My friend has a stop over in Hong Kong for 4 days and ask me to come with? I looked up flights, it would cost around $1200-$1500 direct 9ish hours. (Haven't figured out accommodation yet) Starting 25 October.
Thanks!
Is It Worth Going to Hong Kong for 4 Days?
Go Cat on 04/10/2024 - 16:09
Last edited 04/10/2024 - 16:10
Last edited 04/10/2024 - 16:10
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How long is a piece of string?
30 cm
How is that relevant ???
Somebody once said it was 12 inches?
Yes. You may bump into him while in Honkers. He has a stall in Temple Street.
That's what she aske… oh wait…
If your flying with cathay there will probably be better deals elsewhere that you can line up a stop over for about the same price e.g. they had some tickets to seoul for about half the prices you are looking at that could do a stop over in hk.
Could be a fun mini holiday. You like this friend enough to spend the time and money for them?
Make sure no monthly period, or else L
Yes
Exercise a high degree of caution.
Why?
That site is slowly becoming pointless. There are more "Exercise a high degree of caution" countries than there are "Exercise normal safety precautions."
They list Denmark, Germany, Sweden, UK, France, Belgium as Exercise a high degree of caution to name a few.
They list Denmark
Yes, as of March this year…due to Koran burnings in Denmark…
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/terrorism-threat-agains…
@jv: And the burnings were push back from impact of E.U. open border immigration policies that are terraforming the culture.
Geez that’s expensive for HK.
Yes 4 days is just about right imo
Definitely 4 full days but if day 1 and 4 is arrival/departure then a waste of time IMHO.
Climate will be mild and dry so you'll enjoy your stay. Try to visit Macau either on arrival or on your way home from HKG.
I named a race horse Macau in the hope one day it would win the Melbourne cup…..
And Macau has won the Melbourne cup by ½ a length…
Would Macao be equally auspicious?
Make sure you take American Express Travellers Cheques.
They have an office there…
what kind are they?
Would I drop what would be $2k+ (going on your flight numbers) for 4 days in HK? Nope.
HK has, unfortunately, turned into a place that you transit through only if you have to. There's nothing there that you cant see elsewhere and that hasnt been duly gutted by the CCP.
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I agree with this. Four days? The real question is, is it worth going to HK at all. No. There are so many cheaper/more interesting/more fun/better places you could go to in Asia.
How about you do your own research.
Hong Kong is great but flights shouldn’t cost that much in October
'Hong Kong is great …'
Why/for what?
'things'
And … stuff.
If money is no concern, then yes.
Personally, I wouldn’t for that price and short period of time.
Google flights suggest either Qantas or Cathay Pacific should not be more than $1250 return.
I personally paid for Cathay Pacific on 13-26 November to Seoul with stopover in Hong Kong for less than $800 return.
Hong Kong should be free and Taiwan is a country. Seems expensive, usually ~800 return on decent deal. For that long a trip I'd suggest at least 2 weeks. You could also explore Japan and / or South Korea
I would look for a better price. That is quite expensive for HK but I guess it is school holidays? Do you have any qantas points? But hell yeah go! Pretty short flight, basically no time difference. Gotta make the most of life and travel with friends.
I used to go to Hong Kong regularly, had friends there. But everyone left… I think it's pretty different now.
You used to be fine knowing English with some Canto, it's now flooded by mainlanders, by design.
I used to live and work there during the 2000s and recently visited last November so thought I'd share my two cents. Has the vibe changed? Yes. Is it still worth visiting? In my opinion, yes, but it depends what you're after on a holiday.
For those that don't know the city's backstory, it has been nothing short of a success story: from a sleepy fishing village 180 years ago, ceded from China to Britain, to become one of the richest, most lavish financial capitals in the world up until very recently. It is a city of 7 million with excellent infrastructure and transport, and the majority of Hong Kongers are industrious, well educated and worldly. There may be less expats and tourists visiting since the political protests five years ago, but the locals haven't forgotten how to be hospitable. All the attractions are still there: The Peak, Stanley Beach, Disneyland, Ocean Park, all the outlying islands, the many night markets, Victoria Harbour, Nathan Road, its incredible skyline. It's still very safe to travel around and there's all of what I've just listed to do, plus of course the food. Hong Kongers love to eat well and going back last year, the food and local restaurants are all still as good as I remember it to be, I'd say succulent even.
As long as you don't do anything stupid like stand at a busy intersection and denounce the CCP, I'm confident you'll be okay. And remember the majority of the local population aren't big fans of their own government either. It's said that 1 million people turned out for the 2019 protest march over the changing of the extradition laws.. that's 1 in 7 of all Hong Kongers taking to the streets.. incredible. After the heavy handed response of the government to the protests, most people are now just resigned to their future being in the hands of the CCP, putting their heads down and getting back on with things. So yes, the mood does feel a little more deflated than I remember it, but as a tourist you probably wouldn't even pick up on this.
When I lived there 18 something years ago, Hong Kong's future was uncertain but the general mood was that the champagne was still flowing and good times was still to be had by all. China at the time was playing nice on the world stage and everyone was hopeful the mainland would become more like Hong Kong (i.e. more democratised) and not the other way around. The expat community was vibrant and numerous, and together with the more affluent locals, people worked hard, partied hard, and the dining and shopping was grand. A city that never slept.. it was a lot of fun!
Going back last year, I had a three year old in tow and we were there to visit her mother's side of the family. We still did a lot of sightseeing though to show my daughter around and I really enjoyed the whole trip.
TL;DR: Even if its glory days are over, I think Hong Kong is still an incredible city that is very easy to explore and there's so many cool things to see and do, I personally don't reckon 4 days is enough.
Some Native Hong Kongers I know are dreadfully fearful of the CCP, regarding anything they say to anybody there.
AAhh Succulent Chinese Meals - Democracy Manifest.
Fun tid bit. - The entire population of the world can fit into the size of the state of Texas at the same population density of Hong Kong.
Population density per sq km: Macau 21,224; Hong Kong SAR 6,782; Tokyo 6,424, ranks no.88 on this list
'Fun tid bit. - The entire population of the world can fit into the size of the state of Texas at the same population density of Hong Kong.'
Fun fact; that's absolute bullshit.
World population = 8.2 billion
Texas area = 695,662 km²
Hong Hong population density = 7,062 per km²
8.2 billion / 695,662 = 11,787
My friend has a stop over in Hong Kong for 4 days and ask me to come with?
Is it a friend with benefits?
why don't you spend longer there and see more, maybe scoot into China etc, whilst also being with your friend for 4 days?
I think it’s worth going. Catch a ferry to Lantau island, go to the Peak on HK island, visit wet markets, check out the city at night. It’s not what it use to be, but still worth going once in your lifetime.
no
Definitely. So much to see and do. Enough time to get shirts tailored too. 👍
For a flight 8 to 12 hours long I would stay a minimum 7 days. Ideally at least 10 days. 4 days doesnt seem worth the effort or expense.
if u go don't take any yellow umbrellas, wear a raincoat if it rains
no, would not recommend anymore.
too expensive & city lost its charm since covid and hasn't bounced back
Yes. Safe travels.
https://www.neverendingfootsteps.com/four-day-itinerary-hong…