HONG KONG
Tips & Tricks
Money-saving hacks and local secrets from people who live here.
Save Money
Get an Octopus card immediately. Eat at local dai pai dong stalls. Use the Star Ferry instead of the MTR for harbour crossings. Free hiking trails are everywhere.
Stay Connected
Buy a prepaid SIM at 7-Eleven or the airport. Free WiFi is available in most malls and MTR stations.
Weather
Best time to visit: October–December (cool, dry). Avoid June–August (hot, humid, typhoon season). Always carry an umbrella.