Exploring Hong Kong for Less Than US$80 for 3 Days & 2 Nights

Most people think that traveling cost a lot of money. For me, I have discovered from traveling for long periods of time these past 4 years that it depends on your travel style.

My travel style is so simple. I even refer to my travel style as "localista" - travel & explore a country like a local.

My most recent travel to HongKong from Jan 5 - 7, 2013 for 3 days & 2 nites cost me HK$600 (less than US$80) for accommodation, food & sightseeing. Let me tell you how I did it.

Transportation
I took the A21 CityBus from airport to Tsim Sha Tsui area where Chung King Mansion, the guest house I stayed at. The cost is HK$33 (US$4.25) each way to and from airport.
To get around the city I bought the Tourist Day Pass that allowed me to take the subway / MTR unlimited trips for 24 hours. The cost HK$55 (US$7).

Accommodation
I stayed at Yan Yan Guest house at Chung King Mansion building. The address is D2,D4,D7, 9/F, Block D, 36-44 Nathan Road, Chung King Mansion, Tsim Sha Tsui, HK. Email: newchinaguesthouse@qq.com.
It cost me HK$260 (US$34) for 2 nights for a single room with bathroom, TV, aircondition, Free Wi-Fi.

Food
I usually eat local foods, street foods that cost about HK$20 - $30 (US$2.50-$4) per meal.
However, I treated myself and went to Tim Ho Wan in Mong Kok and had dimsum at this Michelin star restaurant. I had the BBQ Pork Bun, Chicken Feet + Spareribs with rice, Vermacelli Noddle with beef , Sticky rice wrapped in banana leaves & tea for HK$79 (US$10.20). I waited for 1.5 hours to be seated because it is a very popular place. It was worth it. I liked the Baked BBQ pork bun a lot.

Sightseeing
When I explore a city, I check on the website the recommended places to visit.
I visited places that are Free like : The Clock by the harbour, Avenue of the Stars & Temple Night Market.
The only place I paid for is my visit to Tan Tian Buddha (The Big Buddha) & Po Lin Monastery at Lantau Island. The Bus 23 ticket from MRT station Tung Chung to Big Buddha area is HK$27 (US$3.50) each way.

Now, you know how I do my cost effective travel in Hong Kong !!! TYG :)