Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
WHEN TO GO
October to early December is the best time to visit. June to August is hot and rainy.
Beware of typhoons in September.
Daily Costs
The following are average costs per day for Hong Kong; Macau is about 20%
to 30% cheaper.
Budget less than HK$700
Guesthouse HK$150-400
Meal at
cha chaan tang
(tea cafes) and
dai pai dong
(food stalls): HK$60-150
Museum Wednesdays (free); night markets (free); horse races (HK$10)
Bus, tram, Star Ferry ticket: HK$2.50-15
Midrange HK$700-HK$1700
Double room in a hostel or budget hotel: HK$550-1000
Chinese dinner with three dishes: HK$300
Drinks and live music: HK$350
Top end over HK$1700
Boutique or four-star hotel double room: HK$2000
Dinner at top Chinese restaurant: from HK$800
Cantonese opera ticket: HK$400
