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post Apr 25 2017, 09:39 PM

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Hunting for cheap tickets to Hong Kong, so far I saw it's about 1.5k for 3 persons...what was the cheapest that one can get?

Btw, is 1 week enough for Hong Kong + Macau + Shenzhen?
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post Apr 26 2017, 08:17 AM

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QUOTE(inachi @ Apr 25 2017, 11:21 PM)
Okla..500 per pax..AA?

Last time i got 600 for Cathay Pacific.

1 week is definitely not enough..
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Yea Air Asia. Hmm 600 Cathay Pacific, promotion?

10 days then?
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post Nov 15 2017, 09:56 AM

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Hey guys, how much for food budget should I prepare for Hong Kong, Macau and Shen Zhen? I am not sure how much the food cost for daily assuming 3 meals a day. I am planning a trip for 3 people - 13 days on November.

Did some research, the ticket will cost about 1.7k for 3 people - Air Asia.

Accommodation would cost about 2.5k - still looking at Airbnb and hotel. Checked JJhotel and it's expensive on November! My budget is around 150 per night for 3 person.

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post Nov 15 2017, 04:20 PM

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QUOTE(inachi @ Nov 15 2017, 02:52 PM)
A normal meal in Hong Kong is around RM25/pax..Of coz sometimes u can get slightly lower, but do buffer for some meals when you guys wanna splurge..

So would say prepare RM2.5k for 3 pax.

Hotel in Hongkong is very pricey though..U pay RM200 per night and u could only get a "just-enough" size.
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Oh the food cost is kinda like South Korea.

Is 2.5k for 3 pax for 14 days is enough? hmm.gif Cause let's say 1 meal for 1 pax is about RM 30...1 day 3 meals so that means 100 per pax and 300 for 3 pax. Going for 14 days mean 300 x 14 = RM4200? blink.gif

I do notice the accommodation part is costly in Hong Kong. Most of the places barely fits the bed only sweat.gif


4200 for food + 1700 for flights + 2500 for accommodation + xx entrance ticket + xx transportation...10k enough? hmm.gif

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post Nov 15 2017, 05:02 PM

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QUOTE(inachi @ Nov 15 2017, 04:41 PM)
I spend RM3500 for 8 days..I don think 10k is enough.

RM2500 for accomodation, i really don't think its enough..

And depends on what entrance ticket, if u wanna go place like Ocean Park or what, it's gonna cost u another amount of money. ANd don't forget all the miscellaneous items, like ur souvenirs..they cost a lot too.

And from Hong Kong to Macau, the ferry going to cost u extra RM300..
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LOL!!!! sweat.gif 3.5k for 8 days?? Mind breaking down the cost so that I can re-plan again? Maybe I already messed up the calculation sweat.gif
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post Nov 16 2017, 08:27 AM

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QUOTE(inachi @ Nov 15 2017, 05:28 PM)
Flight - RM600 return (Cathay Pacific)
Accomodation - RM1400 (6 nights)
Turbojet to Macau - RM180
The Peak (Madame Tussads Wax Museum) - RM160

The remaining RM1300 is all my food, souvenirs, and all the small stuffs like your daily MRT ride, airport transfer etc.
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Where did you stay ya?
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post Nov 16 2017, 11:04 AM

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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Nov 16 2017, 11:01 AM)
Don't under budget, better to over budget and spend less later on.
Meal at RM100 for 3 pax is not impossible but better to loosen up your spending to make it less restrained.

The regular breakfast that consists of 1 macaroni & soup + eggs + bread + a drink (hot) costs approximately HKD$48-$50.
If you wish to try other things such as Polo Bun, toast etc you'll have to spend extra. Not to forget, there's lunch and dinner that usually costs abit more.
You'll want to eat dimsum too biggrin.gif

All in all, suggestion is to budget RM150-RM200 for food so that you can enjoy without feeling tied up.

And yes accommodation is expensive and I . I stayed in JJ Hotel but I went in summer, so the price was decent. In peak, it won't be cheap.

Don't lump your calculation; always estimate with per pax cost rather than overall spending. Your xx entrance ticket and transport tak boleh pakai lo. You need to have a good estimation for those. Don't look down on these, I spent few hundred alone on Klook by getting their packages for attractions. And transport ain't cheap depending on where you want to go.
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Hmmm this is harder than expected sweat.gif Initially thought 10k for 3 pax would be sufficient but now have to recalculate hmm.gif
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post Nov 16 2017, 01:30 PM

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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Nov 16 2017, 11:47 AM)
Sufficient if you do it ala backpacker's style. Hostel, cheap food, less visit on paid tourist attractions etc.
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Going with parents so can't really back packer's style. If I am going with friends I'll just stay in dorms to save cost tongue.gif

QUOTE(inachi @ Nov 16 2017, 11:55 AM)
I stayed at Hotel MK at Mongkok.

