Budget trip to Hong Kong & Macau — how I did it for cheap
Started by EuroExplorer · 22 Mar 2026 · 1437 views
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22 Mar 2026 at 12:22
How long did it take you to feel comfortable?
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23 Mar 2026 at 00:08
Excellent write-up. This is why I love this forum — real, actionable information.
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23 Mar 2026 at 07:33
I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $150/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was excellent.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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23 Mar 2026 at 15:05
Any restaurants or bars you'd recommend for hanging out during the day?
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23 Mar 2026 at 20:43
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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24 Mar 2026 at 16:54
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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24 Mar 2026 at 22:33
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $100/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
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25 Mar 2026 at 07:47
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was the freelancer area near the hotels.
One tip: Go early in the evening for first pick.
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I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was an agency I found online.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
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Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
Things are much the same as always since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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Did you feel safe in the red light areas?
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I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $80/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mostly locals. Quality was above average.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Late night you get the best deals.
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26 Mar 2026 at 04:51
Great report! Quick question — how was the Uber availability?
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26 Mar 2026 at 16:24
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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27 Mar 2026 at 00:40
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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