This post is looooooong overdue. We had our honeymoon trip to Hong Kong last August 2013. It sure was tiring because we had to make long walks but it still was fun since we are together. And since I was the one who made the itinerary, I would then like to take the time to share it to everyone. I hope you guys will find this helpful for your future travels. Enjoy!
Note: Prices posted are based on our 2013 trip. Check respective sites for updated prices.
Exchange Rate: Php 1 = HKD 5.40
Important Tip: Buy an Octopus card in the airport. These are sold upon exiting pass immigration. These cards are very useful because it can be used when paying for your bus and MRT rides. You can also use them on selected establishments like 7/11.
Important Tip: Make sure to grab free maps found inside the Hong Kong airport.
Tip: Entrance fees for most museums in Hong Kong are free every Wednesdays.
Tip: Free shuttles can be found throughout Macau transferring you from ferry to casinos and hotels. A friend of mine also told me that there are free water bottles being given away inside casinos.
On our last day, we checked out from the hostel at 6 AM and waited for the bus going to the airport.
In summary of our expenses, we have spent more or less Php 30,000 for both of us - airfare included (I was able to buy promo fare RT tickets through Cebu Pacific Php 4,600 only). By the way, our budget for food was Php 8,000 for 4 days since food in Hong Kong and Macau are quite expensive. But if you are on a really tight budget, you can always eat in McDo or KFC.
Warning: When travelling to Hong Kong, make sure to wear comfortable shoes because long walks are expected.
Here are some helpful links where I got my tips:
PinoyExchange Hong Kong 101
PinoyExchange Hong Kong 101 Part 2
PinoyExhange Macau 101
Octopus Card
MTR
Star Ferry
Hong Kong Weather Forecast
Here are the links to the places we went:
Golden Crown Hostel
Hong Kong Disneyland
Madamme Tussaud's Wax Museum - 10AM to 10PM
The Peak Tram - 7AM to 12MN
Ngong Ping 360 - 10AM to 6PM
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| View at The Peak - Sky Terrace |
Note: Prices posted are based on our 2013 trip. Check respective sites for updated prices.
Exchange Rate: Php 1 = HKD 5.40
Important Tip: Buy an Octopus card in the airport. These are sold upon exiting pass immigration. These cards are very useful because it can be used when paying for your bus and MRT rides. You can also use them on selected establishments like 7/11.
Important Tip: Make sure to grab free maps found inside the Hong Kong airport.
Day 1 - August 28, 2013 (Wednesday)
| Time | Itinerary | HKD | Php |
|---|---|---|---|
| 05:40 AM | Flight from Manila to Hong Kong | ||
| Terminal Fee | 750.00 | ||
| Travel Tax | 1,620.00 | ||
| 08:00 AM | Arrive in Hong Kong Airport | ||
| Buy Octopus Card | 200.00 | 1,080.00 | |
| Ride Bus A21, alight 12th stop (use Octopus card to pay) | |||
| Check in at Golden Crown Hostel | |||
| 10:00 AM | Buy The Peak tickets in Golden Crown since it is discounted there | 200.00 | 1,080.00 |
| Visit Science Museum and/or History Museum, Granville Rd (walking distance from hostel) | FREE | ||
| 12:00 NN | Lunch | ||
| 01:00 PM | Take MTR to Central (use Octopus card to pay) | ||
| Ride the Peak Tram | |||
| Visit Wax Museum | |||
| Visit Sky Terrace | |||
| 03:00 PM | Ride Peak Tram going back | ||
| Ride Star Ferry back to Tsim Sha Tsui | 3.00 | 16.20 | |
| Visit Art Museum and/or Space Museum | FREE | ||
| Stroll along Avenue of Stars | |||
| Visit Clock Tower and Promenade | |||
| 08:00 PM | Watch Symphony of Lights | ||
| Free Time (Visit Sogo Mall) | |||
TOTAL
| 4,546.20 |
Day 2 - August 29, 2013 (Thursday)
| Time | Itinerary | HKD | Php |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07:00 AM | Buy ferry tickets in Golden Crown or you can buy directly at ferry terminal to be more flexible in arrival and departure time | ||
| Go to China Ferry Terminal (walking distance from hostel) and buy round trip tickets to Macau | 350.00 | 1,890.00 | |
| Immigration | |||
| 10:00 AM | Arrive in Macau | ||
| Ride free shuttle to Wynn | |||
| Wynn: Tree of Prosperity and Golden Dragon | |||
| Look for bus going to Senado Square | |||
| Try out Egg Tarts and Beef Jerky at Pastelaria Koi Kei * recommended pasalubong (but these stores can also be found inside the Venetian and other casinos in Macau) | |||
| Visit Senado Square -> Ruins of St. Paul -> Grand Lisboa | |||
| Ride shuttle back to Ferry | |||
| Ride shuttle to Venetian Casino and/or City of Dreams | |||
| Picture taking/shopping | |||
| Ride bus going back to Ferry | |||
| Ride ferry going back to Kowloon | |||
| 07:00 PM | Free time to visit night market or go to outlet stores | ||
| TOTAL | 1,890.00 |
Tip: Free shuttles can be found throughout Macau transferring you from ferry to casinos and hotels. A friend of mine also told me that there are free water bottles being given away inside casinos.
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| View in Macau |
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| Ruins of St. Paul |
Day 3 - August 30, 2013 (Friday)
| Time | Itinerary | HKD | Php |
|---|---|---|---|
| Buy ticket in hostel for Ngong Ping | 105.00 | 567.00 | |
| Buy ticket in hostel for Disney Land | 400.00 | 2,160.00 | |
| 09:00 AM | Take MTR to Lai King | ||
| Interchange station to Tung Chung | |||
| 10:00 AM | Arrive at Ngong Ping | ||
| Ride the cable car | |||
| Climb the steps to the Giant Buddha | |||
| 12:00 NN | Ride cable car back to Ngong Ping | ||
| Lunch at City Gate. Go shopping in outlet stores | |||
| Take MTR to Sunny Bay | |||
| Interchange station to Disney | |||
| 01:00 PM | Arrive at Disney Land | ||
| Free Time | |||
| 08:00 PM | Watch fireworks | ||
| Take MTR back to Sunny Bay | |||
| Interchange in Lai King | |||
| MTR to Yau Ma Teu | |||
| 09:00 PM | Check out Temple Street Night Market (Yau Ma Tei) | ||
| TOTAL | 2,727.00 |
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| Riding the cable car at Ngong Ping |
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| The Giant Buddha |
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| At Disneyland! |
On our last day, we checked out from the hostel at 6 AM and waited for the bus going to the airport.
In summary of our expenses, we have spent more or less Php 30,000 for both of us - airfare included (I was able to buy promo fare RT tickets through Cebu Pacific Php 4,600 only). By the way, our budget for food was Php 8,000 for 4 days since food in Hong Kong and Macau are quite expensive. But if you are on a really tight budget, you can always eat in McDo or KFC.
Warning: When travelling to Hong Kong, make sure to wear comfortable shoes because long walks are expected.
Here are some helpful links where I got my tips:
PinoyExchange Hong Kong 101
PinoyExchange Hong Kong 101 Part 2
PinoyExhange Macau 101
Octopus Card
MTR
Star Ferry
Hong Kong Weather Forecast
Here are the links to the places we went:
Golden Crown Hostel
Hong Kong Disneyland
Madamme Tussaud's Wax Museum - 10AM to 10PM
The Peak Tram - 7AM to 12MN
Ngong Ping 360 - 10AM to 6PM
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