Like most cities around the world Hong Kong can be expensive. If you are trying to budget your money then the following will give you some ideas about what you can do without digging into your pockets.
If you probably seem documentaries showing elderly Chinese people in parks early in the morning and performing acrobatic moves in the form of Tai Chi. There is just something amazing about witnessing a seventy year old kick their foot into the air and hold it there. If you want to witness this art for yourself then you can do so for free in Hong Kong. You will need to get up nice and early and the best places to go are the Zoological gardens, Kowloon Park, Victoria Park, or Hong Kong Park. If you want you can join in and you won't be expected to pay any money.
After the Tai Chi is finished you can continue to enjoy the parks for free. If you want to see Hong Kong life then you will see a lot in the parks. There are always free events and activities taking place.
Go visit a temple. These are not only a pleasant way to spend the afternoon, but it is also a good way to get spiritual and see another side of Hong Kong life. The Man Mo temple is located on Hollywood Road and is the most important temple in the city. This temple is dedicated to Mo who is the god of martial arts and Man who is the god of literature. As well as Taoist temples you will also find Buddhist monasteries.
Visit the Hong Kong Cultural center. You will often find that this venue has free shows and other activities that you can enjoy.
Have a wander around Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront. Here you will get some great views of Hong Kong harbour and be able to people watch to your heart's content. From this vantage point you will also better able to appreciate the stunning quality of Hong Kong's cityscape. In the evenings you will get to see a dazzling laser show.
Go for a walk around the western district. Here you will find markets and shops selling every product imaginable. You don't have to buy anything; just looking can be fun.
If it is Wednesday then you will be able to visit many of the local museums for free. This is great on a hot day because not only will you be getting to see some beautiful and interesting objects but you will also be getting free air-conditioning; educational and refreshing is a combination you can't beat.
You will also be able to find many more free things to do around the city; this list is just to get you started. When you actually go and look what is on offer you will begin to wonder why you ever paid for anything. With all the money you save you will be really able to splash out on something nice.
If you probably seem documentaries showing elderly Chinese people in parks early in the morning and performing acrobatic moves in the form of Tai Chi. There is just something amazing about witnessing a seventy year old kick their foot into the air and hold it there. If you want to witness this art for yourself then you can do so for free in Hong Kong. You will need to get up nice and early and the best places to go are the Zoological gardens, Kowloon Park, Victoria Park, or Hong Kong Park. If you want you can join in and you won't be expected to pay any money.
After the Tai Chi is finished you can continue to enjoy the parks for free. If you want to see Hong Kong life then you will see a lot in the parks. There are always free events and activities taking place.
Go visit a temple. These are not only a pleasant way to spend the afternoon, but it is also a good way to get spiritual and see another side of Hong Kong life. The Man Mo temple is located on Hollywood Road and is the most important temple in the city. This temple is dedicated to Mo who is the god of martial arts and Man who is the god of literature. As well as Taoist temples you will also find Buddhist monasteries.
Visit the Hong Kong Cultural center. You will often find that this venue has free shows and other activities that you can enjoy.
Have a wander around Tsim Sha Tsui Waterfront. Here you will get some great views of Hong Kong harbour and be able to people watch to your heart's content. From this vantage point you will also better able to appreciate the stunning quality of Hong Kong's cityscape. In the evenings you will get to see a dazzling laser show.
Go for a walk around the western district. Here you will find markets and shops selling every product imaginable. You don't have to buy anything; just looking can be fun.
If it is Wednesday then you will be able to visit many of the local museums for free. This is great on a hot day because not only will you be getting to see some beautiful and interesting objects but you will also be getting free air-conditioning; educational and refreshing is a combination you can't beat.
You will also be able to find many more free things to do around the city; this list is just to get you started. When you actually go and look what is on offer you will begin to wonder why you ever paid for anything. With all the money you save you will be really able to splash out on something nice.
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