Hong Kong has long been heralded as the gateway to China. Many western travelers get their first taste of Asia when landing in Hong Kong's international airport. It is possible for students and discount travel enthusiasts to enjoy the many splendors of Hong Kong, yet still stick to a limited travel budget.
Many discount air brokers frequently offer discount tickets to Hong Kong. The best strategy is to get online and search for cheap tickets. StudentUniverse has become student travel enthusiast's best method for finding air tickets at the lowest price.
Hong Kong offers a variety of cheap hotels and discount accommodations. There are plenty of hostels and dorm style places to stay. Be aware that noise is a frequent problem, so try to get a room that doesn't face the street and remember to pack your earplugs. Couples or people traveling in small groups should investigate a cheap hotel room to share as it is frequently more economical than individually checking in to a youth hostel.
Crossing from Hong Kong Island to Kowloon and back by Star Ferry is not only cheap transportation, but also a great sightseeing thrill. Hong Kong is one of the busiest ports in the world. Marvel as high tech yachts and cargo boats mingle with unpainted junks of Hong Kong's fishermen and boat people. There is also a subway that takes the underground tunnel between the island and mainland. It too is cheap and it runs later in the evening than the ferry, but is not nearly as picturesque.
Cheap Chinese food is hard to avoid in Hong Kong. Wherever you go there seem to be throngs of people dinning and shopping. For those travelers on an extra tight budget, street vendors serve up tasty meals at small prices any time of the day or night. There are a huge variety of markets in this Asian metropolis. From the jade market to the night market, there's always someplace to shop in Hong Kong. Don't be afraid to bargain. The initial price is usually quoted expecting the buyer will ask for a discount.
Hong Kong has something for every breed of budget traveler. Slurp cheap noodles at a neighborhood food-stand or wonder at the bright lights while cruising on the harbor ferry. Students and budget travel enthusiasts will never regret investing in a discount ticket to Hong Kong. The city is a mesmerizing Chinese banquet for the senses. Here some other cheap travel tips for other countries:
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