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MTR Tourist Day Pass: Is It Worth It?
The MTR Tourist Day Pass costs HK$75. Here's exactly what it covers, the fare math that decides if it beats an Octopus card, and who should skip it.
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How to Get to Victoria Peak Without the Tram (Hike, Bus & Minibus Routes)
How to get to Victoria Peak without the tram: bus 15, green minibus 1, and the hike up Old Peak Road, with real fares, times and the mix-up to avoid.
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Is the Big Bus Hong Kong Tour Worth It? An Honest Hop-On Hop-Off Review
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Is Madame Tussauds Hong Kong worth it? What's inside, ticket prices, opening hours, and how it stacks up against the rest of your Peak day.
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Hong Kong 5-Day Itinerary: The Complete Trip Plan
A practical Hong Kong 5 day itinerary covering the island, Kowloon, a Lantau or Macau day trip, and a slower final day, with real transit details.
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Lantau Island Day Trip: Big Buddha, Tai O and the Cable Car
Plan a Lantau Island day trip from Hong Kong: the Ngong Ping 360 cable car, the Big Buddha and Po Lin Monastery, and the Tai O stilt village, with a full-day route.
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Hong Kong to Macau Day Trip: The Complete Guide
How to plan a Hong Kong to Macau day trip - ferry vs bridge bus, passport and immigration, currency, and the best one-day route through Macau.