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best place for backpackers??
Posted by FemaleDuck (336 days ago)
hi
we are planing to spend 3 weeks in HongKong and would like to know the most popular backpackers destinations couldnt find any info. on the internet so any suggestions would help a lot...we are going to be there 15-20 jan. 2009 and want to spend some time on the beach..what will be the weather like
thanks in advance
(I am based in Vietnam)
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Posted by Sad Sack (336 days ago)
January is the coldest month of the year, you will not want to be going to the beach.
3 days is more than enough time in Hong Kong, if you stay 3 weeks you will be bored out of your mind, and probably broke It is an very expensive city and even budget accommodation is expensive and slumlike. Backpackers usually stay in the roach infested fire trap Chungking mansion in kowloon.
Seriously its a business city, drop in for a few days, you can see what there is to see, then head off.
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by bokyo (330 days ago)
Sad Sack is right.
HK is not a place for backpackers, I think.
Unless you know someone here, or can find arrangement for an exchange..for instance you spend days here, and your host spends in Vietnam, that may be possible.
But not sure if you can find one, even.
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by ems2000 (329 days ago)
Accomodation can be expensive yes but HK needn't be expenisve at all!
There is heaps to do here if you enjoy hiking, temples, markets etc The New Territories is a great place to explore if you like outdoor stuff and local markets and places.
Mong Kok is interesting for touristy markets, cheap shoes etc!
You can always find very cheap local restaurants and noodle shops to get your fill too :o)
The beach may be ok during mid-day, its around 20c at the moment but has been dropping to around 13-15 at the moment so not really sunbathing per se but still mild!
I would suggest maybe a week and spend the rest exploring Macau and CHina if you can. Where do you plan to go after?
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by cd (328 days ago)
There are many beautiful beaches in HK, especially if you like hiking and can get to the ones off the beaten track, especially around the Sai Kung peninsular. But agree, January is probably the worst month weather wise in HK.
Agree with ems2000, HK can be as expensive or as cheap as you like. There are thousands of noodle restaurants where a bowl of noodles will set you back $30, snacks from the bakeries for lunch etc. Many restaurants do lunch time specials for less than $100. Public transport is cheap to explore the New Territories. There is lots of hiking on Lantau too.
There are lots of very cheap, grotty hotels around too, in places like TST and Mong Kok, don't know how you'd find out the names and rates though.
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by cd (328 days ago)
Or even just arrive and take a walk around, you'll find somehing. I walked to the bank today down Tak Shing st in Jordan, a small side street, noticed that there were signs for 4 small cheap hotels down that 1 road alone, the Noble hotel, the South and North hotel to name 2. Have know idea what they're like, probably pretty grotty, but just of nathen rd, and with lots of shops and restaurants near by. But if all you're after is a bed...
(I am based in Hong Kong)
Posted by ken (317 days ago)
Hi. You can also check on this site for some hostels, though not always updated
http://www.hadla.gov.hk/index_en.htm Hope you have fun exploring the territlory
(I am based in Hong Kong)
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