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🎒Backpackers

Where to Stay in New Territories

Cheapest areas, hostel districts, and budget tips

⚠️ Caution💰 Budget: HKD 600/day🚇 Good Transit

Our pick for backpackers

Stay in Tsuen Wan

Provides the most affordable accommodation and food options while still being well-connected via MTR.

Best Neighborhoods for Backpackers

Ranked by relevance for backpackers visiting New Territories

1

Tsuen Wan

Budget

A vibrant, densely populated district blending residential areas with commercial hubs and waterfront views.

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  • +Affordable dining and accommodation options
  • +Good MTR connectivity
  • +Developing waterfront area
  • -Can be overwhelming and noisy
  • -Fewer traditional tourist attractions
🏨 L'hotel Nina et Convention Centre🏨 Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong Tsuen Wan🏨 Rambler Garden Hotel
2

Yuen Long

Budget

A sprawling district with a mix of traditional villages, modern developments, and a lively commercial center.

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  • +Abundant local eateries and markets
  • +Good transport links to mainland China
  • +More affordable prices
  • -Can feel very busy and chaotic
  • -Less appeal for typical Western tourists
🏨 808 Inn🏨 Hotel YEN
3

Tai Po

Budget

A more relaxed, green district known for its market, coastal areas, and proximity to natural landscapes.

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  • +More laid-back atmosphere
  • +Access to hiking trails and beaches
  • +Authentic local market experience
  • -Further from central tourist hubs
  • -Limited high-end dining and shopping
🏨 Hotel Cozi Wetland🏨 L'hotel Casa
4

Sha Tin

Mid-range

A bustling urban center with a strong local feel, featuring extensive shopping and cultural attractions.

familiesculturefoodies
  • +Excellent public transport links
  • +Wide range of shopping and dining options
  • +Good mix of modern amenities and cultural sites
  • -Can feel very crowded
  • -Less international tourist appeal compared to Kowloon or Hong Kong Island
🏨 Hyatt Regency Hong Kong, Sha Tin🏨 Courtyard by Marriott Hong Kong Sha Tin🏨 Regal Riverside Hotel

Daily Budget (Budget)

HKD 600/day

Dorm bed at The Pier GuesthouseHKD 250
Local Dai Pai Dong meal (e.g. fried noodles)HKD 80
Octopus Card top-up for MTR and bus travelHKD 70
Hike Lion Rock and enjoy the viewsHKD 0
Explore the Ten Thousand Buddhas MonasteryHKD 0
Visit the Hong Kong Heritage MuseumHKD 20
Dim Sum at a local cha chaan tengHKD 100
Visit the Sai Kung Geopark Visitor CentreHKD 0
Street food snacks (e.g. egg waffles)HKD 80
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Hidden Gems in New Territories

Lesser-known spots the locals love

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Ping Shan Heritage Trail

FREE

Wander through a historical village and discover ancient walled villages, ancestral halls, and traditional houses that offer a glimpse into Hong Kong's past.

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Tai O Fishing Village

Explore the 'Venice of Hong Kong' with its stilt houses, traditional fishing culture, and local seafood snacks. It's a unique experience far from the usual tourist crowds.

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Sheung Shui Slaughterhouse Market

For the adventurous foodie, this market offers a raw and authentic glimpse into Hong Kong's local produce and food culture, though it's not for the faint of heart.

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1 area to be cautious about

Read our full safety guide for New Territories

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