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 Australia and have experience in a few different countries but this would be my first time in Hong Kong & Macau.
Thanks for any help!
Best time to visit Hong Kong & Macau
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I'd rate it similarly. Solid 9/10 destination.
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Any restaurant recs for the daytime?
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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Been going for years. The scene has stayed consistent.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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I'd also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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27 Feb 2026 at 12:11
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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27 Feb 2026 at 13:39
Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has changed a bit since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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I'd also recommend downloading Maps.me before you go. Essential.
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Been going for years. The scene has stayed consistent.
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Just booked my flights! Thanks for the motivation.
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I was there in January and prices were great value.
Spent about $92/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
Spent about $92/day all-in. Quality was excellent.
My tip: the late night crowd is different.
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28 Feb 2026 at 10:39
This is outdated info IMO. Things have changed since the pandemic. Current prices are about the same than what's described here.
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Been going for years. The scene has improved recently.
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Adding my experience from February.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
The scene has stayed the same since pre-COVID. Biggest change: more online activity.
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With respect, my experience was more mixed. But maybe I went at the wrong time.
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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Good info. I'd add that going during the week is much better — less crowded, better prices.
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