Hong Kong
Skyline, dim sum, and harbour views
What it actually costs
When to go
Typhoon season, extreme humidity (90%+), 35°C. September has the highest typhoon risk.
Victoria Peak: skip the Peak Tram queue (1-2 hours). Take bus 15 from Exchange Square — 30 mins, no queue, same view.
What locals know
Dim sum at Tim Ho Wan (the cheapest Michelin star in the world) — HK$50-80 for exceptional har gow and char siu bao.
Octopus card works on all transport + convenience stores + some restaurants. Get it at the airport.
Star Ferry across Victoria Harbour costs HK$2.50 and gives you the best skyline photo opportunity.
Sham Shui Po for street food and local culture — zero tourists, incredible dai pai dong (outdoor food stalls).
Honest warnings
Hotels are tiny. A "standard room" is 15-20 sqm. Budget rooms can be 8-10 sqm.
Typhoon signal T8 or above: everything shuts. Stay indoors. Check the HK Observatory app.
Octopus card minimum top-up is HK$50. MTR fares are distance-based, typically HK$5-15 per ride.
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