Going to Hong Kong on your own is a great way to save money, have an exciting vacation, and visit places of interest. This trip has a lot of positive aspects:
- independence from the approved tourist program;
- the ability to choose a route yourself;
- the opportunity to be in the object of interest for as long as you want.
The negative aspects of traveling to Hong Kong are completely absent, provided that such travel planning is approached with great care.
To go to Hong Kong on your own, you need to think over the direction in advance, find out the cost of investments, choose the attractions of interest, book a hotel or hotel for accommodation, find out the costs of food and meals, and apply for a visa.
You can plan your holiday in Hong Kong with your children on your own, because there is a lot of children's entertainment here, as well as safe and a lot of quality products.
Wondering how to travel to Hong Kong on your own? To do this, you just need to buy plane tickets and book a hotel. For a trip of up to two weeks, a visa is not required. All practical information is below.
Tickets to Hong Kong from Moscow, prices
Several operators fly from Moscow to Hong Kong; there are both direct flights and transfers. It is better to search for the cheapest flights by following a direct link on Aviasales, it searches even among low-cost airlines.
Price for one ticket:
- Air Astana - from 18,000 rubles;
- Turkish Airlines - from 13,990 thousand rubles;
- Hong Kong Airlines - from 18.1 million rubles;
- Nordwind Airlines - from 19,000 rubles;
- Qatar Airways - from 22.8 million rubles;
- Finnair - from 24,500 thousand rubles;
- China Southern Airlines - from 25.9 million rubles;
- Aeroflot - from 13.8 million rubles (direct and the most profitable flight) - this is an excellent option for those who are interested in how to get to Hong Kong cheaply.
The presented prices are valid from May to October, in the winter period prices are reduced by 1000 - 1500 rubles, but during the New Year's season they increase significantly - by about 20%.
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Prices in Hong Kong hotels
When looking for accommodation, it is best to look for hotels through RoomGuru, it searches among all hotel bases for the cheapest options, if you decide to stay in Hong Kong for a long time, then it is better to look for accommodation through Booking.com, here you can find excellent apartments from the owners and without intermediaries.
Holiday Housing Prices in Hong Kong
There are many options for renting housing, but by Russian standards, the prices are crazy. An apartment of 35 square meters can be rented for about $ 5,000 per day. Inexpensive apartments with an area of 7 square meters or more in a "photo box" for Instagram lovers will cost from $ 500.
Further, we found more affordable offers from hosts with developed infrastructure and good conditions for recreation.
- Metropark Hotel Causeway Bay 4 * - a conveniently located hotel, located next to the metro station, on one of the central streets. Differs in very affordable prices for accommodation - a standard room for two without meals for only 8600 thousand rubles per day. It offers courteous staff, daily cleaning, all the necessary amenities in the room. Breakfasts are included in the price - they are varied, they serve a lot of fresh fruits, coffee, tea, juice, milk, as well as dessert. The hotel has rooms for people with disabilities. Additional services: fitness center, swimming pool, sauna, restaurant, bar, cafe. Guests have the opportunity to enjoy the view of the city from the roof of the hotel.
- Hotel ICON 5 * is one of the best options for accommodation. This hotel is just a 10-minute walk from the city's main attractions, as well as from the metro station. Additional services include a sauna, beauty salon, gyms, massage room, bars, restaurants, swimming pool. You can enjoy walks in your own garden, use the services of a guide, book excursions, rent a car from the hotel. The rooms are equipped with everything you need, it is comfortable and clean. The cost of living will be from 9990 thousand rubles without meals (only breakfasts are included).
- Hong Kong Central And Sheung Wan 3 * is an excellent hotel located next to the pier. It is also conveniently accessible from here, with a metro station nearby. The rooms are clean and comfortable. Additional services include a bar, a restaurant, a fitness center, nearby shops where you can go shopping. You can rent a car, use the tour desk from the hotel. The cost of placement is from 7200 thousand rubles.
Above are the best hotels according to reviews of tourists and ratings of independent agencies. If you are looking for where to stay in Hong Kong inexpensively, then you can consider 2-star hotels, where the average night will cost from 2100 rubles or hostels with prices from 800 rubles / day.
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What documents are needed for a visa?
A visa to Hong Kong for Russians in 2021 is not required if we are talking about a tourist trip that does not exceed two weeks. If you decide to spend more time, then you should apply for a visa. It is issued for a period of three, six and twelve months.
Necessary the documents for a visa:
- valid international passport;
- hotel reservations for the entire stay;
- air tickets in both directions;
- 2 photos;
- questionnaire.
How to get to the center from the airport?
Getting from Hong Kong airport to the city on your own is quick and easy. There are several ways: taxi, train and bus. You can rent a car on your own via the Internet.
Train
It is the fastest and most convenient way of transportation from the airport to the city center and vice versa. It only takes 24 minutes. The interval between trains is 10 minutes.
Flights are operated every day, regardless of weekends and holidays. The first ride is at 5:55 am and the last at 00:48 local time. The fare varies depending on the destination station and is from 60 to 100 Hong Kong dollars.
The main disadvantages of this type of transport: a small number of stops and a rather long distance between them. To get to the desired hotel on your own, you have to walk for a long time from the railway station, or use additional transport, for example, a bus.
