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Hong Kong Travel Nanny-Level Guide Must-Read Before Departure

Friends preparing to go to Hong Kong, check this out! These things must be known in advance before you set off, helping you avoid detours and enjoy Hong Kong with ease 🎈 ▫️ 🌟Must-Visit Attractions Victoria Peak: Overlook the stunning night view of Victoria Harbour. It’s recommended to take New World First Bus No. 15 up the mountain and enjoy the sunset at Lugard Road. Shek O: Filming location of "King of Comedy," featuring colorful houses and jellyfish-like sea. Take Bus No. 9 directly from MTR Shau Kei Wan Station Exit A3. Tsing Yi Nature Trail: A beginner-friendly hiking route where you can get close views of the Tsing Ma Bridge. Start hiking from the Cheung Hong Estate terminus by taking Bus 248M from Tsing Yi Station Exit A. ▫️ 🍱Must-Try Foods Pineapple Bun with Butter: Crispy crust with soft, sweet filling inside, the hot and cold contrast is amazing. Curry Fish Balls: Chewy and flavorful with rich curry taste, available at street food carts. Mango Sago Pomelo: The sweetness of mango combined with sago and pomelo, refreshing and cleansing. ▫️ 🏠Accommodation Yau Tsim Mong District: Convenient for travel with many hotel options like The Royal Garden and Hotel Bonaparte. Hong Kong Island: Offers Victoria Harbour views, such as Ibis Hong Kong Central & Sheung Wan and YMCA of Hong Kong Harbour View Hotel. New Territories: Close to the airport or Citygate Outlets, good choices include Four Points by Sheraton Hong Kong Tung Chung and Regal Airport Hotel. ▫️ 🚇Local Transportation MTR: Extensive network covering wide areas, about 50% of Hong Kong residents live within 500 meters of an MTR station. Ding Ding Tram: Flat fare of HK$3, with 6 routes, a great way to experience Hong Kong Island’s charm. Star Ferry: Shuttles across Victoria Harbour, offering beautiful views. Has upper and lower decks with different fares. ▫️ ⚠️Pitfall Avoidance Guide √ Traffic Rules: Vehicles drive on the left with right-hand drive; drivers tend to be aggressive and there’s no legal requirement to yield to pedestrians, so be careful when crossing the street. √ Payment Methods: Some small shops only accept cash, remember to exchange Hong Kong dollars in advance. √ Luggage Restrictions: MTR has size limits on luggage, avoid carrying oversized bags when traveling. ▫️ Quickly save this guide and start your Hong Kong journey now 💖 ▫️ Host 🍀 More great places 🙋🏻‍♀️ Take you to enjoy the Greater Bay Area even more 🎒 Thank you for reading ❣
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