Long term stay in Hong Kong & Macau — visa and costs
Started by DCExplorer · 26 Feb 2026 · 1281 views
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26 Feb 2026 at 15:03
Good info. I'd add that the afternoon is the best time to go.
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26 Feb 2026 at 17:52
100% agree. The atmosphere there is hard to beat.
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26 Feb 2026 at 20:48
Spot on with the prices. That's exactly what I paid when I visited in February.
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27 Feb 2026 at 04:32
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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27 Feb 2026 at 11:39
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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27 Feb 2026 at 21:27
Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything you said checks out.
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27 Feb 2026 at 23:54
What was your total spend for the trip, roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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28 Feb 2026 at 05:52
How's the weather there compared to Thailand?
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28 Feb 2026 at 11:04
I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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28 Feb 2026 at 13:48
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
I noticed some changes since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Solid 7/10.
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28 Feb 2026 at 23:42
Solid advice. I'd rate my experience similarly.
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I had a bad experience there last year. Maybe I went at the wrong time?
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1 Mar 2026 at 14:29
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: Better quality overall.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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2 Mar 2026 at 02:11
Thanks for the detailed write-up. Very helpful for planning my upcoming trip.
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2 Mar 2026 at 03:55
Adding to this thread with my own experience from last month:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2023.
Biggest change: Prices have gone up about 20%.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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2 Mar 2026 at 15:19
I was there in early March and can add some detail:
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
Prices: Good value overall. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: Mix of local and working girls from other regions. Quality was varied.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Avoid weekends if you want better prices.
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2 Mar 2026 at 17:13
Adding to this thread with my own experience from February:
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
The scene has definitely improved since my last visit in 2024.
Biggest change: More competition means better service.
Still a great destination. Recommend for both beginners and veterans.
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3 Mar 2026 at 00:42
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience when I was there last month.
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3 Mar 2026 at 09:47
I was there in January and can add some detail:
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
Prices: Slightly higher than reported. I spent about $50/day on the hobby side.
Girls: International mix. Quality was good.
My favorite spot was a small bar off the main strip.
One tip: Weekdays are quieter and better.
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3 Mar 2026 at 15:34
Did you feel safe in the red light areas?
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