I paid 200+ for a single room with no window.  biggrin.gif

But i would say the location is good la..perhaps u can get a slightly cheaper one, but location might not be that good la..
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Yea saw that as well. Apparently a lot of the accommodation is like that. No windows and small yet costly sweat.gif
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post Nov 16 2017, 03:31 PM

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QUOTE(kirakun @ Nov 16 2017, 01:47 PM)
I'll be going next year March for 8d7n trip for 2. Budgeted 9k.

So yea i guess your estimate of 10k for 3 for 13d trip is a little too tight.

Rough breakdown as follows:-

Accomodation - 2.5k
Food - 1.8k
Tickets for Entrance(Place of Attraction) - 3k
Macau Ferry Round Trip - 350
Transport & Misc - 1.35k
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But then I'll spend around 6-7 days in Hong Kong, the rest will be on Macau and Shen Zhen which I think...won't be as expensive? hmm.gif

Btw, 3k for ticket fees???

QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Nov 16 2017, 03:00 PM)
Since you're going with parents - make it more relaxing for them smile.gif and less tiring.

Some of the things I really enjoyed doing in Hong Kong (and which I will recommend):
- Aqualuna Cruise Ride : this is pricey, but really good. Worth the money in my opinion.
Link: https://www.klook.com/activity/659-aqualuna...sail-hong-kong/

- Lantau Island : it's very pleasant with nice view. Enjoy the Ngong Ping Cable car ride. Opt for the Crystal Cabin for a more exciting experience.
Link: https://www.klook.com/activity/45-ngong-ping-360-hong-kong/

- Horse Race Course : i think it's very nice to experience what locals do. You can check out the race horsing at Happy Valley on Wed night or, Sha Tin Racecourse on Sunday afternoon onwards. I went to the one in Sha Tin and spent more than half a day there. Really an awesome experience icon_idea.gif
It's HKG$5 to enter the race course and you can just tap your Octopus card to get in (or buy ticket at the counter).

Don't worry if you don't know how to bet. There's Customer Service counters and "tours" laugh.gif sign up for it and they will walk you through all the sections and explain about the racecourse. You will also get to see the Horse Parade before the race starts. Lastly, they will teach you how to place bet (it's complicated) and how to read your winnings. Min buy I think it's HKD$10. Bought for fun and won ^____^ no doubt the guys at the Customer Service helped me to buy (they suggest what to bet on).

- Madade Tussauds wax museum was fun as well. Another must go is definitely the Symphony of Lights.

Through Klook, you have a special queue counter and the price for these activities are cheaper/ lower than walk-in rate.

Optional: Get RM13 off when you sign up using my code https://www.klook.com/invite/K51JC?c=MYR #justsaying
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Nice guide! Will definitely do all of the above!

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post Jan 4 2018, 04:48 PM

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What's the cheapest flight option from KL to HK? Air asia?
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post Jan 4 2018, 05:04 PM

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QUOTE(nordingh @ Jan 4 2018, 05:02 PM)
Last month
AA - cheaper
MAS - in between both
Malindo - the highest

that for March flight.
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Hmm planning to go on Nov hmm.gif I will check all 3 of them then.
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post Jan 4 2018, 05:53 PM

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QUOTE(sweet_pez @ Jan 4 2018, 05:51 PM)
It's just an indication.

I believe for AA price roughly goes between RM600-RM1k all inclusive. Anything lower is promo rate.

MAS will cost you between RM800-RM1k+; not sure about other airline.

MAS Sale will give you a good price. Bought mine for RM542 return flight via MAS, but that was in middle of September. It was summer and non-peak period.
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Yea was trying to scout some other airlines. So far I've only bought from Air Asia for all the trips I've been. So was wondering was there any cheaper alternatives other than Air Asia hmm.gif
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post Jan 5 2018, 08:42 AM

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QUOTE(inachi @ Jan 4 2018, 09:31 PM)
Yup u can check and compare.

But it varies on promotion. like i remember few months ago in June, the cheapest i found was Cathay Pacific. Its only RM500+ include everything.
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Hard to know when is the promotion...have to check frequently sweat.gif Or you guys have away to know when an airline is doing promotions? hmm.gif
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post Jan 5 2018, 09:37 AM

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QUOTE(nordingh @ Jan 5 2018, 09:35 AM)
Always and sometime annoying  biggrin.gif .. just subscribe to all Airlines newsletter.
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Shit...I am going on Nov...so I have to check like daily for 11 months? XD That's tedious hahaha
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post Jan 8 2018, 08:47 AM

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QUOTE(inachi @ Jan 6 2018, 09:53 PM)
u just have to subscribe to their enewsletter and followed all their social media.

