We’ve looked at how to manage your money in Hong Kong, and even how to save cash on a night out in the city. Now we’ll turn our attention to eating well in Hong Kong for less. Hong Kong has a reputation for being one of Asia’s most expensive tourist centers, but your stay doesn’t have to cost the earth. You simply must learn to live like a local. There are bargains to be had by stepping off the tourist trail and exploring hole in the wall noodle shops, Chinese fast food stores, wet market food courts, and small restaurants known as “cha chan tan.” While you can easily spend $200 HK ($26 US) in a hotel or Westernized restaurant, you’re likely to have chang...

Hong Kong is famous for its towering skyscrapers and fast pace. If you’re looking to escape the hustle and bustle, a trip to Kat O Chau may be in order. Also known as Crooked Island, this tiny isle is located in north-east Hong Kong. It’s not quite 2.5 square kilometers and home to less than 300 villagers. The ocean is the heart of Kat O Chau, with the seafood industry first class. Fresh abalone, squid, and mussels are the area’s specialties so make sure you sample them at the famous Yik Man Seafood Restaurant. It’s easy to pass the time wandering Kat O Chau’s streets, marveling at ancient brick houses and traditional temples. The Tin Hau Temple is especiall...

Hong Kong has some of the most exciting after dark entertainment on the planet, but it can get expensive to enjoy a big night out. But that doesn’t mean you need to spend your Asian vacation holed up in your hotel room. You just need to know where to go to enjoy Hong Kong’s nightlife on a budget. To entice people out through the week, most bars in Wan Chai have special ladies nights. If you’re of the female persuasion you won’t pay a door charge and you’ll enjoy free standard drinks all night. The area has a reputation for being a red light district, but you shouldn’t be bothered if traveling in a group. For your security, avoid the strip joints and op...

Hong Kong is a tourist mecca, with visitors from around the world lured by the bargain shopping, buzzing nightlife, and delectable cuisine. But it can be confronting at first for foreign travelers with little concept of the country’s money. Hong Kong may be famous for its economical shopping options, but a stay in the Asian nation can be pricey. Accommodation is a large expense, and drinking in those famous bars isn’t cheap either. Tourists should expect to spend roughly HK$600 a day if staying in midrange hotels and eating average meals. There are a few areas where tourists can save money though. Hong Kong’s transport system makes getting around affordable with its ine...

Most visitors to Hong Kong visit the Chinese territory to do just one thing: shop until they drop! Harbour City Estate in Tsim Sha Tsui is a shopping mecca, with approximately 700 stores, 50 restaurants, three hotels, and two cinemas. The complex specializes in fashion with big name brands like Moschino, Gucci, Prada, Burberry, and Pringle of Scotland. It’s also home to the largest Toys ‘R’ Us store in Asia. Harbour City Estate is conveniently located adjacent to the Star ferry, bus terminal and MTR Station. There are also parking spaces available for 2000 cars. While the mall offers diversity, if you’re after bargains the markets are a much more appealing option. ...