Hong Kong Travel Tips, Ideas, and Guides by The Poor Traveler

Where to Eat in HONG KONG • Top 7 Restaurants for Any Budget (including Michelin-Awarded Options!)

The Poor Traveler® — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 08:57:23 +0000

Aside from attractions like Disneyland, Ngong Ping Cable Car, and Victoria Peak, one of the highlights of a trip to Hong Kong is the food. Its culinary scene offers a lot to food lovers. From traditional Cantonese food to Michelin-starred restaurants to international flavors, you’ll surely have a happy tummy during your trip. Whether you’re

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Top 7 Usual MISTAKES Tourists Make in HONG KONG

The Poor Traveler® — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:43:49 +0000

Hong Kong is one of the most visited destinations for Pinoy tourists. It’s even the first-time international destination for many. Its accessibility is a huge reason since it’s only around two and a half hours away. There’s also no visa requirement in Hong Kong for Filipinos. You’ll find a lot of things to do that

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2025 HONG KONG DISNEYLAND: 7 Practical Travel Tips

The Poor Traveler® — Wed, 21 May 2025 14:22:53 +0000

Many of us dream of going to Disneyland. It’s where we can live our favorite fairytales and meet our favorite Disney characters. For us Filipinos, the one in Hong Kong is the most accessible — no visa required and takes only around two and a half hours flight from Manila. Located on Lantau Island, Hong

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HIDDEN HONG KONG: Top 10 Off-The-Beaten-Path Attractions to Avoid the Crowd

The Poor Traveler® — Tue, 16 Jul 2024 17:13:53 +0000

You think you’ve seen all of Hong Kong? Think again. On the world map, Hong Kong appears as a teensy, tiny dot, but what most tourists get to see barely scratches the surface. We often imagine Hong Kong as a bustling urban jungle with Disneyland and the Big Buddha on its outskirts. But in reality,

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Resorts World One HONG KONG CRUISE Guide for First Timers

Yosh Dimen — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 14:42:40 +0000

Planning to go on a cruise from Hong Kong aboard Resorts World One? In this comprehensive cruising guide, we’ll help you find affordable sailings, book your cruise, plan your trip, and maximize your time on board! We’ll also include prices, so you have an idea on how much budget to prepare for your next cruise!

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HONG KONG AIRPORT to CENTRAL by Bus & by Airport Express • Which is Better?

Yosh Dimen — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:31:54 +0000

The Hong Kong International Airport is located on an island, far and detached from the city center. So how do you get from the airport to Central easily? In this article, we’ll share wit you how to do that by train and by bus! Hong Kong is composed of this peninsula and over 200 outlying

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HONG KONG AIRPORT to MONG KOK & YAU MA TEI by Bus & by MTR

Yosh Dimen — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 15:48:04 +0000

Hong Kong has a number of districts that are ideal for tourists to stay. Two of them are Mong Kok and Yau Ma Tei. But how do you get there from the airport? In this article, we’ll show you your options and their pros and cons! Mong Kok, often shortened to MK, and nearby Yau

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HONG KONG AIRPORT to TSIM SHA TSUI by Bus & by Train (Airport Express)

Yosh Dimen — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 13:59:39 +0000

How do you get from Hong Kong Airport to Tsim Sha Tsui by bus, by MTR, and by Airport Express train? In this article, we’ll show you all your possible options! Tsim Sha Tsui, often abbreviated as TST, is one of the most popular areas to stay in Hong Kong, especially among budget travelers; thanks

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Where to Stay in HONG KONG • Top 6 Best Areas: Tsim Sha Tsui vs Central vs Near Airport

Yosh Dimen — Mon, 15 Jan 2024 16:39:50 +0000

Can’t decide where to stay for your next Hong Kong trip? Is Tsim Sha Tsui a good area for tourists? Is Central better than Mong Kok? When is it ideal to stay in Lantau island? In this article, we’ll break it down to help you pick the best neighborhood for you. Hong Kong is one

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HONG KONG DISNEYLAND REOPENING: List of New Health and Safety Guidelines

Mariah Cruz — Tue, 23 Jun 2020 10:13:45 +0000

Published: 2020 • 6 • 23 A few months after its temporary closure last January, Hong Kong Disneyland has finally opened its doors again. Disney characters and cast members welcomed guests back on 18 June 2020. For the protection of the guests as they go on their magical journey, the resort started implementing several health

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HONG KONG ITINERARY: 12 Best Things to Do & Places to Visit

Yosh Dimen — Sun, 31 Mar 2019 10:13:36 +0000

Hong Kong is a bustling urban jungle with plenty of things to do and places of interest. If you’re planning to visit, here are the must-sees that we recommend you include in your HONG KONG ITINERARY. You will find more information about each place below the photos. We also mentioned the closest MTR Station and

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