like the promotion from cathay pacific, i also saw it from their facebook ads. and i bought it instantly.
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QUOTE(Chester @ Jan 7 2018, 08:02 AM)
I flew MAS, AA and Cathay to HK. I think MAS around 1k.. AA around 800++ and Cathay around 1.2k.. but varies could be due too different month of the year and different promo..
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QUOTE(Jay Chua CC @ Jan 7 2018, 09:02 PM)
Maybe can check AA. Bought my tics last month rm1.2k for 3 person return. Going this early Feb.
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The last I checked AA was 1.8k for 3 person but it was for Nov hmm.gif Wondering if it can get any cheaper hmm.gif
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post Jan 8 2018, 10:51 AM

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QUOTE(stimix @ Jan 8 2018, 10:47 AM)
AA for RM600, is it inc of seat booking, food & baggages & misc taxes? If not u need to add RM200+ to each return ticket.

AA promo sometime can be as low as RM400 return but once you add-on.. it will be ~RM600. Well u can say cheaper than others at this rate..

My recent trip to HK during christmas  was on SIA wth transit at changi. Eventhough longer but I got the chheapesr promo at RM730/pax..all to HK and even got the free transit voucher of s$20/pax (RM61) to shop at changi...
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Hmm 730 per pax still need about 2.1k for 3 persons hmm.gif RM1.8k was inclusive of everything for AA. Not sure if that's the cheapest I'll ever get hmm.gif

Just checked again for travel period Nov 5-17. It's about 1.4k for 3 persons minus food, insurance, baggage and others. I think I can opt out food. Baggage also dont need 20kg for each...I think 40kg for 3 person is okay. Add here and there...1.6k macam boleh settle hmm.gif

Still wondering if 1.6k for 3 persons is the cheapest I can find hmm.gif If MAS or cathay pacific can get like 1.8k I would definitely go to them.

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post Jan 8 2018, 11:16 AM

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QUOTE(nordingh @ Jan 8 2018, 11:09 AM)
My trip is on next March, AA is RM3811 return ticket for 6 persons which is included 12 tickets, 12 meals, 12 advanced seat fees and 120kg baggage (50/70 split).

I never take AA Insurance because doesn't cover everything, just for flight. Normally I take AXA Smart Traveler VIP package, cost only Rm234 for 6 persons. This one cover start from 12:00am on the of departure day until 11:59pm on the day of arrival.
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Oh, I dont actually know what AA insurance covers but I took it for the peace of mind. AXA Smart Traveler VIP package insurance is better?

Eh, your AA ticket is quite good pricing but not sure if it's better cause more people hmm.gif
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post Jan 8 2018, 11:43 AM

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QUOTE(nordingh @ Jan 8 2018, 11:39 AM)
I prefer more coverage.
You can refer here for more details.
One more thing, I know where is AXA Hong Kong, my family take a pic next to the AXA building during last visit.  biggrin.gif

For the ticket, I compare between 3 airlines for the same date.
AA - 3.8K
Mas - 4.5K
Malindo - 6.5K
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Eh, the AXA insurance have to buy separately as in there's no option to opt it in when buying the plane ticket in AA?
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post Jan 8 2018, 01:35 PM

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QUOTE(nordingh @ Jan 8 2018, 12:03 PM)
AA only offer TuneProtect (their own company).
Off-course need to buy separately but everything is online now. AXA will email your policy after payments.
If not mistaken, online purchase can get 25% discounts as last year.

EDIT: still 25% discounts as today.
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Ah I see. Will consider it!

QUOTE(sj0217 @ Jan 8 2018, 12:20 PM)
I recently bought a ticket to HKG by Mas, travel date on May 2018, the price is around RM520 (promo ticket)

Bought another ticket in same flight / time, the price has increased to RM62x.xx
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Hmm May...would prefer to go during autumn or winter cause I like cold laugh.gif I'll wait for MAS promo and Cathay promo, else I'll just get from AA tongue.gif
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post Jan 8 2018, 02:49 PM

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QUOTE(stimix @ Jan 8 2018, 02:46 PM)
Food is cheap RM15 only. Tge baggages & seats are the expensive part. Unless u wanna sit seperately which they surely do if u don't buy seat. To change seats with others on flight sometime can be very irritating to others hor...as what I experienced.

Not sure hk, but choosing 1 seat was RM42 going to australia & baggage 20kg was RM119 on my aax trip to melbourne recently. That's why I said u need xtra RM200/pax haha.

The RM730 was b4 minus the shopping coucher of rm60. If u inc this, the ticket price was just RM670. With 30kg baggage/pax + food, dr8nks, liquir as well as ice-cream..
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Hmm so averagely it's abut 600-800 for plane ticket. Thanks for information. Will keep looking for promotions from cathay and MAS. Or if there's any promotion somebody pls tag me ya tongue.gif

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