Bus
Bus travel is preferred by many tourists. it is very interesting, economical and allows you to get to the right place exactly. Bus numbers have letter meanings, so if you need to get to the center, you can safely use all A, E, S, N.
The most common and convenient for transportation are A21, N11, N21 and N21... The fare for 1 person ranges from HK $ 30 to HK $ 40.
Transportation hours are from 5:30 am to midnight. Minibuses run at night, they are slightly less and the fare remains the same as in the daytime. Travel time from the airport to the center usually takes at least an hour.
Taxi
This method is the most convenient, the tourist is delivered directly to the hotel, but it is not economical, so it is suitable only for those people who are not afraid of spending.
The minimum taxi fare is HK $ 240. To get from the airport to the center, you need to pay HK $ 300.
To find a car, you need to leave the hall after the arrival of the plane and turn left and there are taxis right there. But you need to know that red cars drive to the city center, blue cars drive around the island, green cars drive into the New Territories of Hong Kong.
You can use the booking of a taxi in advance - Kiwitaxi, after your arrival they will be waiting for you with a sign, especially for traveling with children or large luggage, when you don't want anything after a long flight except to quickly get to your hotel room.
Prices for car rental in Hong Kong
Hong Kong food and beverage prices
Price food in Hong Kong is not much different from prices in Russia. Here is an approximate list of prices:
- the average bill in a cafe for 1 person is 400 rubles, this includes the first, second and drink;
- dinner in a cafe for two with alcohol consumption - from 2,500 thousand rubles, this includes two main courses, salads, dessert and wine;
- food in a restaurant for one person will cost from 1,700,000 rubles, the price includes the first course, second course, salad and drink;
- the price for lunch in a fast food establishment is 250 rubles, this includes a bun, potatoes, cola.
You can have a quick snack on the street in inexpensive establishments, these are:
- McDonald's;
- Sogo - excellent meat and rice and chicken soup here;
- minimarkets - you can just buy any fast food and heat it up in the microwave right there.
Prices in grocery stores:
- frozen fish - about 168 rubles;
- juices - from 120 rubles per pack;
- corn flakes - 80 rubles;
- pasta - from 100 rubles;
- rice in a pack of 2 kg - 250 rubles;
- oil in a bottle - 190 rubles;
- nuts - from 250 rubles;
- fast food - from 120 rubles;
- bread - from 70 rubles;
- bananas - 130 rubles;
- apples - 160 rubles;
- milk - 90 rubles;
- eggs - 120 rubles.
Prices in the markets are almost the same, it is more profitable to buy vegetables and fruits there, they are sold from a few pieces and are cheaper, moreover, if you take a lot of goods, you can bargain, the seller will make a small discount.
Where to go for a delicious meal?
- Cafe Too - a widely visited place, distinguished by affordable prices and a varied menu, this is pizza, chicken with vegetables, sushi;
- Cafe Kool - prepares Asian and Chinese cuisine, quite inexpensive and very tasty;
- A restaurant Habourside- characterized by high prices, offers its guests only the best, a variety of seafood dishes, an exotic menu, delicacies and the best wines;
- A restaurant Jashan- one of the cheapest, with very tasty Indian cuisine. Quite small and fairly common, but this is quite offset by democratic prices.
What to see in Hong Kong yourself?
- Avenue of Stars Is a pedestrian promenade where many stars have visited. It is here that you can find sculptures and prints left by celebrities. In the evening, you can watch a laser show here.
- Victoria Peak - located on the Kowloon Peninsula, the highest point in Hong Kong. This is an equipped observation deck with stunning views, suitable for those who are not afraid of heights.
- Big Buddha - located near the airport. Recommended for everyone to visit, you can also visit the village and the Buddhist monastery.
Ten thousand Buddhas is a monastery located on a high mountain, it is interesting for its inner world.
- Hong Kong amusement park - here are the best attractions, as well as panda enclosures, an aquarium and a picturesque landscape. It will be equally interesting for both children and adults.
- Disneyland - This amusement park doesn't require much introduction. This is a real paradise for children, an atmosphere of celebration and fun always reigns here.
- House with a flagpole - there are a variety of thematic museums, for example, an exposition of ancient porcelain dishes, as well as here you can familiarize yourself with the rules of the tea ceremony.
- Botanical and Zoological garden - will be of interest to many tourists who are fond of nature and wildlife.
Reviews about the holiday in Hong Kong
Reviews for a self-guided trip to Hong Kong vary. Here is some of them:
- “This is an amazing city, especially when you are traveling on your own. There is an opportunity to choose routes and spend as much time in one place as you like ”;
- "A trip to Hong Kong on its own is suitable for those tourists who love adventure, big city, beautiful places ... just take a bus and already start breathing in the local flavor";
- “Tours and exhibitions seem exciting if you visit them individually”;
- "They are very friendly people, I liked to explain on my fingers, even took a picture together."
All reviews about the rest in Hong Kong are only positive, because the infrastructure of the city is very developed, the local population treats tourists well. The food is delicious, the service is good, and it's safe to relax here.
Perhaps you will be interested in the heading about an independent trip to China, where we consider the costs when planning a trip and consider directions where to go inexpensively.
