Everything Tourists Need to Know about Xi’An, China! (Part 2/3) Alright, most recently, I made a trip over to Xi’An in China because I’ve always wanted to see the Terracotta Warriors and that’s where you go to see them. Most people will tell you that the recommended length of stay should be about 3 days, but I actually think that’s on the short end because there are so many cool things to do in Xi’An. I would recommend up to 5 days depending on how many day trips you’re looking to do.
WHERE TO STAY IN HONG KONG? Sure, if you have enough moola or if you pay enough money, you can get Hong Kong’s (HK) greatest and finest; however, you’re going to need a sizeable amount of money because money DOES NOT go a long way in HK. A normal room at the Ritz Carlton will set you back around $700 USD, no joke. On the other hand, a night at a hostel in Chung King Mansion, which is widely regarded as the cheapest place for accommodations in HK, might only be $5-10 USD, but I WOULD NOT recommend staying in Chung King Mansion. Chung King Express is a movie based in Chung King Mansion and the director, Wong Kar Wai said, “Chungking Mansion is famous for its 200 lodgings, it is a mix of different cultures…it is a legendary place where the relations between the people are very complicated. It has always fascinated and intrigued me. It is also a permanent hotspot for the cops in HK because of the illegal traffic that takes place there.” Is that where you really want to stay? So what’s our favourite hostel and hotel that’s the best value for money? Something that’s nice and decent but doesn’t break the bank so you can spend your money on all the other goodies that HK has to offer. Read on to see our picks…
MAKE LAST MINUTE TRAVELLING IN HK EVEN EASIER! Let’s face it, HK is hands down the best hub for last minute travels! You could get on a plane for an hour and be in a completely difference place and experience a completely different culture – it’s insanely awesome. I recently wrote an article for VIVA’s Lifestyle & Travel website on the reasons why spontaneous travel is on the rise and why it’s becoming the cool way to travel. At the peak of my obsession with travelling, I tried to get out of HK once a month, so I’ve compiled a list of my tips and tricks on how to make your weekend getaway or spontaneous travel more organized and easy! Please do bear in mind that this article is very HK centric and is most helpful to those in HK.
I love to travel and I especially love to travel to the “more” hidden nooks and crannies of the world, especially within Asia. I don’t guarantee I know everything there is to travelling, but what I can do, is tell you the things I did right and the things I did wrong, so you don’t have to repeat the same mistakes that I did. I’m still trying to find the perfect formula and layout for these travel posts so I welcome any feedback that you might have =)
