Planning my first trip to Hong Kong & Macau in the next few months. I've read through a lot of the older threads but wanted to check if the info is still current.
My main questions:
- Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
- Realistic daily budget?
- Any areas to avoid?
- How welcoming are the locals to foreign visitors?
I'm coming from the US and have experience in Southeast Asia but this would be my first time in Hong Kong & Macau.
Thanks for any help!
Hong Kong & Macau — rainy season worth going?
Started by CanuckTraveller · 10 Mar 2026 · 1941 views
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I was there in March and prices were exactly as described.
Spent about $76/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
Spent about $76/day all-in. Quality was above average.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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11 Mar 2026 at 19:26
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Interesting take but I think you overpaid. Try using a different site next time.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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How does it compare to Colombia?
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Thanks for the write-up. Very helpful for my upcoming trip.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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14 Mar 2026 at 04:01
Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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Saving this thread for my trip planning. Gold mine of information.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were higher when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 7/10 destination.
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