportation: taxis are everywhere, cheap and easy for short rides, but for longer rides the MTR is the best way to travel. To and from the airport from many places in Kowloon or HK island, you can catch the airport bus, it is very convenient and fast, about 30 minutes. I can't remember the price, so it must have been relatively cheap.
Hk is the most expensive city in China. If you want to keep it cheap for a backpacker it is not that easy.
But as long as you are travelling without girlfriend (they make travelling soooooo expensive;-)
I can tell you of the MIRADOR ARCADE right on Nathan Road No. 58, the main shopping road of TsimShaTsui Kowloon District, HK. There are many Guesthouses inside.
It is possible to stay there for 50 HKD a night in dormitory rooms. Which sometimes means 14 beds - yes, every square centimeter is expensive and has to be used in HK!
The building is totally run down just like the Chungking Mansions, which is famous of the movie Chungking Express. Some scenes show the bunker atmosphere quite well. Inside both buildings you find a mixture of Pakistani, Indian, African shops. There is whistling from every corner: (Fake Rolex? Cheap suit? Marijuana? Girls?!?)
But inside the Chungking Mansions there are also delicious Indian restaurants. They are quite famous, that is why I sometimes had to wait up to 45 minutes to get a table - but it was worth it!
Hong Kong Transport - The traffic in Hong Kong is very heavy and so you may prefer to rely on other forms of transport than driving yourself. The system in Hong Kong is comprehensive, extensive and convenient. The public bus system is widely used in Hong Kong and can take you to almost all destinations in Kowloon and Hong Kong Island. To figure out where a bus is going to, look on the front of the bus where destinations are clearly marked. You must have exact change.
The Mass Transit Railway (MTR) serves the major areas in Kowloon and Hong Kong Island, providing a clean, efficient, and easy way to travel about the city. Fares range from HK$4 to HK$26, depending where you are traveling to. The rail stations are clearly marked with either a red, blue, or green sign depending on which line is passing through. Look for the Kowloon-Canton Railway (KCRif you plan on visiting the New Territories and the border with China. For more transportation information and to obtain maps of the city, contact The Hong Kong Tourist Association (HKTA), which is located on 18 Whitfield Rd. (852 2807-6543)
The Hong Kong's Subway System is one of the best in the world, but it shuts down at 12:30am which is something to watch out for. This is when you may turn to a taxi cab to get you to and fro. When the sign on top of the taxi is lit, the cab is available. Taxi Fares are HK$14 for the first two kilometers and HK$1.20 for each additional 0.2 kilometers. There are additional charges for going through a tunnel.
An Octopus Card will save you having to have the exact change for your transport requirements and it covers buses, trains, ferries, the Peak Tram and even some taxis. When you use it the amount of the fare is automatically deducted from the amount on the Card and it even works in some fast food places! You have to pay HK$50 and any value not used at the end of your visit is refunded.
The Mid-levels Escalator is a free ride and it is the longest escalator (outdoors and covered) in the world that takes you around certain parts of the Hong Kong area. It is an interesting ride that takes 20 minutes and you will be able to see plenty of scenery while you are on it. Cool.
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