Possibly going to Hon Kong this summer (July 2026)

Posted by Both_Pepper1200@reddit | Shoestring | View on Reddit | 8 comments

Dose anyone have any recommendations on what to do? Where to eat? What to bring? tips and tricks? I’m going with my grandparents but probably will have time to myself. I want to make the most out of my trip. Other things of note: -I am white (American) -I do not handle spicy food well but willing to suffer -I love to eat and want to try some new foods -I am poor and want to try to pay for and book things early in small increments (So i’m not as broke when I go) -I don’t know Cantonese, and recs on where to learn?

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Holiday_Newspaper_29@reddit

Be aware that July in Hong Kong will be very hot with high humidity. Perhaps you are accustomed to that but if not, try and pace yourself, drink lots of water and take rest breaks.

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Key-Picture7475@reddit

This! The humidity and heat are no joke so be sure to keep an eye on your grandparents (and yourself).

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familynomad@reddit

The food in HK is not particularly spicy. English is widely spoken in HK. HK food is not particularly cheap but you can put together some nice options when not eating on your grand parent’s cash. I would focus on the street food and bakery options.

Why would you prepay for things instead of putting the money into a separate vacation savings account?

You didn’t ask but it seems like learning ton budget might be helpful to plan for trips and in life beyond.

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Both_Pepper1200@reddit (OP)

This is what was suggested to me because I don’t have money to put away. I make < 150 a month so it’s difficult to. i also don’t have access to my bank where I am living so making a separate bank account is difficult. This is also how my parents have always paid for vacations and recommended I do the same.

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Ok-Charge-9091@reddit

That last bit about learning Cantonese is odd. Since when is it de rigueur to learn the country’s language if you’re visiting? Did you go learn German when you visit German-speaking Europe?

English will be just fine here at the Pacific. You can get by eating dim sum and roast meat with noodles and rice at HK. Spicy food is more prevalent at SEA and some parts of China.

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