Travel Tips For Your Upcoming Trip To Hong Kong

Published: FEB 7, 2026

HIDDEN GEM FOR AUTHENTIC PRE-OWNED WATCHES

Hong Kong is a vintage watch goldmine: cash gets better deals, haggling is expected, and for vintage Rolex and rare finds, head to The Vintage Concept in Central.

USE THE OCTOPUS CARD LIKE A LOCAL

The Octopus card is Hong Kong’s real travel hack, buy it at convenience stores, use it everywhere from MTR to cafés, and tap in and out to avoid max fares.

THE REAL HONG KONG EATS AT CHA CHAAN TENGS & DAI PAI DONGS

Hong Kong’s real eats are cha chaan tengs and dai pai dongs. Here's the etiquette: never tip at these spots. You'll get weird looks. Service is fast, cheap, and no-nonsense.

THE SECRET SPEAKEASIES HAVE THE BEST ENTRANCES

Hong Kong’s hidden bars are theatrical adventures: enter through toilets or umbrella shops, sip molecular cocktails at Quinary, or Hemingway-inspired drinks at The Old Man.

STRATEGISE WELL FOR HIKE AT DRAGON'S BACK

Start early to beat crowds and heat, take bus 9 from Shau Kei Wan MTR station to To Tei Wan, and enjoy stunning views of the South China Sea, Shek O peninsula, and Hong Kong Island's dramatic coastline

COMPLETELY DIFFERENT TIPPING CULTURE

In Hong Kong, tipping is modest: leave small change at restaurants, skip it at casual eateries, and give bellboys, delivery drivers, and taxis a few HK$ for service.

HAPPY VALLEY RACECOURSE (ON WEDNESDAY!)

Every Wednesday, Hong Kong’s Gen Z flock to the racecourse, beers, betting, and DJs create a lively, no-rules hangout far from the touristy image of horse racing.

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