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Now, mag solo ta sa Hong Kong!
Travel Summary (6D5N):
Day 1: (Arrival and Work Day)
Worked 2pm - 7pm
Coffee and Muffin at Mactan International Airport - 420 PHP
Arrival at Hong Kong International Airport from Cebu
Claim Travel Essentials
Internet: 6 days rental - 1,338 PHP [ Pocket WiFi ] or [ Esim ]
Octopus Card [ Reserve Here ] - 694 PHP
Octopus Card Load - 250 HKD
Travel from HK Airport to Tsim Sha Tsui via Train
Lunch at Pizza Hut in Tsim Sha Tsui - 81 HKD
Basic Needs ( Water, Coffee, Snacks and Dinner, Toiletries ) 7 eleven - 150 HKD
Checkin at Majestic7 Guest House (6D5N 900+/Night) [ Book Here ] - 10,372 PHP
Symphony of Lights - [Walking]
Day 2: (Work Day)
Worked 7am to 4pm
Lunch at Samki Noodles - 183 HKD
Pizza and Cheezecake - 50 HKD
7-Eleven Drinks - 30 HKD
Roam around the city - [Walking]
Day 3: (Travel Day)
Octopus Load at 7-Eleven - 100 HKD
Onigiri for Breakfast at 7-Eleven - 20 HKD
Traveled from Tsim Sha Tsui to Tung Chung via Train
Ngong Ping 360 Cable Car [ Reserve Here ] - 2,845 PHP
Traveled from Tung Chung to Mong Kok via Train
Food Trip in Mong Kok
Fishball and Coffee - 60 HKD
Sushi - 53 HKD
Lemon Pie - 15 HKD
Back to Tsim Sha Tsui via Train
Day 4: (Travel Day)
Traveled from Tsim Sha Tsui to Central via Train
Walked to The Tram station
One-way Tram Train and Victoria Sky Terrace [ Reserve Here ] - 836 PHP
Brunch at McDonald in Victoria Peak - 68 HKD
Trek at Victoria Peal Circle Walk
Used the Tram Train Back (should have booked a 2-way ticket) - 108 HKD
Drinks at 7-Eleven - 50 HKD
Traveled back to Tsim Sha Tsui via Train
Ice Cream at Victoria Harbour - 48 HKD
Day 5: (Work Day)
Worked 7am to 4pm
Onigiri for Breakfast at 7-Eleven - 50 HKD
Bought some Pasalubong - 108 HKD
Lunch at Local Diner - 61 HKD
Pizza and Chicken for Dinner - 70 HKD
Just roam around the city again. Did lots of walking
Day 6: (Work Day and Back to PH)
Traveled to Hong Kong Airport via Bus
Returned the pocket WiFi (must not forget or else thank you 1,000HKD deposit)
Coffee at Hong Kong Airport - 45 HKD
Flew back to PH
TOTAL: 28,035 PHP [ 16,460 PHP + 1,600 HKD ]
Primary Considerations for Digital Nomads:
Internet Connection
Hotel WiFi: Up to 50mbps
Pocket WiFi: Up to 10mbps
Power or Electricity
As a huge city and more progressive than any other city in the Philippines, you don't have to worry about electricity in Hong Kong.
Security
I don't see police officers around or patrols, but there are CCTVs in every corner. It feels very safe and free to roam around, no matter how crowded the streets may become.
Travel Time or Accessibility
Transportation in Hong Kong is, of course, top-notch! Trains and buses are on time to the last minute and very efficient. I never experienced it becoming too crowded.
Coffee Shops
Shops, including fast-food places, have internet connections. Even 7-Eleven offers 30 minutes of free internet daily. You can also work in parks since pocket wifi is really stable.
General Tips:
Most travelers tend to check out rooms in Chungking Mansion because it offers a lot of choices, but you may also want to consider nearby places. There are many other worthy options as well.
Downloading the train map can be very handy when navigating around Hong Kong.
Make sure to check if your phone is eSIM-enabled at least a day before your travel date.
I withdrew 800 HKD at the airport using my BPI account. You just need to enable international withdrawals through the mobile app.
The 800 HKD was more than enough for my 6 days in Hong Kong; I was left with around 200 HKD because I used my credit card for other transactions.
It's best to use credit cards whenever possible, so make sure to plan your withdrawals. Most stores accept credit card payments now.
Tour Highlights: (coming soon)
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