Joanna James
There are lots of ways to commemorate your birthday here in Hong Kong without breaking the bank. Here are five things you can check out to spend some quality time with family or friends!
This vibrant and friendly Filipino karaoke restaurant and bar located in Sai Ying Pun is a favourite among both the locals and tourists. Prepare to play before an excited audience but bring a few friends for support and encouragement. Booking a table is completely free, but each song is HK$2.00, with amusing computer-animated videos. This could easily be a fun night out while celebrating your birthday in the best possible way!
Can't really afford rooftop bars? If this is the case, you can get some delicious drinks at Pier 3 Bar & Restaurant, which will also offer a spectacular view of Victoria Harbour. Craft beers start at HK$60.00. If you're hungry, try some fish balls. Every night around 8 pm, the buildings on the other side of the harbour put on a spectacular show with lively music. Then head over to the popular Pier 7 and take the Star Ferry to the ever so famous Tsim Sha Tsui to recreate the midnight boat experience. And, to make your birthday even more awesome, why not spend the night with your besties at one of the 4 star hotels in Hong Kong with a view such as Park Hotel Hong Kong!
Take a day trip to Cheung Chau Island for trying seafood, exploring, and swimming. Bicycles may be rented for HK$10 per hour to explore the island's narrow roads. Upon disembarking the boat, take a left along the shoreline to find a few bike rental businesses. Have lunch at one of the numerous seafood restaurants, such as New Baccarat Seafood Restaurant. Fish and fries at the outdoor café adjacent to the Cheung Chau Windsurfing Centre are also much recommended. Later, sunbathe at Kwun Yam Wan or the Tung Wan beaches before cooling off in the sea. Night paddles are also available for those who would like to make their birthday an adventurous one!
To celebrate your birthday in style, go to Hong Kong's Ocean Park and take advantage of a free day ticket in celebration of your special day. It is only available to Hong Kong residency holders on the day of their birthday, and not on any other day. Just make absolutely sure you gather a group of like-minded individuals who are ready to contribute to the entry cost! Despite this, there are often discounts available on admission tickets; for more information, check out their website detailing all the finer aspects.
Enjoy a walk to Tai Long Wan in Sai Kung, if weather permits. It is generally considered the finest beach of Hong Kong. It takes a long time to reach this place from Hong Kong Island, but the journey is well worth it. To get to Pak Tam Au, ride the MTR to Choi Hung, then you'll have to take two buses to Pak Tam Au. Then it's only a 90-minute beautiful hike to the Sai Wan beach. Take a break at a Chinese café along the beach for a low-cost lunch or pack a picnic and save a few bucks. If you would like to spend the weekend here, then rent some camping gear!
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